Grand Mediterranean Cruise

Justly famed for its sparkling capitals, ancient civilizations and cultured ambience, Royal Clipper's Mediterranean is a world of mythical and tranquil seas, soaring mountains, medieval villages and sun-warmed beaches.

Itinerary

DAY 1 — Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
St. Peter's, with its breathtaking Sistine Chapel, newly restored to its former glory, the Spanish Steps, where all Rome passes by, the Colosseum, where the real gladiators fought to the death, the Pantheon, considered to be the most perfect architectural statement of the ages. Life is not lived if you haven't been to Rome!

DAY 2 — Bonifacio, Corsica, France (morning beach, afternoon town)
Bonifacio's almost land-locked harbor is one of the most dramatic totally protected harbors, a bustling port with excellent seafood restaurants, and a modem marina. The ancient citadel town is perched high atop a seemingly impenetrable granite cliff.

DAY 3 — Mahon, Menorca, Spain
You can see why Lord Nelson choose this spot as the base for the British Mediterranean fleet during the Napoleonic Wars. Imagine dozens of ships of the line, being fitted out for battle in this historic harbor. Mahon's heritage also includes the invemion of mayonnaise and the first distillation of gin from juniper berries.

DAY 4 — Ibiza, Spain (morning beach, afternoon town)
Ibiza is a party town both day & night. No matter what your age, nationality, interest or sex, the fairytale architecture of D'Alt Vila, (Ibiza Town) Europe's most ancient fortress city, perched high on the summit, will captivate you. The spell binding history and romance of D'Alt Vila are evident in its narrow streets, whose very cobblestones have been polished smooth by the feet of centuries.

DAY 5 — At sea

DAY 6 — Motril, Spain (optional tour Granada)
The town of Motril is located in the Spanish region of Andalucia. Nestling at the foothills of the Sierra Lujar moumains, Mottil lies at the heart of the Costa Tropical which is one of the most lush and productive agricultural areas of Spain. The town's coastal strip includes two main beaches -the busiest being Playa Poniente, which is well served with tourist facilities, and the quieter Playa Granada. There are also many sheltered coves, rocky inlets and impressive cliff faces along this stretch of coastline making it popular with divers, snorkellers and sailors.

DAY 7 — At sea

DAY 8 — Safi, Morocco
Today, Safi is mainly modem, as it is housing a fishing port and diversified industry. The old town which lies within the city is still very much alive. Here you may be tempted to buy pottery typical of the region.

DAY 9 — Casablanca, Morocco
Long before Ingrid Bergman and Bogie made Casablanca a symbol for romance, the city was famous for intrigue and mystery. Veiled by overlapping mantles of French, Arabian and African culture, Casablanca reveals new faces at every turn. The enormous Hassan II Mosque (holding 70,000 worshippers) is the new Morocco, while the fanciful Mauresque buildings in the Medina impart visions of pre-war Casablanca.

DAY 10 — Tangier, Morocco
Tangier was the real model for the famous American film "Casablanca" with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It still retains its faded mongrel charm -not entirely Moroccan, European or African but a heady mix of all three -and the old world of bazaars is still intact in the form of the Grand Socco with its makeshift shops, snake charmers, musicians and storyteller. Visit the whitewalled Kasbah and the Sultan's Garden with its Moroccan fountain and fragrant herbs and shrubs, and orange and lemon trees. At the end of the day there's always that erotic Moroccan liquid light that French painter Delacroix painted over and over again and that makes an appearance in every love story set in the Middle East.

DAY 11 — Cadiz, Spain (optional tour Seville)
Cadiz called "the cup of silver" takes its name from the silvery harbor and sparkling atmosphere. It is almost African in appearance -its streets are lined with palm trees, its churches topped with dome-like coppolas and its white house shaded by orange trees. Take advantage of our optional tours to Seville, the irresistible capital and cultural center of Andalusia with its colorful and festive lifestyle.

DAY 12 — Portimao, Algarve Coast, Portugal
The city of Pottimao, the beach resort Praia da Rocha, and the nature reserve Ria de Alvor are the most well known places of an Algarve region quite unique in its diversity. Summertime is clearly the busiest time of the year, reaching a climax with the popular annual sardine festival in August but the mild climate of the Algarve, and many sunny winter days attract a multinational crowd in all seasons. Explore the countless shopping opportunities, visiting historical sites, strolling along the river boulevard. Warm seawaters and gorgeous rock formations make the beaches particularly alluring.

DAY 13 — Lisbon, Portugal
The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of history. Spreading out along the right bank of the Tagus, its downtown, the Baixa, is located in the 18th-cemury area around Rossio. The Alfama, one of the oldest quarters in Lisbon, still retains much of its original layout since it largely survived the earthquake of 1755.

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