Sicily, Sorrento & Amalfi

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.

Sail aboard Royal Clipper from Rome's port of Civitavecchia, cruises that include sun-drenched Sicily, stops throughout the volcanic Aeolian Islands, the Italian Pontine Islands and routes along Italy's romantic Amalfi Coast.

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 — Ponza, Pointe Archipelago, Italy
The pastel houses of Ponza Town rise in neat terraced rows from the busy harbor where sleekly groomed yachts and ramshackle fishing boats moor side by side. Happily, there are few tourists here, so it's a delight to wander through the unspoiled town. Then find yourself a private bit of beach, there are lots of them, and enjoy the fee! of warm sand and cool clear water lapping your toes.

DAY 3 — Sorrento, Italy & Capri, Italy (evening call)
Sorrento's city walls rise straight out of the sea and they hold many charms within. Sorrento is located on the lovely Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most beautiful coastal regions and overlooks the Bay of Naples. Optional excursions might include taking a trip back in history in Pompeii, where the ashen remains of ancient Romans lie frozen in time.

DAY 4 — Amalfi, Italy
What is it about the Amalfi Coast that inspires such rapture? From the time of the Romans, who had grand villas here, Amalfi has been a preferred destination for the wealthy and the artistic. During the Middle Ages, Amalfi was a powerful republic of 70,000 people, rivalling nearby Ravello. For a sense of Amalfi's medieval glory, wander through the grand Duomo, containing the remains of St. Andrew. Or visit Ravello, where the annual music festival is held, or nearby Positano, said to be the most beautiful town in the Mediterranean.

DAY 5 — Taormina, Sicily
Barreling under full sail through the narrow Strait of Messina separating Italy's toe from the island of Sicily is a thrill beyond comparison. Past Scylla and Charybdis, where rock and whirlpool almost claimed Ulysses. And then you arrive in lovely Taormina, and your day is perfectly completed. Perched on the shoulder of Me Etna, Taormina inspired Goethe to say that "It is the greatest work of art and nature." The whispers of ancient ghosts in the Greek Theatre would agree!

DAY 6 — Lipari - Aeolian Islands, Italy & Stromboli (Evening Cruising Only)
Italy's seven volcanic Aeolian Islands are obviously a place favored by the Gods. Just off the north coast of Sicily, they are a favorite destination for advemurers and visiting yachts, which anchor in the little harbors indeming the coastline. In Lipari, climb narrow streets to the medieval castello and enjoy a secluded beach. As Royal Clipper sails past Isola Stromboli, watch the sky for frequem volcanic fireworks.

DAY 7 — At Sea

DAY 8 — Civitavecchia, (Port of Rome), Italy
Disembark the ship and travel home.

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