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Day 1 FLY TO ROME You’ll fly direct from London to Rome (where you could opt for a two-night pre-stay), home of St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel; the Spanish Steps, leading up from Piazza di Spagna; plus two of the Roman Empire’s greatest architectural marvels – the Pantheon and the Colosseum. You’ll then board your luxury home for the next seven nights, the majestic Royal Clipper, which, with its 42 sails, is the largest full-rigged sailing ship in the world. Day 2 PONZA & PALMAROLA Today we’ll disembark in the delightful, unspoilt town of Ponza, on one of the beautiful Pontine Islands off Italy.
Behind its busy harbour – home to sleek yachts and old-fashioned fishing boats – lie rows of pretty, pastel-coloured houses and charming little streets. Your next stop, the spectacular and largely uninhabited island of Palmarola, offers a rocky coast dotted with natural grottos, bays, cliffs and crags. Its pink coral beaches and emerald coves are perfect for swimming and snorkelling. EXCLUSIVE IDEAL HOME EXPERIENCE
ENJOY A PRIVATE TALK AND Q&A WITH ALDO, AND DISCOVER MORE ABOUT HIS EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND CAREER AS A TOP CHEF AND RESTAURATEUR. Day 3 SORRENTO
This impressive coastal town, whose city walls rise straight out of the sea, is one of several unmissable destinations you’ll visit along the Amalfi Coast. As well as offering sweeping views across the bay of Naples, Sorrento is also home to elegant piazzas, atmospheric medieval streets and beautiful baroque churches. EXCLUSIVE IDEAL HOME EXPERIENCE JOIN ALDO FOR AN ALFRESCO COCKTAIL PARTY BEFORE THE FIRST OF YOUR TWO EXCLUSIVE COOKERY DEMOS.** Day 4 AMALFI
Today you’ll visit the picturesque town of Amalfi, famous for its great views and historical highlights at every turn, where you’ll join a guided walk through the atmospheric cobbled streets. EXCLUSIVE IDEAL HOME EXPERIENCE AFTER THE WALK, ALDO WILL PREPARE LOCAL SPECIALITIES DURING A COOKERY DEMO AT
THE SENSI RESTAURANT. THEN IT’S TIME TO ENJOY A TWO-COURSE LUNCHEON WITH A MENU BASED ON THE DISHES ALDO HAS JUST PREPARED, WHILE TAKING IN THE STUNNING SEA VIEWS FROM THE RESTAURANT’S TERRACE.** Day 5 TAORMINA, SICILY
This morning the Royal Clipper will travel at full sail through the Straits of Messina towards Taormina, the stunning town that clings to the side of Mount Etna. In the afternoon, there’s an optional excursion** to the country estate of the aristocratic di Villagrande family, where you will be welcomed by the Baroness in person. You’ll be taken on a tour of the winery, before settling down in the Old Stable to sample some of the estate’s delicious wines and enjoy a Sicilian meal prepared using local products.
Day 6 LIPARI
Rising out of the turquoise seas off the northern coast of Sicily is an idyllic cluster of Unesco-protected volcanic islands, known as the Aeolian Islands. Today you’ll visit the largest, Lipari, where you can walk the narrow streets to the medieval castle and unwind by the sea at a secluded beach. Look out for fiery eruptions from the nearby island of Stromboli as we sail past.
Day 7 AT SEA
Today you’ll experience the full splendour of travelling across the Mediterranean on board the Royal Clipper, as you depart the Aeolian Islands and set sail towards Rome.
Day 8 RETURN HOME
Today your unforgettable journey ends back where it began a week ago, in the captivating capital city of Rome. From here, you’ll fly back to England on a direct flight to London.