Photo: Star Flyer off Santorini, Greece
Tall ship specialist Star Clippers is offering a new short spring break in the Aegean, combining a night in a luxury Athens hotel with three nights’ cruising the Greek islands on the graceful, four-masted square-rigger, Star Clipper.
Departing on Tuesday 28 September 2010, the holiday begins with a night in the five-star boutique hotel, St George Lycabettus, close to Athens’ chic Kolonaki district of shops and bars, within easy reach of the Acropolis.
Star Clipper sets sail from Piraeus, the port for Athens, on Wednesday 29 September 2010, calling at the dramatic, volcanic island of Santorini, where the whitewashed cube-houses and blue-domed churches of Fira, the capital, are sprinkled across jet-black cliffs, towering over a deep blue sea. The second port is beautiful Mykonos, famous for its shopping, nightlife and long, sandy beaches. As well as plenty of opportunity to explore each destination, there will be time to relax on deck, enjoy a cocktail in the al fresco Tropical Bar and appreciate the beauty of a tall ship powered by 3,365 square metres of sail. The ship returns to Athens on Saturday 2 October 2010.
Fares for this special voyage start at just £799 per person, including full board and entertainment on the ship, one night in Athens, return flights from the UK and transfers.
Star Clippers operates three of the world’s largest and tallest sailing vessels. Visiting ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and offering passengers the activities, amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht, Star Clippers is recognised as one of the premier speciality cruise lines.
Passengers can enjoy the romance of sailing on board a true tall ship in a relaxed atmosphere with high standards of service provided by an attentive crew. All three ships have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, a convivial Tropical Bar on deck and a comfortable piano bar and are large enough to offer first class accommodation and dining, but small enough to call into intimate ports, untouched by large cruise ships.
The two smaller ships, Star Flyer and Star Clipper, take 170 passengers each, with a crew of 70, while Royal Clipper carries 228 with a crew of 106.
Star Clipper Website: www.starclippers.co.uk
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