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Riviera Travel adds two itineraries to 2026 tall-ship programme

Riviera Travel has added two 11-day itineraries to its 2026 tall-ship programme.

The first is the Greece, Sicily and Malta voyage on the 162-passenger Star Flyer, which departs on October 16.

It will include visits to the Acropolis, Athens, Nafplion, Monemvasia, Taormina and ancient sites of Epidaurus, Pylos and Syracuse’s Archaeological Park of Neopolis.


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Prices start from £2,999, including return flights, eight nights on board, one night pre-cruise stay in Athens in a five-star hotel, one-night post-cruise stay in Malta, 10 guided tours/excursions and full-board dining.

The second new voyage is the An Italian Adventure on Star Clipper, which also has capacity for 162 passengers. It will depart on September 3, 2026.

Prices begin at £2,999, including return flights, seven nights on board, two-night pre-cruise stay in Umbria, one-night post-cruise stay in Rome, 12 tours/excursions and full-board.

Will Sarson, Riviera Travel product director, said: “There’s so much on offer in our 2026 tall-ship programme, such as pre and post-cruise stays, exclusive guided tours to historic sites and a true iconic sailing experience on beautiful ships.

“These new 11-day voyages are the perfect mix of exploration and relaxation, from the bustling streets of Rome to the hill-top serenity of Taormina.”

Riviera Travel will run four other tall-ship voyages in 2026 ranging from 11 days to 14 days.

These include an 11-day Aegean Odyssey voyage, with prices from £3,199 departing May 28, a 14-day Mediterranean Odyssey, with prices from £3,999 departing June 12, and an 11-day Ephesus and the Greek Islands tour with prices from £3,099, departing October 1.

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