Star Clippers - Eastern Mediterranean
		Greek fishermen bring their catch to shore at the end of the day. Their craggy faces are etched by long days at sea, toiling under the same sun that rose and set for eons over their ancestors?

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Long ago, these islands were the landing places of an endless tide of invaders from far off lands. From ancient Phoenicia, Persia, the Peloponnesus, Imperial Rome and Constantinople they came. Followed by waves of European Crusader knights, Genoan mariners, Venetian merchants and turbaned Turkish troops of the Ottoman Empire. They stormed ashore to conquer – only to be vanquished by time and absorbed into the dry volcanic earth. All that remains are their stone ruins, ghostly shapes wrapped in myth and mystery.

In hidden coves, Star Flyer finds harbours where pristine sands and warm crystalline waters beckon you to explore underwater grottos while beach goers laze away under sun-blessed skies, yet another dream-like day in the mythic, magical Cyclades.

Today the Cyclades are an inviting playground for pleasure seekers aboard Star Flyer. Where white-washed churches point tilted Greek crosses heavenward in skies of brilliant blue, while sun worshippers bask on the beaches under Helios’ golden gaze. Twisting cobblestone alleyways lead to tavernas where octopus salad and ouzo are in order. Ancient Minoan palaces and medieval fortresses whisper tales of pagan rites and knightly rituals.

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Greek Islands, Italy & Croatia Star Clipper Special 2009 Departures: Jun, Jul and Aug Download flyer Tall Ship Cruises Special For reservations contact your travel agent or email Innovative Travel for more information