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Yachtsman’s Mediterranean Rivieras & Madrid Cruise Tour
Sep 14, 2028 — Sep 27, 2028
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BARCELONA → CIVITAVECCHIA, ROME
13 Nights on Star Explorer
The magnificent ports of the Rivieras each have their own distinctive allure. In Madrid, you’ll have four nights to immerse yourself in its vibrant culture. Beat the crowds to the Prado Museum, to revel in Spanish masterpieces. Learn to cook tapas at a boutique cooking school. Enjoy a flamenco show and a three-course Michelin star dinner. Spend a day in Segovia, a medieval city (also UNESCO World Heritage site) featuring an ancient Roman aqueduct that winds around the edge of town. Get a guided tour through the city’s Gothic-style Cathedral, stopping at the iconic Alcázar castle. Indulge in a wine tasting at the Cavas Cordoniu cellars in the wine region of Catalonia, where you’ll learn the art of wine tasting. Your travel between Barcelona and Madrid will be in Comfort Class via high-speed train. Windstar picks up your luggage so it will be waiting for you at your hotel.
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Visit the world-famous Santiago Bernabéu stadium—host to Real Madrid CF, and the Real Madrid CF Museum, where you’ll learn about the history of the club, its famous members, and see the club’s trophies.
Sip a cappuccino at the fabled Portofino marina and admire the Italian artistry of the designer shops, terra cotta buildings and cafes.
Sip a cappuccino at the fabled Portofino marina and admire the Italian artistry of the designer shops, terra cotta buildings and cafes.
Wander through the charming old port of Sanary-sur-Mer, France, lined with colorful fishing boats and waterfront cafes.
An early admission to Prado Museum allows you to take in the world’s richest and most comprehensive collection of art from Spanish artists at your own pace.
In Segovia, walk the incredible Roman aqueduct winding its way around the city. This aqueduct is thought to have been built around the first century AD and was a civil engineering feat ahead of its time.
In the Penedés Region of Catalonia, Spain you’ll have spectacular views of the Montserrat Mountains as you sip cava sparkling and learn about the traditional bottling process.
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The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
The natural harbor of Roses is home to lovely beaches, delightful coves that are wonderful snorkeling spots, and captivating peaceful waters. Stretching between mountains and the sea, Roses also boasts the second biggest wetlands in Catalonia and declared an area of national natural interest and a birder's paradise. Because of its unique location, Roses is the only beach resort facing west, thereby offering viewing of amazing sunsets across the beautiful Gulf of Roses.
When daydreamers long for "the south of France," this is what they imagine. Set on the brilliant blue of the Mediterranean and flanked on three sides by the Pyrenees foothills, this beautiful harbor is home to the prestigious vineyards of Banyuls. Taste the wine, along with the wonderful seafood. (Whether you're in Port-Vendres or Collioure, you'll experience the beauty of the south of France - the brilliant blue of the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees foothills, the prestigious vineyards and a beautiful harbor.
France's sunniest city, located on the French Riviera, was originally a small fishing village and still is adorned by a large collection of traditional wooden fishing boats. This is the home of a group of local artisan fisherman who sell their catch daily on the pier and where Jacques Cousteau had a residence, the Villa Baobab.
Glide into port in one of Europe's most exclusive harbors. Mingle with other privileged yachtsmen or step ashore and start walking. The glittering Grand Casino, legendary for its exotic setting on screen and off, is a must see, as is the royal family's palace and the tomb of Philadelphia-born Princess Grace in the Cathedral.
Spend a day wandering among the rich and famous in the chic epicenter of the French Riviera - a world of exclusive boutiques, palm-fringed boulevards, sun-drenched beaches, and elegant sidewalk cafés. Be sure to visit the Avenue of the Stars, where you can place your hands in the prints of international celebrities. An optional escorted walking tour guides you through the best of this extraordinary and stylish city.
With its golden ochre and terracotta buildings, designer shops, and chic cafés, Portofino represents the height of Italian artistry and sophistication. Sip a cappuccino along the fabled marina or enjoy a day of shopping in one of the town's tempting little boutiques. As you look out over the harbor from the famous Hotel Splendido, it's hard not to admire the sleek, streamlined beauty of your Windstar ship.
Pine-scented forests and miles of sandy beach await your arrival on the tranquil island of Elba. Enjoy a glass of local Moscato with the fresh catch of the day before pondering your next move. Perhaps you'll visit the nearby countryside with its small fishing villages and dramatic mountain passes. Or see the calming beauty of Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Or maybe you'll decide to walk to the nearest beach and dip your toes into the warm Mediterranean.
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In this enchanting city the past and present intersect in perfect harmony. Casually intermingled among ancient ruins and majestic cathedrals are the trappings of a modern metropolis: Skyscrapers,cafes, boutiques selling designer footwear. But of course what you seek first in the heart of Rome is its breathtaking history. A good place to begin is the Vatican, with its Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Works by Bernini, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Raphael are just a few of those on display, any one of which is worth hours of contemplation. Then the ancient ruins-Colosseum, Forum, Circus Maximus. And of course the Trevi Fountain for the obligatory coins promising your return to the Eternal City.
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