Vatican & Italian Riviera Cruise Tour
 
Rome to Barcelona
Wed Oct 23, 2024 - Wed Oct 30, 2024,
 7 days
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ITINERARY AND SHORE EXCURSIONS

The best on land brought to you by the best at sea. Get to the heart of local cultures with Windstar shore excursions. You don't want to just dip a toe in local culture, you want to dive into the deep end, and that's exactly what Windstar shore excursions are designed to do. All of our excursion are created to provide authentic local experience - the kind travelers like you are looking for. And with more than 2,500 excursions to choose from, you can experience your destination in whatever way is most meaningful to you. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a foodie, a history buff, or someone who loves to get to know the faces behind the many places we travel.

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Wed Oct 23
Welcome to Rome
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Upon arrival at the Fiumicino airport an English-speaking guide will be waiting.  Board a motor coach to the heart of the city to the Hotel Savoy where you will be greeted by the hospitality staff and checked into your room. You will have time to relax and get settled with an evening at your leisure after a long day of travel.
 
(Includes overnight at the Hotel Savoy)
Thu Oct 24
In the Heart of the Eternal City
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Breakfast is included at your hotel. This is your morning to enjoy a historic tour. Meet your guide at the hotel and set off to the Colosseum where you will visit and learn about the expansion and organization of Rome at the time of the Emperors. Approach the Forum and see a valley full of temples and ancient buildings reminiscent of the ancient city that lives below the modern one. Enjoy some free time for a cappuccino or light lunch before moving to the Vatican City, for your tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.  You will enter the museums by means of a skip-the-line reservation and you will admire the greatest collection of works of art with the help of an informative guide. Enter the world-famous Sistine Chapel where the masterpieces of Michelangelo Buonarroti live – such as the glorious fresco painting of the Last Judgment - a truly intense moment.
 
(Includes overnight at the Hotel Savoy and breakfast.)
Fri Oct 25
Rome to Your Waiting Yacht
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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, before your guide takes you on a local fruit and vegetables market tour, explaining the Roman lifestyle and street food. Discover the picturesque and hidden corners of Rome, next to the most glorious temples and fountains of the Roman and Papal times, while sampling some local delicacies such as pizza and gelato! The Roman Street Food experience is a foodie’s dream. Transfer to the pier to meet your waiting yacht.

(Includes breakfast, street food and embarkation transfer)
Fri Oct 25
Rome
Arrive:
Depart:5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
6 Available
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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.
6 Shore Excursions Available
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Rome, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR with Driverguide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,299
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Rome, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN with Driverguide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,399
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Rome, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Auto with Driverguide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,799
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Rome, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN with Driverguide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,899
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Rome Orientation Tour w/ Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$249
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Rome Orientation Tour w/ Transfer to Hotel *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration3 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$249
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Sat Oct 26
Portoferraio
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
3 Available
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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.
3 Shore Excursions Available
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Portoferrario, Cable Car and Mount CapanneOutdoors | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration4.75 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$179
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Portoferraio, Countryside Drive & Wine Tasting *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Wine
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$169
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Portoferraio, Port Azzurro and Napoleon Summer House *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Sun Oct 27
Portofino
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:10:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
8 Available
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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.
8 Shore Excursions Available
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Portofino, Concierge Collection: Camogli Highlights & Punta Chiappa *Boating | Concierge Collection | Dining | Sightseeing | Snorkeling | Walking
Duration6 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$315
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Portofino, Concierge Collection: Cinque Terra by Boat Tour *Boating | Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration7 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$279
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Portofino, Hiking to Santa Margherita *Essentials Collection | Hiking | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$105
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Portofino, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$735
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Portofino, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$839
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Portofino, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,155
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Portofino, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,259
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Portofino, San Fruttuoso & Camogli by Boat *Boating | Essentials Collection | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$135
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Mon Oct 28
Monte Carlo
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:11:59 PM
Watersports Platform: 
8 Available
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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.
8 Shore Excursions Available
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Monte Carlo and Monaco *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$149
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Monte Carlo, Lemon Scents of Menton *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$115
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Monte Carlo, Nice Old Town *Culture | Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Monte Carlo: Eze and Villa Rothschild *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$169
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Monte Carlo, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$899
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Monte Carlo, Concierge Colletion: Half Day Private VAN & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$999
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Monte Carlo, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,799
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Monte Carlo, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,999
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Tue Oct 29
Cannes
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:10:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
7 Available
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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. 
7 Shore Excursions Available
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Cannes, Old Antibes and Absinthe *Culture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Cannes, St Paul De Vence *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$139
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Cannes, Concierge Collection: Provence Wine Tasting With Chateau Ste. Roseline *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing | Wine
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$159
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Cannes, Walking Tour of CannesCulture | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$59
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Cannes, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$999
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Cannes, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,799
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Cannes, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,899
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Wed Oct 30
Sanary-sur-Mer
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
7 Available
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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.
7 Shore Excursions Available
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Sanary Sur Mer, Cassis *Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$129
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Sanary Sur Mer, Le Castellet & TastingEssentials Collection | Walking | Wine
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Sanary Sur Mer, Aix En Provence *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$139
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Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,099
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Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,299
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Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,899
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Sanary Sur Mer, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$2,099
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Thu Oct 31
Palamos
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:6:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
4 Available
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Palamos is famous for the locally caught prawns found in the beautiful bay it sits beside, also known for the excellent swimming, surfing, snorkeling and windsurfing there. Here is the place to try fresh local Catalan cuisine. Two great highlights near Palamos are the Dali Museum, located in his home town of Figueres, and the UNESCO city of Girona, with its medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter and the Roman remains of Forca Vella Fortress.
4 Shore Excursions Available
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Palamos, Concierge Collection: Bell Lloc WineryConcierge Collection | Dining | Sightseeing | Wine
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$325
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Palamos, Girona City Tour *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Palamos, Cycling to Pals *Biking | Essentials Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$199
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Palamos, Concierge Collection: Figueres and Dali Museum *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$169
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Fri Nov 1
Barcelona
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
9 Available
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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.
9 Shore Excursions Available
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Barcelona, Barcelona Highlights Tour with Pier Dropoff *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$105
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Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$155
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Barcelona Montserrat with Transfer to Windstar Hotel *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$155
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$775
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$849
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,499
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Barcelona, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,575
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Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$105
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Barcelona Highlights Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration3.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$105
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