Board your coach for the 45-minute drive to one of the best known resort towns in Croatia – Porec. By international standards, Porec is a cultural and historical jewel. Porec features two main intersecting streets, Cardo and Decumanus, which even today remain the backbone of the Old Town. Visit the Episcopal complex of the Euphrasian Basilica built in the 6th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marafor, the oldest part of the town, still boasts the remains of two Roman temples. See the House of Two Saints, the Istrian Parliament Building, and the Leoni and Zuccato Palaces. You will have some free time to explore this charming little town on your own. Next you’ll have a short drive through the countryside to the village of Sveti Lovrec, where you visit the wine cellar of the Matosevic Family – one of the most well-known Croatian Wine Producers. You will be invited to sample some of their finest red & white wines, accompanied by some homemade cheese, Istrian Pršut.   

Board your coach for the  45-minute drive to Pula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site best known for its many surviving ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is its 1st century amphitheater. Known locally as the Arena, it is the sixth largest amphitheater in the world and is still in use today for summer film festivals. Continue your walking tour with visits to other notable and well preserved ancient Roman structures including the Sergius Arch and the temple to the God Apollo, built in the honor of the 1st century Roman emperor Caesar Augustus. Among other sites you will visit are the Roman city gates and walls and a Byzantine chapel. Head by motor coach to the nearby village of Vodnjan for olive oil tasting. Family Farm Chiavalon specializes in growing olives and producing top quality extra virgin olive oils. Their olive oil is listed among the 15 world’s top olive oils, and they have been declared the most promising farm in the world as chosen by the world famous guide, "L` extravergine." They have won numerous awards and surpassed many world famous brands. Back aboard the coach you will return to the yacht.  

This tour will enable you to see something of the legendary beauty of the Island. This very active volcano is the largest in Europe at 10,723 feet high. The volcano has erupted over 130 times over the years. This volcano dominates the entire coast of Sicily, and its mass is so vast that it overshadows all other mountains. A single and complete description of the cone is practically impossible without slipping into generalizations, so great is the variety on landscapes and vegetation that can be found on the volcano.
Enjoy the panoramic view of the city of Catania (weather permitting), overwhelmed by an eruption 300 years ago and pass through villages such as Santa Venerina and Zafferana Etnea where  the scenery gradually grows more forbidding as you approach the Sapienza Refuge. Using the modern installations of the cable cars on the slopes of southern Mt. Etna, in only 15 minutes it is possible to reach the height of 8,215 feet (2,504 m.). Following the ascent to 1,906 feet (581 m.), the second part of the excursion begins. The service is carried out with special off-road vehicles driven by expert conductors who calmly drive up even the most difficult paths, reaching in only 20 minutes, the height of 9, 514 feet (2,900 m.) above sea level.  Here you will find yourself in front of an incomparable panorama suspended over the sea, from where it is possible to admire the majestic central crater and the historic lava flows which characterize the landscape of Mt. Etna. Here, the tourist guides of Mt. Etna are available to assist and take you to the places where the volcanic activity flourishes, completely respecting the express normative issued by the authorities which protect the zone.
 
Please note:  By coach, cable cars and on foot. There is a heavy amount of walking involved during this tour and suitable trekking footwear is advised as the ground is uneven. Please avoid this tour for people with heart and breath problems. This tour is subject to weather conditions.
 

 

This tour will enable you to see something of the legendary beauty of the Island. This very active volcano is the largest in Europe at 10,723 feet high. The volcano has erupted over 130 times over the years. This volcano dominates the entire coast of Sicily, and its mass is so vast that it overshadows all other mountains. A single and complete description of the cone is practically impossible without slipping into generalizations, so great is the variety on landscapes and vegetation that can be found on the volcano.
Enjoy the panoramic view of the city of Catania (weather permitting), overwhelmed by an eruption 300 years ago and pass through villages such as Santa Venerina and Zafferana Etnea where  the scenery gradually grows more forbidding as you approach the Sapienza Refuge. Using the modern installations of the cable cars on the slopes of southern Mt. Etna, in only 15 minutes it is possible to reach the height of 8,215 feet (2,504 m.). Following the ascent to 1,906 feet (581 m.), the second part of the excursion begins. The service is carried out with special off-road vehicles driven by expert conductors who calmly drive up even the most difficult paths, reaching in only 20 minutes, the height of 9, 514 feet (2,900 m.) above sea level.  Here you will find yourself in front of an incomparable panorama suspended over the sea, from where it is possible to admire the majestic central crater and the historic lava flows which characterize the landscape of Mt. Etna. Here, the tourist guides of Mt. Etna are available to assist and take you to the places where the volcanic activity flourishes, completely respecting the express normative issued by the authorities which protect the zone.
 
Please note:  By coach, cable cars and on foot. There is a heavy amount of walking involved during this tour and suitable trekking footwear is advised as the ground is uneven. Please avoid this tour for people with heart and breath problems. This tour is subject to weather conditions.
 

 

A private motorboat takes you along the coast to Positano, once a sleepy little fishing village and the secret haunt of painters and writers. Its charms are still evident. Square, white Moorish-style houses are set in luxurious gardens, and descend in steep steps down the mountainside to the bay. Offshore is Galli Island, the legendary home of Sirens. Positano is embroidered with narrow lanes and steps and dominated by the splendid dome covered in polychrome majolica at the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Piazzettas and cafés are filled with people pausing during the 100-step climb that leads up the hillside. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping and for a satisfying drink at a café.  

The city of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded around the 4th century B.C., copying the geometric regularity of the layout of Naples. Its “decumani” (main streets) have an east-west orientation, while the “cardines” (narrower streets) run north-south. There is undeniably a “feeling” about Herculaneum, quite different from Pompeii, where you get the impression that its ancient population of 5,000 packed up and left only moments ago. Herculaneum was smaller than Pompeii but is better preserved simply because, while hot ashes consumed the wood of Pompeii’s buildings, Herculaneum was covered by hot mud which sealed and protected entire city blocks. This means that marble floors, mosaics, paintings and carbonized woods can still be admired today. You will discover the ancient luxurious properties and villas including the House of the Mosaic, the House of Deer, the Thermae (baths) and the House of Carbonized Furniture. After a guided tour, you will be driven back to meet the yacht in Sorrento.  

From the pier, you’ll take a 1-3/4-hour ride by motor coach to the remarkable UNESCO Site ruins of Pompeii, perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Learn about the excavation techniques and what the residents were doing at the time of the eruption, and you’ll gain an insight into the lives of the ancient Romans as you discover baths, theaters, temples, markets and the huge forum with the Arch of Nero. After your tour, you will be driven back to Sorrento to meet your Windstar yacht.

Combine a visit to the enchanting village of Porto Azzuro with wine tasting at a vineyard once frequented by Emperor Napoleon. After leaving the busy capital of Portoferraio, your 30-minute drive will feature magnificent views of Lacona and Laconella Bays as well as Golfo Stella as you pass rocky beaches and high cliffs. Ahead lies Porto Azzuro, which boasts an ancient medieval fortress and picturesque fisherman’s harbor. You will have free time to browse among its many tempting shops. Back aboard the coach you will continue to the Azienda Agricola La Chiusa estate, whose vineyard directly overlooks Portoferraio. This estate hosted Napoleon Bonaparte on two separate occasions. As the vineyard prides itself on quality over quantity, its vines are always pruned very short. During your 60-minute stay there will be an explanation of wine production at the farmhouse before you will have the opportunity to sample the extra virgin olive oil and taste the wine. After enjoying time at leisure you will take the 30-minute return drive to your yacht at Portoferraio.    

Here’s a tempting opportunity to visit charming and remote Italian coastal fishing villages that are not easily accessible other than by boat. After a 20-minute cruise, your first stop will be in the little bay of San Fruttuoso Village, the ancient residence of the Doria family. Its splendid natural surroundings are enhanced by the architectural beauty of its church and 10th century abbey. The imposing cliffs encircling the inlet, a small beach and lush Mediterranean vegetation, combined with the almost unreal absence of vehicles, creates a truly unique and enjoyable ambiance. Pause to savor the enchanting views as your boat remains in the bay for 10 minutes. Heading further up the coast you will reach Camogli, a typical small fishing village that was formerly the site of bustling shipyards that helped build one of the world’s greatest merchant fleets. Camogli’s original medieval setting was centered around a local parish church constructed on an island that was once completely detached from the mainland. Today, it is connected to the mainland by a square surrounded by colorful buildings including one of the Italian coast’s most beautiful Baroque churches. During your 1½-hour stay, there will be time for a guided tour followed by free time. Back aboard your boat, enjoy the 45-minute return cruise to Portofino.      

Setting out from the port by coach, you will find it easy to relax and enjoy this driving tour of Spain’s most fascinating city, Barcelona, a lovely Mediterranean stronghold of architectural interest. Your guide will point out all the highlights as the coach drives up Via Laietana to pass outside the Cathedral de la Santa Creu I Santa Eulalia. You will drive along one of Barcelona’s most famous streets, the Passeig de Gracia, lined with different Modernist buildings, many of which were designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Watch for Casa Batlló, an iconic Barcelona landmark and Casa Mila. You will drive by one of Gaudí’s masterpieces – the Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Church. This is a site not to be missed. Though construction was started in 1882 it is still unfinished. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the most-visited building in Barcelona, and immediately identifies the city around the world. From here you’ll head up to the El Mirador Alcalde garden with the most exceptional views of Barcelona and its impressive harbor.
 
Please note: This tour will end  at  the pier. An inside visit to the Sagrada Familia is not included.   The Cathedral is closed to tours.

           
 

 

Barcelona, one of the best cities in the world, where you can't miss visiting some of the most emblematic places in the city.  Start your tour with a panoramic view of the natural scenery of the Montjuïc Viewpoint, followed by a panoramic drive towards the Sagrada Familia, passing through some of the main streets and seeing the iconic buildings in Barcelona. Return to one of the most exclusive areas of the city: Passeig de Gracia. It is also one of the most important avenues in Barcelona due to its tourist importance, commercial areas, business centers, luxury shopping and the display of many of the most renowned modernist architectural pieces along the boulevard. Visit Casa Milá, commonly known as "La Pedrera," a modernist work by Antonio Gaudi, located in Passeig de Gracia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, restored and open to the public as a cultural center in 1996. See the amazing rooftop garden, the beautiful combination of mosaic work, the undulating tiles and surrealist design all around the building. After your visit to Casa Milá,  you will be transferred to  Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
 
Please note: Headsets and bottled water will be provided.
 

Barcelona, one of the best cities in the world, where you can't miss visiting some of the most emblematic places in the city.  Start your tour with a panoramic view of the natural scenery of the Montjuïc Viewpoint, followed by a panoramic drive towards the Sagrada Familia, passing through some of the main streets and seeing the iconic buildings in Barcelona. Return to one of the most exclusive areas of the city: Passeig de Gracia. It is also one of the most important avenues in Barcelona due to its tourist importance, commercial areas, business centers, luxury shopping and the display of many of the most renowned modernist architectural pieces along the boulevard. Visit Casa Milá, commonly known as "La Pedrera," a modernist work by Antonio Gaudi, located in Passeig de Gracia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, restored and open to the public as a cultural center in 1996. See the amazing rooftop garden, the beautiful combination of mosaic work, the undulating tiles and surrealist design all around the building. After your visit to Casa Milá,  you will be transferred to your hotel.
 
Please note: Headsets and bottled water will be provided.
 

Barcelona, one of the best cities in the world, where you can't miss visiting some of the most emblematic places in the city.  Start your tour with a panoramic view of the natural scenery of the Montjuïc Viewpoint, followed by a panoramic drive towards the Sagrada Familia, passing through some of the main streets and seeing the iconic buildings in Barcelona. Return to one of the most exclusive areas of the city: Passeig de Gracia. It is also one of the most important avenues in Barcelona due to its tourist importance, commercial areas, business centers, luxury shopping and the display of many of the most renowned modernist architectural pieces along the boulevard. Visit Casa Milá, commonly known as "La Pedrera," a modernist work by Antonio Gaudi, located in Passeig de Gracia, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, restored and open to the public as a cultural center in 1996. See the amazing rooftop garden, the beautiful combination of mosaic work, the undulating tiles and surrealist design all around the building. After your visit to Casa Milá, you will be transferred to the pier.
 
Please note: Headsets and bottled water will be provided.