James Beard Foundation & Wine Cruise: Adriatic Archipelagos & Greek Goddesses
 
Venice to Athens, Greece
Wed Aug 28, 2024 - Thu Sep 5, 2024,
 8 days
 on Wind Surf
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$3,399
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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 Aug 28
Venice
Arrive:
Depart:4:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
No other sea approach in the Adriatic raises goose bumps like Venice, a small ship exclusive where the entire city and its lagoon are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your luxurious home-away-from home, you arrive already equipped with a sense of what it’s like to live in the city that’s neither land nor water. Add your own sigh to the Bridge of Sighs, sip a spritz al bitter as you plot your agenda, and let the water taxis do your navigating unless you don’t mind getting lost. Not such a bad prospect, with serendipitous discoveries around every corner.
Thu Aug 29
Zadar
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:3:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
6 Available
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Something here will capture your heart. A Roman amphitheater, 9th century churches, and museums packed with Byzantine-era artworks crowd the peninsula that tidily contains the Old Town. It’s a tempting way to spend the day for sure. While away the day listening to Zadar’s giant Sea Organ, a haunting musical improv performed by the surging Adriatic or share a bench with a sun-drunk cat as you bite into a truffle.
6 Shore Excursions Available
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Zadar, Zadar by Tuk Tuk *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$159
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Zadar Highlights & Rural Estate Visit *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Walking | Wine
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Zadar, Flavors & Sights of Zadar *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | Walking
Duration2.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$69
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Zadar, Wine and Salt Stories *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$139
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Zadar, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$629
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Zadar, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$699
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Fri Aug 30
Dubrovnik
Arrive:1:00 PM
Depart:11:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
4 Available
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While larger ships must pass by, we anchor right beyond the famous walled city so you can admire its beauty with every glance. Tender ashore and step right into Old Town, a UNESCO site where no cars are allowed, just eons of history. Capture the exhilarating views on your camera — and in your memory. End your day at the Buza Café (if you can find it) watching bold divers leap off the cliffs into the crystalline sea. 
4 Shore Excursions Available
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Dubrovnik, Game of Thrones *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$129
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Dubrovnik, Historic Dubrovnik & Wine Tasting *Culture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | UNESCO | Walking | Wine
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Dubrovnik, Best of Traditional Dubrovnik *Culture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | UNESCO | Walking
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$149
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Dubrovnik, Concierge Collection: Adriatic Sea Adventure *Boating | Concierge Collection | Dining | Sightseeing
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$249
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Sat Aug 31
Kotor
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
10 Available
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This is one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays, and the approach offers one breathtaking fjord-like view after another. Just when you’ve reached your fill of blues and greens, the bright red rooftops of the medieval Old Town come into view. The entire area has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The charming streets of Old Town remain car free, filled with 12th century Baroque palaces and Romanesque churches. For a fresh perspective, climb to the fortress on the hill for a breathtaking vista. 
10 Shore Excursions Available
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Kotor, Highlights of Kotor Bay & Baroque Village of Perast *Culture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | UNESCO | Walking
Duration4.25 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$115
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Kotor, Concierge Collection: Blue Cave Cruise with Lunch at Fishermans Village *Beach | Boating | Concierge Collection | Dining | Sightseeing | Wine
Duration6 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$299
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Kotor, Concierge Collection: Lovcen Hills by ATV Safari *Concierge Collection | Outdoors | Sightseeing
Duration5 Hours
Activity LevelStrenuous
$259
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Kotor, Highlights of Montenegro *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | UNESCO
Duration5.25 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$129
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Kotor, Historic Kotor on Foot *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO | Walking
Duration1.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$59
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Kotor, Concierge Collection: Taste of Montenegro *Concierge Collection | Culture | Dining | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$139
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Kotor, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$629
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Kotor, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$699
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Kotor, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$899
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Kotor, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private Van *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$945
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Sun Sep 1
Kotor
Arrive:
Depart:11:00 AM
Watersports Platform: 
This is one of Montenegro’s most beautiful bays, and the approach offers one breathtaking fjord-like view after another. Just when you’ve reached your fill of blues and greens, the bright red rooftops of the medieval Old Town come into view. The entire area has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The charming streets of Old Town remain car free, filled with 12th century Baroque palaces and Romanesque churches. For a fresh perspective, climb to the fortress on the hill for a breathtaking vista. 
Mon Sep 2
Corfu
Arrive:8:00 AM
Depart:4:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
6 Available
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One of the most beautiful and popular islands, located on the Ionian Sea, Corfu has wonderful beaches and small villages throughout the island. Take in the Venetian influence at the two fortresses located in Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
6 Shore Excursions Available
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Corfu, Half Day Private Car & Guide *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,049
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Corfu, Half Day Private Van & Guide *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,259
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Corfu, Mon Repo Palace & Corfu Town *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy-Moderate
$125
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Corfu, Paleokastritsa & Boat Trip *Beach | Boating | Culture | Essentials Collection | Refreshments | Wine
Duration4.25 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$149
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Corfu: Greek Culinary Lesson at a Corfian Private Villa *Culture | Dining | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$199
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Corfu: Corfu Mountain Biking Experience *Biking | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$215
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Tue Sep 3
Katakolon
Arrive:9:00 AM
Depart:5:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
5 Available
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Charming and scenic Katakolon is the gateway to Olympia, the original home of the Olympic Games and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit this memorable site only 30 minutes away and see the fertile Peloponnese valleys along the way, full of strawberries, tomatoes, corn and olive trees.
5 Shore Excursions Available
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Katakolon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Car & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,099
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Katakolon, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private Van & Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,199
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Katakolon, Ancient Olympia (Site & Museum) *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO | Walking
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$139
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Katakolon, Best of Olympia *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | UNESCO | Wine
Duration6 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$199
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Katakolon, Ancient Olympia and Zorba Event *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Refreshments | UNESCO | Walking
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$175
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Wed Sep 4
Monemvasia
Arrive:10:00 AM
Depart:7:00 PM
Watersports Platform: 
6 Available
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This Gibraltar-like town tied to the mainland by a single thread of causeway holds treasures that are old even by Mediterranean standards, with town walls and several churches dating to the 12th century. Climb to the upper town for an up-close look at the castle and Agia Sophia, a Byzantine church. Wander the lanes of the lower town lined with Venetian mansions, many of which have been lovingly restored. Savor the sun on a smooth pebble beach. 
6 Shore Excursions Available
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Monemvasia Castle *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration3 Hours
Activity Level(not specified)
$129
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Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Castle & Liotrivi Olive Oil Factory *Concierge Collection | Dining | Sightseeing | Walking
Duration4.5 Hours
Activity LevelModerate
$169
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Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,365
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Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,469
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Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,575
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Monemvasia, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN + Guide *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,785
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Thu Sep 5
Athens, Greece
Arrive:7:00 AM
Depart:
Watersports Platform: 
6 Available
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With 3,000 years of history, you can’t turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek komboloi (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed. 
6 Shore Excursions Available
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Athens, Acropolis & New Museum Tour & Transfer to Airport *Culture | Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$149
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Athens, Acropolis & New Museum Tour & Transfer to Windstar Hotel *Essentials Collection | Sightseeing | UNESCO
Duration3 Hours
Activity LevelModerate-Strenuous
$149
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Athens, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,199
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Athens, Concierge Collection: Half Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration4 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,299
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Athens, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private CAR *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,399
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Athens, Concierge Collection: Full Day Private VAN *Concierge Collection | Sightseeing
Duration8 Hours
Activity LevelEasy
$1,499
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