6 Nights Enchanting Greece & The Amalfi Coast: Rome to Athens

Type of Vessel

All Suite Yacht

With only 212 guests, a Star Legend cruise will make you feel like you're on board your own private yacht almost as soon as you step aboard. The sitting area of your spacious, newly refurbished suite gives you an expansive ocean view — making it a welcome retreat. When you're ready to make an appearance, the lounges, club, casino and library are waiting to be explored. Take some "you" time in the tranquil WindSpa . . . enjoy a dip in the pool . . . work off that decadent dessert in the Fitness Center . . . and, of course, you are always welcome to visit the Bridge to examine navigation charts with the Captain. Star Legend is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach. Star Legend will undergo a comprehensive $8.5 million stem-to-stern transformation before her inaugural voyage. Take a tour to see all the beautiful updated spaces.

Itinerary

Day1: Rome, Italy: When in Rome … you cannot miss the opportunity to visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican, not to mention the Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon and so much more. Windstar’s landmark hotels are perfectly located for your excursions. Grand Hotel de la Minerve welcomes you to luxury in the very center of Rome, immediately across the street from the Pantheon itself. The Ambasciatori Palace Hotel, on one of Rome’s most famous and stylish streets, Via Veneto, features beautiful historic detail and furnishings.
Day2: Capri, Italy: In English, it’s ka-PREE . In Italian, KAH-pree. In person, it’s simply spectacular. Whether you seek the stunning splendor of the famous Blue Grotto, or simply decide to meander among lemon-scented lanes festooned with bougainvillea and oleander, this island will captivate you. The dramatic blue of the sea coupled with the striking cliffs of the Faraglioni Rocks remind you why this legendary island of the Sirens is hard to leave.
Day3: Lipari, Italy: Today is a good day to live the yachting life to its fullest. As the small ship rests alongside the glamorous yachts of the world’s elite, you’ll fit right in. Take time on shore to explore the beautiful village and enjoy the exclusive access that only a small ship can provide in a port large cruise ships cannot reach. Special excursions allow you to experience the island’s dramatic natural beauty, from a hike to the rim of an active volcano to a wonderfully indulgent geothermal mud bath.
Day 4: Giardini Naxos, Italy: Today you’ll discover one of Sicily’s jewels, the charming village of Giardini Naxos, nestled in one of the world’s most beautiful bays. An excursion to the popular hillside town of Taormina will be a highlight of your voyage — from the stunning setting of the iconic Greek Theater to the sparkling beaches along the Ionian Sea. Take a more adventurous tack and explore Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.
Day 6: Gythion, Greece: This exuberant little port is the very essence of all that we celebrate as Greek. Cheerful pastel houses are littered among intriguing whitewashed lanes and staircases. Playful sculptures welcome you to the harbor’s cheerful shops, coffee houses, and waterfront cafés. This is a perfect place to enjoy a cup of rich coffee or a glass of ouzo while you watch the world go by. To explore further, consider an excursion to the Dyros Caves, often cited as the most beautiful in the world.
Day 7: Monemvasia, Greece: This beautiful hamlet might have been forgotten by time. Accessible only by a narrow causeway from the mainland, the city is a myriad of streets wide enough only for pedestrians, lined with picturesque shops and ancient, still lived in, houses. It’s easy to lose yourself in leisurely wandering here — after all, this region, Laconia, gives meaning to the English word laconic.
Day 8: Athens, Greece: 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.

All Inclusive

All meals in all venues at all times, including room service menu available 24 hours; all non-alcoholic beverages, including cappuccino, espresso, and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks; welcome cocktails at reception; all onboard entertainment; unlimited use of Fitness Center; unlimited use of all water sports equipment; informative nightly port talks and destination briefings.

Guest Services

Food and Dining

Options include AmphorA Restaurant, Compass Rose, Candles, Star Bar, Lounge, and Veranda.

Onboard Activities/Events

A counter-current pool, fitness center, whirlpool, a spa, casino, watersports platform, screening room, library, and a host of activities and events are available at your leisure

Shore Excursions

Some excursion highlights include:

Shopping, sightseeing, and people-watching in Rome.
Lively deck party and barbecue.
The Blue Grotto from Capri.
Geothermal mud baths and volcano hikes from Lipari.
Taormina's Greek Theater and charming village streets.
Romantic ancient castles of Monemvasía.
Amazing new Acropolis Museum in Athens.

Staterooms or Cabins

Gracious Balcony and Ocean View suites, Classic Suites, and Owner’s Suites feature queen beds, Egyptian cotton linens, luxury bath products, waffle-weave roes, separate bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, whirlpool spa tubs, massage showers, separate bedrooms and living rooms, in-suite dining areas, fully-stocked mini bars/ refrigerators, Wi-Fi, fresh flowers and fruit, safes, direct dial phones, granite vanities, magnifying mirrors, and 110/220 outlets.

Spa

WindSpa pampers with spa services.

Fitness

The Fitness Center is fully equipped for your workout away from home.

Other Info

A Complimentary Windstar Destination Discovery: Giardini Naxos: Tastes of Sicily Event

Your exclusive Destination Discovery Event begins with a trip to Gambino Vineyards, a family-run winery that displays a passion for perfection in all they produce. You will get a wonderful education in what to expect from world-class Sicilian wines made by people who pay exacting attention to indigenous vines, the Etnean terroir, and modern vinification practices. Enjoy the unmistakable perfumes of the volcano vegetation and taste some delicious wine. After your tour your lunch at the winery includes a selection of traditional Sicilian food which, naturally, is paired with excellent wines. Savor your meal. There's no rush when you're enjoying the good life with your Windstar companions.

Please note: This Destination Discovery Event has been scheduled in a way that will allow you to book and experience another shore excursion on the same day and you will not miss anything.