Tips on Traveling to Meet The Wind Surf
Where do you fly into: Venice, Italy - Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Where do you fly out of: Athens, Greece – Athens Int’l Airport (ATH)
The Ship Sails On Saturday June 9 at 6PM So Your Plane Must Land in Venice No Later Than 2PM. It is Strongly Recommended That You Arrive By Friday June 8th in Venice
How Do You Get To The Ship: This could not be easier as your round trip transport from the airport to the ship and back (on the days of embarkation and debarkation) is included in your package. If you are arriving earlier or staying later, then you will be responsible for your own transfers from the airport to your hotel or visa versa.
Note: on the day of embarkation if you do not wish to take the Windstar provided transport to the ship at the scheduled time you can take a taxi on your own, but you will be responsible for the cost.
Details of the cruise ports are being finalized but will generally follow the route below. We are planning on providing a combination of small intimate ports as well as some larger ones great for special adventures and great shopping
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Pula, Croatia
The Roman Amphitheatre (commonly called Arena), from the 1st and 2nd centuries, occupies a dominant position above the harbour. It has an elliptic ground-plan (132.45 x 105.10 m); the walls are 30.45 m high; it could seat 23,000 spectators. It is the world's sixth largest preserved amphitheatre. Through the Triumphal Arch of the Sergi one enters Sergi Street, the busiest street in the old part of the town. Clerisseau Street leads to the Dante Square, where a 15th-century Gothic church, reconstructed on several occasions, stands. Flacius Street leads to the Byzantine memorial chapel from the 6th century, which was a part of the collapsed, grandiose basilica Santa Maria Formosa (Canneto), built around AD 556; the marble ornamentation and columns of the basilica were used in the construction of the San Marco Basilica in Venice. The first tourist excursions to Pula were recorded at the beginning of the 19th century. Giovanni Carrara, a conservator of antiquities in Pula, guided the sightseeing tours for distinguished personalities and organized groups in 1828. In 1832 Pula was visited by the Austrian emperor Ferdinand I.
Trogir, Croatia
Trogir is a town - museum in the very meaning of the word. Lovers of cultural and historical monuments, art, original architecture and nice alleys are given the opportunity in Trogir to learn about the manifold and complex heritage - from the Romanesque yard to the modern interiors. The unique historical core, Radovan's portal, the art collections which have been arousing excitement among visitors and travelers for centuries offer a tourist beauty, personified in the relief of Kairos as an appropriate souvenir. The wider surroundings of Trogir (Trogir - Seget - Ciovo Riviera) is characterized by lavish green vegetation, numerous islands and islets, rocky and pebble beach’s.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Its been called a classic medieval heart-stopper, with ancient fairy tales and orange-tiled roofs draped over the high-cliffed Adriatic Coastline. A World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik is filled with fountains, palaces and cathedrals, rich in history and culture dating back to the 7th century. The monument-city of Dubrovnik was the first place to be inscribed on the List of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The former city of Ragusa is widely considered to be most beautiful place of Croatia. Throughout the history the city has competed with mighty Venice to control the waters of Adriatic. Today it still continues to rival Venice with its beauty and charming atmosphere. It would be really hard to single out any of the most fascinating pieces of architecture. The Franciscan an the Dominican Monastery, the Cathedral, the Rector's Palace, Stradun, the imposing city walls and St. Blaise's church figure among the most impressive and interesting sites which simply deserve attention and admiration.
Kythira, Greece
Kythira is known as Aphrodite’s island for good reason and is known for its amazing beaches and unique landscapes. Don’t miss a visit to Avlemonas and Agia Pelagia, Diakofti and Chora!
Santorini, Greece
Santorini is a spectacular sight, especially when approached by sea. Steep cliffs rise dramatically from deep azure waters. The capital of Fira is located 1,000 feet above our anchorage, accessible by donkey, cable car, or foot. The views from on top are unforgettable: stark white-washed buildings are scattered along the clifftop village; the sea stretches outward from black volcanic sands. Santorini has an explosive history of volcanic activity, and some say that here in the ruins at Akrotiri lie the remnants of the lost civilization of Atlantis.
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