The wonders of Greece and Croatia with Windstar
Surrounded by authentic wonders, the Mediterranean fascinates and captivates all visitors, and with unique cruise itineraries and well-planned excursions, Windstar takes its guests to this spectacular part of the world among local experiences, history, and interesting places.
In particular, the 9-day itinerary “Adriatic Archipelagos & Greek Goddesses” from Athens to Venice aboard the elegant Wind Surf offers the opportunity to immerse oneself in the most beautiful places of Greece and Croatia, among myths, history, and natural wonders where Greek temples, rugged coastlines, mountain ranges, and picturesque villages will be the protagonists.
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The cruise begins in Athens, the capital of Greece, which with 3,000 years of history guarantees a journey through time. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are the highlights of this city, but if you have time, don’t miss a walk to the Pnyx hill to take photos of the Parthenon at sunset. The second stop on the itinerary is Monemvasia, a city similar to Gibraltar connected to the mainland by a single road that houses ancient treasures and several churches dating back to the 12th century, including the castle and Agia Sophia, a Byzantine church.
The journey then continues to the charming and scenic Katakolon, which is the gateway to Olympia, the original site of the Olympic Games and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can visit this memorable site just 30 minutes away and admire the valleys of the Peloponnese along the way. The last Greek stop is one of the most beautiful and popular islands in the Ionian Sea, Corfu, with wonderful beaches and small villages.
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After leaving Greece, Wind Surf heads towards Croatia, with Dubrovnik as the first stop where the ship will anchor just outside the famous walled city, so you can fully admire its beauty, thanks to its size and an overnight stay. Once ashore in the historic center, which is a UNESCO site where cars are not allowed, you can explore this charming and ancient city in peace. The next stop is Korcula, characterized by fishbone streets making the humpback peninsula look a bit like a rust-red turtle. Here you can admire, beyond the medieval town, forests, vineyards, and the idyllic island of Mljet, where Odysseus met the nymph Calypso and stayed for seven years.
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Departing from Korcula, the next stops will be Hvar, with its Venetian Cathedral and the large bay of Stari Grad, a UNESCO site, and Zadar, famous for its Sea Organ, a haunting musical improvisation performed by the stormy Adriatic but also for its Roman amphitheater, 9th-century churches, and museums rich in Byzantine art. The cruise concludes in Venice, a romantic and charming city with its gondolas and canals, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Whether you want to visit one of the UNESCO heritage sites, relax under the sun on a beach, wander through the streets of historic cities, or admire the wonder of the Mediterranean, Windstar offers the right solution for all tastes with over 2,500 excursions to choose from, capturing the best that the mainland has to offer.
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