Windstar Cruises Offers New Shore Excursions on Mediterranean Voyages
04 Marzo 2010 - 6:27PM
PR Newswire (US)
SEATTLE, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a
three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and
secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers
new Mediterranean shore excursions for 2010. From April through
November, Windstar ships sail 7-day Mediterranean voyages departing
Lisbon, Portugal; Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Athens, Greece;
Nice, France; Venice, Italy; and Istanbul, Turkey. Windstar's Shore
Excursion program features 180 shore excursions encompassing air,
land and sea adventures, cultural and historical experiences, food
and wine tours, walking and hiking journeys. New Shore Excursions
for 2010 include: -- Patrimonio and Wine Tasting in Bastia,
Corsica: Wine tasting in Patrimonio, a picturesque village, with a
stop in the quaint fishing port of St. Florent; -- Nora Excavations
in Cagliari, Sardinia: A visit to a collection of Carthaginian and
Roman ruins, baths and their mosaics; -- Diros Caves in Gythion,
Greece: View spectacular caves of Vlghada and Alepotrypa and
journey through them by boat; -- Speed Boat Cruise to Vis &
Bisevo Islands in Hvar, Croatia: Depart Hvar on luxury speedboat to
the island of Vis and then on to Bisevo Island to visit
world-famous Blue Cave; -- Deluxe Orientation Tour in Istanbul
(post-cruise for guests staying overnight), Turkey: Explore
historic highlights in Istanbul including Byzantine Hippodrome,
Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar; -- Skada Lake
Cruise in Kotor, Montenegro: Two-hour sightseeing cruise on the
largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula; -- Bormes les Mimosas in Le
Lavendou, France: Walking tour of the authentic medieval Provencal
village known as one of the most-attractive flower-filled towns in
France; -- Cassis & Cap Canaille in Marseille, France: Board a
train to Cassis to tour this quaint seaside village complete with
emerald inlets, tall houses, boutiques and cafes; -- Murgo Winery
in Messina, Sicily: Wine tasting at the San Michele Estate of Murgo
Winery whose cellars are situated in an ancient, traditional
Etna-style building; -- Kvarner Bay in Opatija, Croatia: Walking
tour of Villa Angiolina, the Convent of St. Jacob and Lungomare
including coffee and chocolate praline tasting on the verandah of
the Grand Hotel; -- Historic Costa Brava in Palamos, Spain: A visit
to Empuries showcasing Greek and Roman construction, art and
structures before traveling to Begur where medieval Castle of Begur
lies; -- Walking & Wine Tasting Tour in Portoferraio, Italy:
Walking tour along the Medicean Darsena to Villa dei Mulini where
Napoleon lived. Wine tasting at the Teatro dei Vigilanti. New
Concierge Collection Excursions: Windstar also offers a unique
selection of 33 Concierge Collection excursions in Croatia, France,
Monaco, Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey. Due to the intimate style
of these excursions, they are limited to small parties. New
Concierge Collection excursions include: -- Roman Ferrari Adventure
in Rome, Italy: Drive a Ferrari F430 Spider F1 along the legendary
Mille Miglia; -- Watercolors with Antonia Ruskovic in Dubrovnik,
Croatia: A painting lesson with a well-known Croatian
watercolorist; -- Galimard Perfumery in Monte Carlo, Monaco: Guided
tour of perfume museum and exclusive workshop to create a unique
fragrance presented in a 100ml decorative bottle; -- Bike Ride on
Lucca's City Walls in Lucca, Italy: A bike ride around the city,
high atop the city walls with a guide viewing Lucca's famous
monuments, gardens and highlights; -- Bodrum Castle with Underwater
Archaeology Expert in Bodrum, Turkey: Tour the Castle of Bodrum
with an underwater archaeology expert to view the castle's
Underwater Archaeology Museum and 1000-year-old Glass Shipwreck
exhibit; -- Sailing on Caldera Lake in Santorini, Greece: Board a
traditional sailing vessel to explore the volcanic crater islands
of Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Thirassia. New Pre- and Post-Cruise
Packages In Istanbul, Windstar offers pre- and post-cruise packages
which include hotel accommodations, tours, select meals and
transfers. Windstar also offers Cappadocia 5-night pre- and
post-cruise packages which include hotel accommodations, tours in
Istanbul and Cappadocia, select meals, flight to Cappadocia, yacht
cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and transfers. Windstar's Shore
Excursions and Concierge Collection excursions can be booked in
advance at http://www.windstarcruises.com/. Pre- and post-cruise
packages in Istanbul and Cappadocia can be booked through Windstar
Cruises reservations at 1-800-258-7245. About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises operates three sailing yachts known for their
pampering without pretense and their ability to visit the hidden
harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured
destinations. Carrying just 148 to 312 guests, the luxurious ships
of Windstar cruise to nearly 50 nations, calling at 100 ports
throughout Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. For more
information including rates and itineraries contact a professional
travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245. Visit Windstar
Cruises online at http://www.windstarcruises.com/. Windstar is a
division of Ambassadors International Cruise Group, LLC, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Ambassadors Cruise Group, LLC. For More
Information: Vanessa Bloy 206.733.2970
vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com DATASOURCE: Windstar Cruises
CONTACT: Vanessa Bloy of Windstar Cruises,
+1-206-733-2970,vanessa.bloy@windstarcruises.com Web Site:
http://www.windstarcruises.com/
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