The 5 Star exquisite cuisine, enhanced amenities, and sheer pampering onboard are only equaled by the striking beauty and charm of the ports you ll visit along the way. With Windstar the compass always reads 180 from ordinary. It is a position of the heart. Nice, France Our beginning port is a charming introduction to the spirit of the Cote d Azur, with its casual affluence, flower-lined streets, flourishing markets, and interesting museums. Stroll along its wide sunny boulevards with lovely shady gardens and parks.
Tall cliffs rise steeply above the port, dotted with expensive villas and an imposing castle.
This will be a beautiful introduction to the Italian zest for life, with its colorful waterfront cafes and shops. Portovenere, Italy Small colorful houses some only three yards wide and as much as seven stories tall climb steeply up the hillside, making this a fascinating small town to explore. From the ship, the steeple of the 12 th century church of San Lorenzo can be seen, along with the simple Gothic church of San Pietro built on a promontory above the harbor. Also available from this port is a motorcoach transfer to nearby Florence, where you ll have the day to explore that city s fabulous art, architecture, and museums on your own. The contrast of the Elba countryside from its typical fishing villages and high mountain passes to its stylish summer resorts on the coast are enchanting.