Lipari is the largest of the seven Aeolian Islands and is well known not only for its mythological connections, but most of all for its natural beauty. Arriving at Marina Corta , you will board your coach and proceed on a panoramic tour of the island. Two beaches, Marina Lunga and Marina Corta, frame the town of Lipari, which is encircled by 13th -14th century walls and dominated by a 16th century Norman castle. Nearby there is an impressive view of the bay. Between the islands of Lipari and Vulcano, in the Bocche di Vulcano, you will see picturesque rocks resembling Druidical stones, among them the Pietralunga , a basalt nearly 240 feet (72m) high. After a brief stop at Canneto Village , you will continue with your drive noting where the road is crossed by red and black veins of obsidian. Your guide will bring you to a local establishment to enjoy a delicious refreshment. You'll then return to the landing area or you may choose to remain in town to explore on your own until the last tender departure. Please note : Wear comfortable shoes and a sun hat.

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Lipari is the largest of the seven islands and its history is entirely concentrated around the narrow platform of the so-called Castello, a fine natural fortress formed by a rhyolitic socle, on the flat summit of which there has accumulated a further earth socle, carried by the wind. From your yacht you will tender to shore where you will have a 20-minute walk to the museum. You'll have the opportunity to visit the Archaeological Museum ( at your own expense ) or wander through the beautiful terrace for impressive photo opportunities. On the return walk a refreshment of local granita with brioche will be served before taking your tender to the yacht or you may choose to remain in town. During summer time it is very hot and this tour is suitable for guests in good physical condition only. Please note : This tour is not suitable for people with walking difficulties, since much uphill walking is involved on cobblestones and gravel pathways. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Departing the pier by motor coach you will begin your sightseeing tour of Lipari. For the next 90 minutes you will make stops at s ome of the best viewpoints on the island, offering magnificent vistas of the Aeolian Archipelago. Then it's off to a local pizzeria, where the owners enthusiastically demonstrate how to make traditional Sicilian pizza . You'll have the opportunity to try your hand at making your very own pizza , according to your own personal taste. Finally, you will sit down to enjoy your creation accompanied with wine and Aeolian cookies, before returning to your yacht. Please note : This tour is not suitable for people with walking difficulties, since much uphill walking is involved on cobblestone and gravel pathways.

The island of Vulcano, once called Hierò Thermessa is one of the most interesting in the Aeolian archipelago because of the exceptional nature of its landscapes and the variety of its landscapes and the variety of its volcanic phenomena. Dedicated to Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metal working; Homer described the island as the workshop of Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire. Your tour will begin with a boat trip around the island with a breathtaking view of the Faraglioni ,Grotta del Cavallo, and Vulcanello . The only landing place is the Porto di Levante. Vulcano consists of three old craters. The first, in the south between Monte Aria and Monte Saraceno, has been extinct for centuries; the GranCratere , on the other hand, is still active, the last eruption occurring in 1890. Vulcanello, the third crater, is a promontory on the north eastern tip of the island created almost 2,000 years ago by an eruption. The climb up to the middle crater is particularly interesting and you can reach the top in less than an hour. Please note: The hike to the volcano is only recommended for fit people as a lot of uphill walking is involved. Wear walking shoes, bring a change of clothes and bottled water.

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Depart from the pier with your guide and board your private coach. After a 30 minutes drive, you will reach Sorrento where you will enjoy a typical breakfast Sorrento-style. Afterwards your guide will take you for a visit of the highlights of the city, and you will have free time to stroll around. After the visit you will enjoy lunch in one of the best restaurant of Sorrento before going back to the ship. Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.

A private speedboat takes you along the coast to Positano , once a sleepy little fishing village and the secret haunt of painters and writers. Its charms are still evident. Square, white Moorish-style houses are set in luxurious gardens, and descend in steep steps down the mountainside to the bay. Offshore is Galli Island , the legendary home of Sirens. Positano is embroidered with narrow lanes and steps and dominated by the splendid dome covered in polychrome majolica at the Church of Santa Maria Assunta . Piazzettas and cafés are filled with people pausing during the 100-step climb that leads up the hillside. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping and for a satisfying drink at a café. Please note : This tour is not for guests with physical limitations as it involves a great deal of walking over uneven terrain. However walking up the steps is optional and not required. Wear comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Price is per boat for a maximum of 6 guests.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 3-6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

The city of Herculaneum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded around the 4th century B.C., copying the geometric regularity of the layout of Naples. Its "decumani" (main streets) have an east-west orientation, while the "cardines" (narrower streets) run north-south. There is undeniably a "feeling" about Herculaneum, quite different from Pompeii, where you get the impression that its ancient population of 5,000 packed up and left only moments ago. Herculaneum was smaller than Pompeii but is better preserved simply because, while hot ashes consumed the wood of Pompeii's buildings, Herculaneum was covered by hot mud which sealed and protected entire city blocks. This means that marble floors, mosaics, paintings and carbonized woods can still be admired today. You will discover the ancient luxurious properties and villas including the House of the Mosaic , the House of Deer , the Thermae (baths) and the House of Carbonized Furniture . After a guided tour, you will be driven back to meet the yacht in Sorrento. Please note : This tour involves considerable walking on uneven pathways. Bring a sun hat, as shade is limited. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

You will meet your guide at the pier and board a shuttle bus for the 15-minute drive to the center of Sorrento . This small town is wonderfully located over steep white cliffs and offers a fantastic view over the Bay of Naples. Sorrento lies on a Tufa terrace and is enclosed by impressive rocks of the limestone mountains. For 2000 years visitors from all over the world have been attracted to Sorrento by breathtaking sunsets and the fragrances of orange and lemon gardens. Enjoy a guided visit of the old town, stroll along the colorful streets and admire the beautiful churches, the most famous the Cathedral, in Romanesque style dedicated to the Saints Giacomo and Filippo and built during the 15th century. Stop in the Main Square, Piazza Tasso , which is the center of the Sorrentine life and enjoy the wonderful panorama on the Gulf of Naples from the Gardens overlooking the port. Your shuttle bus will then take you to the farm house were you will experience the work of local modern farmers! Take your time to taste local fresh products such as Caprese salad, eggplants, bruschetta, local wine and limoncello. Return back by shuttle to your ship. Please note : This tour is not for guests with physical limitations or using wheelchairs as it involves walking over uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

A private speedboat will take you along the coast to Positano , once a sleepy little fishing village and the secret of painters and writers. Its charm is still evident; little squares, white Moorish-style houses set in luxurious gardens, descent in steep steps down the mountainside to the bay. Offshore is Galli Island, legendary home of Sirens. Positano town is embroidered with narrow lanes and steps, and is dominated by the splendid dome of Santa Maria Assunta covered in polychrome majolica. Piazzetta and cafés are crowded by people relaxing after climbing the hundreds of steps up the hillside (not compulsory). Enjoy time at leisure for shopping and sit for a drink at a café. Continue your ride to Amalfi, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Between 839 and around 1200, Amalfi was the capital of the Maritime Republic known as the Duchy of Amalfi, an important trading power in the Mediterranean directly competing with Pisa, Venice, and Genoa. After a visit to the Cloister of Paradise , built between 1266 and 1268, with its white columns and pointed arches that reflects a clear influence of the Arab domination, you will have some free time for shopping or exploring around. Ride back to Sorrento by private speedboat. Please note : This tour is not for guests with physical limitations as it involves a great deal of walking over uneven terrain. However walking up the steps is optional and not required. Wear comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Price is per boat for a maximum of 6 guests.

A private motorboat takes you along the coast to Positano, once a sleepy little fishing village and the secret haunt of painters and writers. Its charms are still evident. Square, white Moorish-style houses are set in luxurious gardens, and descend in steep steps down the mountainside to the bay. Offshore is Galli Island, the legendary home of Sirens. Positano is embroidered with narrow lanes and steps and dominated by the splendid dome covered in polychrome majolica at the Church of Santa Maria Assunta . Piazzettas and cafés are filled with people pausing during the 100-step climb that leads up the hillside. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping and for a satisfying drink at a café. Please note : This tour is not for guests with physical limitations as it involves a great deal of walking over uneven terrain. However, walking up the steps is optional and not required. Wear comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

From the pier, you'll take a 1-3/4-hour ride by motor coach to the remarkable UNESCO Site ruins of Pompeii , perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Learn about the excavation techniques and what the residents were doing at the time of the eruption, and you'll gain an insight into the lives of the ancient Romans as you discover baths, theaters, temples, markets and the huge forum with the Arch of Nero . After your tour, you will be driven back to Sorrento to meet your Windstar yacht. Please note: This tour involves considerable walking on uneven pathways. Bring a sun hat, as shade is limited. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Lunch is not included.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 3-6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city, or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 8 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, y ou will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city like Piazza Duomo, Cathedral of St. Andrew, and Villa Rufolo, appreciating the breathtaking views or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 3 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private van, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

From the pier, you will board a motor coach for the 90-minute ride to the remarkable ruins of Pompeii, perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. You will learn about the excavation technique and what the residents were doing at the time of the eruption, and you'll gain an insight into the lives of the ancient Romans as you discover baths, theaters, temples, markets and the huge forum with the Arch of Nero. After your tour, you will have about 30 minutes of free time before your drive back to meet your Windstar yacht. Please note : This is a walking tour of a little over a mile and is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the most interesting sites in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary ashore. See the iconic sites of the city like Piazza Duomo, Cathedral of St. Andrew, and Villa Rufolo, appreciating the breathtaking views or create your own personal stops to make the experience your own. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). This tour includes transport in a private car, driver and English Speaking Guide. Itinerary can be adjusted with tour guide as long as it's in the area and does not exceed the duration of 4 hours. Recommended for physically challenged guests.

You will board your private boat in Amalfi for an unforgettable ride to Positano , a picturesque coastal town where white Moorish-style houses cling to the slopes around a small sparkling bay. Once a fishing village, Positano has become a retreat for the wealthy and is now a popular resort area. Artists also appreciate the intimate setting and exquisite scenery. Enjoy some free time browsing Positano's boutiques, perhaps picking up an item or two of the casual cotton clothing for which this town is noted. Re-board your boat and head to the enchanting village of Amalfi -its white houses perched on the rocks overlooking a bright blue bay. Flanked by an old Saracen tower and a 12th century Capuchin monastery, Amalfi boasts a splendid cathedral adorned with geometric designs in colored stones. Your guide will lead you to St. Andrew's Cathedral and provide an introduction to the town before you're set loose to explore on your own. Following this free time, return to your waiting yacht. Please note : This is a walking tour and is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen.

You will set out from the harbor in Amalfi and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic 30-minute drive to Ravello -one of the most popular and well-known locations on the Amalfi Coast. You will see the duomo (cathedral) as you enter the main square. If the church is open, you will be able to peek inside at the majestic marble pulpit, richly cased with mosaic friezes and columns. You will visit Villa Rufolo with your guide, a spectacular complex formed by the main palace and various other buildings of Arabian-Sicilian style, arranged on a wide terrace facing the gulf. Walk along a small avenue till you'll arrive at the Moorish courtyard, which opens up onto a luxurious garden of pines, cypress and exotic plants. From here, you can descend to the lower terrace. At the end of your visit, relax on the return drive to Amalfi, where you will visit the Cathedral and have free time to stroll along the narrow streets. Please note : This is a walking tour and is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen.

This tour is perfect for those who would like to visit Rome but do not feel like walking the cobblestone streets. You will meet the local guide at disembarkation and board a coach for Rome to start the tour with Via Veneto, which became popular in the 1960s as the heart of the "Dolce Vita" of Fellini's Cinema, Castel Sant' Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica and Square, the monumental square surrounded by four sets of 284 columns on 88 pillars. It is the masterwork of Bernini and welcomes pilgrims to the largest temple in Christianity. The dome was designed by Michelangelo. Your tour will continue to the Ostiense Gate,right next to the amazing Pyramid of Caio Cestio, built in 12 B.C., and the Baths of Caracalla, the second largest spa in ancient Rome. Then you will head to the Circus Maximus, which could welcome 320,000 spectators who watched chariot races there. Pass by the Colosseum, constructed in only 8 years, where over 70,000 spectators could take a seat and leave the building in only a few minutes through its 80 entries. Your tour also includes The dome of the basilica was designed by Michelangelo . Your drive will continue to St. Paul's Basilica Outside the Walls, where you will have free time to explore on your own. The coach will wait for you in the vicinity to return you to the Windstar Cruises hotel. Please note : There are 3-4 steps to enter and exit the coach and a few steps in St. Paul's Basilica. If you are not staying at the Windstar hotel you will be dropped of at the Piazza Repubblica where many taxis are available to take you to your independent hotel.

This tour is perfect for those who would like to visit Rome but do not feel like walking the cobblestone streets. You will meet the local guide at disembarkation and board a coach for Rome to start the tour with Via Veneto , which became popular in the 1960s as the heart of the "Dolce Vita" of Fellini's Cinema, Castel Sant' Angelo and St. Peter's Basilica and Square, the monumental square surrounded by four sets of 284 columns on 88 pillars. It is the masterwork of Bernini and welcomes pilgrims to the largest temple in Christianity. The dome was designed by Michelangelo. Your tour will continue to the Ostiense Gate , right next to the amazing Pyramid of Caio Cestio, built in 12 B.C., and the Baths of Caracalla, the second largest spa in ancient Rome. Then you will head to the Circus Maximus, which could welcome 320,000 spectators who watched chariot races there. Pass by the Colosseum, constructed in only 8 years, where over 70,000 spectators could take a seat and leave the building in only a few minutes through its 80 entries. Your drive will continue to St. Paul's Basilica Outside the Walls , where you will have free time to explore on your own. The coach will wait for you in the vicinity to return you to the airport. Please note: There are 3-4 steps to enter and exit the coach and a few steps in St. Paul's Basilica.

Begin your tour with a comfortable motor coach ride to Pisa. From the parking lot you will walk up to the spectacular Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , where you will see the Leaning Tower , the Cathedral and the Baptistry (inside), and the historical churchyard. Your guide will explain the history of Pisa and the unforgettable Leaning Tower, which was closed for quite some time due to restoration work and now it is opened again (although you will not enter the tower on this tour). Interestingly, the Leaning Tower was originally designed as a bell tower to the cathedral. It was begun in 1174 and finally finished in 1350. Its 294 steps lead to a top platform. You will see Cimabue's superb 13th century mosaics embellishing the half-dome. You will also have free time to shop and take pictures before you will meet your guide, and walk back to the parking lot for the return drive. Please note : On Sundays, because of services going on, your guide will talk about the cathedral from the outside and then you will enter the cathedral on your own. In Pisa buses are not allowed to reach the town and guests will have to about about 15 minutes from the parking lot in both Pisa and Portovenere. Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and bring local currency.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the sites most interesting to you in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your own unique tour. Your half day tour can go to either Lucca or Pisa. The iconic sites in Lucca include their intact Renaissance-era city walls, Casa di Puccini, the Academy of Sciences, Palazzo Pfanner, St. Martin's Cathedral, and the Ducal Palace. If you choose to drive to Pisa, in addition to the Leaning Tower, you can visit Knight's Square, Church of St. Sixtus, Santa Maria della Spina, and Borgo Stretto to name a few of the many historic buildings there. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). The number of vehicles is limited, so reserve as early as possible. The price shown is the total for the vehicle so only one person will need to reserve it. The price includes vehicle, driver, and personal guide to take you to the sites of your choice. It does not include entrance fees to any particular sites.

Discover this jewel! Portovenere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient 12th century town where its tall, colored houses still remain huddled around the port. The massive bulk of the castle dominates the town. It was built by Genoa in the 16th century. The castle is a noteworthy example of military architecture. The original structures were reinforced to defend it against the threats of Pisa and later from other enemies of the Republic. After the walking tour, a tasting of local specialties and chilled white wine will be served. Please note : There are approximately 50 irregular stone steps to reach the church, no hand rail and the steps can be slippery when wet. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the sites most interesting to you in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your own unique tour. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre is composed of five villages; Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The main attraction of the area is the landscape and you will have an adventure walking between the different villages and eating in one of the many quaint cafés. Please note : Capacity: 2 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). The number of vehicles is limited, so reserve as early as possible. The price shown is the total for the vehicle so only one person will need to reserve it. The price includes vehicle, driver, and personal guide to take you to the sites of your choice. It does not include entrance fees to any particular sites.

Our private chartered boat will pick you up from the Portovenere pier and take you along the scenic terraces of Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , to Vernazza . Along the way you will see the villages of Riomaggiore and Manarola , connected by the world famous Love Path, followed by Corniglia , high on a cliff. Vernazza is a tiny resort located at the mouth of a river and is naturally protected from the threat of the sea by a rocky promontory and has always been the only safe landing point in the Cinque Terre. You will have free time in Vernazza to see the noble and elegant village before reboarding your boat to cruise to Monterosso , a town distinctly divided into two parts - the old town and the new town, which are divided by a single tunnel. You will have free time to explore this village with the only extensive sand beach in the Cinque Terre. You will return to Portovenere by your chartered boat enjoying white wine and focaccia bread along the way.. Please note : This trip is exclusive and a private guide is included. This tour is highly subject to sea conditions. Sometimes it can happen that you can only debark in Monterosso and not in Vernazza. When the boats do not run at all due to weather, an alternate plan will be to travel by bus and train.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the sites most interesting to you in the comfort and privacy of your own car. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your own unique tour . The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre is composed of five villages; Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The main attraction of the area is the landscape and you will have an adventure walking between the different villages and eating in one of the many quaint cafés. Please note : Capacity: 1-2 guests. Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person). The number of vehicles is limited, so reserve as early as possible. The price shown is the total for the vehicle so only one person will need to reserve it. The price includes vehicle, driver, and personal guide to take you to the sites of your choice. It does not include entrance fees to any particular sites.

Explore at your leisure with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour will allow you to customize your time ashore and explore the sites most interesting to you in the comfort and privacy of your own van. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to design your own unique tour. Your half day tour can go to either Lucca or Pisa. The iconic sites in Lucca include their intact Renaissance-era city walls, Casa di Puccini, the Academy of Sciences, Palazzo Pfanner, St. Martin's Cathedral, and the Ducal Palace. If you choose to drive to Pisa, in addition to the Leaning Tower, you can visit Knight's Square, Church of St. Sixtus, Santa Maria della Spina, and Borgo Stretto to name a few of the many historic buildings there. Please note : Capacity: 2 - 6 guests. Private vans are ordered per vehicle (not per person). The number of vehicles is limited, so reserve as early as possible. The price shown is the total for the vehicle so only one person will need to reserve it. The price includes vehicle, driver, and personal guide to take you to the sites of your choice. It does not include entrance fees to any particular sites.