Windstar Cruises : 8 nights from Athens with Star Legend
May 11, 2027

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Taranto

Taranto is located in Apulia in southern Italy. The city lies at the base of the Salento peninsula and north of the Gulf of Taranto. The old part of the city occupies a small island that lies between the Mare Grande and the inner port (Mare Piccolo). The newer sections of the city are located on the adjacent mainland.

An important naval base, Taranto is also home to a large steelworks. Other industries include the canning and processing of products from the surrounding fertile plain and the production of chemicals, textiles and cement. There are oyster and mussel farming in the Mare Piccolo and fishing with the ebb of the tide.

An important naval base, Taranto is also home to a large steel mill. Other industries include the canning and processing of products from the fertile surrounding plain and the production of chemicals, textiles and cement.
There is the cultivation of oysters and mussels in the Mare Piccolo and fishing with the ebb and flow of the tide.

Giardini-Naxos

Giardini-Naxos (Giaddini or Giaddina in Sicilian) is an Italian municipality in the province of Messina in Sicily. Formerly called Nasso, it is 40 km from Messina and 39 km from Catania. In 1978, "Naxos" was added to the old name of the town ("Giardini").

Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria, or more precisely Reggio di Calabria, is a port city in southern Italy, the capital of the province, near the Strait of Messina, opposite Sicily. It has a dissolute air so characteristic of ports, as well as an impressive and suggestive waterfront. Its cliffs and sandy beaches with crystal clear waters are very characteristic. Thanks to its pleasant climate, it is possible to visit the area all year round. Reggio Calabria is a land rich in Mediterranean scents, colors and flavors.

Reggio Calabria is located in the heart of the Mediterranean, between the sea, which tempers the temperatures, and the mountains. It borders the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west, the Ionian Sea to the south and east, and the province of Catanzaro to the north. The country has the highest population density in the region.
The territory is characterized by its long coastline and its nearby mountains. In fact, on the beach, in the bathing establishments located on the Falcomatà waterfront, it is possible to reach the mountains of Aspromonte.
The area is distinguished by the dense chestnut, oak and white fir forests, beeches, in rotation with olive and vine cultivation, ancient streams covered with brooms, ferns, strawberry trees, myrtles, prickly pears and oleanders. The coast, between Villa S. Giovanni and Gioiosa Ionica, is the most suitable natural habitat for growing bergamot.

Beyond the private beaches, along the coast, you will find the Zerbi municipal lido, home to many shows, performances and exhibitions. This lido in particular also hosts the splendid Nervi tower, a circular architectural structure designed by the architect Pier Luigi Nervi.
In Reggio Calabria you will find two famous universities: the "Mediterranea" (founded in 1968) and the "Dante Alighieri" (founded in 1984), as well as one of the most important national archaeological museums in Italy, where the famous Bronzes of Riace are exhibited, which have become a symbol of the city, the Cathedral, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1908, and the remains of the 16th century castle.
Finally, the Gioia Tauro area has a great assortment of evocative landscapes and is popular for its typical production of clementines. The plain includes very fertile land, thanks to the reclamation undertaken by the Marquis Vito Nunziante which took place in 1818 and preserved in the following decades.

Sorrento

According to a Greek legend, it was in the waters of Sorrento that the mythical Sirens once lived. Like them, this location is able to bewitch its visitors.

Dating back to Greek times, Sorrento's strong point is its fabulous location. Straddling cliffs overlooking the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius, it is ideally located for exploring the surrounding areas: the best of the uncontaminated countryside, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and the archaeological sites and the fabulous island of Capri.

Civitavecchia

The port town of Civitavecchia is about an hour away from the Italian capital and is where ships will dock before bringing lucky holidaymakers into the city of Rome. It is an important port for cruise ships and ferries, connecting to Corsica, Sardinia and Barcelona. Civitavecchia is a town in the heart of Lazio. It is a small, sleepy town that overlooks the sea from behind the busy and chaotic commercial port.

Spreading out along the coast, the town is situated between the Mignon river to the north and the Marangone river to the south.
Civitavecchia is a port town in the heart of Italy, in the province of Rome, 80 kilometres northwest of the capital.

It is shrouded in art and history, and is rich in bays and coves with sandy and rocky beaches. Today the town is the departure point for many cruises and journeys around the Mediterranean. It is an excellent tourist destination where you can simply enjoy 'la dolce vita' or visit the amazing historical monuments. On a level with the majestic ancient capital, in terms of its monuments, gardens, villas and works of art, it also gives you easy access to the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Terme della Ficoncella, and the Etruscan ruins.

Civitavecchia will guarantee you an original and enchanting experience.