Discover the history, culture and beauty of Croatia while sailing through the Adriatic! Start your adventure in Venice and lose yourself in its myriad of winding alleyways, arches, bridges and canals. Your private Guide will narrate the in-depth history of this exquisite city from its origins to the modern-day. See St. Marks Square, the Basilica, cultural monuments and more. After exploring the romantic city of Venice, embark and relax onboard a luxurious cruise ship as you take in the awe-inspiring sites, history and culture of Croatia. Enjoy all the amenities, services and amusements you’d find at any fine European hotel! Sail leisurely through the Adriatic sea, stopping at various ports along the way including Dubrovnik “the pearl of the Adriatic.” the historical city of Trogir (from where you can also visit Split) , as well as a number of UNESCO world heritage sites accompanied by a private Guide for your shore excursions along the way. At the end of your round trip cruise, disembark your floating hotel and spend another night in Venice. Explore further afield outside the city of Venice before your private airport transfer. The cruise ship carries only 312 passengers and has 191 crew on board –this means that you receive a very high level of personal service throughout your sea voyage. Cruise departure dates in 2011 are as follows: September 10.

In the rich cultures of Europe and celebrated cities of Italy, few places capture the imagination as much as Venice. Its fabled canalled thoroughfares and gilded palaces possess a beguiling beauty unsurpassed by anywhere else on Earth. Everywhere you go you'll find works of art - in the architecture itself or within the walls of the palaces and basilicas that are liberally sprinkled in every area of the city. Venice is an ever-changing, living canvas. No other place has such a mutable geography where you can discover delightfully peaceful piazzas and deserted canals seemingly unmarked on any map. Quite simply, there is nowhere else in the world quite like it.

On arrival in Venice you will be met and transferred by a private motor launch and English speaking assistant to your accommodation on Venice Island. Our local representative will accompany you on the transfer and assist with your hotel check in.

A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at the first hotel on your trip.

Enjoy a private and exclusive walking tour of Venice in the company of a professional English speaking Guide before taking a cruise in a motor launch on the Grand Canal.

Hotel Luna Baglioni (5*) is located just few steps from Piazza San Marco in the very heart of Venice, just a short distance from some of the city’s most famous historical attractions, wonderful monuments, interesting Museums and refined boutiques. A private mooring-berth enables gondolas and motorboats to reach the entrance of the Hotel. In a beautiful, aristocratic setting, and thanks to significant restoration, the Luna Hotel Baglioni guarantees guests a magical stay with its magnificent ornamentation and beautiful paintings.

Overnight at Luna Baglioni (5*).

Enjoy the many wonders of Venice; Consider taking a private gondola ride finishing at a beautiful Venetian restaurant with a private boat entrance, wander the streets with a personal guide to show you the sites, take a private boat to see the stunning islands of Murano and Burano or to lesser well known areas in the Venetian lagoon. For those looking at something outside of the city, we suggest a visit to the romantic city of Verona or enjoy a half day shared tour to the outskirts of Venice enjoying some wine tasting among the ancient Venetian vineyards. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if any of these options are of interest.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Be met by an English speaking assistant at the Port and take a private motor launch to your hotel where they will aid you with your hotel check in. If your hotel does not have a docking place, your transfer will leave from the closest possible docking place.

Port charges for your multi-day cruise are included.

At nearly three times the size of her sister ships, the Wind Surf carries just 312 pampered guests in 154 total staterooms: 31 ocean-view suites, 2 Bridge Suites and 123 deluxe ocean-view staterooms. What that means in real terms is wide-open deck spaces, new services and lots of little extras that make a Windstar cruise remarkable.

Self-improvement and life enhancement have become the new dogma, and the WindSpa is the destination of choice. With a staff of 10 massage therapists, technicians and instructors, the WindSpa's treatments and therapies range from traditional massage and aromatherapy to comprehensive hydro and synergistic therapy, as well as yoga, fitness and wellness programs.

Overnight at Windstar Wind cruise (Surf/Spirit).

Rovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of around 14,000.  It is located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula and is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by part of the residents (also called Rovignese by those who speak it here). The main thoroughfare is Carrera, located in the centre of downtown. The street is lined with shops, boutiques and bars and has recently been fully pedestrianised. In the old city centre and in the centre of Rovinj around Carrera there are plenty of different shops, boutiques, jeweller’s shops, souvenir shops and art galleries.

Enjoy a guided 4 hour private tour to Murano, Burano and Torcello on your own private boat with an English speaking Guide. After being picked up by your Guide from your ship, take in the sights as you sail past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort. The first stop on your tour is Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop to visit to one of the factories. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. At the end of your tour your Guide will bring you back to your ship.

The Windstar Surf cruise has many public areas allowing lots of space to wander around while on board. Areas include: Wind Surf Lounge, Casino, The Yacht Club, Compass Rose Bar, Pool Bar, Terrace Bar, Water Sports Platform (aft), two Salt-Water Pools, 2 Hot Tubs, WindSpa, Fitness Center, Open Bridge, Nautilus Center Meeting Room, Degrees, The Restaurant, Reception, Signature Shop and Photo Gallery.

After having the day in Venice, the vessel will leave Venice late this afternoon. Enjoy the views as you leave Venice and the lagoon in the distance.

Enjoy another night on board your Windstar cruise.

Overnight at Windstar Wind Surf Cruise .

Your guide and driver will meet you at the pier to begin your exploration of the Istria’s small towns and hilltop villages. You will depart to Porec– the former Roman colony. Your guide will take you for a walk through the grid-like streets, completely preserved from the Roman times. The most valuable monument is the Euphrasian Basilica, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then you will continue with your guide and driver to Motovun, the charming medieval town placed on a hill in the heart of Istria. Today the interior walls serve as a promenade from which one can enjoy the magical Istrian panorama. Next, you will discover Grožnjan, a 14th-century Venetian town known nowadays as an artist colony. The medieval urban core has remained untouched, so you can enjoy the walk through narrow streets to the main town gate, Renaissance loggia and the baroque church with frescos. From the city walls, enjoy the breathtaking views on the Adriatic Sea and the Mirna Valley in this one-of-a-kind fairytale land. Your journey ends in Rovinj where you will experience the sights of this magical town while strolling with your guide down narrow streets that speak of times gone by. Entrance fees included.

The crew of the Windstar Surf cruise is made up of 191 international staff. The Captain and nautical staff are European. Hotel senior staff are American and European. Stewards and service personnel are Filipino and Indonesian. Services on board include: Reception, Signature Shop, Sports Platform, 24-hour Room Service, WindSpa, Infirmary with full-time Physician and Nurse, Laundry Service, Computers, Internet and E-mail, Cell Phone Service, DVDs, CDs, iPod Nanos, Laptops, Games and Books. There is complimentary water-skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, ski-tubing and snorkel gear available on board. Scuba diving is available for a fee.

Overnight at Windstar Wind Surf Cruise .

Opatija is a town in western Croatia, just southwest of Rijeka on the Adriatic coast. The whole sea-coast to the north and south of Opatija is rocky and picturesque, and contains several smaller winter resorts.The old 14th-century Benedictine abbey, Opatija Sv. Jakova ("Abbey of Saint Jacob"), from which the town derives its name (opatija means "abbey" in Croatian) is located in Park Svetog Jakova or Saint Jacobs Park. The Saint Jacob church, built in 1506 and enlarged in 1937, now stands on the same spot. The neo-Romanesque Church of the Annunciation with its pronounced green cupola, was designed in 1906 by architect Karl Seidl. The city's most prestigious sight is the Villa Angiolina, which was built in 1844 by Iginio Scarpa, a rich merchant from Rijeka. This villa, transformed into a hotel, gave a boost to tourism to this town. The town park Angiolina contains many species of plants from all over the world. It has been protected since 1968. Opatija is known for the Maiden with the seagull, a statue by Zvonko Car (1956), which is positioned on a promontory by the Juraj Šporer art pavilion. It has turned into one of symbols of Opatija.

Upon your morning arrival into Opatija, embark on a private half day (3hr) walking tour down Croatia's most beautiful historic lungo mare path by the sea and under the historic hotels built by the Austro-Hungarian elite at the end of the 19th century.

Upon your arrival into Opatija, take a stroll through Croatia's most beautiful historic lungo mare path by the sea and under the historic hotels built by the Austro-Hungarian elite at the end of the 19th century.

Enjoy another night on board your Windstar cruise.

Overnight at Windstar Wind Surf Cruise.

Trogir is a historical town and harbour on the Adriatic coast in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. The historic city of Trogir is situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and the island of Ciovo and has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. Trogir has a high concentration of palaces, churches, and towers, as well as a fortress on a small island, and in 1997 was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Enjoy a full day private shore excursion exploring Trogir and Split. After being met off your boat at the port of Trogir, your Driver and Guide will take you to discover the beauty of Trogir. You will visit historic part of Trogir with your Guide including the Famous St. John’s cathedral – under UNESCO’s protection, with Radovan’s Portal from 13th century, the Church of St. Barbara – the oldest basilica, Gradska loza (Old City Hall) from 15th century, city walls, Duke’s Palace , Kamerlengo Tower, and the Cipiko Palace from 13th century, with various valuable sculptures and facades. Enjoy lunch at leisure before continuing on to Split – approximately 40 minutes away by car. Split is a 1700 years old city with a famous Palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, which is also on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Nowadays, citizens still live in 17 century old towers and houses. During your tour you will see Peristyle square with St. Duje’s cathedral (patron saint of Split), Diocletian’s mausoleum, Jupiter’s Temple, Vestibul, Golden Gate, Diocletian’s underground vaults, and the waterfront. After your visit of Diocletian Palace of Split, and allowing for time, there may be approximately one hour of free time for independent exploration before your 30 minutes transfer to Trogir. (Includes Transfers, Guide, entrance fees to Substructure of Diocletian’s Palace, St. Duje Cathedral of Split with its treasury, Jupiter Temple, St. Lovre Cathedral of Trogir and exclusive visit of the Mestrovic Gallery accompanied by your Guide). There is the option to have a guided tour of the Museum accompanied by the Museum Curator. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you would like this arranged.

Enjoy another night on board your Windstar cruise.

Overnight at Windstar Wind Surf Cruise.

Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic, a seaport and the centre of Dubrovnik-Neretva county. In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The prosperity of the city of Dubrovnik has always been based on maritime trade. In the Middle Ages, as the Republic of Ragusa, it became the only eastern Adriatic city-state to rival Venice. The Renaissance era city walls, and red terra cotta rooftops of the old town are spectacular remnants of the city's rich past.

Enjoy a private walking tour with your guide in Dubrovnik's old town where your private guide will give you all the details about this great UNESCO heritage site, followed by a visit to Rector's Palace Museum. Continue on to the small picturesque town of Cavtat in the Konavle region with your private driver/guide. The magnificent vistas and the cultural sights will forever remain with you.

After another gourmet meal on board, fall asleep sated and happy and in anticipation of the day ahead.

Overnight at Windstar Wind cruise (Surf/Spirit).

You will arrive at Venice this morning bright and early - you are scheduled to arrive by 8am. Say a fond farewell to the crew before you head for shore. No doubt you will have lots of fond memories of your days at sea!

Enjoy a private transfer between the port of Venice and your hotel in Venice island. The service includes full time assistance (meet & greet, transfer and hotel check-in), and private motorlaunch from the port landing stage to your hotel or closest docking place.

Hotel Luna Baglioni (5*) is located just few steps from Piazza San Marco in the very heart of Venice, just a short distance from some of the city’s most famous historical attractions, wonderful monuments, interesting Museums and refined boutiques. A private mooring-berth enables gondolas and motorboats to reach the entrance of the Hotel. In a beautiful, aristocratic setting, and thanks to significant restoration, the Luna Hotel Baglioni guarantees guests a magical stay with its magnificent ornamentation and beautiful paintings.

Overnight at Luna Baglioni (5*).

You will be met at your hotel by our local representative who will accompany you on the transfer from your hotel to the Marco Polo Airport by private motor launch.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).