Star Collector: Italy and Greece Odyssey

From $11,465 per person

17 days

Ship: Star Legend

Star Collector: Italy and Greece Odyssey
Windstar Cruises

Sail across the Mediterranean on an Athens to Barcelona cruise. Explore iconic small-ship destinations in Greece, including the charming island of Patmos — home to the medieval Monastery of John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse. Get exclusive after-hours access to the Library of Celsus in Ephesus, where you’ll enjoy a five-course dinner al fresco, with live music by a trio from the Aegean Chamber Orchestra. Experience Greece and Italy off season as you cross the Corinth Canal toward Itea and Old Town Corfu before heading toward Sicily. Witness the grandeur of Mt. Etna and explore the vibrant local culture while enjoying mouthwatering Sicilian arancini. Your journey culminates in Barcelona, with its vibrant Catalan culture and culinary delicacies on full display now that the summer crowds are gone.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Oct. 22, 2025, Wed. - Athens, Greece
  • Day 2 - Oct. 23, 2025, Thu. - Patmos
  • Day 3 - Oct. 24, 2025, Fri. - Kusadasi
  • Day 4 - Oct. 25, 2025, Sat. - Bodrum
  • Day 5 - Oct. 26, 2025, Sun. - Rhodes
  • Day 6 - Oct. 27, 2025, Mon. - Rhodes
  • Day 7 - Oct. 28, 2025, Tue. - Heraklion
  • Day 8 - Oct. 29, 2025, Wed. - Mykonos
  • Day 9 - Oct. 30, 2025, Thu. - Athens, Greece
  • Day 10 - Oct. 31, 2025, Fri. - Corinth Canal
  • Day 11 - Nov. 1, 2025, Sat. - Delphi
  • Day 12 - Nov. 2, 2025, Sun. - Corfu
  • Day 13 - Nov. 3, 2025, Mon. - Argostoli
  • Day 14 - Nov. 4, 2025, Tue. - Messina (Taormina)
  • Day 15 - Nov. 5, 2025, Wed. - Trapani
  • Day 16 - Nov. 6, 2025, Thu. - Cagliari
  • Day 17 - Nov. 7, 2025, Fri. -

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - October 22, 2025

Athens, Greece

With 3,000 years of history, you can&rsquo;t turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek <em>komboloi</em> (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed.&nbsp;

Day 2 - October 23, 2025

Patmos

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known worldwide as the sacred island where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation, Patmos is the ideal place for nature lovers with its coastline of sheer cliffs and its volcanic soil.&nbsp; Highlights of Patmos include the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Holy Monastery of the Apocalypse.

Day 3 - October 24, 2025

Kusadasi

Few places offer such a rich combination of history and scenic beauty. In Ephesus, one of the greatest outdoor museums in the world, you&rsquo;ll explore legendary sites steeped in history. Also visit the houses of Bulbul Mountain, where the roof of one forms the terrace of the next. This evening we present our Destination Discovery Event -- dinner in the moonlight and a concert near the&nbsp; Celsus Library or on Harbour Street in ancient Ephesus.&nbsp;<br />
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Day 4 - October 25, 2025

Bodrum

The 15th century Castle of St. Peter, built by the Crusaders, presides over the city&rsquo;s dual harbors. Colorful peacocks strut their stuff trying to claim your attention, but they have nothing on the white sugar cube houses, palm-lined boulevards, and shockingly blue Aegean below. For a picture-perfect seaside playground, Bodrum offers a surprisingly rich history, or maybe it&rsquo;s the other way around. Visit the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Surrender to the captivating magic of bathtub-warm waters and the Marina. Shop the bazaar for Milas cloth scarves and silver jewelry. Stroll the marina to see the other private yachts in port. (None as grand as yours, of course.)

Day 5 - October 26, 2025

Rhodes

This gracious oasis, known as the &ldquo;Island of Roses,&rdquo; was home to the legendary Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today it is a yachting paradise, whose shores are lined with sparkling beaches and lush green mountainsides. A scenic drive leads you through quaint villages and lemon groves to the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, standing guard over the picturesque town or to the Old City of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 6 - October 27, 2025

Rhodes

This gracious oasis, known as the &ldquo;Island of Roses,&rdquo; was home to the legendary Colossus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today it is a yachting paradise, whose shores are lined with sparkling beaches and lush green mountainsides. A scenic drive leads you through quaint villages and lemon groves to the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, standing guard over the picturesque town or to the Old City of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 7 - October 28, 2025

Heraklion

Heraklion is the birthplace of El Greco, Nobel Prize winning poet Odysseas Elytis, and Nikos Kazantzakis. The major site of Crete&rsquo;s biggest city is Knossos Palace, the Minoan-era castle unearthed by British archaeologist Arthur Evans. But the first site you will see is the Koules Venetian Fortress built in the early 1500s on the harbor walls, it houses restored interior and exterior reliefs of the Lion of St. Mark. A typical feature of Heraklion&rsquo;s city center is the number of Venetian and Turkish fountains, the most notable being the Morosini Fountain, built to supply Heraklion with 1,000 barrels of water a day.

Day 8 - October 29, 2025

Mykonos

Wake this morning to the postcard-like scene of Mykonos, the classic Greek isle dotted with hundreds of whitewashed churches and thatch-roofed windmills, in a harbor bobbing with fishing boats and luxurious private yachts. An optional &nbsp;tour including a scenic ferry ride takes you back to the 6th&nbsp;&nbsp; century B.C. to the tiny island of Delos, a UNESCO site and the mythical birthplace of Apollo.

Day 9 - October 30, 2025

Athens, Greece

With 3,000 years of history, you can&rsquo;t turn around in Athens without encountering the past. The Acropolis, a UNESCO site, the Plaka, and the Acropolis Museum are must-sees. But leave time if you can to climb Pnyx Hill for photos of the Parthenon at sunset, to buy your own set of Greek <em>komboloi</em> (worry beads), and to explore the metro stations that serve as mini-museums for the relics that are constantly being unearthed.&nbsp;

Day 10 - October 31, 2025

Corinth Canal

You&rsquo;ll want to be on deck today as we transit the narrow Corinth Canal with other private yachts and Greek mail steamers. It&rsquo;s a shortcut reserved for petite ships like ours, and as we cruise between the narrow limestone walls we are the envy of all the ancient Romans who once portaged their ships along this very route before there was a canal.<br />
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<em>Canal transit time and duration is subject to change based on traffic and canal authorities</em>.

Day 11 - November 01, 2025

Delphi

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Before there were fortune cookies there was the oracle of Delphi, dating back to 1400 B.C. The oracle gave cryptic guidance to the leaders of the day and was so highly respected that Delphi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, became known as the center of the world. An optional tour lets you go exploring, from the Temple of Apollo to the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which contains some of the finest works of art in Greece.&nbsp;</div>

Day 12 - November 02, 2025

Corfu

One of the most beautiful and popular islands, located on the Ionian Sea, Corfu has wonderful beaches and small villages throughout the island. Take in the Venetian influence at the two fortresses located in Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.&nbsp;

Day 13 - November 03, 2025

Argostoli

The active harbor of Argostoli features a long promenade offering excellent opportunities to see the main attraction here &ndash; the caretta-caretta turtles who feed at the nearby lagoon or around the fishing boats who toss their unwanted catch to them. There is a variety of restaurants and cafes to try the delicious Kephalonian meat pie.

Day 14 - November 04, 2025

Messina (Taormina)

The cobblestone streets of Messina, Sicily, are the perfect launching point for an optional visit to nearby Taormina. Stroll along flower-filled streets in search of a delightful lunch or an artist&rsquo;s palette of colorful gelati. The ancient Greek Theater is an ideal place to sit back and admire shimmering waters below and Mount Etna, languidly smoking in the distance.

Day 15 - November 05, 2025

Trapani

At once ancient and contemporary, Trapani is a city of contrasts. From the salt marshes that produce much of the Mediterranean&rsquo;s signature colored salts, to the intricate mosaics of Mozia and the famous wines of Marsala, to the best view in all of Sicily from the medieval hill town of Erice where the colorful gardens are rivaled only by the cannolis for pure sensory delight. The line of 17th century windmills, still hard at work in ancient Phoenician salt marshes beckons you to return to Trapani again and again.&nbsp;

Day 16 - November 06, 2025

Cagliari

Cagliari is known for Il Castello, a hilltop medieval walled quarter majestically watching over the town. Beautiful Poetto Beach sits on the edge of town with sparkling blue waters and lively activity. Other sites to see include the 13<sup>th</sup> century Cathedral di Santa Maria, the Torre Dell&rsquo;Elefante and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari with its displays of bronze objects, Roman ceramics and artifacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzantine era.

Day 17 - November 07, 2025

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