Discover a different side of the Mediterranean this winter, one where you’ll find plenty of elbow room at popular attractions and get to rub elbows with the locals during their most congenial time of year. This itinerary offers a perfect combination of small towns and large, major attractions and new discoveries, all when locals are most relaxed.

Enjoy Italy, southern France, and Spain at an unhurried pace in exclusive off-season coastal haunts of reclusive celebrities, savvy travelers, and approachable locals. Stretch your overnight port stay at Livorno into an indulgent exploration of uncrowded iconic landmarks, intimate cafes, and inviting artisan shops in Florence, Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy quiet moments with unobstructed views of artistic works by Renaissance masters.

Delve into the ancient wonders of early Western Civilization on this 10-day journey featuring Meteora and Delphi and delve into the islands of Greece. Stroll the monument-lined Sacred Way toward the Grand Temple of Apollo in Delphi. Savor a moonlit Turkish dinner and romantic concert among the broken columns and weathered walls of Ephesus in Turkey during Windstar’s complimentary Destination Discovery Event.

Traverse the Mediterranean to Tangier, Malaga, Seville, and Lisbon during a remarkable 8-day cruise of the contrasting customs, cuisine, and cultures that influence today's life throughout Europe and North Africa. Visit a hacienda outside Cartagena and meet a family who raises Spanish-bred horses, then graze on regional cheeses and dried hams as you watch their equestrian performance. Master paella cooking with a local chef on a picturesque Andalusian patio.

Experience the world’s most renowned yachting playground on a spectacular journey where you’ll dock alongside other luxury yachts at entrancing ports and secluded harbors, as well as go deep into Spain to explore Madrid. The magnificent ports of the Rivieras each have their own distinctive allure - from the casinos and castles of Monaco to the glitz and glam of Cannes to the stunning vistas and charm of Portofino. What’s special about this journey is that it takes you deeper into Spain.