Star Collector: Winter in Spain and the Rivieras
Dec 13, 2025 — Dec 27, 2025
Starting from $9,792 Displayed pricing is based off of double occupancy per person. Pricing subject to change based on occupancy and cabin selection.
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14 Nights in Star Legend
Experience unhurried destinations rich in breathtaking architecture, romantic solitude and authentic hospitality on this off-season sailing, with overnight port stays throughout Italy, France and Spain. Enjoy an unobstructed view of Michelangelo's David in Florence, and take advantage of your overnight to indulge in Tuscan wines, Pisa tower perspectives and tasty truffle hunts. In Nice's Old Town, savor gourmet coffees and mouthwatering croissants at local cafes for a leisurely afternoon break. Catch a glimpse of Spain's contested Holy Grail chalice amid cavernous vaulted ceilings in Valencia Cathedral. Discover the magic of Málaga — Europe's warmest winter destination — as you explore Caliph castles and sample delightful tapas. Tour Palma de Mallorca’s historic Palma Cathedral and stroll the Old Town, while in Cartagena, visit the Roman Theatre, which at one time held 7,000 spectators.
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Florence in the winter belongs to the locals, making this the ideal time to visit. Visit the Uffizi Museum, famous for housing artworks such as Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Michelangelo’s David.
See Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia basilica and Gaudí’s renowned Casa Mila, one of the city’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites during two overnight stays.
Learn to make pesto the traditional way, with a marble mortar and wooden pestle, in Genoa, the birthplace of this classic Italian sauce.
In Nice, take a walk up to Castle Hill for a breathtaking view of the city and the iconic Promenade des Anglais.
In Palma de Mallorca, explore the city’s well-known Moorish architecture or tour the Drach caves.
Visit the Museo Del Teatro Romano in Cartagena to learn about how Cartagena was built and to see a historic Roman Theater up close. This theater once held over 7,000 people.
Pack light with complimentary daily laundry service.
Here, on the shores of Costa del Sol, the Andalusian spirit thrives. Be sure to include an optional visit to see the brilliant and comprehensive collection of Picasso's work at Museo Picasso Málaga, a tribute to this artistic genius in the city of his birth. Or you may choose to opt for a visit to the beautiful village of Mijas, where picturesque Andalusian country life creates some of the world's best wines.
Here, on the shores of Costa del Sol, the Andalusian spirit thrives. Be sure to include an optional visit to see the brilliant and comprehensive collection of Picasso's work at Museo Picasso Málaga, a tribute to this artistic genius in the city of his birth. Or you may choose to opt for a visit to the beautiful village of Mijas, where picturesque Andalusian country life creates some of the world's best wines.
It's an odd bit of Britain here at the toe of Spain, with Barbary apes and miles of tunnels as well as traditional red phone boxes. Legend says Gibraltar was one of the two pillars erected by Hercules to mark the edge of the world. Take the cable car to the top to see if you can see it from here. No, that's not it. That's just Africa. What a view.
The walled town of Cartagena is a popular seaport with a large naval shipyard. The seashore offers a wide range of activities from windsurfing to good snorkeling to sailing. From Cartagena you can easily explore the ancient city of Murcia, the coastal resorts of Mazarrón, Cala Cortina, and Cabo de Palos or a little further north, the world famous resort of Mar Menor.
This captivating city is best when savored slowly. Although Valencia's religious architecture is remarkable, and the Lonja, one of Europe's most elegant buildings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, take time for an optional experience - paella. You'll learn the local secrets of this gastronomic masterpiece as you cook it, eat it, and toast it with the region's perfectly matched local wines.Want insider advice on where to find the tastiest restaurants, most unique local markets, authentic culinary shops, and hidden watering holes? Check out Valencia's Local Dining Tip Curated by Saveur on our blog.
Mallorca is steep, green, and fringed with enticing coves and more than 200 lush beaches. But all that natural beauty is just the beginning. Stroll along the tree-shaded Paseo de Born in search of tapas. Shop for a Siurell; a traditional red, green, and white clay whistle dating back to the time of the Moors. Watch the street performers on the piazza around the church, or cross the island to beautiful Sóller. Not to be missed is the cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The old meets the new in this sunny Catalan metropolis, where narrow alleyways contrast with grand boulevards, trendy cuisine meets homemade tapas, and everywhere you're greeted by the warm, welcoming smiles of the fashionable locals. Don't miss UNESCO sites like the mind-boggling architecture of Antoni Gaudí or La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, with its eight decorative spires soaring hundreds of feet into the sky.
