Upon arrival to Split airport, transfer to the Split port, where embarkation begins at 2 pm. Settle in your cabin, before attending a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening. (WD)
Morning walking tour of Split, featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. A short sail to Hvar, Croatia’s sunniest island. Hvar is a favorite holiday destination for international celebrities and yachters; thus, beyond all the glitz and glamour, Hvar town is a charming seaside resort with 8 centuries of architecture waiting to be explored. On a walking tour, breathe in the pine-scented breeze, as you absorb vistas of the old town with the picturesque little streets and the first public theatre in Europe. Evening arrival to Vis. (B, L)
After breakfast, our tour of Vis will feature the town’s waterfront. Sail on to Sibenik and take a walking tour featuring the city’s fortification and defense system, which resisted the enemies for centuries. Overnight. (B, L)
Enjoy the scenic wonderlands of Kornati National Park, home to more than 140 islands with numerous coves and crystal clear waters. Stop for a swim during your lunchtime cruise. Arrival to Zadar, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage. (B, L)
After breakfast, walking tour of Zadar historical center to admire the 16th century Port Gate where the Venetian lion still guards the entrance, the Square of the Five Wells, Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum and the largest cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. Later on, we set our compass north, with a stop for swimming in one of the small islands. Lunch aboard, while continuing our journey towards Rab Island, famous for its 30 sandy beaches. Tonight, we will dine in the restaurant “Kamenjak” located on the highest point of the island offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the islands: Pag, Krk, Cres, and Losinj. (B, L, D)
Leave Rab and head to Goli Otok, to visit a somber memorial to the recent history. It was a prison camp where Yugoslavian political prisoners were incarcerated in order to change their political views. Sail on to Krk, the largest of the Croatian islands. Captain’s dinner with live entertainment aboard our ship tonight. (B, L, D)
After breakfast, we will board a motorcoach and visit Vrbnik, a picturesque village located on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Return to your ship and continue our cruise to Rijeka. Afternoon tour of Rijeka featuring major sites. Evening at leisure. (B, L)
After breakfast, it’s time to disembark and continue to Plitvice where you will visit the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking tour takes you around several of the lower lakes. Dinner and Overnight (B, D)
After breakfast, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital. A city sightseeing tour will take you through the historic Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and the Government Palace. Continue to Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Overnight in Bled. (B)
An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was ‘discovered’ by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all season resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore and visiting the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Venice airport. (B)
Start Date | End Date | Per Person in Twin, Lower Deck |
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01 May 2020 | 11 May 2020 | $2,885 |
15 May 2020 | 25 May 2020 | $2,885 |
29 May 2020 | 08 June 2020 | $2,995 |
12 June 2020 | 22 June 2020 | SOLD OUT |
26 June 2020 | 06 July 2020 | $2,995 |
10 July 2020 | 20 July 2020 | $2,995 |
24 July 2020 | 03 August 2020 | $2,995 |
07 August 2020 | 17 August 2020 | $2,995 |
21 August 2020 | 31 August 2020 | $2,995 |
04 September 2020 | 14 September 2020 | $2,995 |
18 September 2020 | 28 September 2020 | SOLD OUT |
02 October 2020 | 12 October 2020 | $2,685 |
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