Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Venice (UNESCO)! Your tour begins in this enchanting city, with its 117 tiny islands surrounded by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.
This evening, meet your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner and toast to the beginning of a memorable voyage. (D) Stay: Hotel Avani Rio Novo (2 Nights)
This morning, travel by boat to Murano Island for an expert glass-blowing demonstration – a centuries-old tradition on the island. Then, join your local guide for a walking tour of Venice's most iconic sights. Pause for a perfect view over the Bridge of Sighs and take in St. Mark's Square, adorned with marbled palaces and gilded basilicas. The rest of the day is yours to explore. (B)
This morning, say ciao to Venice as you head towards Slovenia. Along the way, experience the Italian region of Collio. Tucked in the northeast corner of Italy and covered with sunny hills and slopes, this region is home to some of the world's best and most unique white wines. Pause for lunch in a family-owned winery before continuing your journey to Slovenia. You'll finish your day exploring the coastal city of Portorož independently. (B/L) Stay: Life Class Hotel Riviera (2 Nights)
Spend time exploring the beautiful beaches of the Adriatic Sea. Perhaps, you'll take an optional excursion to discover the wonders of Postojna caves.
This afternoon, explore Portorož independently. Toast to Slovenia over dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B/D)
Say nasvidenje to Slovenia and set off to one of the biggest wetlands on the coastline, Salina Nature Park, where locals harvest salt using a 700-year-old method. Visit the museum of salt-making and learn how the salt pond and its associated canal work together to provide sea salt. After, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch in a family-owned restaurant.
Next, visit a local distillery where the owners use regional plants, fruits, and herbs to produce brandies and other treats – yum! Discover the picturesque hilltop Istrian town of Hum before arriving in Opatija to board your ship for a 7 night private cruise on the Adriatic.
This afternoon, join a local guide and get to know this elegant resort town. Stroll along Lungomare, a scenic seaside promenade where natural beauty and pristine coastlines lie around every corner. This evening, meet the captain and crew of your private ship and settle in during a welcome dinner onboard. (B/L/D) Stay: MS San Spirito (7 Nights)
The pristine waters of the Adriatic bring you to the colorful island of Cres. The streets of this port town are lined with shades of yellow and brown terraced houses dotted with blue awnings and umbrellas. During a city tour, admire the winding maze of houses leading you to the center of Cres' Old Town. Medieval architecture takes you back to when the island was a fisherman's paradise. Spend the evening at leisure taking in the coast, culture, and charm of Cres. (B/L)
Today, sail to the largest island in the Adriatic: Krk. During a guided tour of Krk Town, learn about its long history and rich cultural heritage. See the 5th-century Krk Cathedral, dating back to the island's time under Roman rule. Stand in awe at the 12th-century Frankopan Castle built by Croatian nobles. Each well-preserved wall, cathedral, temple, square, and monument reflects a different part of the islands' story. After exploring Krk, return to your ship and enjoy dinner while sharing stories from your day. (B/L/D)
Spend this morning at leisure exploring more of Krk Town how you like. Perhaps you'll take a swim in the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic. If you're curious about the region's past, join an optional tour to the Kornic Ethnographic collection. This option will take you to the coastal village of Punat where you'll board a boat to Košljun Island.
Return to the ship for lunch onboard before heading towards the narrow island of Rab. During the tour, admire Rab's ancient stone walls that enclose the city, four majestic church towers, and a beautiful park that winds around wooded hills to the beaches. You'll also explore a large collection of sacral art at the Franciscan Monastery of St. Bernardino.
This evening, a local will show you how to make Rab cake – a Croatian delicacy local to the island. Bite into this delectable almond spiral while you sip on a locally made gin and tonic. Tonight, you're free to explore Rab how you want. (B/L)
Pass picturesque Pag, Olib, and many of the other smaller islands of the Zadar Archipelago on your way to Zadar this afternoon.
Disembark in Zadar to explore this city's irresistible blend of old and new during a guided tour. Roman ruins, Byzantine architecture, Nikola Bašic's art installations, and the Cathedral of St. Anastasia are just a few of the incredible sites along the way.
Learn more about Zadar how you like it because it's your choice! Visit the Gold and Silver of the city of Zadar alongside a local guide -OR- visit the historicistic palace of the Cosmacendi family to see the Museum of Ancient Glass. During free time this evening, stroll Zadar's streets and savor Dalmatian cuisine at a local café if you wish. Perhaps you'll indulge in dessert at one of the many gelato shops. (B/L)
Convene with nature this morning as you travel through Kornati National Park. Enjoy the views and relax as you float along the water. In the afternoon, soak in one of the most beautiful parts of your cruise. The Kornati Archipelago's tranquil waters are made up of 140 islands, islets, and reefs lined with beautiful terrain and abundant wildlife.
This evening, enjoy dinner with a glass of Croatian wine accompanied by local entertainment. (B/L/D)
Venture off to breathtaking Krka National Park where waterfalls tumble through dramatic gorges right before your eyes. Wander the surrounding trails before boarding a boat to sail along the river to Skradin. Take in unforgettable sights as you sail through St. Anthony's Channel and pass by the tiny islands and St. Nicola's fortress, a UNESCO heritage site and one of the world's best-preserved works of defense dating back to the 16th century.
Explore the city's historical center on a locally guided walking tour through medieval alleys, well-preserved fortresses, and the Cathedral of St. James – a stunning domed Catholic Basilica and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the evening to find unexpected surprises around the ancient streets before returning to the ship. (B/L)
Disembark your ship this morning and say goodbye to Croatia as your tour of the Adriatic Coast ends today. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Sail the islands of northern Croatia aboard a small ship.
- Explore Šibenik and its stunning cathedral during a city tour.
- Discover the craftsmanship behind the art of Murano glass making.
- Discover Croatia's captivating islands along the northern Adriatic, explore the Istrian peninsula, and visit magical Venice.
- Sail around scenic Kornati National Park, Croatia's “nautical paradise.”
- Commune with sound and light at Nikola Bašic's popular Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun art installations.
- Walk across bridges and along canals during a walking tour of Venice.
- Taste some sweet and delectable Rab cake with a gin and tonic on Rab Island.
- Enjoy traditional Dalmatian delicacies prepared according to ancient recipes.
- Taste Italian wine in Collio, Italy's prime white wine producing region.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Krk. Cost: $95.
- Enjoy a morning tour of the quaint Kornic Ethnographic Collection, where you will tour a two-story family house. Complete with antique furniture, utensils, and tools, the home reflects a bygone era where family members farmed, cooked, cleaned, sewed, and performed all housekeeping duties by hand. You will then travel to Punat, a village located in a serene and well-protected bay that has served as a safe-haven for ships, fishermen, and sailors for centuries. It is also home to the oldest and largest marina on the Adriatic Sea. From Punat, you’ll embark on a taxi-boat and head to the small, but beautiful, island of Košljun — an island covered by dense forest and over 400 different species of mushrooms. The centerpiece of our visit to Košljun is the pristine fifteenth-century Franciscan monastery. Inside, a dazzling collection of folk costumes and rare Glagolitic manuscripts awaits. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Postojna. Cost: $99.
- Start your day with two world-famous attractions as you make your way to the Predjama Castle and Postojna Cave. The mysterious Predjama Castle has been firmly perched in the middle of a 123-meter-high cliff for over 800 years and boasts an elegant exterior that's complimented by views of the Lokva River. After taking in sights in and around the castle, board a coach for a 20-minute ride to Postojna Cave. With an audio guide, venture to the Great Mountain cavern by an electric cave train where you'll wander by foot and marvel at the caverns filled with unique pillars, columns, and large dangling icicles. Continue across the Russian Bridge to the awe-inspiring caves filled with two million years' worth of stalagmites. Venture towards Black Cave and Pivka Cave, then end your experience at the Concert Hall - the largest room in the tunnel system that can accommodate 10,000 people and is often used for musical performances. After you've cured your curiosity, sit down for a traditional Slovenian lunch to cure your appetite before heading back to Portoroz in the afternoon. Duration approximately 6 hour(s). Transportation is not included A minimum of 8 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is only available until 10 days prior to departure. Due to the nature of this option, once purchased it will be non-refundable. A warm jacket and comfortable walking shoes are suggested for this option.
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