Adriatic Delights Cruise & Private Land Tour

Welcome to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Take your private transfer from the airport to your hotel where you can enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. You might want to take a trip back in time, strolling the marble, pedestrian-only streets of the Old City, shopping for souvenirs while taking in sights like the grand Pile gate and Bokar fortress. Or, take a ride on the cable car to the top of Mount Srd for a bird’s-eye view of the red-tiled rooftops, the endless blue of the Adriatic Sea, and the Elaphiti Islands.

• Excursions Included N/A
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel More

Today you’ll be able to board the elegant vessel that will bring you on the island-hopping portion of your tour. You’ll be transferred from your hotel (or the airport if you’re arriving in Dubrovnik today) to Gruz Harbour. Your cabin will be ready from 1 pm on. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik’s walled Old City. You’ll be able to explore ancient wonders like Rector’s Palace and even walk atop the medieval walls with its intricate system of forts, towers, bastions, and casemates while enjoying a panoramic view from above.

• Excursions Included Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik
• Meals Included Breakfast and Welcome Dinner

Today we will sail to the charming village of Slano, situated on the mainland. You can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, as we cruise around Dubrovnik’s city walls before heading in the direction of the Elaphiti islands for a swim stop. Afternoon arrival in charming Slano, this traditional fisherman’s village was once fortified and is famous for its oysters. From Slano we head towards Ston, a sought-after seaside town that is known for its oyster production. You will take a small boat out into the middle of the estuary and enjoy sampling fresh oysters directly from the sea with a dash of lime and some locally produced wine. Return to the ship for the Captain’s Dinner onboard.

• Excursions Included Oyster farm tour and tasting in Ston
• Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner

We’ll venture further north to Mljet Island and its stunning national park this morning. Walk the shores of the two salt lakes at its center and then visit tiny St. Mary Isle which sits in Great Lake and houses a 12th-century Benedictine monastery and historic church. After lunch, we journey to Korcula Island, perhaps best known as the birthplace of one of the world’s most famous explorers, Marco Polo. Your inspirational guide will take you on a tour through fortified Korcula Town. You’ll have the evening to explore on your own, sampling tasty cuisine in the local eateries.

• Excursions Included Entrance to Mljet National Park and guided tour of Korcula
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

An early morning departure for the tranquil island of Vis. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the Adriatic before we arrive at this unspoiled island in the afternoon. For four decades it was closed off to visitors and abandoned by many locals while used as a Yugoslav military base. It’s managed to remain largely undeveloped, offering a step back in time with traditional architecture and pristine beaches. Look forward to exploring Vis Town at your leisure, enjoying the atmospheric vibe as you walk the lovely stone streets lined with fabulous taverns.

• Excursions Included Wine tasting experience
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Weather permitting, our first stop today is the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island, one of Croatia’s most famous attractions. When conditions are right, we can experience the incredible natural phenomenon that occurs when sunlight streams through, illuminating the cave with an ethereal blue glow. Our next stop is the beautiful sunshine island of Hvar. On arrival, enjoy a wine-tasting tour at a very sought-after family winery in Jelsa, a small and charming town on the island. Overnight in the port.

• Excursions Included Entrance to the Blue Cave (entrance fee payable locally). Wine tasting in Hvar
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

We sail towards Trogir, with a stop in Bol, famous as the home of one of Europe’s most photographed beaches, Zlatni Rat. Enjoy a swim off its shores or coffee in town before returning to the ship for lunch. We’ll continue cruising to the UNESCO-listed Trogir, an open-air museum filled with impressive medieval towers, churches, palaces, and monasteries. Its Cathedral of St. Lawrence is considered one of the country’s finest examples of sacral architecture. Learn more about it on a guided walking tour, followed by time on your own.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Trogir
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

The last stop on this deluxe cruise is Croatia’s second-largest city, ancient Split. You’ll have the opportunity for another swim stop before arriving in this Roman-built city. Join our guide for a tour of its historical center, nearly half of which is made up of the 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace, a maze-like complex with a wealth of magnificent Roman architecture. Split was built in the 4th century as the retirement home for Roman Emperor Diocletian. After the tour, explore on your own and enjoy dinner in a myriad of restaurants and bars dotted throughout the palace.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Split
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Today you’ll be met by private transfer for the scenic drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, nestled among three mountains in the Dinaric Alps: Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak. Enjoy a guided afternoon tour of the park’s 16 interconnected lakes that vary in shades from emerald to turquoise and sapphire blue, with countless cascading waterfalls in nearly every direction. You’ll take a boat trip across the dazzling water while gazing at the remarkable scenery around you. At the end, you’ll catch a train for a panoramic vista of the park too.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel Degenija

A private transfer will bring you from Plitvice Lakes to the world-renowned seaside city of Opatija. Enjoy the afternoon to take in the timeless elegance and beauty of Opatija along the Istrian coast with its grand historic mansions, monuments, pretty parks, and beaches, much of which can be enjoyed with a walk along the Longomare promenade, a path that winds along the coast bringing dazzling coastal and sea views.

• Excursions Included N/A
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel Ambasador

Enjoy a day of leisure and relaxation in Opatija. Walk the famous ‘Lungomare’ promenade, which was originally constructed over 100 years ago, dating back to the heyday of health tourism, and stretches for 12 kilometers from the picturesque town of Volosko to Lovran. It is a favorite for both local artists and visitors alike and the walk will provide an interesting callback to Opatija’s past. Admire the magnificent villas and hotels all around the town boasting a classical beauty that has easily weathered the ravages of time. Alternatively, relax at the hotel spa and enjoy your luxurious surroundings.

• Excursions Included N/A
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel Ambasador

Today enjoy a tour beginning with a guided walk through the picturesque town of Rovinj, including time to drop into the galleries and souvenir stores of historic Via Grisia. You’ll then transfer by road to Motovun, around an hour away, stopping en route for a wine and brandy tasting session at a local winery, accompanied by light snacks. Motovun is arguably Istria’s most beautiful hill town and a center for the local truffle industry. Return to your hotel via the equally scenic village of Buzet, also in the heart of Croatia’s truffle country.

• Excursions Included Private guided sightseeing and tasting day tour through Istria
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel Ambasador

After breakfast this morning your unforgettable Dubrovnik to Venice tour ends with a private transfer to Venice. Upon your arrival, you’ll be perfectly situated for enjoying the world-famous landmarks in this “Floating City,” from the Piazza San Marco to gondola rides through the canals. Be sure to sample some gelato and take in the view from the Campanile, the city’s tallest building. Alternatively, your driver can transfer you to Zagreb.

• Excursions Included N/A
• Meals Included Breakfast