Arrive in Dubrovnik and embark Sea Cloud II in the late afternoon. (D)
Tuesday - Sep 3, 2024
Day 2
At Sea
Korcula, Croatia
Gather on deck for a play-by-play description of the crew in the rigging and the action of setting square sails, staysails, and jibs as Sea Cloud II shows her full glory. Relax with a book on deck, and enjoy delicious meals and complimentary drinks. Anchor at the island port of Korcula, one of the most beautiful medieval towns in the Balkans. Visit the town's sites and see the house some believe is Marco Polo's birthplace. Later, take some time to enjoy the waterfront. After exploring Korcula, enjoy the captain's welcome evening as Sea Cloud II makes her way to Split. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Delve into the bustling port city of Split this morning, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Diocletian's Palace, more a small city than a single palace. Built by Emperor Diocletian as a sumptuous place to retire, this site is now a beguiling maze of marble streets, churches, and fortifications that tell the history of the city from the Romans and Byzantines to the modern day. It maintains a lively pulse of shops and street merchants to this day. An afternoon drive takes us along the Dalmatian coastline to medieval Trogir, a small island town also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose main square, cathedral, streets, and alleyways invite exploration. Return to Sea Cloud II, docked in Split, for an overnight sail to Hvar. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 5, 2024
Day 4
Hvar, Croatia
At Sea
At the height of Venetian rule, Hvar was the region's most prosperous center. Set off on a walking tour along the waterfront and inside the delightful walled city. Visit the 15th-century Franciscan monastery, the arsenal, and Croatia's oldest active theater. If you choose, hike up to the citadel for spectacular views of the island and the azure Adriatic beyond. This afternoon, sail to Vis Island. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Sep 6, 2024
Day 5
Komiza, Vis, Croatia, Croatia
One of the outermost of Croatia's many islands, Vis was ruled successively by the ancient Greeks, Romans, Venetians, Austrians, and Italians. It became a central Yugoslav military base during World War II, and only opened to tourists in 1990s, making it less developed and less populated than many of its neighbors. Set out on a walking tour of the fishing town of Komiza, and see the traditional sailing vessels called falkusas, which have been used here since the 16th century. Hear about age-old regattas originally designed to keep pirates at bay, take in expansive views from the rugged interior, and visit a family-owned winery for a tasting and traditional peka lunch. See the extensive tunnels where Yugoslav resistance leader Josip Broz Tito hid troops and weapons at the end of World War II and into the Cold War, and venture to hillside barracks and hidden bunkers. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Sep 7, 2024
Day 6
At Sea
Zadar, Croatia
Weather permitting, we spend the morning with sails unfurled in the Adriatic, sailing along Croatia's Kornati National Park, an archipelago of more than 80 rugged islands. Head toward Zadar, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. Explore its defensive walls, gates, and bastions, developed during the 16th century to thwart Ottoman incursions. Stroll the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum and visit St. Mary's Church, a Benedictine convent dating back to the 11th century. Here, we'll have an opportunity to meet some of the resident nuns who serve as caretakers of the church and the adjoining treasury, which houses priceless ecclesiastical artifacts of Byzantine and Venetian craftsmanship and an extension collection of relics. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Sep 8, 2024
Day 7
At Sea
A day at sea presents another opportunity to witness Sea Cloud II's sails aloft. Admire the passing scenery, and sip on complimentary drinks as you catch up on reading, sort photos, and learn from expedition staff presentations. (B,L,D)
Monday - Sep 9, 2024
Day 8
Piran, Slovenia
Bus Travel
Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia
Bus Travel
Predjama, Slovenia, Slovenia
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Piran, Slovenia
Anchor off the gem-like harbor town of Piran, and drive through the tranquil countryside to charming Ljubljana. Architect Joze Plecnik designed the city center when Ljubljana suddenly became a capital city after World War I, and his harmonious blending of old and new, linked by waterways and green spaces, recently earned the city designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a walking tour, see the 15th-century town hall, admire the diverse architectural styles of Presernov Trg square, and more. Cross Triple Bridge and stroll along the cafe-lined Ljubljanica River before a lunch of Slovenian specialties. En route back to the ship, stop for a visit to the 800-year-old Predjama Castle, nestled high on a cliff side. As the sun sets, we'll cast off for Rovinj and the ancient land of the Illyrians. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 10, 2024
Day 9
Rovinj, Croatia
Bus Travel
Meneghetti Wine Hotel , Croatia
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Rovinj, Croatia
Go ashore in Rovinj, once one of the most important cities in the Venetian Empire. Venture into Rovinj's charming old town set on a tiny peninsula that was an island until 1763. Walk the cobbled streets, peruse the local open-air market, and see sites that illustrate the city's close ties with Venice. Drive through olive groves and vineyards to the Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery, sample award-winning vintages, and hear tales of when the region was ruled by the Austro-Hungarian empire. Enjoy time at sea this afternoon as Sea Cloud II makes way for Venice. (B,L,D) ... Read More
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