Tour begins: 6 PM. A transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport via water taxi to the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa or the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice is included upon your arrival. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel.
You'll get a taste of how opulent life was for the ruling elite of medieval Venice at the richly decorated Doge's Palace; it served as the official residence of the Venetian Republic's rulers through the Renaissance and beyond. There's nothing quite like getting to know a new destination through the eyes - and the experiences - of a local expert... and you'll do just that in Venice today when you join a resident guide in this city of canals for a tour of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square), the center of Venetian life and home to dramatic St. Mark's Basilica. Your evening is free to spend as you please. ... Read More
Board a local boat today for an excursion among the picturesque islands of the Venetian Lagoon - part of the region's UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, along with the city of Venice. Visit Murano, famous for glass production since medieval times, where you'll see how artisans still craft their signature glass in the traditional way with a demonstration at a glassblowing studio; and Burano, known for its lace and the colorfully painted homes lining its canals, with free time to explore on your own. Return to Venice late this afternoon and embark your ship to begin your Dalmatian Coast cruise. ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 9, 2027
Day 4
Hvar, Croatia
Experience the island of Hvar; sightseeing here offers a number of choices: traveling to Stari Grad, dating back thousands of years, for a walking tour that includes a visit to the Dominican Monastery followed by a scenic drive to Vrisnik for a special wine tasting; a hiking adventure that takes you through local villages with lunch in a small tavern in the picturesque, hidden village of Malo Grablje; a sea kayaking excursion; a leisurely guided walking tour along the streets of Hvar; or an off-roading adventure aboard a four-wheeled air conditioned vehicle. Everyone returns to Hvar midday for free time. Tonight, your ship charts a course for Sibenik. ... Read More
Disembark ship in Sibenik, Croatia, for a choice of three morning excursions. Drive inland to the picturesque village of Primosten Burnji, where you'll get a taste of daily life; you also have a choice of a visit to the medieval UNESCO World Heritage town of Trogir to view its stunning 13th-century cathedral with free time to explore on your own; and for a third choice, a drive along the Adriatic Sea to Krka National Park, where a guided walk through the forest leads to cascading waterfalls that are picture perfect in every way. Everyone travels to fascinating Split this afternoon where you'll also have choice of sightseeing excursion. Journey back in time on a historic walking tour that explores Split's historic roots and Imperial Roman past - included is a visit to the cellars of Diocletian's Palace as well as the Temple of Jupiter, and a visit to the Cathedral of St. Duje. Alternatively, join a walking tour of Split that includes a visit to Mestrovic Gallery, an art museum which is dedicated to the work of famous local sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. Board the ship late afternoon for cocktails and dinner. ... Read More
Head to the observation deck as you sail into Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, Europe's southernmost fjord - the view is inspiring and unforgettable. Morning shore excursion choices include: a guided walking tour of Kotor, and a visit to the small village of Perast via a private boat trip on the Bay of Kotor with a visit to Our Lady of the Rocks Church; a journey up a narrow mountain road to the village of Njegusi, a guided hike up Mt. Lovcen accompanied by a picnic lunch; or an exhilarating RIB (rigid inflatable boat) tour starting from the historic port town of Kotor, along the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea toward the famed Blue Cave. Everyone spends the afternoon as they please exploring the charming, winding streets of medieval Kotor, returning to the ship for an evening sail to Dubrovnik. ... Read More
Begin your day with an arrival in Dubrovnik and an exclusive lecture by a Croatia expert before heading ashore on your choice of shore excursions. Take a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's well-preserved walled medieval center, followed by free time to explore on your own. Alternatively, journey into the countryside to visit two typical Croatian villages, with flour making and silk thread demonstrations, then return to Dubrovnik for a guided walking tour. Or, if wine tasting whets your appetite, enjoy free time in the seaside resort town of Cavtat, which is followed by a visit to a winery in Pridvorje village and a guided walk back in Dubrovnik. For those seeking a more active adventure there's a bicycle excursion in the Konavle Valley, or a kayaking excursion. The afternoon is yours to spend as you please in Dubrovnik. ... Read More
Monday - Sep 13, 2027
Day 8
Korcula, Croatia
Sail to Korcula, the alleged birthplace of explorer Marco Polo. You have a choice of sightseeing excursions today - a guided walking tour (either leisurely or active, your choice) through Old Town that highlights the variety of architectural styles seen in Korcula, including the Rector's Palace, the City Museum, the Museum of Icons in the church, the Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral of St. Mark, and the House of Marco Polo (viewed from the outside). Late afternoon, everyone attends a private Moreska dance presentation of a Moroccan folk story, performed only on this island. Enjoy free time this evening to explore on your own, before returning to the ship for the captain's welcome reception and dinner. ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 14, 2027
Day 9
Rovinj, Croatia
Dock in Rovinj this morning, one of the most picturesque and romantic little towns in the world. Sightseeing opportunities here include a walking tour of Rovinj, a bicycling excursion along the Istrian coastline, or a visit to Pula, its Roman amphitheater, and an olive oil tasting at an estate in the nearby town of Vodnjan. Enjoy your final evening aboard ship as you return to Venice. ... Read More
Tour ends: 9 AM, Venice. A transfer is included from your ship to Marco Polo Airport or the Venice Train Station. Allow three hours for check-in at the airport.
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