Welcome to Dubrovnik! Transfer to the port as embarkation begins at 2 pm. Check-in and relax or, explore Dubrovnik independently. Tonight, attend a Welcome Reception where you will meet your cruise manager and travel companions for an orientation meeting followed by a Welcome Dinner.

Overnight: Cruise.
Meals: Dinner.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning walking tour of the spectacular walled city of Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic" named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit several of the city's treasures within its 800-year old walls including the Rector's Palace, an outstanding blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Continue to the Dominican Monastery, whose museum is a major treasury of culture and to the Franciscan Monastery home to a 30,000-volume library and a 14th-century pharmacy. Reboard and enjoy lunch as you set sail for Mljet, Croatia’s greenest island with lush Mediterranean vegetation, a gentle sandy shoreline and a wealth of underwater sea life. Tour the island and the National Park with its two saltwater lakes connected by a narrow channel. Continue to magical Korcula, legendary birthplace of explorer Marco Polo. A walking tour takes you along narrow cobbled streets to the medieval walled city. Here, visit the majestic Cathedral of St. Mark with its ornate façade. Tonight, enjoy dinner on board.

Overnight: Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Welcome to enchanting Hvar,* an international playground for the rich and famous with its lush vineyards and quaint fishing harbor. Visit the Theatre, built in Renaissance style. Enjoy some free time to pop into craft shops or cafes, tucked into old Venetian palaces. Return to your ship in time for lunch, and cruise to Split, the spirited capital of Dalmatia. A walking tour along the cobbled streets of the Old Town takes you to the historic inner city built around the astonishing 4th Century Palace of Diocletian, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. This spectacular palace, one of the best-preserved and largest in the world is a precious example of Roman architecture. View remains of the Roman Peristyle, the Cathedral of St. Domnius and the Temple of Jupiter with its headless black sphinx. The evening is at leisure. Perhaps take a leisurely stroll along Riva or dine at one of the local family-owned restaurants.
*Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during the peak season of July & August), the port of call may be substituted with Stari Grad/Jelsa. In this case, transfer by bus transfer will be arranged to and from Hvar.

Overnight: Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Morning visit to Krka National Park, a magical place of dramatic waterfalls and gorges, with rivers gushing through huge canyons. Travel overland to meet the ship in atmospheric Vodice. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch while surrounded by views of the dramatic Adriatic coast and sailing to the town of Zadar. An afternoon walking tour takes you to Zadar’s historic center dominated by 16th-century Venetian walls and a gate guarded by a Venetian lion. Visit Five Wells Square with its unique cisterns, the Church of St. Donat, a fine example of Byzantine architecture and St. Anastasia, Dalmatia’s largest cathedral. Zadar is a perfect blend of Roman architecture, Habsburg elegance, and a picture-perfect seafront. Evening is at leisure in this town, known for its beaches and nightlife.

Overnight: Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Time for swimming this morning before you sail to Mali Losinj. With its colorful seafront dotted by a string of 19th-century sea captains’ houses and grand residences, this island was once the preferred holiday resort of Franz Josef, Emperor of Austria. Because of the abundance of herbs grown on the island, it’s known as the heart of “wellness and vitality” ringed by centers of aromatherapy, yoga, body scrubs and facial renewals. Time to relax before tonight’s festive dinner on board with the Captain and live entertainment.

Overnight: Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy a delightful morning sailing with lunch on board before arriving in picturesque Pula, known for its protected harbor, beach-lined coast and its wealth of Roman ruins. Visit the remarkably well preserved Roman amphitheater in the heart of the city often used as a venue for summer concerts and festivals. Tonight, perhaps a walk along the coast, dotted with lively seaside cafes and fabulous seafood restaurants.

Overnight: Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Continue to Brijuni National Park, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the Adriatic, once the personal summer retreat of Marshal Tito. World leaders visited this paradise including Nasser of Egypt and Nehru of India. The unique harmony of flora and fauna is indeed a sight to see. As you sail along the Istrian Peninsula, enjoy lunch on board before a stop in the delightful Croatian fishing port of Rovinj. The steep cobbled streets of the Old Town lead to the hilltop church of St. Euphemia, whose towering steeple dominates the skyline, now a gathering place of artists from around the world. Conclude in Porec and say farewell to your lovely cruise with your newfound friends at dinner in a local restaurant. Return to your cabin for the last night on board.

Overnight: Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Disembark your cruise and transfer to the airport in Venice for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.