Lands of the Adriatic
Itinerary
Day 1
Venice
Join the Andrea today as embarkation is at 6.00pm. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2
Venice
Today is set aside for shore excursions of this fascinating city, or you may perhaps choose a day at leisure.
Day 3
Kopar, Slovenia
Kopar - a typical Slovenian coastal settlement of beautiful squares and Renaissance palaces - we'll drive inland to the Postojna Caves, the most impressive limestone caverns in Europe. Corridors and huge galleries extend for an incredible 12 miles, with floors, walls and ceilings thick with stalactites and stalagmites.
Day 4
Zadar, Croatia
You reach Zadar today and enjoy a visit to the medieval walled town. Step ashore for a visit to the exceptional Museum of Church Art, the Archaeological Museum or the National Museum.
Day 5
Korcula - Dubrovnik
While in Dubrovnik, enjoy a full-day excursion south to Kotor, Montenegro and the Boka Kotorska, perhaps the grandest natural feature on the Adriatic coast. This deeply indented and irregularly shaped fjord surrounded by towering mountains provides an intense contrast of colors.
Day 6
Dubrovnik
Day free to enjoy excursions ashore.
Day 7
Vlora, Albania
The southernmost point of our Adriatic journey is Vlora, Albania and the archaeological site of Apollonia, an ancient city founded by the Greeks in the fifth century B.C. that later became a Roman cultural center. Long forgotten, the town was “discovered” by 19th-century archaeologists, but many structures remain buried.
Day 8
Kotor, Montenegro
The towering mountains and the irregularly shaped shoreline create spectacular views of the Gulf of Kotor. Historic sites and fortifications within the town of Kotor have been remarkably restored from a devastating earthquake 25 years ago.
Day 9
Split, Croatia
In Split, the palace of the Emperor Diocletian shows a remarkable resiliency of use through the centuries. Explore the imperial apartment as well as the octagonal mausoleum, converted in the Middle Ages to the Cathedral of St. Domnius.
Day 10
Sibenik
Approaching Sibenik from the sea, this 9th-century city looks like a vast amphitheater crowned with ancient fortifications. Its narrow streets encourage a leisurely stroll to inspect the churches, palaces, shops and cafes. Of interest is 15th-century St. Jacob's Cathedral with its unusual vaulted concrete roof. Later in the morning, an optional excursion along the Krka River reveals deep travertine gorges and beautiful cascades in Krka National Park.
Day 11
Venice
Arrive back into Venice this morning where disembarkation is at 8.00am
