Day 1 - Friday
SPLIT
Embarkation in lovely Split. After the Welcome Reception we set sail to Pula. Overnight at sea.
Day 2 - Saturday
PULA
Early in the morning, we reach Pula, the “Heart” of the Istria region, spreading over seven hills and an ancient Roman colony, called Pollenta. Your optional ½ day excursion showcases important Roman monuments including the beautifully preserved Arena that could seat 23,000 people, the Temple of Augustus, the lovely Sergians triumphal Arch and the Hercules Gate, the town's oldest monument. The Temple of Jupiter was converted to a church in the 4th century and is an amazing combination of Roman and Byzntine architecture. The tour includes a stop at the Village of Kruncici at Matosevic, local wine cellar where you will chance to try one of the best wines of this region. Overnight at sea to Venice.
Day 3 - Sunday
VENICE
Venice, the city of love and culture! The city the great traders and philosophers created is an extra-
ordinary place. The elegant carved gondolas and vaporetti that ply the Grand Canal to the magnificent
Piazza San Marco make it a unique city. Our ½ day excursion includes Basilica di San Marco and
the Doge's Palace. You will admire great Renaissance Masters' works of art housed in the Academia and
at the Peggy Guggenheim Museum, a canal-side palazzo. Your afternoon is free to explore this romantic city.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 4 - Monday
ROVINJ
In the morning we reach Rovinj. After breakfast you may join our optional excursion through the exciting city dis-
covering the old town, which used to be surrounded by seven gates of which only three remain nowadays:
the Saint Benedict Gate, the Portico and the Holy Cross Gate. The baroque archway, which serves as the entrance
into the old town, was built on the site of the former outer gate in the 17th century. In the afternoon you have the
possibility to take another optional excursion to Dvigrad - an abandoned medieval town - Bale - with its extraordinary
Bembo Palace - and Sminj,or just relax and see more of Rovinj. After dinner, you may enjoy an evening walk through
the popular city to sample some of its entertainment offerings. Overnight at sea on the way to Zadar.
Day 5 - Tuesday
ZADAR
We arrive to Zadar early morning, a fortified town located on the Adriatic Sea. Your optional ½ day excursion will al-
low you to discover the street nets built by the Roman architects, a surrounding wooden bulwark built by the Venetians
in the 16th century and the New Waterfront built in the 19th century. The historical part of Zadar is fascinating to
those who like historical monuments and cultural heritage. The church of St. Donat, the symbol of the city, is a must
see in each itinerary, as well as the Permanent Exhibition of Sacral Art. Your afternoon is free for you to explore this
colourful town. Overnight in Zadar.
Day 6 - Wednesday
SIBENIK
Today we reach Sibenik, the oldest native town of Croatia, the heart of the Adriatic coast, at the mouth of the river
Krka, hidden among the channels, Sibenik's name was given by the great Croatian King Petar Kresimir IV. Today, Sibenik
is a youthful and lively town. Little streets lead to attractive squares where modern shop windows unite really nice
with the fine and stylish architecture of the vanished centuries. Your optional ½ day walking excursion will include a
UNESCO World Heritage site, the great cathedral of St. Jakov which took over a century to build and is the eternal and
indestructible symbol of the town. Overnight in Sibenik.
Day 7 - Thursday
HVAR
After leaving Sibenik early in the morning we reach the lush and beautiful Hvar Island, a Greek colony, known as
Pharos ‘lighthouse'. Hvar served as an important harbor for Venice's Adriatic fleet from the late 12th century through
most of the eighteenth century. When we think of Hvar - we think about the island of heather, sunshine and crickets, the
island of lavender, sage and wine and the island of rosemary
and secluded coves. Your afternoon ½ day walking excursion is adapted to the relaxed rhythms of island life. One
of the best ways to do this is to following the way up to the Renaissance cathedral, round the 16th century town well,
down to the Arsenal with its striking portal, and over to the docks, visiting St. Stephan's cathedral and Franciscan Mon-
astery along the way. Overnight in Hvar.
Day 8 - Friday
SPLIT
Early morning sailing to Split. Arrival 8.00 a.m. and disembarkation 9:00 to 10.00 am.
Notes:
• Swim Stops & Barbeques are weather permitting
• Itinerary is subject to weather conditions and sailing is
not permitted in force 7 Beaufort winds
• The Company reserves the right to substitute the vessel.