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Beautiful, historic and richly resilient, Croatia's Dalmatian Coast has reemerged among Europe's hottest holiday destinations.... offering golden sand beaches, vineyards bucolic with lemon trees, olives and vines, lavender fields fragrant from afar, limestone caves sculpted in time... the architectural artistry of the Venetian Republic... fortified towns and terra cotta tableaus that play out in palaces and promenades...
Walk with us to places immortalized with local color, sip and savor wines masterfully crafted, toast traditions and tales fondly shared, and become part of the stories, past and present, that make your vacation memories last lifetimes. Guided visits and shore excursions choices include revered UNESCO World Heritage sites as you cruise between Venice, the Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro. Discover the architectural masterpiece that is Venice... the Gothic Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Sibenik... the ancient Roman Palace of Diocletian in Split... the walled city of Dubrovnik, renowned for its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monasteries, palaces, fountains, and churches... the stunning harbor town of Kotor... and the lavender-scented island of Hvar, where Stari Grad Plain astounds with its intact ancient Greek land system. Your elegant ship is perfectly sized and ideally suited for island exploration where the bigger ships can't go, charts a course for destinations of scenic serenity like the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, where private shore excursions reveal maritime treasures and seaside settlements worthy of leisurely discovery. Two nights at a premier hotel in Venice bring the aura of daily life amidst architectural masterpieces, ancient squares and the ever-present lacework of canals.
HighlightsIn-depth shore excursion choices including visits to revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Venice, Dubrovnik, Sibenik, Kotor, Hvar and Split
All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides
Seven-night cruise aboard a Ponant ship
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,805
Choice of all-included shore excursions most days
Welcome to Venice
Tour begins: 6:00 PM. A transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport via water taxi to the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in the heart of Venice is included upon your arrival. Join us this evening for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel.
Sightseeing in Venice including St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace
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.
Visit the Venetian Islands & embark
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.
The remarkable island of Korcula
Sail to Korcula, birthplace of explorer Marco Polo. A choice of guided walking tours (depending on the pace that you prefer) through Old Town reveals a variety of architectural styles, including the Rector's Palace, the City Museum, the Museum of Icons in the church, the Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral of St. Marco, and the House of Marco Polo (viewed from the outside). Late afternoon, attend 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.
Sibenik, Krka National Park & Split
Disembark ship in Sibenik, Croatia, for a choice of three morning excursions. Drive inland to the picturesque village of Primošten Burni, 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 us for a walking tour of Split that includes a visit to Meštrovic Gallery, an art museum which is dedicated to the work of famous local sculptor Ivan Meštrovic. Board the ship late afternoon for cocktails and dinner.
Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experiences on tour, days 5 - 8 will have a different order of ports than previously advertised. This change in order will not affect your sightseeing and all activities, including pre-selected shore excursions, will still be available to you. Please refer to your electronic personal documents and/or additional communications from Tauck for specifics to your departure.
Along the Dalmatian Coast for a day in Dubrovnik
Head to the observation deck as you sail into Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, Europe's southernmost fjord – the view is inspiring and unforgettable. 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 for a guided walking tour of Kotor; a guided walking tour of Kotor; a guided hike* up Mt. Lovcen accompanied by a picnic lunch or a inflatable boat ride along the Adriatic Sea highlighted by a visit to a Blue Cave and a nearby beach. Everyone spends the afternoon as they please exploring the charming, winding streets of medieval Kotor, returning to the ship for an evening sail to Hvar.
Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experiences on tour, days 5 - 8 will have a different order of ports than previously advertisted. This change in order will not affect your sightseeing and all activities, including pre-selected shore excursions, will still be available to you. Please refer to your electronic personal documents and/or additional communications from Tauck for specifics to your departure.
Exploring Kotor, Montenegro
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, visit a winery in Pridvorje village followed by a guided walk back in Dubrovnik. You may also choose to visit the small village of Orasac for a visit to a family farm who have been producing olive oil for over 250 years. For those seeking a more active adventure there's a kayaking* excursion. The afternoon is yours to spend as you please in Dubrovnik.
Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experiences on tour, days 5 - 8 will have a different order of ports than previously advertisted. This change in order will not affect your sightseeing and all activities, including pre-selected shore excursions, will still be available to you. Please refer to your electronic personal documents and/or additional communications from Tauck for specifics to your departure.
Choices to explore the chic island of Hvar
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 on the Adriatic Sea, named the best place in the world to swim; Or, an off-road adventure* to the abandoned village of Malo Grablije for a guided tour. Everyone returns to Hvar midday; spend the afternoon in Hvar Town. Tonight, enjoy a private cocktail party prior to the Captain's farewell reception and dinner at leisure.
Please Note: To preserve your sightseeing experiences on tour, days 5 - 8 will have a different order of ports than previously advertisted. This change in order will not affect your sightseeing and all activities, including pre-selected shore excursions, will still be available to you. Please refer to your electronic personal documents and/or additional communications from Tauck for specifics to your departure.
The Istrian Peninsula & Rovinj
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 Amphitheatre 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.
Journey Home
Tour ends: 9:00 AM, Venice. A transfer is included from your ship to Marco Polo Airport or the Venice Train Station. Allow 3 hours for check-in at the airport.