Day 01:
Arrive in Venice or Ljubljana, Sunday
Transfer from the airport to the port of Koper, for embarkation between 4 PM and 10 PM. Late evening departure towards Zadar (overnight sailing). (D)

Day 02:
Zadar, Monday
Monday morning arrival in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic, once famed cultural centre. Optional tour to Plitvice National Park with breathtaking scenery of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation, also listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage list Optional tour of Zadar includes the ruins of the Roman Forum, the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Anastasia, the Church of St. Donat, the Church of St. Mary and Benedictine Convent. Depart Zadar at 8 PM sailing to Ploce. (B,L,D)

Day 03: Ploce,
Tuesday morning
Morning arrival in Ploce, a large commercial port located in Central Dalmatia. Optional tour to Mostar, a famous old city in Bosnia and Herzegovina) where you will see the reconstructed old bridge built by the occupying Turkish forces some 500 years ago. Depart Ploce at 2:30 PM sailing to Korcula. (B,L,D)

Day 03
Korcula, Tuesday afternoon
Arrive in Korcula, birth place of Marco Polo, on Tuesday afternoon. You can visit the main square and see the Cathedral Square and nearby Marco Polo’s family house. In the evening enjoy optional performance of Moreska, the island’s unique version of Morris Dance. Depart Korucla at 11 PM. (B,L,D)

Day 04:
Kotor, Wednesday
Morning arrival in Kotor, Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor and the old town of Kotor are both on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Bay of Kotor is actually the largest European Fjord outside of Norway. Optional tour to the former capital city of Cetinje or Montenegro’s Grand Tour of the Riviera. Leave Kotor towards Albania at 10:30 PM (B,L,D)

Day 05 :
Durres, Thursday
Morning arrival in the port of Durres, the most important maritime gate of Albania, also well known for its nice Riviera.
Optional tour to Tirana, the country’s capital city. Spend a full day discovering the city, including typical lunch in a local restaurant. At 10:00 start sailing towards Dubrovnik. (B,L,D)

Day 06:
Dubrovnik, Friday
Arrive Dubrovnik in the morning. Entering the gates of this over 1000 years old architectural marvel is like a step back in time. Optional tour: City tour includes the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower clock, Orlando’s Column and the Sponza Palace. Also see the Dominican’s Monastery and Franciscan Monastery housing one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. Optional Folklore Performance. (B,L,D)

Day 07:
Split, Saturday
Morning arrival in Split. Optional tour of Split features the historic inner city, built around Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO world heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Optional tour to nearby Trogir, the centre of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. In the afternoon sail back to Koper. (B,L,D)

Day 08:
Koper to Venice, Sunday
Disembark after breakfast (after 9 AM). Transfer to your hotel in Venice. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meet your fellow travellers for orientation meeting with the tour director, followed by a welcome dinner. (D)

Day 09:
in Venice, Monday
Your morning tour of Venice will start with a boat ride to the world famous Murano Island, known for its fine glasswork industry. Then, the walking tour of Venice will begin with St. Mark’s Square, to view the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, and visit the Doge’s Palace. The remainder of day is free. (B)

Day 10:
to Florence, Tuesday
Leave Venice toward Pisa for a visit. Upon arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with it’s Leaning Tower, the Baptisery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. Continue on to Florence, stopping to visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a lunch and wine tasting with local specialties. Overnight in Florence. (B,L)

Day 11:
in Florence, Wednesday
Today our morning tour begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, the home of Michelangelo’s David. Walk to the splendid Duomo with it’s magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and see the Baptistery with its renowned “Gates of Paradise”. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the “Old Bridge”. Remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 12:
in Florence, Thursday
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Florence to explore the city on your own. (B)

Day 13:
to Rome, Friday
Leave Florence via “Sun Route” motorway toward medieval city of Assisi, renowned for its 13th Century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto Frescoes. Continue to your hotel in Rome. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)


Day 14:
in Rome, Saturday
Morning visit the Vatican and its breathtaking museum including the Sistine Chapel. Stroll thru St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini’s famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo’s Pieta. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 15
in Rome, Sunday
Sightseeing tour of this ancient city takes you to the Roman Forum, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire. Afternoon is at leisure. Tonight, dine in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music, then enjoy an illuminated tour of the city. (B,D)

Day 16
Depart Rome, Monday
After breakfast we transfer you to airport for your homebound flight. (B)

Tour Features:
7 nights cruise aboard m/v Arion in inside cabins Cat. 1; upgrades to categories 2 - 6 are available
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily onboard
First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
Service charges and hotel taxes
Land tour: breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 3 dinners including wine
Inter-city travel and sightseeing by modern motor-coach
Professional English speaking Cruise Manager/ Tour Director
Airport transfers
Luggage handling

Special Features:
Wine tasting with local special ties at Tuscan countryside farm
Dinner with Opera singers in Rome
Wine and mineral water with all dinners
Whisper technology enhanced touring

Sightseeing Tours Included:
Venice: Doge’s Palace
Florence: Michaelangelo’s David
Assisi: Basilica of St. Francis
Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Forum and Colosseum

Hotels:
Venice: Carlton Hotel
Florence: Grand Hotel Adriatico
Rome: Massimo D’Azeglio Hotel

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