M/V Arion is a comfortable, friendly ship with only 162 cabins that sails along Adriatic coast calling at enchanting ports and islands where larger ships cannot dock. Built in 1965 and refurbished in 2000, she sails under the Portuguese flag. Cabins are comfortable with private facilities, telephone and adequate storage and wardrobe space. Cabins are nicely furnished and are all air-conditioned.
The dining room has picture windows all around and provides good quality European style food. Service is attentive and friendly. The Lido lounge serves continental breakfasts and lunches and there is also cabaret lounge by night. The Main Lounge, which provides cabaret style entertainment, is on one level. There is a small casino, a library and a beauty salon. All public rooms and cabins are air conditioned and the ship has an elevator.

Day 1:
Arrive in Koper (Slovenia), Sunday
Embarkation in Koper will be between 4 PM and 10 PM. Late evening departure towards Zadar (overnight sailing). (D)

Day 2:
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 3:
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)

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 4:
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 5 :
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, only 40 kms away. Spend a full day discovering the city, including typical lunch in a local restaurant. At 10 pm start sailing towards Dubrovnik. (B,L,D)

Day 6:
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 7:
Split, Saturday
Morning arrival in Split. Optional tour of Split features the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO world heritage sight. 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 8:
Koper, Sunday
Disembark after breakfast (after 9 AM). (B)

7 night cruise aboard M/V Arion in Inside cabin Cat. 1;
upgrades to categories 2 - 6 are available
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily    

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