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    Tour overview

    There's a sunny Mediterranean climate, but with deep woods and soaring mountains. Venetian architecture, but a culture from the heartland of Europe. Medieval alleys, but the pleasures of island life. This is our 7-night cruise to the lands bordering the Adriatic Sea, providing a comprehensive overview of the region.

    Venice - the magnificent "Queen of the Adriatic" ,Venice occupies 117 islands in the azure waters of the Adriatic. This lagoon city is a labyrinth of canals, flanked by majestic palaces, merchants' mansions, and breathtaking baroque churches,
    Postojna - Postojna Caves, the most impressive limestone caverns in Europe,
    Portoroz - popular tourist resort,
    Bled - charming town with the lakeshore Bled Castle,
    Koper, Slovenia - beautifull renaissance city,
    Korcula,Croatia - birth place of Marco Polo
    Zadar, Croatia - the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic,
    Kotor, Montenegro - the largest Fjord outside of Norway,
    Durres, Albania - major port of Albania, the most important maritime gate,
    Dubrovnik, Croatia - astonishing architecture, cultural history and breathtaking charm. Highlights in the city include Franciscan and the Dominican Monasteries, Dubrovnik’s Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace, the “Stradun” pedestrian zone, the Grand City Walls, and St. Blaise’s Church.
    Split, Croatia- certainly exemplifies a typical Mediterranean city, Split gradually developed around the ancient palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian

    Itinerary

    1. Day1
      dinnerVenice or Ljubljana

      Transfer to your hotel in Ljubljana. The rest of the day is free to relax. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for welcome orientation meeting including welcome drink. Overnight in Ljubljana.


    2. Day2
      breakfast, dinnerPostojna and Lipica

      The day is reserved for the Karst region. Visit Postojna Cave and continue to Predjama medieval castle perched in the middle of a cliff. Drive to Slovenian coast. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Piran.


    3. Day3
      Piran, Portoroz & Goriska Brda

      Morning tour of Piran followed with the visit of Portoroz, popular tourist resort and then continue to Secovlje Salt -pans. We will turn inland and travel to Nova Gorica. Rest of the day at leisure or you can take a part in an optional tour to the vineyard region of Goriska Brda where you will havethe possibility to taste local cuisine and wines. Overnight in Nova Gorica.


    4. Day4
      breakfastSoca Valley

      Morning drive upstream the emerald green Soca river, through Kobarid (mentioned in Hemmingway’s Farewell to Arms) and visit of the WW1 museum. After the visit you will travel to Bled and end the day in this peaceful town beautifully situated in the Alps. Overnight in Bled.


    5. Day5
      breakfastBled

      A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lakeshore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The rest of the day is at leisure or you can take an optional tour to Skofja Loka – the medieval town with castle that rises above the confluence of the two Sora rivers. Overnight in Bled.


    6. Day6
      breakfast, dinnerBled and Bohinj

      Day at leisure in Bled. Possibility to join the optional tour to the other Alpine beauty – lake Bohinj. You will visit the Sheppard’s museum and taste the best Slovenian cheese. Return to Bled. Tonight enjoy dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Bled.


    7. Day7
      breakfast, dinnerBled to Koper

      Breakfast. Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Koper port for embarkation between 4 PM and 10 PM. Late evening departure towards Zadar (overnight sailing).


    8. Day8
      breakfast, lunch, dinnerZadar

      Monday morning arrival in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic, once famed cultural center. 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,


    9. Day9
      breakfast, lunch, dinnerPloce, Korcula

      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. 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 p.m.


    10. Day10
      breakfast, lunch, dinnerKotor

      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.


    11. Day12
      breakfast, lunch, dinnerDubrovnik

      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.


    12. Day13
      breakfast,lunch, dinnerSplit

      Morning arrival in Split. Optional tour of Split features the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCOworld heritage sight. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, it’s Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Optional tour to nearby Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here.In the afternoon sail back to Koper.


    13. Day14
      breakfastDisembark

      Disembark after breakfast (9 AM). Transfer to Venice or Ljubljana airport for your flight home.