11 Day • 5 Country Adriatic Cruise • Plus 3 Nights in Venice
R/T Air from JFK, 3 nights Venice, 7 nights MS Arion for a 5 Country Adriatic Cruise with 3 meals daily, All shipboard activities, lectures, nightly entertainment and 3 cabaret style revues
Includes:
• RT Air from JFK
• Fuel surcharges In Venice:
• 3 nights first class hotel in Venice, Italy with breakfast daily (Mestre area)
• ½ day city sightseeing tour of Venice
• Long distance transfers Venice to Koper (roundtrip)
• On Board Ship in the Adriatic:
• 7-nights accommodations on board the MS Arion in cabin category. Price based on
category 1 cabin.
• Upgrades available.
• 3 meals daily:
• Sumptuous self-serve breakfast and lunch buffets and 6-course dinners, early morning
coffee, afternoon tea and midnight snacks.
• Welcome cocktail and Captain’s Farewell Dinner
• All shipboard activities, lectures, nightly entertainment and 3 cabaret style revues
• English speaking local guides and Cruise Managers throughout
Day 1 FLY USA /EUROPE
Fly overnight to Venice, Italy, which is sometimes called “Queen of the Adriatic!”
Day 2 Venice, ITALY
On arrival transfer to your first class hotel. Due to various arrival times, no activities or services are planned for this first evening. Meals are on your own.
Day 3 Venice, ITALY
After a morning orientation tour of this “City of Bridges,” the remainder of the day is free to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Famous for its multitude of canals, you may choose to take a gondola ride. Or for those who like to shop, a delightful assortment of masks, glassware, and other things that say “Venice” awaits you! Enjoy a leisure Italian dinner at one of the many restaurants and cafes available. (for passengers purchasing our land/cruise option) (B)
Day 4 Venice to Koper, SLOVENIA - Embarkation
Drive along the coast and through the countryside to Koper, Slovenia’s largest Adriatic port and the starting point of your cruise (embark after 4 pm). After check-in formalities and a brief information meeting relax with your first dinner on board. Set sail at 11pm. (B, D)
Day 5 Zadar, CROATIA
Once a dominant city on the Adriatic and rival of Venice, Zadar preserves much of its early Roman flavor. It also hosts a permanent collection of church art known as “The Gold and Silver of Zadar.” Optional tours to the 9th century Byzantine Church of St Donat, a visit to the renaissance city of Sibenik, or a day trip to the lovely Plitvice Lakes National Park with a picnic lunch are available. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Ploce, BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA and Korcula, CROATIA
Ploce is a commercial port located in central Dalmatia. Spend the morning exploring the town or take an optional tour to the famous old city of Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina. There you will be able to see the Turkish House, the reconstructed “old bridge” originally built over 500 years ago. In the afternoon sail on to Korcula, birthplace of Marco Polo. Wander through its narrow stone streets to discover lovely historic museums and churches on your own or purchase an escorted walking tour. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Kotor, MONTENEGRO
Be sure not to miss the magnificent vistas as you sail through the stunning Kotor Bay, the largest natural fjord outside of Norway. The town of Kotor has preserved a unique medieval atmosphere. Surrounded with twenty meter high walls that are up to fifteen meters thick and 4.5 km long, one stem of the wall begins at the harbor and the other at the River Skurda. They both end at the fort of Saint Ivan. At some points, Kotor’s impressive fort reaches the height of over 250m. For those looking for a good workout, there are 1426 stairs leading up to the main tower! Spend the day meandering through this wonderful city or purchase one of the optional tours offered. Choose from the Royal Palace in Cetinje; a “Riviera tour” to the fishing village of Sveti Stefan and medieval city of Budva; or the “Montenegro Grand Tour” that includes several picturesque villages, a sailing on Skadar Lake, and lunch at a typical fishermen’s restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Durres, ALBANIA
Welcome to Albania! Durres, with its deep bay is one of Albania’s major ports. You can choose to spend your day here or purchase an optional tour to Albania’s nearby capital city, Tirana. In Tirana you will visit Skanderberg Square, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the National Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Dubrovnik, CROATIA
The world renowned port city of Dubrovnik was once a powerful rival to Venice in the fight over sea rule. Resembling an “open-air museum,” the city has 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. You are free to explore on your own or you can purchase the optional escorted tour that includes the Franciscan Monastery, the Rector’s Palace, and the Treasury of the Cathedral. Tonight you may also purchase tickets to a Dalmatian folkloric performance. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Split, CROATIA
This morning, you arrive to Split, the second largest city in Croatia. Split gradually developed around the ancient palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, which was built more than 1700 years ago. With Diocletian’s cellars, the Cathedral of the Temple of Jupiter, the Golden Gate (Porta Aurea), the Peristyle, the lively Market (Pjaca), and the sunny sea promenade (Riva), Split certainly exemplifies a typical Mediterranean city. Spend the day exploring it! Various optional tours in and around Split will also be available for purchase. Tonight is the Captain’s Gala Farewell Dinner! (B, L, D)
Day 11 Transfer Koper – Venice* -Disembark
Say goodbye to your lovely ship and crew as you disembark in this renaissance city of Koper. Make your way back to Venice and after hotel check in, the rest of the day is free to savor one last day in Italy *Cruise only services end after breakfast and disembarkation. (B)
Day 12 VENICE - HOME
After a final breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for flights home (B)
HOTELS USED:
Venice, ITALY
Grand Hotel Principe
Venice to Koper onboard m/s Arion
Airport Taxes and Fees.
Port fees, airline security fees, airport taxes, and any visa and local VAT or government fees that may be imposed at a later date.
Meals and optional tours not part of the included features
Costs of a personal nature such as liquor, souvenirs, laundry, telephone and similar.
Costs of personal documents and Travel Insurance
TIPS to ground and hotel personnel, local guides and drivers on the land portion (suggested amounts will be forwarded with your final documents)
SHIP CREW TIPS: Please note that per shipping company cashless policy while on board the vessel, a prepaid Tip (shared by crew) in the amount of 56 Euros (approximately $79 USD) per person is requested and will be added to your final invoice.
All prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability at the time of booking. The price reflects the lowest available price, which is valid for a specific departure date or dates and also based on availability at the time of booking. Prices do not include airline taxes and fees, that range between $85 and $350 per person depending on the routing and airline(s) used.