Istria & the Dalmatian Coast 2020 (Porec - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 POREC
Embarkation aboard <ort> is from 2.00pm onwards. This evening explore the beauty of this historic city before a welcome reception and dinner on board. (D)

DAY 2 POREC – ROVINJ – BRIJUNI NP – PULA
Cruise along the Istrian Peninsula to Rovinj, where you will disembark for a walking tour through the cobbled narrow streets of its charming Old Town. Continue to the Brijuni National Park, once the summer residence of President Tito. After enjoy lunch on board before reaching Pula, one of the most beautiful Istrian cities. Your guide will share some exciting stories of antiquity, as you walk the footsteps of the ancient Romans and visit the Amphitheatre. The rest of your day is at leisure. (B, L)

DAY 3 PULA – MALI LOSINJ – ZADAR
Your first stop today is the stunning island of Mali Losinj. The historic quarter is filled with charm and atmosphere with 19th century sea-captain's houses line the seafront. After some time to explore Mali Losinj lunch is served on board as we cruise south to Zadar. Stop at one of the small islands for a refreshing swim along the way. Enjoy a relaxing evening and dinner on board. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 ZADAR – KRKA NATIONAL PARK – PRIMOSTEN
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour Zadar you will walk around the historical centre to discover the old walls built in the 16th century as a defence from the Turkish. You will also see the 16th century Port Gate, Square of Five Wells, Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum and the largest cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch as you cruise to Krka National Park to see it’s magnificent waterfalls. After your scenic visit here, travel by coach to Primosten and enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the town. (B, L)

DAY 5 PRIMOSTEN – SPLIT – HVAR
Visit the central Dalmatian city of Split for a walking tour of the historical centre built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple and the Cathedral. Board the ship for lunch and cruise towards Hvar, Croatia's sunniest island. On a walking tour you will see the picturesque streets of the historic Old Town and the first public theatre in Europe. Spend the rest of the day exploring the streets filled with craft shops, cafes and restaurants. (B, L)

Note: Due to the limited capacity of Hvar Harbour during the peak season of July & August, the ports of Stari Grad or Jelsa (both on Hvar island) may be substituted as your overnight port with a bus transfer to/from Hvar Town included.

DAY 6 HVAR – KORCULA – MLJET
This morning cruise through the crystal clear wasters of the Adriatic to the magical island of Korcula and its fairy-tale like walled town. Enjoy breakfast on board, before you discover the walled city with your local guide. As you walk through the narrow, cobbled streets you will visit the majestic Gothic Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. Return to the boat for lunch as we cruise to Mljet Island. Mljet National Park features five types of forests, many species of birds and two deep lakes. Tonight enjoy a Captain's dinner over live music on board the ship. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 MLJET – DUBROVNIK
After breakfast arrive into beautiful Dubrovnik, known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic". Disembark for a guided walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery. The remainder of your day is at leisure to further explore this incredible city before this evening’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK
After breakfast your cruise concludes with a departure transfer for your onward journey. (B)