Itinerary
- Day 1
Opatija to Rab
You'll depart at 1pm heading to Rab, known locally as the island of love. A guided city tour takes you through medieval walls, four towers, palaces and churches scattered across the old town. The area has this artistic neighborhood feel with painters and craftspeople working on the streets. After the tour wraps up, you get to try the legendary Rab cake, a dessert created years ago for a visiting Pope with a recipe that's never been shared publicly.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Rab
- Visit medieval walls and four towers of Rab
- Taste traditional Rab cake
Optional Activities
- Climb one of Rab's four towers
Landmarks Rab Old Town 
- Day 2
Rab to Zadar
After breakfast, you'll head to Zadar, which holds the title of Croatia's oldest university town. The guided city tour covers the Roman Forum dating back to the 1st century, the notable St Donat church from the 9th century, the city walls, and over 30 churches throughout the area. You'll see palaces and villas in the old town, and then check out the Sea Organs and the 'Greeting to the Sun' light installation down at the waterfront, which works particularly well for sunset watching.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Zadar
- Visit Roman Forum
- Visit St Donat Church
- View Sea Organs and 'Greeting to the Sun' installations
Optional Activities
- Explore museums in detail
- Visit noble families' palaces and villas
Landmarks Roman Forum St Donat Church Sea Organs Greeting to the Sun - Day 3
Zadar to Šibenik
The cruise takes you to Skradin where you'll board a coach for the day. First stop is Bibich winery for a tasting session and light tapas lunch. From there, you walk through Krka Waterfalls National Park to reach Skradinski Buk, the most visited waterfall section with 17 cascades spanning up to 100 meters wide and dropping 45.7 meters. Bring your swimming gear because you can actually swim under the falls in the clear water. Later in the afternoon, head to Šibenik to walk through the old town and see the historic monuments, including the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St James. Dinner's waiting for you back on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light tapas at Bibich winery), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise from Zadar to Skradin
- Wine tasting at Bibich winery with light tapas lunch
- Walk through Krka National Park
- Visit Skradinski Buk waterfall
- Swim under Krka Waterfalls
Optional Activities
- Explore Šibenik boutique shopping
- Visit Šibenik Cathedral of St James in detail
Landmarks Krka National Park Skradinski Buk Cathedral of St James 
- Day 4
Šibenik to Split
The cruise continues south to Split, Croatia's second-largest city. You'll tour Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO-protected Roman palace that Emperor Diocletian built as his retirement home. The waterfront here is quite lively with a generous promenade running along it. A local guide meets you when you arrive and leads a walking tour through the old town with its busy market and narrow streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cruise from Šibenik to Split
- Guided walking tour of Split old town and market
- Visit Diocletian's Palace
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace - Day 5
Split to Metković
You'll cruise to Metkovic on the Neretva River to explore one of Europe's remaining wetland deltas. A barge ride takes you through groves where mandarins grow along water channels, and you'll see the local plants, animals, and wild birds that call this place home. Stop at the Narona archaeological museum in Vid, which opened in 2007 as Croatia's first in situ museum. Inside there's a Roman temple called the Augusteum plus 17 monumental marble sculptures of Roman emperors and their families. Later this evening, the crew puts on a Captain's dinner with live entertainment on board.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's dinner with live entertainment on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise from Split to Metković
- Barge excursion through Neretva Delta
- Visit Narona archaeological museum
Landmarks Neretva Delta Narona Archaeological Museum - Day 6
Metković to Korčula
You'll depart for Korčula, an island famous as the birthplace of explorer Marco Polo. During the cruise, there's a swim stop and lunch served on board. Korčula Town gets called miniature Dubrovnik because of its medieval stone ramparts and towers. The guided tour goes through the old town where the streets form a distinctive fishbone pattern. You'll find casual konobas and restaurants around town, plus some cool cocktail bars where you can relax. You'll spend the night in Korčula.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise from Metković to Korčula
- Guided sightseeing tour of Korčula Town
Optional Activities
- Explore konobas, restaurants and cocktail bars
Landmarks Korčula Town - Day 7
Korčula to Dubrovnik
The cruise heads to Dubrovnik, one of the few walled cities that sit right on the sea. You'll see the old city walls from the water, which really gives you a sense of this place. Lunch gets served on deck as you head toward Gruz harbor. After docking, you'll transfer to the old town for a guided walking tour. On your own time, you can either walk the 1940-meter ramparts or take the cable car up to Srđ mountain for views of the city and the Elaphiti Islands below.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served on deck)
Included Activities
- Cruise from Korčula to Dubrovnik
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik old town
- Cable car ride to Srđ mountain
Optional Activities
- Walk Dubrovnik city ramparts (1940 metres)
- Explore Sponza Palace museum
- Explore Rectors Palace museum
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls Srđ Mountain Elaphiti Islands 
- Day 8
Dubrovnik
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to Dubrovnik and the crew. This is when most travelers reflect on the week and often consider booking another sailing with Katarina Line down the Adriatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
