Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and board the Emerald Cruises luxury yacht for your transfer. The ship departs at 21:00, so you have time to get settled into your cabin and familiarize yourself with the vessel before heading out into the Adriatic.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Venice - Day 2
Rovinj
Head to Rovinj, a charming coastal town on the Istrian Peninsula with narrow winding streets and colorful facades. The included walking tour takes you through medieval streets and to the Church of St. Euphemia while you can wander past art galleries and check out the harbor where fishing boats are moored.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rovinj - guided exploration of medieval streets and the Church of St. Euphemia (Moderate, 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Pula and Roman Amphitheatre walking tour with visit to open-air city market (Moderate, 5 hours, must be pre-booked)
- Motovun & Grozjan villages with Wine and Olive Oil tasting (Moderate, 5 hours 45 minutes, must be pre-booked)
Landmarks/POIs Church of St. Euphemia Rovinj Old Town Roman Amphitheatre of Pula Motovun Groznjan - Day 3
Šibenik
You'll arrive in Sibenik, a town with roots going back to 1066 and a mix of different architectural styles throughout. The main draw here is St James' Cathedral, a UNESCO site with distinctive white stone construction that you can reach by climbing stairs from the Riva seaside promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Krka National Park with boat ride through canyon, Skradinski Buk waterfall, and scenic half-hour boat ride to Skradin town (Moderate, 4 hours)
- Eco Tuk Tuk tour of Šibenik including Barone Fortress, St. John and St. Michael Fortress, and guided walk through city center (Moderate, 2 hours)
Landmarks/POIs St James' Cathedral Krka National Park Skradinski Buk Barone Fortress St. John Fortress St. Michael Fortress - Day 4
Trogir
After arriving in Trogir on its small island setting between the mainland and Ciovo Island, climb the tower of the Cathedral of St Lawrence for views across the town and surrounding areas. The medieval layout and bridges connecting to nearby islands give this place its character.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Split including panoramic drive, Mestrovic Gallery, Old Town built around Emperor Diocletian's 4th-century Roman Palace, Palace cellars, Cathedral of St Duje, Temple of Jupiter, and views of Golden Gate, Silver Gate, and Peristyle Square (Moderate, 4 hours 15 minutes)
- Dalmatia untouched tour to Primosten and Burni village with visit to Jurlinovi Dvori family farmhouse and local specialities (Moderate, 4 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of St Lawrence Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of St Duje Mestrovic Gallery Temple of Jupiter Peristyle Square Golden Gate Silver Gate Primosten - Day 5
Vis
You'll visit Vis, an island that was closed to visitors until 1989 and has kept its quiet, authentic feel. Walk the rocky coastlines with their azure waters and see the Venetian architecture around town. Later you'll head to Hvar for the night where there's an included on-board performance by Klapa Galeršnik.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- On board performance by Klapa Galeršnik - a cappella singing group from Hvar (1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Komiza tour including scenic coach ride to viewpoint, Tito's Cave, Komiza village with 16th-century Venetian tower fishermen's museum and leisure time (Easy to Moderate, 4 hours)
- Blue cave on Bisevo Island - scenic 45-minute boat ride with local boat access through natural opening to see blue glow phenomenon at noon (Moderate, 3 hours 45 minutes)
Landmarks/POIs Tito's Cave Komiza Blue Cave Bisevo Island - Day 6
Hvar
Spend the day in Hvar's Old Town with its whitewashed buildings and terracotta roofs, surrounded by rolling hills with lavender fields, olive groves, and grapevines. The included hiking tour starts in the old town and takes you uphill to the Spanish fortress where you'll have panoramic views across the island and sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Uphill hike to the Spanish fortress (Fortica/Španjola) - stroll through old town, pass through Porta di Datallo city gate, ascend tree-lined hillside (Strenuous, 2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Hvar island tour including scenic drive to Stari Grad, village of Dol with local products and wine tasting at traditional farm, and walking tour of Hvar town center (Moderate, 4 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Hvar Old Town Spanish Fortress (Fortica/Španjola) Porta di Datallo Stari Grad Dol - Day 7
Korcula
You'll explore Korcula, the sixth-largest Adriatic island with the nickname 'Little Dubrovnik' for its medieval Old Town full of churches, elegant palaces, and quiet squares. From there, visit the nearby villages of Cara and Smokvica known for producing Croatia's signature dry white wine. Your overnight stop is in Dubrovnik.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Korcula including cobblestone streets, 14th- to 16th-century fortifications, Rector's palace, City Museum in 16th-century mansion, small cathedral, Museum of Icons, and Marco Polo's believed birthplace (Moderate, 2 hours)
- Buggy tour in two-seater convertible through Peljesac and Korcula archipelago with stops at Lumbarda's Pržina Beach and LaBannya Beach (Moderate, 4 hours) - Valid driver's license and minimum 18 years old required. Bring swimsuit under comfortable clothing and towel.
- Dalmatian family experience in Cilipi village near Dubrovnik including village walk, meeting residents, and authentic home-cooked Croatian dishes (Easy, 3 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Korcula Old Town Rector's Palace City Museum Museum of Icons Marco Polo's Birthplace Lumbarda Pržina Beach LaBannya Beach Cilipi - Day 8
Dubrovnik
Your cruise ends in Dubrovnik, where you can see one of Europe's finest medieval citadels before you transfer from the yacht to Dubrovnik Airport for your departure or next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik
