Zagreb , Croatia
SMALL SHIP ADVENTURES
Hvar , Croatia Diocletian ’ s Palace , Split , Croatia
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart the U . S . for Zagreb , Croatia .
DAY 2 • Zagreb , Croatia You ’ ll be met at the Zagreb airport and assisted with the transfer to your hotel . If you began your explorations early with our optional Slovenia : Ljubljana ’ s Old World Charm pre-trip extension , you will join the main group today .
Hotel Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 3 • Explore Zagreb Set out on a city tour of Zagreb . Walk to the Square of Ban Jelacic ( Trg Bana Jelacica ) and take in landmarks of the medieval Upper Town ( Gornji Grad ). A Welcome Dinner is included at a local restaurant tonight .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 4 • Zagreb • Zadar • Embark ship Travel to the Adriatic coast to embark your small ship . Settle into your cabin and get acquainted with the ship ’ s inviting common areas before a Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers , followed by your Captain ’ s Welcome Dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Athena
DAY 5 • Zadar • A Day in the Life of a Croatian village
Enjoy our A Day in the Life experience when we split into smaller groups to visit one of two Croatian villages — the village of Sopot or an agricultural estate in the Ravni Kotari countryside . In both locations , we ’ ll
immerse ourselves in the day-to-day lives of a rural Croatian community and enhance our understanding of local culture .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Athena
DAY 6 • Split Discover the Imperial Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian in Split . This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the greatest Roman ruin in southeastern Europe . The entire old section of Split , including the palace as its centerpiece , is a virtual open-air museum with the city ’ s contemporary life bustling through it .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Athena
DAY 7 • Hvar & Vrboska • Dubrovnik Cruise to Hvar and tour this verdant , peaceful island blanketed in pine — an up-and-coming hotspot for rich and famous visitors from around the world . Next , visit the quaint seaside village of Vrboska . Embark on a short walk with a local guide that takes us to a family-owned winery , where we ’ ll enjoy a tasting . Our discoveries conclude with a scenic drive back to our ship .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Athena
DAY 8 • Dubrovnik • Controversial Topic : 1991 siege of Dubrovnik • Gromača village • Home- Hosted Dinner
Explore the medieval city of Dubrovnik , set on a peninsula jutting into the Adriatic Sea , with a tour that includes the Rector ’ s Palace , a Franciscan monastery housing one of Europe ’ s oldest pharmacies . After , learn about a Controversial Topic of the seven-month siege of Dubrovnik in 1991 . Later , experience Gromača — a
village near Dubrovnik — and sit down for a Home- Hosted Dinner with a local family .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Athena
DAY 9 • Dubrovnik • Optional Konavle tour Take time to explore more of Dubrovnik at your own pace today , enjoying lunch onboard . Or , join an optional tour to Konavle to discover what everyday life is like for locals in this region — from agricultural traditions to music and dance .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Athena
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5 , experience A Day in the Life in one of two Croatian villages — the village of Sopot or an agricultural estate in the Ravni Kotari countryside
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