Port of Rovinj , Croatia
Allure of the Adriatic : Italy & Croatia
Italy : Venice , Aquileia , Trieste | Croatia : Pula , Rovinj | Travel Aboard Our Privately Owned 50-Passenger M / V Artemis For single and double cabin availability , departure dates , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / mvepricing
12 days from $ 3495 including international airfare Limited FREE or Low-Cost Single Supplement Available
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On this winter adventure , you ’ ll cruise the Adriatic coastline for 7 nights aboard the privately owned , 50-passenger M / V Artemis , uncovering the multifaceted gems of Italy and Croatia when the season casts an enchanting spell on these legendary lands . In a small group of 20-25 travelers ( average of 22 ), stroll along ancient lanes in Venice , step back in time at Roman Aquileia , uncover the elegance of Trieste , experience Croatian culture in the Istrian peninsula , and more .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart today on your overnight flight to Venice , Italy .
DAY 2 • Venice , Italy You will be met at the airport and embark a motorboat to your hotel in Venice , where you ’ ll meet your fellow travelers , including those who took the Ravenna & Padua : A Timeless Mosaic of Northern Italy pre-trip extension .
Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli or similar
DAY 3 • Venice After an orientation briefing , set out on a walking tour of the cobbled streets and elegant piazzas of the “ Floating City .” This afternoon , visit Venice ’ s Jewish Ghetto or explore on your own . Tonight , enjoy a Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant .
B , D — Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli or similar
DAY 4 • Venice Visit one of only two remaining traditional gondola-building businesses in the city , and learn from Venetian masters about the craftsmanship involved with creating time-honored gondolas and oars . The rest of the day is free to explore on your own .
B , L — Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli or similar
DAY 5 • Venice • Controversial Topic : The scourge of big cruise ships in Venice • Embark ship Today we ’ ll discuss the Controversial Topic of how the huge cruise ships that routinely dock in Venice ’ s harbor are impacting the city . We ’ ll break into smaller groups for this important discussion with one of two Venetian residents who have strong feelings about this topic , as it affects the delicate balance of life on their island . This afternoon , embark the 50-passenger M / V Artemis , your home for your 7-night cruise .
B , D —M / V Artemis
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