Zagreb , Croatia
THE MEDITERRANEAN
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 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 • 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 Artemis
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
tight-knit rural Croatian community to enhance our understanding of local culture .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Artemis
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 , with 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 Artemis
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 , ending at a small , 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 Artemis
DAY 8 • Dubrovnik • Controversial Topic : 1991 siege of Dubrovnik • Gromaca village • Home- Hosted Dinner
Explore the medieval city of Dubrovnik , set on a peninsula jutting into the Adriatic Sea , with a tour including 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 Gromaca — a village near Dubrovnik — and a Home-Hosted Dinner .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Artemis
DAY 9 • Dubrovnik • Optional Konavle tour Take time to discover 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 valley region — from agricultural traditions to music and dance .
Meals : B , L , D | M / V Artemis
DAY 10 • Dubrovnik • Kotor , Montenegro • Our Lady of the Rocks
Cruise to Kotor , Montenegro , a picturesque walled city nestled at the head of Europe ’ s deepest fjord . After marveling at our natural surroundings during a scenic sailing , we ’ ll go ashore to learn about Kotor ’ s history while touring this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site .
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5 , spend A Day in the Life of a village in the Croatian countryside
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