Our "Classic" Week-Long Exploration from Venice to
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

This popular program is now in its eighth year of operation, attesting to our guests' interest in the beautiful Dalmatian coast, and its historical coastal towns and islands. Your week-long cruise conveniently begins and ends in Venice, where a full-day following embarkation provides time for optional excursions or for pursuing your own interests. In the evening, cruise slowly along the Canale della Giudecca past Piazza San Marco, setting a course for Croatia and its stunning coastal beauty. Dalmatia alone has over 1,000 islands basking in the sun that, along with the coastal cities of Croatia, offer a wealth of art, architecture, culture and history.

Your itinerary includes Pula, at the tip of the Istrian Peninsula, famed for its Roman antiquities just a short walk from our dock. Split has one of the best-preserved Roman edifices in existence: massive Diocletian's Palace. The Old Town of Dubrovnik is a breathtaking sight, entirely surrounded by massive gray walls of stone. Inside, find a treasure trove of medieval art and architecture that has earned it a designation as a UN World Heritage Site. Korcula, a very walkable town that claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, contains many reminders of the rule of the Venetians. Your exploration concludes with a visit to the medieval walled town of Zadar.

Depending on your choice of ships, you will visit the islands of Hvar and Mljet (aboard Monet), or spend more time in Split and Korcula (aboard Andrea). In Split, the additional time on Andrea departures allows for an optional excursion to the nearby old Roman towns of Solin and Trogir.