Adriatic Sea Cruise

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Our grand 14-night Adriatic cruise embraces all the best of Venice and the Dalmatian Coast – bringing you the absolute unmissable destinations; intriguing you with islands, villages, and ports of historic and artistic importance beyond the traditional tourist trail – while providing ample time to sunbathe, sit at a café and watch the world go by, or to stroll through the medieval lanes at your leisure. You'll have the stars of Venice, Dubrovnik, Mostar, Zadar – the subject of a rapturous New York Times travel feature – Split and Kotor too. But unique to this departure is the inclusion of the Kornati Archipelago, one of the world's most beautiful mini-cruises; plus the villages of Porec, Rab, and Komiza: charming Dalmatian towns which all still embrace their medieval heritage. If you want to see the Dalmatian Coast that others don't see, this is the itinerary for you!

Itinerary

Arrive in La Serenissima and embark Monet this afternoon.

In this magical city of water and light, enjoy a walking tour through St. Mark's Square, exploring the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark's Cathedral.

Koper's Venetian Old City remains intact, with piazzi and palazzi crumbling with medieval charm. An excursion takes you to the Postojna Caverns, Europe's largest netherworld of stalactites and stalagmites.

In this Istrian resort, your day is at leisure; you may join an included tour of the town, which includes the basilica of St. Euphrasius, which has early Christian mosaic floors dating from the 6th century.

On the historic island of Rab, enjoy strolls down the cobblestone streets of this charming village and relax on the pristine beaches.

Sail through the watery labyrinth of the Kornati Archipelago. Arrive at Sibenik, the only town on the Dalmatian Coast founded by ethnic Croatians. On today’s tour, stroll past churches and palace to the 15th-century St. Jacob's Cathedral, with its frieze of 71 stone heads, then drive to Krka National Park, where waterfalls and pools are perfect for swimming.

When Emperor Diocletian retired in AD 305, he established a gargantuan palace in Split. Improbably, the palace still exists – and forms the historic core of Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the tour of the palace, then visit sculptor Ivan Mestrovic's handsome gallery

Depart Split 7:00 AM

Arrive Kocula 1:00 PM. From Ploce, a peaceful harbor town, take the excursion to Mostar, renowned for its graceful Stari Most bridge. The bridge, which was destroyed in 1993 during the war, has been rebuilt to its former majesty spanning the Neretva River.

On this morning’s tour, explore the Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries, the Rector's Palace, the Sponza Palace and numerous churches. We remain in port overnight so you can see the moonlight reflected upon Stradun, the Old Town's famous pedestrian promenade.

This morning we will drive south to the Gulf of Kotor, the only fjord in southern Europe. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site's medieval town center and the 12th-century Cathedral of St. Tryphon on our tour. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant on the return.

Your day is at leisure in this magnificent Renaissance city.

Arrive 7:00 AM. In this classic Dalmatian town, visit the Cathedral of St. Mark; the Treasury; and the Marco Polo House, all on today’s tour.

On the tour, visit the monastery and fortresses of this charming fishing village.

Zadar's 9th-century Church of St. Donatus was built on the remains of a Roman Forum. See it and the ancient City Gates, the Franciscan Monastery and Church, and the 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral of St. Anastasia, on today’s included tour.

Disembark M/S Monet after breakfast.

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