DUBROVNIK 48ºF - 48ºF

Dinner on board.

Transfer and embarkation at 6:00 p.m. aboard the "MV LA BELLE DE L´ADRIATIQUE" in Dubrovnik to start your cruise in Croatia and Montenegro, the heart of the Dalmatian coast.

Accommodation in the cabins and presentation of the crew followed by a welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight on board in the port of Dubrovnik.

DUBROVNIK 48ºF - 48ºF - MLJET

Full board.



Guided tour of DUBROVNIK. Ancient Ragusa belonged to Byzantium from the 7th to the 12th centuries before its heyday in the 15th century thanks to its maritime and cultural expansion. We will visit the Convent of the Dominicans (1225) with its Gothic cloister that preserves a garden with orange and palm trees, as well as its museum of sacred art and works of great value such as the triptych by Nikola Bozidarevic depicting Dubrovnik before the great earthquake of 1667. The Rector´s Palace, the former seat of government, has been transformed into a museum dedicated to Dubrovnik´s past. Visit of the Cathedral containing gold and silver reliquaries and paintings from Titian´s workshop, the Sponza Palace and the fountains of Onofrio. Free time in the afternoon in Dubrovnik. We suggest a walk along the ramparts from where you will have a wonderful panoramic view of the old town. Embarkation and overnight navigation to Mljet.

MLJET - KORCULA 55ºF - 55ºF

Full board.

Excursion to MLJET Island, one of the most beautiful islands in the Adriatic. With 72% of the area covered by forests, the island has retained its wild aspect. Traditional activities, the production of oil and wine, continue today. The island is a haven of peace that, according to legend, held Odysseus for seven years. After going on a trail, we board the boat in the direction of the 12th-century Benedictine monastery located in the center of Veliko Jezero, a large and picturesque salt lake located in the heart of the Mljet National Park. The monastery is located on a charming islet among the pines of Aleppo, surrounded by sandy beaches. Return by boat and on foot along the same route and sail to KORKULA. In the afternoon, guided tour of Korcula. With its 47 km long and 6 to 8 km wide, Korcula is the sixth largest island in the Adriatic. Visit of Korcula on foot, a typical medieval Dalmatian town. We´ll start with St. Mark´s Cathedral (1420), proof of the skill of stonemasons and the talent of sculptors of the time. Its ostentatious portico flanked by two lions, the work of Bonino of Milan, and in the lunette of St. Mark the Evangelist, can be appreciated. Next, we will visit the city´s museum that houses ancient Greek objects (night navigation)

KORCULA 55ºF - 55ºF - SIBENIK 52ºF - 52ºF

Full board.

Departure by coach to the Krka Falls National Park: SkrandinskiBuk, the water cascades into more than 17 terraces, we will see its impressive slope and walk along trails to admire the falls from very close. Continue by coach to ŠIBENIK to discover the cultural heritage of the oldest Slavic city in the Adriatic, located on the edge of a magnificent bay in front of the Kornati Islands. Stroll through the city through its labyrinth of alleys from the 15th and 16th centuries. A visit to Saint Jacques Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), built entirely in stone from 1433 to 1477, is the highlight of Šibenik´s visit. Entertainment at night (night on board).

SIBENIK 52ºF - 52ºF - TROGIR 48ºF - 48ºF - SPLIT 48ºF - 48ºF

Full board.
Arrival in TROGIR and guided tour of the city. Built on an island, Trogir is a gem of labyrinthine streets interspersed with staircases and vaulted passages. Thanks to its Roman and Renaissance architecture, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic center is separated from the mainland by a narrow canal. Visit to the Romanesque-style Saint Laurent Cathedral, whose interior contains a Renaissance chapel and a beautiful pulpit. Visit of the thirteenth-century Town Hall and the old town, which preserves a large number of intact monuments from its golden age (13th-15th). We continue sailing to SPLIT, Dalmatia’s largest city and an active university and artistic center. We will visit Diocletian´s Palace, a historical jewel of Split, which was built by Emperor Diocletian to end his days after his abdication in 305 BC. Guided tour of the vast TrumbicevaObala promenade (Riva). You will discover the well-preserved Roman wall, the mausoleum that was transformed into a cathedral in the 7th century, the peristyle, the Temple of Jupiter and the Cathedral of Domnius (night on board)

SPLIT 48ºF - 48ºF - HVAR 55ºF - 55ºF - VIS 57ºF - 57ºF

Full board.

Arrival at HVAR and guided tour of the city, one of the most beautiful and oldest islands in Dalmatia, thanks to its sunny climate, is covered with wildflowers, lavender, rosemary and heather. Visit to the Franciscan Monastery which houses in its refectory a beautiful collection of Venetian paintings, lace, coins and curious books and the Renaissance-style St. Stephen´s Cathedral which houses a monumental icon of the Virgin. We continue sailing to VIS, free time and return to the boat. (night navigation). Gala evening.

VIS 57ºF - 57ºF - KOTOR 41ºF - 41ºF - DUBROVNIK 48ºF - 48ºF

Full board.

Morning sailing. Sailing in KOTOR is an unusual sight: we might think we are lost in some fjords, and yet it is the Adriatic Sea that comes here to vanish into wide expanses of clear water with beautiful cliffs. Guided tour of the city of Kotor, sheltered at the bottom of a bay, has the charm of southern and Balkan cities: it is very pleasant to stroll through its sun-protected streets or immerse yourself in history during a visit to the Maritime Museum or the Romanesque cathedral. The city, fortified since the Middle Ages, was one of the most influential Dalmatian city-states during that period, before belonging to Bulgaria and later to Serbia. Thanks to its trading fleet and the fruitful exchanges it maintained with Dubrovnik and Venice, the city enjoyed a period of splendor in which numerous palaces were built, still visible today (night on board).

DUBROVNIK 48ºF - 48ºF

Breakfast.

Disembark at 9.00 am. End of our services.