Venice and Croatian Islands Cruise - 2024

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Explore the Istrian peninsula, discover magical Venice, and admire Croatia’s trendiest islands along the northern Adriatic.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Taste some sweet and delectable Rab cake with a gin and tonic on Rab Island.
    • Enjoy traditional Dalmatian delicacies prepared according to ancient recipes.
    • Savor a homemade olive oil tasting in Istria.
    • Taste Italian wine in Collio, Italy’s prime white wine producing region.
    • Sail the islands of northern Croatia aboard a small ship.
    • Explore Šibenik and its stunning cathedral during a city tour.
    • Watch local culture come to life with traditional Croatian entertainment.
    • Discover the craftsmanship behind the art of Murano glass making.
    • Explore Croatia’s trendiest islands, Cres and Krk.
    • Sail around scenic Kornati National Park, Croatia’s “nautical paradise.”

What's this trip about?

    Explore the Istrian peninsula, discover magical Venice, and admire Croatia’s trendiest islands along the northern Adriatic.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityVenice
End CitySibenik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Sibenik
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Overnight Flight

It’s time to explore the magic of Venice, the Istrian peninsula, and Croatia’s islands on the northern Adriatic. Medieval architecture, sunny islands, and a private small cruise ship await you in Croatia. From romantic Venice to the charming Istrian peninsula – enjoy stunning coastlines, nature parks, culinary delicacies, art, and history that are found in the northern Adriatic.

Day 2 Venice, Italy

Welcome to Venice (UNESCO)! Your tour begins in this enchanting city, with its 117 tiny islands surrounded by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. This evening, meet your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner and toast to the beginning of a memorable voyage.

Day 3 Venice - Murano Island

This morning, travel by boat to Murano Island for an expert glass-blowing demonstration – a centuries-old tradition on the island. Then, join your local guide for a walking tour of Venice’s most iconic sights. Pause for a perfect view over the Bridge of Sighs and take in St. Mark’s Square, adorned with marbled palaces and gilded basilicas. The rest of the day is yours to explore.

Day 4 Venice - Rijeka

This morning, say ciao to Venice as you head towards Croatia. Along the way, experience the Italian region of Collio. Tucked in the northeast corner of Italy and covered with sunny hills and slopes, this region is home to some of the world’s best and most unique white...

Day 5 Rijeka - Hum - Motovun - Rijeka

After breakfast, take time to enjoy beautiful beaches and the coastline of the Adriatic Sea. Later, set off to discover Hum, situated on one of the numerous hilltops in Istria, which is also the smallest town in the world. Enjoy the views from Istrian countryside land...

Day 6 Rijeka - Opatija - Board Ship

Today, it’s off to Opatija to board your ship for a 7-night private cruise on the Adriatic. When you arrive in Opatija, it’s your choice! Discover the views from Ucka Mountain and take a hike through the oakwood and chestnut forests -OR- get to know the elegant resort...

Day 7 Opatija - Cres

The open, pristine waters of the Adriatic bring you to the colorful island of Cres, a lovely port town where the streets are lined by yellow, cream, tan, and brown terraced houses dotted with blue awnings and umbrellas. A city tour takes you through homes winding into...

Day 8 Cres - Krk

Today, sail to the largest island in the Adriatic: Krk. During a guided tour of Krk Town, learn about the long history and rich cultural heritage still reflected in the present-day town. See the 5th-century Krk Cathedral, dating back to the island’s time under Roman r...

Day 9 Krk - Rab

Take advantage of a morning at leisure and have some more time to visit Krk Town or swim in the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic. Or, perhaps you will join an optional tour to get a taste of the region's past with visits to the Kornic Ethnographic collection, the t...

Day 10 Rab - Zadar

Pass picturesque Pag, Olib, and many of the other smaller islands of the Zadar Archipelago on your way to Zadar this afternoon. When you reach Zadar, explore this fascinating city’s irresistible blend of old and new during a guided tour. Roman ruins dating back to the...

Day 11 Zadar - Telašcica Nature Park - Kornati National Park - Vodice

Convene with nature this morning as you enjoy the opportunity to sun, swim and get an up-close look at the unrivaled beauty of Telašcica Nature Park on Telašcica Bay and the Kornati Archipelago. Made up of 140 islands, islets and reefs, the Kornati Archipelago’s tranq...

Day 12 Vodice - Šibenik

Explore the resort town of Vodice independently or you may choose to disembark early for an optional morning tour to the breathtaking Krka National Park.* Later, sail on to Šibenik, the last port of this journey. Don’t miss this unforgettable sight as you sail into St...

Day 13 Šibenik - Disembark Ship - Split - Tour Ends

Disembark your ship this morning and transfer to Split for your flight home. Say goodbye to Croatia as your tour of the Adriatic Coast ends today.

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What's excluded

    • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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Age Requirements
36 years and up
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