Itinerary
- Day 1
Tour Overview
Your adventure starts in Venice and takes you through the Istrian peninsula and Croatian islands along the northern Adriatic. You'll experience medieval architecture, sunny islands, and travel aboard a private small cruise ship that'll be your home for this journey.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Avani Rio Novo)
- Day 2
Venice
You arrive in Venice, a UNESCO city built across 117 islands with 150 canals and 400 bridges. This evening you'll meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner to kick off your voyage.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Avani Rio Novo)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Venice - Day 3
Venice
A boat takes you to Murano Island where you'll watch an expert demonstrate glass-blowing, a craft practiced for centuries. After that, a local guide leads you through Venice's famous spots like the Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Square. The rest of the day is open for you to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Life Class Hotel Riviera)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Murano Island for glass-blowing demonstration
- Walking tour of Venice's iconic sights
- View of Bridge of Sighs
- Visit to St. Mark's Square
Landmarks Murano Island Bridge of Sighs St. Mark's Square - Day 4
Venice to Portorož
You leave Venice heading toward Slovenia, passing through Italy's Collio region known for world-class white wines. You'll stop for lunch at a family-owned winery, then continue to Portorož on Slovenia's coast where you can explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a family-owned winery in Collio)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Life Class Hotel Riviera)
Included Activities
- Travel through Collio wine region
- Lunch at a family-owned winery
Landmarks Collio Portorož - Day 5
Portorož
Spend the morning on Portorož's Adriatic beaches, and if you're interested, you can make an optional trip to Postojna Caves. In the afternoon, continue exploring Portorož at your own pace. Later this evening, you'll toast to Slovenia over dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<I>MS San Spirito</I>)
Included Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Postojna Caves
Landmarks Postojna Caves - Day 6
Portorož to Opatija
You head to Salina Nature Park, one of the biggest coastal wetlands where salt production uses 700-year-old methods. Check out the salt museum and grab a farm-to-table lunch. From there, you'll tour a local distillery, see the hilltop town of Hum, then board your private 7-night Adriatic cruise in Opatija. Your guide shows you around the resort and the Lungomare seafront promenade. This evening, meet the captain and crew at a welcome dinner onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at family-owned restaurant near Salina Nature Park), Dinner (Welcome dinner onboard ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<I>MS San Spirito</I>)
Included Activities
- Visit Salina Nature Park and salt museum
- Farm-to-table lunch at family-owned restaurant
- Local distillery tour
- Visit to Hum
- Guided tour of Opatija and Lungomare promenade
- Welcome dinner onboard ship
Landmarks Salina Nature Park Hum Opatija Lungomare - Day 7
Cres
You sail to Cres Island with its terraced houses in yellows and browns, blue awnings, and umbrellas scattered throughout. During a city tour, you'll walk the winding medieval streets of the Old Town. The evening is yours to relax and take in the coast and local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<I>MS San Spirito</I>)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Cres Old Town
- Exploration of medieval architecture
Landmarks Cres - Day 8
Krk
The ship sails to Krk, the Adriatic's largest island. A guided tour covers its long history and cultural heritage, including the 5th-century Krk Cathedral with Roman origins and the 12th-century Frankopan Castle built by Croatian nobles. Each structure shows different periods of the island's past. You'll return to the ship for dinner and share stories from your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner onboard ship)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<I>MS San Spirito</I>)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Krk Town
- Visit to 5th-century Krk Cathedral
- View of 12th-century Frankopan Castle
- Dinner onboard ship
Landmarks Krk Krk Cathedral Frankopan Castle - Day 9
Krk to Rab
Your morning on Krk is free to explore the town or swim in the clear Adriatic waters. If you want, you can take a boat to Košljun Island for the Kornic Ethnographic collection. Lunch happens onboard, then you sail to Rab Island. A guided tour shows you ancient stone walls, four church towers, and wooded parks near beaches. You can visit the Franciscan Monastery of St. Bernardino's sacred art collection. Later, a local teaches you to make Rab cake, a Croatian almond spiral, paired with locally made gin and tonic. The evening is free to explore Rab.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard ship), Dinner (Rab cake with locally made gin and tonic)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<I>MS San Spirito</I>)
Included Activities
- Lunch onboard ship
- Guided tour of Rab Island
- Visit to ancient stone walls and four church towers
- Visit to Franciscan Monastery of St. Bernardino
- Rab cake-making experience with locally made gin and tonic
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Kornic Ethnographic collection via boat to Košljun Island
Landmarks Rab Košljun Island Franciscan Monastery of St. Bernardino - Day 10
Zadar
You pass smaller islands like Pag and Olib while sailing to Zadar. A guided tour shows you the city's mix of old and new architecture including Roman ruins, Byzantine structures, and contemporary art installations. You'll choose between two options: visit the Gold and Silver of Zadar with a local, or tour the Cosmacendi family's palace and Museum of Ancient Glass. Your evening is open for walking Zadar's streets, trying Dalmatian cuisine at cafés, or having gelato.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<I>MS San Spirito</I>)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Zadar
- View of Roman ruins and Byzantine architecture
- View of Nikola Bašić's art installations
- Visit to Cathedral of St. Anastasia
Optional Activities
- Visit Gold and Silver of the city of Zadar with local guide OR visit Museum of Ancient Glass at Cosmacendi family palace
Landmarks Zadar Cathedral of St. Anastasia Zadar Archipelago - Day 11
Kornati National Park
This morning you float through Kornati National Park, Croatia's nautical paradise with 140 islands, islets, and reefs. Enjoy the views and relax on the tranquil waters. This evening you'll have dinner with Croatian wine and local entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with Croatian wine and local entertainment)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (<I>MS San Spirito</I>)
Included Activities
- Travel through Kornati National Park
- Dinner with Croatian wine and local entertainment
Landmarks Kornati National Park - Day 12
Krka National Park to Skradin
You travel to Krka National Park where waterfalls drop through dramatic gorges. After walking the surrounding trails, you board a boat sailing down the river to Skradin. You pass St. Anthony's Channel with its tiny islands and St. Nicola's fortress, a UNESCO site from the 16th century. A local guide leads you through medieval alleys, well-preserved fortresses, and the Cathedral of St. James, a domed basilica and UNESCO heritage site. You explore these ancient streets before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Krka National Park and waterfalls
- Hiking trails in Krka National Park
- Boat trip along Krka River to Skradin
- Passage through St. Anthony's Channel
- View of St. Nicola's fortress
- Guided walking tour of Skradin
- Visit to Cathedral of St. James
Landmarks Krka National Park Skradin St. Anthony's Channel St. Nicola's Fortress Cathedral of St. James - Day 13
Departure
You disembark this morning and say goodbye to Croatia as your Adriatic Coast tour ends today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
