Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and get transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. This is where your Croatian cruise begins, so after you settle into your cabin, you'll have time to get oriented before the ship departs.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice's legendary canals
- Visit St Mark's Basilica
Landmarks St Mark's Basilica - Day 2
Rovinj
The yacht pulls into Rovinj on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula. You'll walk through narrow cobbled streets lined with colorful buildings and check out art galleries scattered throughout town. St Euphemia's Church sits on a hilltop and gives you great views over the harbor where fishing boats are moored below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore winding cobbled streets and small squares
- Visit art galleries
- Climb to St Euphemia's Church belltower
- Visit picturesque harbor
Landmarks St Euphemia's Church 
- Day 3
Šibenik
In Sibenik, founded back in 1066, you can see how Venetian, Byzantine, Hungarian, and Habsburg influences shaped the architecture. Two UNESCO sites here are worth your time: Saint James' Cathedral with its Gothic and Renaissance style, and Nikola Fort built between the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Saint James' Cathedral
- Climb stairs from the Riva seaside promenade
- Visit Nikola Fort
Landmarks Saint James' Cathedral Nikola Fort 
- Day 4
Trogir
Trogir sits on a small island and dates back to the Hellenistic period. You'll find Romanesque churches and Renaissance and Baroque buildings throughout the old town. Climb the belltower of St Lawrence Cathedral for the views, then spend time people-watching from one of the cafes along the seaside promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit St Lawrence Cathedral
- Climb belltower for views
- Relax at seaside promenade bars and cafes
Landmarks St Lawrence Cathedral 
- Day 5
Vis
Vis was a Yugoslav military base until 1989, so it kept its authentic character while other places changed. The town of Kut has narrow passageways and ancient palazzos built by Venetians. Rocky coastline and clear blue water make this a nice spot to relax, and you might recognize it from the Mamma Mia! sequel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore town of Kut
- Swim and relax on beaches
- Day 6
Hvar
Hvar has whitewashed buildings and terracotta roofs overlooking lavender fields and vineyards. In the Old Town, St Stephen's Square is huge and surrounded by the 16th-17th century cathedral. The Arsenal, restored and no longer used for repairing war galleons, is worth seeing. Head up to Fortica, a medieval fortress, for sweeping views across to neighboring islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town
- Visit St Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit restored Arsenal
- Climb to Fortica medieval fortress
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Fortica - Day 7
Korcula
Korcula's fortified old town is sometimes called 'Little Dubrovnik' and has medieval churches, elegant palaces, and nice squares. St. Mark's Cathedral shows Gothic-Renaissance style, and the Marco Polo Center is here too. From Korcula, head to villages like Cara and Smokvica to taste Croatia's signature dry white wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Mark's Cathedral
- Visit Marco Polo Center
- Explore villages of Cara and Smokvica
- Wine tasting
Landmarks St. Mark's Cathedral Marco Polo Center 
- Day 8
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik lies along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast and has massive stone walls completed in the 16th century surrounding the Old Town. You can walk the walls and see terracotta rooftops and the Adriatic Sea. This medieval citadel represents one of Europe's finest examples of that period.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk the city walls
- Explore Old Town
- Visit terracotta-roofed buildings
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town 
- Day 9
Dubrovnik
You'll spend another day in Dubrovnik exploring more of what the walled Old Town has to offer. The 16th-century stone walls still encircle the city, and there's plenty more to discover beyond what you saw on the first day here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town
- Walk city walls
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town - Day 10
Korcula
Back in Korcula, the sixth-largest Adriatic island, you can revisit the Old Town or explore different parts. The medieval churches and elegant palaces look different in another light. Make time for the wine villages of Cara and Smokvica if you didn't get there before, since the local dry white wines are really worth trying.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town
- Visit medieval churches and palaces
- Wine tasting in Cara and Smokvica villages
Landmarks Korcula Old Town - Day 11
Kotor
Kotor is a fortified city in Montenegro with medieval walls and elegant Venetian palaces. The UNESCO site sits between imposing mountains and the Adriatic, with cobblestone narrow lanes and squares where cafes set up. It's a different feel from the Croatian stops you've made so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk medieval city walls
- Visit Venetian palaces
- Explore narrow lanes
- Relax at cafes
Landmarks Kotor Old Town 
- Day 12
Sarande to Corfu
Sarande sits on a crescent-shaped bay with a busy seaside promenade and pebbled beaches. Near here is Butrint, a UNESCO site with important archaeological remains. Then you'll cross to Corfu, a large green Greek island with sandy coves and hills covered in olive, cypress, and citrus trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Sarande waterfront
- Visit Butrint archaeological ruins
Landmarks Butrint - Day 13
Corfu
Corfu's Old Town shows off Renaissance and Baroque architecture. The Spianada is Greece's largest square and a good spot to soak up local life. You can walk through authentic Greek villages and swim at clear-water beaches if you want to cool off.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town
- Visit Spianada square
- Explore Greek villages
- Swim at local beaches
Landmarks Spianada - Day 14
Parga
Parga is on mainland Greece and has a relaxed holiday vibe. The beaches here are nice for spending time in the Mediterranean sun. An 11th-century Venetian castle overlooks the town and coastline, and the views from up there are worth the climb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax on beaches
- Explore traditional Greek villages
- Visit 11th-century Venetian castle
Landmarks Venetian Castle 
- Day 15
Lefkada
Lefkada connects to mainland Greece by a narrow bridge, so it's one of the few islands you could drive to. The Castle of Agia Mavra dates back to the 14th century. You'll see natural beauty throughout the island and can taste local wines made in the vineyards here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Castle of Agia Mavra
- Explore natural beauty
- Wine tasting
Landmarks Castle of Agia Mavra - Day 16
Delphi and Corinth Canal
You'll dock at the small port of Itea and head to Delphi, which ancient Greeks considered the center of the world. This UNESCO site is full of history. Then comes something rare: your yacht sails through the 19th-century Corinth Canal, a narrow man-made waterway that cuts across the Isthmus of Corinth. Few cruise ships navigate this passage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site
Landmarks Delphi Corinth Canal 
- Day 17
Delos and Mykonos
Delos is a small rocky island with important mythological and archaeological sites to see. Later in the day, you'll head to Mykonos, a famous island mixing traditional Greek culture with contemporary energy. Wander the narrow streets of Mykonos Town past whitewashed houses with blue doors, and check out the historic windmills that everyone photographs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Delos archaeological site
- Explore Mykonos Town
- Visit historic windmills
Landmarks Delos Mykonos Windmills 
- Day 18
Paros
Paros is one of the nicer Greek islands in the Aegean with green landscapes, vineyards, and fruit orchards. In the capital Parikia, you'll see typical Cycladic architecture: whitewashed houses with bright blue doors, window boxes full of bougainvillea. The winding streets invite you to wander and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Parikia capital
- Wander through Cycladic architecture streets
- Visit vineyards and orchards
- Day 19
Athens
Your yacht cruise ends in Athens, birthplace of democracy and Western civilization. After saying goodbye to your crew and fellow passengers, you'll transfer from the yacht to the airport for your flight home or to continue traveling elsewhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens
