Gorgeous Balkan with Superior Adriatic Cruise

Upon arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, transfer to hotel. Meet the tour guide,
dinner and overnight.

Morning sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, included in the UNESCO’s List of
World Cultural Heritage. You will visit Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s
third oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral. Departure for
Tirana; we drive inland via Budva, crossing the Albanian border at Shkodra,
once the capital of the Illyrian Kingdom (3rd century B.C.). Dinner and
overnight in Tirana.

Morning sightseeing tour of Tirana, the capital of Albania, including
Skender Bey Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey and a visit to the National
Museum representing the flow of Albanian history and housing the finds
from archeological sites across the country. Afternoon departure for
Ohrid, driving via Elbasan and crossing the North Macedonian border at
Cafasan. Dinner and overnight in Ohrid.

Full day in the lakeside resort of Ohrid, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural
Heritage site. Through the activity of St. Clement and St. Naum of Ohrid, the
first pan-Slavic University in Europe, the famous “Ohrid Literary School” was
founded here. Morning sightseeing tour includes the church of St. Sofia (11th
century=, the most eminent mediaeval monument in North Macedonia
with magnificent Byzantine fresco paintings and St. Clement Church with
its icon of Annunciation. In the afternoon a short drive to visit St. Naum
Monastery built on the shores of Ohrid Lake in 900 A.D. and dedicated to
the Slavic missionary and educator St. Naum of Ohrid. Dinner in a local
restaurant. Return to hotel for overnight.

Morning departure for Skopje. Sightseeing tour of Skopje, including the
Kale Fortress, the Church of the Holy Savior with its iconostas, one of the
finest samples of traditional walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar and Stone
Bridge. We drive to the slopes of the Vodno Mountain where we visit the
Monastery of St. Pateleimon with its 12th century iconostas and frescoes
ranking among the highest achievements of Byzantine art of this period.
Dinner and overnight in Skopje.

Morning departure for Kolašin, driving via Peć and Berane and along the
impressive Morača River Canyon. Afternoon arrival at Kolašin, spreading on
the left bank of the river Tara, situated at the altitude of 954 m. The whole
area is surrounded by the thick pine forest of the Bjelasica Mountain and is
a popular skiing and air spa resort. Dinner and overnight in Kolašin

Morning departure for Cetinje where we visit King Nikola’s Museum, once
the residence of the Montenegrin King Nikola I Petrović. Continuation to
Kotor, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site, where we visit its
Romanesque Cathedral dedicated to St. Triphun, the city’s patron saint. We
continue to Dubrovnik driving along the picturesque Bay of Kotor. Dinner
and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Gruž harbor and embarkation. Meet your
fellow travelers and your Cruise Manager during the Welcome reception
followed by dinner

Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with a swim stop,
if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board.
Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, and birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Upon arrival take a walking tour of Korčula that takes
you through its narrow, cobbled streets. Evening is free to explore the town
on your own.

Our journey then continues towards Pučišća, situated on the island of Brač,
village of the stone sculpture, where you can visit amazing stonemason
school (optional). Lunch on board before arrival in Pučišća, enjoy a swim
in one of Brač’ many lovely coves and bays, if weather permits. Join us
Captain’s dinner on board. Overnight in Pučišća.

After breakfast we set sail to Split with a stop along the way for a swim
and relax, if weather permits, with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we
arrive in Split. Upon arrival, join a guided tour of the city, visit the seafront
promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center
of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your evening is free
in Split.

In the morning, we sail to Stari Grad on the Island of Hvar one of the oldest
towns in Europe. The Stari Grad Plain and the old town center of Stari Grad
have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2008. Return to your
ship for lunch on board and sail towards Hvar with a break for swimming.
Upon arrival in Hvar, you will be visiting many historical sights of the town,
such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre
built on its first floor, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above the town
is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay
and Pakleni islands. Your evening is free in Hvar.

In the morning, we sail towards Mljet. Croatian “Greenest Island” with its
beautiful, untouched nature and its cultural heritage. We arrive in the heart
of Mljet National Park which encompasses five types of forests, many
species of birds and two deep lakes. If you want to visit Mljet National Park,
walk to the entrance where you can purchase the ticket to walk around the
Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and the Malo Jezero (Small Lake) and join the boat
ride to St. Mary Island. Spend the night in Mljet

In the morning we continue our adventure by sailing back to Dubrovnik
with lunch on board with stop for swimming. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik,
you will enjoy a guided tour at the historical center of Dubrovnik, walk
through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside
the town walls, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site,
where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik.
After city tour, free time to explore the city, visit City Walls, the Franciscan
Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace and
the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the cable car to
the top of the Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik

After breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik
airport for your flight home.