20-DAY DALMATIAN COAST & JEWELS OF THE RIVIERA
Wed May 22nd 2024
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Itinerary Summary
Venice/ITALY, Koper/SLOVENIA, Opatija, Dubrovnik/CROATIA, Kotor/MONTENEGRO , , Lipari/ITALY, Amalfi/ITALY, Rome/ITALY, , Ajaccio, Nice/FRANCE, St. Tropez/FRANCE, Sete/FRANCE, Edinburgh, Granada/SPAIN, Lisbon/PORTUGAL
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Venice/ITALY

-- - 6:00 PM

Venice enchants you from your first glimpse as your ship glides through the Grand Canal. A world power in the middle ages, its affluence lives on in its beautiful old buildings like those surrounding Piazza San Marco. Be sure not to leave without a romantic ride along the canals in a gondola.

Day 2 : Koper/SLOVENIA

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Day 3 : Opatija

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 4 : At Sea

Day 5 : Dubrovnik/CROATIA

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Jewel of the Dalmatian coast, girded in ninth-century walls that rise sheerly from the water's edge, Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Within the ancient fortifications is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and a striking Renaissance boulevard called the "Stradun."

Day 6 : Kotor/MONTENEGRO

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

This typical Mediterranean town is located at the end of Kotor Bay, which sits on the Montenegrin coast in the southern Adriatic. Due to the history of Kotor, it is the oldest town in Montenegro and is now a historical monument protected by the state. This town of Kotor has belong to many countries, around 3 B.C. the town was colonized by the Greeks, and later was an affiliate of Roman and Byzantine empires. In 1797, this town became a vital naval base under Austria's possession. In 1918, after World War II, this town became the property of Yugoslavia and is now included in the constituent republic of Montenegro. Kotor has been a 16th century cathedral, town walls, and a medieval fort.

Day 7 :

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

In the province of Saxony.

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 9 : Lipari/ITALY

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 10 : Amalfi/ITALY

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Amalfi is on Italy's western coast, facing the Mediterranean Sea. Nearby is Mt. Vesuvius, the volcano that buried the ancient city of Pompeii. The island of Capri is just offshore. Naples, the region's largest city, lies northwest of Amalfi.

Day 11 : Rome/ITALY

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

The port of Civitavecchia is the gateway to The Eternal City, where all roads lead. Mad traffic careens past monuments of the great civilizations of the past. You will want to see it all: the soaring inspiration of St. Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; the flow of life along the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Via Veneto and Trevi Fountain. Be sure to leave time for la dolce vita in one of the piazzas.

Day 12 :

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Day 13 : Ajaccio

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

On the French island of Corsica, Ajaccio is famous as the birthplace of Napoleon. Visit the Bonaparte family home and the 16th century church where he was baptized. Or, take a tour into the wild and rugged outback countryside they call the maquis.

Day 14 : Nice/FRANCE

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Known as the "Queen of the Riviera" this cosmopolitan resort city is abundant in boutiques, nightclubs and museums, including the fascinating Chagal Museum. Browse along the elegant beachside Promenade des Anglais. Or, venture further along the Cote d'Azur to witness the galleries of Vence, Monte Carlo's glamorous casino, or Monaco's royal allure.

Day 15 : St. Tropez/FRANCE

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

No introduction is needed for what is perhaps the world's best known and most fashionable resort on the Riviera. Immerse yourself in the splendid scenery of the Cote d'Azur with an excursion to the hilltop villages of Gassin and Il Ramatuelle, and the new town of Port Grimaud, built to resemble an old Mediterranean fishing village.

Day 16 : Sete/FRANCE

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nearby the charming port of Sete is Carcassonne, the best surviving example of a medieval walled city which dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. While the knights and their horses have long been gone, their presence can still be felt as you walk along Carcassonne's winding streets. Explore the town's boutiques and cafes. Be sure to sample "cassoulet," a delightful combination of meats cooked with beans which is the city's specialty.

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 18 : Edinburgh

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

...known for having the best weather in all of Spain...Almeria is best known as the capital of Spain''s grape industry...The buildings and religious structures of the city are amazingly well-crafted, and a walking tour of Almeria is great fun.

Day 19 : Granada/SPAIN

8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

The Plaza de Merced, cathedrals, and museums of Malaga make it a remarkable site for studying the history and culture of Spain.The coastline that borders the city is magnificent, and it creates a wonderful backdrop to the ancient land.

Day 20 : At Sea

Day 21 : Lisbon/PORTUGAL

7:00 AM - --

Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.