SAILING ON NEW-FOR-2011 L’AUSTRAL Tauck Value Includes:
All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides Cruise aboard the newest yacht in Tauck’s fleet, L’Austral Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $775 Value!
In-depth visits to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Venice, Dubrovnik, Sibenik’s Cathedral, the walled city of Kotor, and Diocletian’s Palace in Split
1. ARRIVE VENICE Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Hotel Danieli. A transfer from Venice’s Marco Polo Airport to the Hotel Danieli is included upon your arrival. Originally built as a palace for the Doge Dandolo, this 14th-century landmark near Piazza San Marco has been lavishly restored with pink marble, stained glass, gold leaf and Murano glass chandeliers. Join us this evening in this wonderful setting for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D
2. EXPERIENCE THE PLEASURES OF VENICE You’ll get a taste of how opulent life was for the ruling elite of medieval Venice at the richly decorated Doge’s Palace; it served as the official residence of the Venetian Republic’s rulers through the Renaissance and beyond. There’s nothing quite like getting to know a new destination through the eyes – and the experiences – of a local expert... and you’ll do just that in Venice today when you join a resident guide in this city of canals for a tour of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square), the center of Venetian life and home to dramatic St. Mark’s Basilica. After some first-class people-watching (not to mention pigeon-watching) in one of the most recognizable public squares on Earth, go inside the Basilica, a magnificent blend of Eastern and Western influences, for a close-up look at its gleaming mosaics and other priceless
Private Moreska folkloric entertainment, a wine tasting in Croatia, private lecture by Croatia’s former Minister of Tourism, private performance by an a cappella singing group from Kotor
Aboard ship – daily cocktail hour, all-day soft drinks and wine with dinner
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
Most meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners) on land & sea; service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes and porterage
treasures including statues, icons and its famous horses (day of visit may vary). The rest of your day is free to explore Venice, which is refreshingly devoid of cars, as you wish. Meals B
3. VENETIAN ISLANDS / EMBARK L’AUSTRAL The little island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon became Europe’s principal glass-producing center during the Renaissance, and its artisans still craft their signature glass the traditional way. See how it’s done with a glassblowing demonstration at a Murano studio before visiting the island of Burano, renowned for lively fishing villages dotted with brightly painted houses and for the delicate lace it produces. After exploring Burano on your own, return to Venice and board L’Austral, a sleek, innovative yachting cruise vessel launched
Venice has stirred the soul, inspired the mind and captured the hearts of travelers for centuries...
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