SAILING ON NEW-IN-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
“My wife and I had a wonderful experience on this cruise... everything was just great. Our quarters were
everything promised, and the food and service were excellent. We chose this cruise because it included a
few of the places we hadn’t visited – and we liked the audio headsets because they allowed us to wander while listening to our guide. The tour and ship were a Ten!
– Owen Smith, OH
Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square), the center of Venetian life and home to dramatic St. Mark’s Basilica. Go inside the Basilica for a close-up look at its gleaming mosaics and other priceless treasures including statues, icons and its famous horses (day of visit may vary). The rest of your day is free. 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 time on your own, return to Venice and board L’Austral for your 7-night cruise along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. Meals BD
4. COLORFUL CROATIA - SIBENIK & SPLIT L’Austral docks this morning in Sibenik, Croatia, where you’ll see the Cathedral of St. James; this stunning Gothic masterpiece was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drive along the beautiful Adriatic coast to the home of 20th-century Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic; following your visit, arrive in the port of Split, home to the remains of the 4th-century palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. These well-preserved ruins house shops, homes, and one of the world’s oldest cathedrals within their ancient walls; explore them on a walking tour. Meals BLD
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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
5. THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF KORCULA Today’s destination is the Adriatic island of Korcula, birthplace of 13th-century explorer Marco Polo. Your local guide leads you on a walking tour of Korcula’s walled town to see the Museum of the Icons in the church, the Cathedral of St. Mark, and the town’s most famous house, on what may have been the site of Polo’s family home. You’ll also be treated to a firsthand look at the island’s folkloric traditions with a private Moreska dance presentation of a Moroccan folk story, performed only in this town. You’ll have free time into this evening to explore on your own. Meals BLD
6. DUBROVNIK, “PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC” Awaken in the magnificent walled port city of Dubrovnik, where a private lecture by Croatia’s former Minister of Tourism precedes a full day spent exploring this medieval gem. With its ancient buildings, squares, cobbled streets and fountains all created
Cruise into the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro for a day of cultural delights
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