RIVER / SMALL SHIP CRUISING
Traveling Well Includes… • All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides • Private Tauck Shore Excursions – $775 Value! Private lecture by Croatia’s former Minister of Tourism
• Visits to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Venice, Dubrovnik, Sibenik, Kotor & Split • Private Moreska folkloric entertainment & a visit to Krka National Park in Croatia •• Wine and cheese tasting plus an a cappella performance in Montenegro • Aboard ship – bar & restaurant beverages throughout the day • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted • 23 meals on land & sea, service charges, applicable fuel surcharges, taxes and porterage
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 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 local 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 small island of Burano, renowned for lively fishing villages dotted with brightly painted houses favored by European artists – and for the delicate lace it produces. After exploring Burano on your own, return to Venice and board L’Austral to begin your 7-day cruise. Sipping cocktails as you sail past Piazza San Marco and out into the Adriatic Sea is an experience you’ll never forget... Meals BD
4. COLORFUL CROATIA - SIBENIK & SPLIT L’Austral docks this morning in Sibenik, Croatia, where you’ll see the Cathedral of St. James. A Gothic masterpiece of white stone decorated with sculptured heads of what are believed to be Sibenik townspeople of the time, it is an impressive Renaissance building and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A drive along the Adriatic coast leads to the natural wonders of Krka National Park, where the Krka River flows through a limestone gorge, morphing into a stunning collection of pools and waterfalls; enjoy a short interpretive walk and then time to explore on your own. Continue to the port of Split for a visit to the Mestrovic Gallery,
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where you’ll see the work of this 20th-century Croatian sculptor, followed by a walking tour of Diocletian’s Palace. These well-preserved 4th-century remains include one of the world’s oldest cathedrals. Meals BLD
5. KORCULA, AN ISLAND OF COVES & HILLS Today’s destination is the pine-forested Adriatic island of Korcula, birthplace of famed 13th-century explorer Marco Polo. Your local guide leads you on a walking tour of Korcula’s walled port town with a visit to the Museum of the Icons, located in 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 folklore during a private Moreska dance performance; it depicts a Moroccan folk story traditionally performed only in Korcula town. You’ll have free time into this evening to explore on your own. Meals BLD
ITALY Venice Rovinj Pula Maximum Elevation: 1,187 ft.
Kornati National Park
Sibenik Split Hvar ADRIATIC SEA Korcula MONTENEGRO Dubrovnik Kotor CROATIA
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