Discover the enduring attraction of Dubrovnik; admire the panoramic view of Hvar Town from the heights of its hilltop fortress 4. M BURANO / TORCELLO
Visit Burano, an island in the lagoon known for its brightly colored fishermen’s houses and lacemaking industry. Take a short ride to Torcello, a sparsely populated island where you’ll visit the 11th-century Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta and its fascinating Byzantine mosaics. Lunch at an osteria, then return to the ship. This afternoon, sail for Croatia. Meals BLD
5. M HVAR / STARI GRAD / VRISNIK Arrive at Hvar, an island in the Adriatic Sea that was once a jewel in the crown of the Venetian Empire. Visit Stari Grad, set among vineyards and olive groves; a walking tour includes the fortified Dominican Monastery. Drive to Vrisnik and enjoy a wine tasting. Tour Hvar Town, prized for its Renaissance architecture, and visit Fortress Spagnola, on a hilltop with panoramic views. Dine aboard ship tonight. Meals BLD
6. M DUBROVNIK, THE “PEARL”
Dubrovnik, “the Pearl of the Adriatic,” is a city of outstanding Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque palaces, fountains, and churches. A walking tour includes the Dominican monastery; the Rector’s Palace; and the Dubrovnik Synagogue, established in 1408. Explore on your own, then sail for Montenegro. Meals BLD
7. M KOTOR / OUR LADY OF THE ROCKS Kotor is set in a bay bordered by mountains, a dramatic landscape that echoes the fjords of northern Europe; the town is known for its interesting Venetian architecture. Stop at an islet named Our Lady of the Rocks; the 17th-century church there is a charming work of Italian and Balkan art. A walking tour of Kotor includes the Maritime Museum. Spend time exploring the sights on your own, then return to the ship for lunch. Later, cruise to Corfu, Greece. Meals BLD
8. M CORFU & THE CAPRI OF GREECE Corfu is an island off the northwest coast of Greece. Drive to Paleokastritsa, the “Capri of Greece,” along a spectacular coastline of resorts, beaches, cliffs, and forests. Visit the 13th-century Monastery of the Virgin, still inhabited by monks; pause in the mountain village of Lakones for the panoramic views. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Corfu Town along twisting cobblestone streets known as “kandounia.” Meals BLD
9. M KATAKOLON / OLYMPIA
Dock in Katakolon, and drive inland to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. With a local guide you’ll explore the remains of the Temple of Zeus, and the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic torch is lit. Visit the Olympic Museum, which houses a priceless collection of statues and antiquities recovered from the archaeological site. Stop at a farm for lunch on your way back to Katakolon; wander through the picturesque seaside town and board the ship at your leisure. Meals BLD
Visit the outdoor theatre at Epidaurus, known for its amazing acoustics 20
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