Join a guided walk through Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, enclosed by its preserved medieval walls. See landmarks including Onofrio’s Fountain and the Franciscan Monastery, associated with a pharmacy operating since 1317.

Hear how the independent Republic of Ragusa prospered through maritime trade and how the city was rebuilt following the 1667 earthquake. Its orderly streets, stone buildings and fortifications reveal both the wealth and resilience of this former merchant republic.

Explore Game of Thrones filming locations on an optional tour of Dubrovnik, discovering how the city’s stone streets and fortifications became King’s Landing on screen. See familiar settings while gaining another perspective on the Old Town’s architecture.

Dubrovnik’s real history as a fortified merchant republic provides a striking backdrop to its fictional role. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; the specific locations visited can be confirmed locally.

• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 6 Lunch (L)
• 3 Dinner (D)

• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

• Hvar: Sample Hvar’s signature varietals at a family-run winery tucked within the old town. Taste crisp whites and bold Plavac Mali reds as you learn how centuries of tradition and the island’s unique microclimate shape each wine.
• Hvar: Sample a selection of locally produced olive oils during a tasting on board your vessel. Learn how traditional methods, native olive varieties and the dry-stone landscapes of Pelješac shape each oil’s character. This introduction to one of Dalmatia’s most prized ingredients offers a deeper appreciation of the region’s agricultural heritage and time-honored production techniques.

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Explore Diocletian’s Palace with a Local Expert, moving through the streets and underground cellars of the Roman emperor’s vast residence in Split. See the Golden Gate, the Temple of Jupiter and the emperor’s former mausoleum, now the Cathedral of Saint Domnius.

Built around the turn of the fourth century, the palace became the living heart of the city rather than a preserved ruin. Its ancient walls still frame homes, shops and squares, making Roman history part of everyday life.

Walk through Hvar’s Venetian-influenced Old Town, crossing its broad main square and seeing the Renaissance cathedral and its bell tower. Climb to Španjola Fortress for views across the harbor, terracotta rooftops and nearby Pakleni Islands.

The hilltop stronghold recalls Hvar’s strategic place on Adriatic sea routes. Below it, stone lanes and historic buildings reflect centuries of maritime trade and island life, while the fortress viewpoint reveals the town’s relationship with the surrounding sea.

Sample Hvar’s signature wines at a local winery in the town center, tasting styles that include crisp whites and Plavac Mali reds. Learn how the island’s climate and long-established growing traditions influence the wines in your glass.

Viticulture has deep roots on Hvar, where vineyards share the landscape with olive groves and dry-stone terraces. This hosted tasting offers a closer look at an agricultural tradition that remains central to the island’s identity.

Taste locally produced olive oils aboard your coastal cruiser near the Pelješac Peninsula. Compare their flavors while learning about native olive varieties, traditional production methods and the care involved in making small-batch oils.

Olive growing is woven into Dalmatia’s rural heritage. The region’s stony soils and dry-stone landscapes form the setting for a product found throughout its kitchens. This tasting gives context to an ingredient you will encounter in local cooking.

Explore Mljet National Park with your Cruise Manager, visiting its saltwater lakes amid the island’s wooded landscape. Cross the larger lake by small boat to St. Mary Isle and visit its 12th-century Benedictine monastery.

The monastery’s secluded setting speaks to centuries of religious contemplation, while Mljet’s lakes reveal an unusual meeting of marine water and island terrain. The boat crossing offers a quiet perspective on the setting that drew monks to this small island.

Cruise along Dubrovnik’s seaward walls for a view of the fortified Old Town from the Adriatic. Look towards its terracotta rooftops, defensive towers and imposing stone perimeter as the coastline comes into view.

For centuries, these fortifications guarded the maritime Republic of Ragusa and its trading interests. Seeing them from the water makes their defensive purpose especially clear and offers a different perspective from a walk through the streets inside.

Swim in secluded Adriatic bays during the coastal cruise, with opportunities to enter the clear water away from the busier town harbors. Take in the quiet coves and island scenery from the ship or the water.

These planned pauses offer a closer connection to Dalmatia’s indented coastline, where sheltered inlets sit between forested islands and rocky shores. They bring a relaxed, distinctly maritime element to the journey alongside its guided cultural visits.

Join the Captain’s Dinner aboard your coastal cruiser near Brac. Share a four-course meal featuring regional dishes with fellow guests, accompanied by live entertainment from a small ensemble.

More than a routine onboard meal, this hosted celebration brings together Dalmatian flavors, music and the convivial atmosphere of a small-ship cruise. It is an opportunity to enjoy local hospitality in the setting of the Adriatic journey itself.

Walk with a guide through Trogir’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, exploring stone alleyways, courtyards and landmarks that reflect its layered past. See the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, celebrated for the intricately carved 13th-century portal by Master Radovan.

Founded as a Greek settlement and later shaped by Venetian rule, this small island town preserves Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture within a compact historic center. Its streets offer a close-up view of centuries of Dalmatian craftsmanship.

Kayak beneath Dubrovnik’s city walls on an optional Adriatic outing, viewing the fortified Old Town from close to the water. Paddling offers an active way to experience the coastline and the scale of the stone defenses.

The walls once protected the maritime Republic of Ragusa, making the seaward perspective especially revealing. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; details, including the route and conditions, can be confirmed locally.

Taste wine at Tasovac Winery on an optional Korcula experience. Spend time learning about local winemaking while sampling wines in a setting connected to the island’s agricultural traditions.

Vines have long been part of Dalmatian island life, shaped by the coastal climate and generations of growers. A winery visit offers a focused introduction to that heritage beyond Korcula’s medieval center. This tasting is at additional cost and bookable on tour; the selection and visit details can be confirmed locally.

Visit the Antunovic family farm in Kuna Pelješka to meet its sheep, goats and donkeys, and discover traditions of animal husbandry and winemaking. Gather in a 300-year-old stone tavern for a farm-to-table Dalmatian dinner featuring estate produce, cheeses, cured meats and wine.

Dishes prepared peka-style draw on the local practice of slow cooking under a covered iron bell. The family’s vineyard and farm bring Pelješac’s agricultural heritage directly to the table.

Ride the cable car up Mount Srd for a broad view over Dubrovnik, its city walls and the Adriatic. From the summit, trace the outline of the Old Town and look towards the Elaphiti Islands offshore.

This elevated viewpoint shows how closely the fortified city is set between mountain and sea. It is a chance to appreciate the scale of Dubrovnik’s defenses and the coastal geography that shaped its history as a maritime trading center.

Explore Korcula’s fortified Old Town with a Local Expert, walking its narrow streets and seeing Gothic and Renaissance architecture, including the Cathedral of St. Mark. Discover the town’s herringbone street pattern, designed to temper the effects of wind and sun.

Learn about Korcula’s Venetian maritime past and its traditional association with explorer Marco Polo. The compact peninsula, stone buildings and carefully arranged lanes show how islanders adapted urban life to their Adriatic setting.

Explore Korcula by buggy on an optional outing beyond the island’s fortified Old Town. The ride offers a more active way to see the island landscape and experience a different side of Korcula from its historic streets.

Korcula’s identity extends beyond its Venetian-era buildings to the coastal and rural scenery surrounding them. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; the route and participation details can be confirmed locally.

Enjoy a traditional Dalmatian dinner on Korcula, with dishes featuring locally sourced seafood and island-grown produce. This optional hosted meal offers a way to explore the island through its food rather than simply choosing a restaurant independently.

Korcula’s cooking draws on the Adriatic catch and the produce of its rural landscape, bringing coastal and agricultural traditions together at the table. The dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour; menu and venue details can be confirmed locally.