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

• Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
• 4 & 5-star hotel and overnight cruise stays
• Business class coach with extended leg room, and cruise travel

• 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-honoured production techniques.
• Korcula: Taste Korcula through its wines, from crisp local whites to deep Plavac Mali reds. At a local winery, you’ll hear how the island’s sun, sea air and distinctive microclimate influence each glass, while generations of winemaking knowledge continue to shape the bottles poured here today.

• Kuna Pelješka: At the Antunovic family farm on the Pelješac Peninsula, discover centuries-old traditions of animal husbandry and winemaking. Meet herds of sheep, goats and donkeys, then step inside a 300-year-old stone tavern for a true farm-to-table experience. Enjoy dishes cooked peka-style over an open flame, paired with wines from 15,000 estate-grown vines. Taste fresh cheeses and cured meats crafted from four types of milk, and experience rural Dalmatian hospitality at its most authentic.
• Brac: Delight in a Captain’s Dinner on board, accompanied by live entertainment from a small ensemble. Enjoy a four-course meal served in an elegant setting as you celebrate your journey with fellow guests. 

Explore Hvar Town on a guided walk past elegant loggias to the Renaissance Cathedral of St. Stephen on the main square. Climb the 16th-century Fortica Španjola Fortress for panoramic views over the Pakleni Islands and terracotta rooftops edging a brilliant Adriatic.

Round out the visit at a tucked-away cellar, where you sample crisp whites and robust Plavac Mali reds. Hear how Venetian heritage and the island’s sunlit microclimate shape Hvar’s wines and stone-built streets.

Cruise into Mljet National Park to its luminous saltwater lakes, then board a small boat to cross Veliko Jezero. Land on St. Mary Isle and walk to the 12th-century Benedictine monastery, set amid Aleppo pines and glassy water.

Discover a rare marine–karst ecosystem where sea and springs mingle, creating shifting hues of emerald and blue. Local legends link Mljet to Odysseus, adding mythic atmosphere to this quietly preserved Adriatic sanctuary.

Settle on deck to cruise along Dubrovnik’s city walls, gliding beneath limestone ramparts and watchtowers as the terracotta rooftops flare against the Adriatic horizon. See forts and harbor bastions from the sailors’ perspective.

Hear stories of a seafaring republic whose defenses safeguarded trade for centuries, and pause for photos and reflection as the skyline shifts from austere stone to baroque domes. A serene, cinematic view of the Pearl of the Adriatic.

Explore UNESCO-listed Trogir on a guided walk past the seafront Kamerlengo Fortress and 15th-century Town Hall. Step into the Cathedral of St. Lawrence to study Master Radovan’s 13th-century portal, a virtuoso stone-carved doorway of lions and saints.

Set on a tiny island linked by a stone bridge, Trogir layers Greek foundations, Romanesque churches and Venetian palaces within narrow lanes and shaded courtyards.

Aboard your vessel, sample locally produced olive oils as a host explains varieties and harvesting. Discover how traditional stone terraces, hand-harvested fruit and coastal breezes shape the flavors of Pelješac and Dalmatia.

Compare peppery and grassy notes, learn pairing tips for seafood and salads, and appreciate why olive oil remains a cornerstone of Adriatic life from grove to galley.

Swim in secluded bays where cliffs meet clear, turquoise waters and the air carries the scent of pine-clad islands. Step down from the ship’s platform for an easy dip, float or snorkel between islets.

These refreshing interludes showcase Dalmatia’s limestone coast and remarkable water clarity—perfect moments to reset, photograph shoals in the sunlight and enjoy the relaxed coastal pace of small-ship cruising.

Gather with fellow travellers for the Captain’s Dinner, a multi-course celebration of regional Dalmatian dishes served in the ship’s dining room. Toast the voyage with local wines as musicians provide live entertainment.

Stories are shared, friendships sealed and the best of the Adriatic brought to the table—an elegant evening that captures the camaraderie and ritual of life at sea.

Paddle a stable double kayak to sea kayak beneath the city walls, tracing coves and grottoes with a guide. Feel the swell as you view the ramparts from water level and round Lokrum’s rocky shore.

Suitable for beginners and confident swimmers, this active excursion typically includes a swim stop and basic instruction. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Join a storyteller-guide to explore Game of Thrones filming locations that doubled as King’s Landing—from the mighty Fort Lovrijenac to the sweeping Jesuit Stairs.

Compare scenes to Dubrovnik’s real history as a maritime republic and learn production secrets at Pile Gate and the Old Port. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Discover Split’s living Roman palace as you join a guided tour through the arcaded Peristyle to the Golden Gate and the Cellars. Navigate marble lanes to step inside the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, once Diocletian’s mausoleum, and see the Temple of Jupiter, later reborn as a baptistery.

Learn how this UNESCO World Heritage Site evolved from imperial residence to vibrant city, with medieval chapels and cafes tucked among Roman walls. The above-and-below perspective reveals Split’s layered history in remarkable detail.

Insight Vacations

Delve into Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a guided walking tour, passing Onofrio’s Fountain and the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery with one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies. Hear how urban design was rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake.

Ascend by cable car to Mount Srd for widescreen views across terracotta roofs, fortress crowns and the Elaphiti Islands. The vantage reveals why the Republic of Ragusa thrived on maritime trade and careful diplomacy.

Wander Korcula’s compact citadel on a guided tour, tracing its herringbone street plan designed to temper sun and wind. Admire the 15th-century Cathedral of St. Mark and Venetian-era fortifications that once guarded vital sea lanes.

Hear tales linking the town to merchant fleets and the explorer Marco Polo, while Gothic balconies and Renaissance loggias reveal Dalmatia’s blend of craftsmanship and maritime power.

On the Antunovic estate in Kuna, savor a Farm-to-Table dinner of meats and vegetables cooked peka-style beneath embers, paired with estate-grown wines from Plavac Mali vines. Enjoy warm conversation and rural Dalmatian hospitality in a 300-year-old stone tavern.

Learn how monastic heritage and hard work shaped this agricultural community, and taste the Pelješac peninsula’s famed Dingac character—sun, slope and sea—expressed in robust, food-friendly reds.

Rev up for an off-road buggy adventure across Korcula’s vineyard trails and macchia-scented backroads to coastal viewpoints. Follow your guide over gentle ridges with time for photo stops and sea breezes.

A lively way to see the island’s interior beyond the walled town, with helmets and instruction provided. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit a family-run winery to taste island varietals such as Pošip and Plavac Mali, guided by passionate hosts. Compare styles from sun-drenched slopes and limestone soils that frame the Pelješac and Korcula channels.

Gain insight into vineyard traditions and the maritime microclimate that lifts aromatics and structure. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Settle into a harbourside konoba for a traditional Dalmatian dinner of fresh Adriatic seafood, island vegetables and olive oil, paired with local wines. Expect simple, seasonal flavors served in a convivial, stone-walled setting.

Your Travel Director can suggest favourite spots depending on the catch of the day and mood. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.