Join an optional Game of Thrones locations tour through Dubrovnik, exploring the historic streets and fortified settings used to portray King’s Landing. Recognise filming backdrops while seeing how the production drew on the Old Town’s distinctive stone architecture.

The tour offers a screen-inspired perspective on a real medieval city whose walls and lanes predate the series by centuries. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

• 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, following its lanes from the Golden Gate to the Roman cellars beneath Split’s old town. Visit the emperor’s former mausoleum, now the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and see the Temple of Jupiter, later converted into a baptistery.

Built as a retirement residence for the Roman emperor, the palace remains part of a living city. Homes and cafés occupy its ancient walls, making this UNESCO-listed complex as much a neighbourhood as an archaeological site.

Walk through Hvar’s Venetian-influenced Old Town, crossing its broad main square to see the Renaissance cathedral and distinctive bell tower. Climb to Španjola Fortress for views over the harbour, terracotta rooftops and forested Pakleni Islands.

The 16th-century hilltop fort recalls Hvar’s strategic role on Adriatic sailing routes. Below it, stone lanes and historic facades reveal the island’s long connections to maritime trade and Venetian rule.

Taste Hvar’s signature wines at a family-run winery in the town centre. Sample crisp whites and fuller-bodied Plavac Mali reds while learning how local growers work with the island’s sun, sea breezes and varied terrain.

Viticulture has deep roots on Hvar, where generations have cultivated vines across a landscape of stone terraces and small plots. This hosted tasting offers a close-up introduction to the people and traditions behind the island’s wines.

Swim in secluded Adriatic bays during the coastal cruise, with opportunities to enter clear water away from the busier town harbours. The sheltered settings offer a different perspective on Dalmatia’s islands and inlets.

Rocky shorelines, pine-covered slopes and shades of turquoise distinguish this stretch of coast. These planned swim stops make time on the water an active part of the journey, rather than simply a way to travel between ports.

Sample locally produced olive oils aboard the coastal cruiser near the Pelješac Peninsula. Compare their flavours and learn how native olive varieties and traditional production methods influence the character of each oil.

Olive growing is woven into Dalmatia’s agricultural heritage. Dry-stone landscapes and small-scale cultivation help explain why olive oil remains central to the region’s kitchens, from simple bread and vegetables to seafood dishes.

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

Set apart on its tiny island, the monastery offers a glimpse of the seclusion sought by its former monastic community. The lakes’ unusual connection to the sea gives this protected landscape a character distinct from the Adriatic coast beyond it.

Cruise along the coast beneath Dubrovnik’s fortified Old Town, viewing its stone walls, fortress towers and tightly clustered terracotta rooftops from the water. This seaward perspective reveals the scale of the city’s defences.

The walls helped protect the maritime Republic of Ragusa for centuries. Seeing them from the Adriatic brings their purpose into focus, with the fortified shoreline rising above the same sea routes that supported the city’s trade.

Walk through Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a guide, passing Onofrio’s Fountain and the 14th-century Franciscan Monastery, home to a pharmacy operating since 1317. Discover the streets and public spaces within its imposing medieval walls.

Hear how the former Republic of Ragusa prospered through maritime trade and how the city was rebuilt following the 1667 earthquake. Its carefully preserved centre tells a story of commerce, diplomacy and resilience.

Join the Captain’s Dinner aboard the coastal cruiser near Brac. Share a four-course meal featuring regional flavours while a small ensemble provides live entertainment in an onboard celebration with fellow guests.

More than a routine evening meal, the dinner brings together Dalmatian hospitality, music and the intimate setting of a small ship. It is a chance to enjoy the social side of the cruise while anchored in the island atmosphere.

Discover Trogir’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a guided walk through stone alleyways and hidden courtyards. See the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, celebrated for Master Radovan’s carved 13th-century portal, alongside landmarks that speak to the town’s Venetian past.

Founded as a Greek settlement, Trogir preserves layers of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture on a small Adriatic island. Its compact streets make centuries of Dalmatian history visible within a short walk.

Choose an optional sea kayaking experience beneath Dubrovnik’s city walls, viewing the fortified shoreline from close to the water. Paddling offers an active way to appreciate the height of the ramparts and the contrast between pale stone and the Adriatic.

The walls once guarded a powerful merchant republic; from a kayak, their defensive position is especially clear. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit the Antunovic family farm in Kuna Pelješka, meeting its sheep, goats and donkeys before gathering in a centuries-old stone tavern. Enjoy a farm-to-table Dalmatian dinner with estate-produced wine, fresh cheeses and cured meats.

Dishes prepared peka-style draw on the region’s tradition of slow cooking over embers beneath a covered iron dome. The visit connects the peninsula’s food and wine to the family farming practices that sustain them.

Ride the cable car to Mount Srd for an elevated view of Dubrovnik’s walls and red-roofed Old Town. From the summit, look across the Adriatic towards the Elaphiti Islands and along the surrounding coastline.

The viewpoint shows how closely Dubrovnik’s fortified centre is tied to its maritime setting. It is an opportunity to appreciate the city’s compact layout and formidable defences from above, with time to take in the panorama.

Explore Korcula’s fortified Old Town with a Local Expert, following narrow streets arranged in a distinctive herringbone pattern. See its Gothic and Renaissance architecture, including the Cathedral of St. Mark, and hear about the town’s association with Marco Polo.

The street plan was designed to moderate wind and sun, while Korcula’s walls reflect its strategic place in Adriatic history. Venetian influences remain visible throughout this compact island town.

Choose an optional buggy ride across Korcula for a more active look beyond the island’s fortified town. Travel through its island landscape and experience a different side of a destination often recognised for its medieval waterfront.

Korcula’s wooded terrain and long agricultural traditions give its interior a character distinct from the harbour. Route details are confirmed locally; this experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit Tasovac Winery for an optional tasting that introduces Korcula’s island wine culture. Sample local wines and learn more about the growing traditions that sit alongside the island’s better-known Venetian architecture and maritime history.

Wine production forms part of everyday agricultural life across Dalmatia, shaped by the islands’ climate and terrain. This hosted winery experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Choose an optional traditional Dalmatian dinner on Korcula, featuring locally sourced seafood and island-grown produce. The hosted meal offers a focused introduction to regional cooking rather than a routine dinner stop.

Korcula’s cuisine reflects its Adriatic setting and the produce cultivated on the island. Sharing these dishes provides a taste of local food traditions in the place that shaped them. The experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.