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Croatia Coast and Adriatic Cruise to Dubrovnik, Split and Kotor in Montenegro

An 8-day cruise along the Dalmatian coast to the Croatian gems of Dubrovnik, Split, Korcula, Zadar and on to Kotor and Kotor Bay in Montenegro. New for 2010, this cruise also visits Durres in Albania, with an optional excursion to Tirana.

Starting in the Slovenian port of Koper, cruise through the Bay of Koper between Italy and Croatia to the Croatian towns of Zadar and Ploce, and the island of Korcula. A highlight is a visit to the medieval city of Kotor in Montenegro, picturesquely situated on a bay.

Kotor

Your ship then takes you to Durres in Albania. From there visit the Albanian capital, Tirana. A cruise of the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik follows, the 'pearl of the Adriatic', and on to historic Split, before returning to Koper.

Zadar

Your cruise is aboard the elegant MS Arion. This pleasant and intimate Portuguese-operated ship was refurbished in 2000 and carries 320 passengers.

MS Arion moored at Zadar

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Dubrovnik

F311: Cruise Departure Dates 2010
Apr 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
F311: Croatia Coast and Adriatic Cruise 2010£ price per person
Prices are based on 2 people sharing a twin cabin
Single supplement is £699pp on all cabins

Korcula

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International: +44 1756 706527
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Itinerary
Day 1 Sun
Koper (Slovenia)

Embark your cruise ship in this delightful renaissance city, today the most important port of Slovenia. Embarkation taskes place between 4 and 10pm and we set sail at 11pm this evening.

Day 2 Mon
Zadar (Croatia)

Once a dominant city on the Adriatic coast and rival of Venice, Zadar is a historical treasure with the remains of the Roman Forum, the Church of St. Donat, the Romanesque Cathedral of St Anastasia, the Church of St Mary, and the Benedictine Convent. The city owns a permanent collection of church art known as 'The Gold and Silver of Zadar'.

Day 3 Tues
Ploce (Croatia)

Ploce is a commercial port located in central Dalmatia. From Ploce, we offer an optional tour to the famous old city of Mostar (Bosnia Herzegovina) where you will see the reconstructed 'old bridge' built by the occupying Turkish forces 500 years ago.Korcula (Croatia)In the afternoon visit Medieval Korcula, the birthplace of famous Marco Polo. The town will fascinate you with narrow stone streets, museums and churches. Korcula is the town of a long-cherished cultural heritage and one of the most visited destinations on the Adriatic coast. It is famous for the unique and exciting traditional dances “Moreska” and “Kumpanija”.

Day 4 Wed
Kotor (Montenegro)

Sail in the morning through the extraordinary Kotor bay to Kotor, located under the high cliffs of Mount Lovcen in Montenegro. The only fjord setting in the Mediterranean, Kotor has a wide range of attractions - old Catholic churches, Orthodox churches and interesting squares. Despite all misfortunes, Kotor has preserved the atmosphere of a medieval Mediterranean town. The town is encircled with 20m high walls giving an amazing view over the fjord.

Day 5 Thu
Durres - Tirana (Albania)

Arrival in the early morning at Durres port, the most important entrance maritime gate of Albania also well known for his nice Riviera. In Durres only 40 kilometres far from Tirana, you will have the possibility to participate at our Tirana’s tour during the whole day discovering the capital of Albania including local lunch in a typical restaurant.

Day 6 Fri
Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Today we visit Dubrovnik, the most beautiful and famous Croatian city. Once a Dubrovnik Republic, the city was a powerful rival of Venice in the fight over sea rule. Today it continues to rival Venice with its beauty and charming atmosphere, the town resembling an open-air museum. See the Franciscan and the Dominican Monastery, the Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace, and St. Blaise’s Church.

Day 7 Sat
Split (Croatia)

Split, the second largest city in Croatia and “the capital of Dalmatia” had gradually developed around the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, erected more than 1700 years ago. From Diocletian’s cellars, Cathedral of the Temple of Jupiter to the Golden Gate (Porta aurea), across the Peristyle and the Market (Pjaca) to the sunny sea promenade (Riva) and further up the Marmont street, past the fish-market and all the way to the Theatre: morning in Split brings you the atmosphere of a typical Mediterranean city.

Day 8 Sun
Koper (Slovenia)

Disembark your cruise ship this morning.

Sveti Stefan, Montenegro

The cruise price includes
  • Accommodation in twin cabin on board MS Arion in chosen category (a double cabin may be available on request).
  • Full board: Full English breakfast, 3 course lunch, 4 course dinner
  • Midnight snacks
  • Welcome and farewell Captain's dinners
  • Cocktail party
  • Mid morning coffee
  • Afternoon tea with cakes
  • Services of an experienced Cruise Director
  • Entertainment programme on board
  • Port taxes in Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro
  • Pre paid tips
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