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Day 1: Saturday - Embark in Venice, Italy

Embark the ship between 3pm and 6pm. Evening departure to Zadar, Croatia. (D,O)

Day 2: Sunday - Zadar Croatia

Arrive in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic coast. You may want to join an optional full day excursion to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. There, admire the scenery of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. You may also join an optional orientation tour of Zadar including the Roman Forum, the Cathedral and St. Donat Church. (B,L,D,O)

Day 3: Monday - Ploce and Korcula, Croatia

Today's first port of call is Ploce, one of the youngest towns in Croatia. From here, you can take one of the following optional excursions: Mostar, a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina named after its 16th century Old Bridge and the towers on its sides; Medjugorie, a pilgrim site known for the apparitions of the Virgin Mary; or the Neretva River Safari. In the afternoon, sail to the beautiful island of Korcula, according to a local tradition, a birth place of a world explorer Marco Polo. (B,L,D,O)

Day 4: Tuesday - Kotor, Montenegro

Arrive in the Bay of Kotor and the old town of Kotor this morning, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Optional excursion will offer a visit to the scenic Montenegrin Riviera including a visit to a lively town of Budva and a unique city-hotel Sveti Stefan located on a small island. (B,L,D,O)

Day 5: Wednesday - Dubrovnik, Croatia

Enjoy an unforgettable arrival to Dubrovnik this morning. Entering the gates of this over 1000-year old architectural marvel is like a step back in time. Take an optional walking tour of the Old Town including the Rector's Palace, the Church of St. Blaise, the fountain of Onofrio, the Franciscan Monastery, housing one of the oldest pharmacies in the world, and the Synagogue. (B,L,D,O)

Day 6: Thursday - Pula, Croatia

Arrive to Pula at noon. Optional city tour of this 3000 year old town will among other sights include a visit to the Arena, the 1st century well preserved Roman Amphitheatre still in use today. And just when you thought you've seen it all, the Brijuni isles await for you like a string of pearls, with their historical heritage and a national park of exceptional beauty (optional excursion). (B,L,D,O)

Day 7: Friday - Koper, Slovenia and Venice, Italy

In the morning, arrive in Koper, coastal town and largest commercial port in Slovenia. Take an optional walking tour through the Old Town and admire the 15th century Praetor's Palace in Venetian Gothic style, the 12th century Carmine Rotunda church, and the Cathedral of St. Nazarius with its 14th century tower. There will be an option to visit Postojna, home of one of the largest caves in Europe, and tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. This afternoon, sail back to Venice, Italy. (B,L,D,O)

Day 8: Saturday - Disembark in Venice

Disembark this morning. (B)

About M/S Dalmacija:

It is a comfortable and friendly ship with only 140 air-conditioned cabins. She sails along the Adriatic coast calling at enchanting ports and islands where larger ships can't. Built in 1965 and refurbished in 1999, she has retained her original style and ambiance while at the same time meets all modern nautical and maritime safety standards and requirements. Cabins (refreshed for 2007) are comfortable with private facilities, telephone, and adequate storage and wardrobe space. Public rooms are intimate and nicely decorated in wood and brass. Ship's facilities include an elegant restaurant, festive Grand Salon lounge with live music, Lido bar, swimming pool, beauty salon, gift & duty free shop, massage parlor, fitness center with sauna and ambulance (there is a resident doctor on board). All public rooms and cabins are air-conditioned and smoking is restricted to designated areas in bar and lounge only. Please note that the ship has no elevator.

Length: 384ft.   Beam: 56ft   Draft: 17ft   Speed: 19 knots

Decks: 5           Cabins: 140  Crew: 91     Voltage: 220V

On Board Currency: Euro

B= Breakfast   L= Lunch   D= Dinner   O= Overnight   k806