The Best of Croatia Cruise
Discover the beauty of the Adriatic on this exceptional 8-day luxury Croatia cruise, operating round-trip from Venice, Italy. Aboard 244-guest Le Lyrial, fall under the spell of the hidden treasures of the Croatian coast and its turquoise waters. The voyage begins in Italy with an embarkation in Venice. Savor the opportunity to discover (or rediscover) the sublime city of the Doges, with its many canals, its vaporetti and its mythical gondolas. Next visit Korčula, full of olive groves, vineyards and ancient buildings. This is an island marked by history as the birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo.
Then head to the aptly named Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Surrounded by medieval ramparts, its terracotta-tiled roofs, palaces, cloisters and fountains are bound to impress. Plunge into the heart of Croatian history here. The ship then sets sail towards Montenegro, for an unforgettable cruise in the Bay of Kotor. This impressive gash between two mountain ranges is home to a veritable inland lake with a magical atmosphere; the medieval city of Kotor and its many historical monuments are its jewels. Conclude this exploration of the Croatian coastline with visits to Hvar, Pula and Rovinj, before heading back to Venice for disembarkation.
The main itinerary operates round-trip from Venice, Italy, focusing on visits along the Croatian coastline. Alternative itineraries offer 8- or 13-day variations of this luxury Adriatic Sea cruise. The 8-day From The Serenissima to The City of Gods cruise operates from Venice to Rome, visiting Croatia’s Hvar and Dubrovnik plus Montenegro’s Kotor before stopping at Brindisi along the “heel” of Italy’s boot and cruising south along western Greece. The 13-day Iconic Treasures of the Adriatic cruise departs Athens, Greece, and ends in Venice, Italy, making more stops along Croatia and stopping at Otranto along the “heel” of Italy’s boot. And the 8-day From The City of Gods to The Canals of Venice cruise operates between Athens, Greece, and Venice, Rome, with a unique visit to the Greek island of Corfu.
Passage is aboard 244-guest Le Lyrial or 184-guest Le Jacques Cartier, both luxury expedition ships cruising the Mediterranean. Enjoy their elegant decor that reflects the seas in which they sail. Explore breathtaking medieval walled cities, romantic canals and magical bays off ship, then return on board Le Lyrial or Le Jacques Cartier for 5-star hotel service and a plethora of activities such as performances, culinary tastings and enriching lectures.
Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Mediterranean cruises.