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Hvar Walking Tour
Historical Hvar is best explored on foot. On this tour an expert guide will walk you through the city’s narrow, monument-packed streets. First off, you’ll drop by the 15th-century Franciscan monastery. Renaissance cloisters and a painting-lined church are among the showstoppers here. The refectory is also worth a look – it’s filled with curling manuscripts and nautical charts. Next up is St Stephen’s Cathedral, which towers over Hvar’s town square. The Venetians have left their mark on this place, so you can expect a tall bell tower and a red-tiled roof. Next up is the Arsenal, where Europe’s oldest community theatre was founded in 1612. The tour will finish up at the Benedictine monastery. For the last century, lace has been a Hvar speciality – there’s a display here that’s been woven by the nuns from locally-collected agave leaves.
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Sea Kayaking Hvar Archipelago
Find your sea legs kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. From Hvar Town, you’ll set sail for the Pakleni Islands, a cluster of emerald squiggles off the south west coast of Hvar. Here you’ll start your sea kayaking adventure following a quick briefing from an expert guide. Paddle past sandy coves and pine-backed beaches during your tour of the small islands, before diving in to swim and snorkel. After you’ve cooled off and explored the underwater world, it’ll be time to resurface and head back to port.
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Wine Tasting Tour of Hvar
As well as wine tasting in Vrisnik and a walking tour of Stari Grad, this tour ticks off a couple of Hvar’s most scenic drives. The route to Stari Grad traces the serpentine coast and mountainous country roads. You might even get a glimpse of the UNESCO-listed Stari Grad Plain – a huge field that’s been farmed continuously since Ancient Greek times. The harbour town of Stari Grad is our endpoint. It’s famous for its long, skinny bay and red-roofed houses. Highlights of the hour-long walking tour include the turreted Dominican monastery. Pinjata is our next stop – a stone village tucked away in the hills. You’ll get the chance to sip full-bodied local wines concocted in the surrounding vineyards of Vrboska and Jelsa before heading back to Hvar Town.
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Island of Krk
Locals have nicknamed Krk ‘Insula Aurea’ or, the ‘Golden Island’. Why? Well, not only is this the biggest island in the Adriatic Sea, it’s also the most visited – largely thanks to its honey-coloured beaches and 2,000-year history. You’ll sail through the colossal Kvarner Bay to reach the place, before being let loose to explore the terracotta-roofed villages and pine forests under your own steam. The ancient old town has the biggest concentration of not-to-be-missed sights, including Francopan Castle, which was built way back in 1191, and Krk Cathedral. There’ll be time to sail over to the Košljun inlet, too, where you’ll tour a waterfront Franciscan monastery.
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Picturesque Opatija & Moscenice
On this trip you’ll be introduced to a couple of good-looking Croatian towns. First up is Opatija, a coastal resort that has been pulling in tourists since the late 19th century. It’s all thanks to a 12-kilometre-long seaside promenade, and a string of perfectly-tended public gardens, both of which you’ll get to see during a mini walking tour of the town. Afterwards, it’s a short drive to the hilltop village of Mošćenice. All stone houses tightly arranged in narrow streets, this place looks like it has been frozen since the Medieval times. The village’s high-up position opens up picture-perfect views of Kvarner Bay and the Adriatic Sea, so make sure your camera is charged. After another short stroll around the ancient settlement, you’ll break out in a local eatery to try some of the cheese, bread and wine that’s produced in the area.
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Zagreb
Spend a day exploring Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. Once upon a time, this place was made up of two Medieval settlements, which sat side by side on neighbouring hilltops. They were bordered by high-up stone walls and towers, and you can see the remains of them even today. Nowadays, Zagreb is one huge metropolis, rich with huge parks and architecture spanning centuries. This tour lasts for around 7 hours, and you can fill your time however you like. Shop for leather in the boutiques, browse the open-air markets, and try street food in the backstreets. The trip’s beginning and end meeting point is just outside the Zagreb Cathedral, and it’s well worth wandering inside, too.
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Gondola & St Mark's - Full Day
Of course, no visit to Venice is complete without a gondola ride. Take our privately chartered launch to the heart of the city for one of Venice's most talked about experiences. Your gondolier will guide you through the maze of canals. After your ride, time’s your own to see the sights of this fabulous floating city. Visit St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Or explore the quaint narrow back streets packed with shops, cafés and bars, before returning to the ship.
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Gondola & St Mark's - Half Day
Of course, no visit to Venice is complete without a gondola ride. Take our privately chartered launch to the heart of the city for one of Venice's most talked about experiences. Your gondolier will guide you through the maze of canals. After your ride, time’s your own to see the sights of this fabulous floating city. Visit St Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge. Or explore the quaint narrow back streets packed with shops, cafés and bars, before returning to the ship.
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Venice On Your Own - Full Day
The easiest way to reach St Mark’s Square is by motor launch. Take our privately chartered launch, direct from the ship to the heart of Venice. Once there, time’s your own to see the famous sights of this fabulous, floating city. Tick off a list of attractions like the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs or the Rialto Bridge. Or simply explore the narrow streets, enjoy a little shopping and watch the world wander by from a pavement café in St Mark's Square.
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Caves & Castles
Explore the world famous Postojna Caves. Enter the mysterious world of underground caves and echoing halls. And be mesmerised by disappearing rivers and babbling brooks. A train will take you through the halls and corridors chiselled by the Pivka River. The remarkable ‘brilliant’ stalagmite, and the ‘spaghetti’ and ‘congress’ halls will take your breath away. Not to mention the artificial pool with the mysterious ‘human-fish’ in it. Continue on for a beautiful photo stop and some free time at Predjama Castle. Perched high up in the cliff, this Renaissance castle dates back to the 16th century, but some features of the old cave castle from past centuries still survives today.
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Piran & Portoroz - Little Italy
Piran’s a quaint town bursting with Italian charm. The whole place is one big attraction as it’s barely changed in 400 years. The old seaport of Piran lies at the end of the Piran peninsula, which gradually narrows between the bays of Strunjan and Piran. The peninsula reaches Cape Madona, ending with the Savrini hills. So needless to say, the setting’s really something. You'll experience a 60-minute walking tour around the town's Medieval layout, with winding streets and higgledy-piggledy houses rising in steps from the coast up into the hills. This will stand you in a good stead to explore Piran on your own during the extra 60-minutes of free time. Next, you will head over to the nearby Portoroz. This is the place to be if you want to kick back and relax. Use your 45-minute free time to visit the Blue Flag beach - the only natural sandy swathe in Slovenia. Or uncover the town's cultural attractions and a selection of Slovenian cafes and restaurants.
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Slovenia Off-road
You’ll discover a different side of Slovenia today – a part that coaches can’t reach. You’ll leave Koper port and head into the countryside, before jumping aboard a comfortable 4x4. Your driver doubles as your guide, and they’ll share knowledge on local specialties, while driving along forgotten country lanes between remote, picturesque villages. You’ll take in unforgettable viewpoints that can only be accessed using these smaller vehicles. This tour has limited spaces due to the amount of vehicles available.
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Walking Split
What better way to explore the picturesque city of Split than on foot! Split, Dalmatia’s largest city, has a lot to offer the visitor, from cultural and historical monuments to a rich choice of shops and elegant sea-front cafes. You will walk with your guide from the pier towards the old part of Split, where you will find the impressive 3rd century Diocletian’s Palace. Here you will visit the cellars, the Peristyle, the Golden and Silver Gates, the Cathedral (Mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian), the Temple of Jupiter and other interesting and historic sights. Following that you will walk around the ‘heart’ of the Old Town and finally you will be given free time to shop and take pictures. Just so you know... At the end of your tour you can choose to stay in the city centre if you wish to do so OR walk back to the ship with your guide.
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Krka Waterfalls
Join us as we drive through the Dalmatian countryside, making our way to the Krka National Park. Here, you’ll see the cascades of the Krka Waterfalls. Your guide will give you a short introduction to the park before you make your own way through this slice of paradise. Explore this wonderful haven and have a short stop at the falls. If time permits, you can take a dip near the falls - don’t forget your swimming gear. Then enjoy a snack box - included in the price - by the falls and afterwards go on a boat trip down the river to take in the tranquil scenery, before making your way back to the ship by coach.
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Salona & Trogir
If you have been to Split before, why not venture out of the city and see other places of interest the beautiful Croatian coast has to offer? On this lovely tour you will discover the Roman settlement of Salona, which supported a population of 60,000 in ancient times. Here you will walk with your guide around the ruins and take in the stunning views of the surrounding area before proceeding to Trogir. Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an impressive, fortified, Medieval town, built on an island, connected to the mainland by a bridge. You will visit the 13th century Cathedral and then you will be given free time to explore on your own, wander around the quaint, narrow streets, view the fashionable and very picturesque marina or do some shopping in the many souvenir shops!
