Venice and Croatian Islands Cruise

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Experience comfort and luxury at the Starhotel Splendid in Venice, the Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa, and aboard the MS Invictus, a private small cruise ship, as you explore the Adriatic's stunning coastlines and islands.

• Transport

  Travel by boat to Murano Island, sail the Adriatic aboard a private small cruise ship, and enjoy guided tours and independent exploration in Venice, Rijeka, and other stunning locations along the northern Adriatic.

• Meals

  Enjoy a welcome dinner in Venice, lunch at a family-owned winery in Collio, and a Captain's Dinner with traditional Klapa singing on the cruise.

• Guided Tours

  Join guided tours in Venice, Rijeka, Krk Town, Rab, Zadar, and Šibenik, exploring historical sites and cultural landmarks.

• Culinary Experiences

  Taste Rab cake with a gin and tonic on Rab Island, savor homemade olive oil in Istria, and taste Italian wine in Collio, Italy's prime white wine producing region.

What's Not Included

• Optional Tours

  Optional tours such as the Krk Island Tour and the Krka National Park Tour are not included and require additional payment.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks outside of the included meals are not covered.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Flights

  International and domestic flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
  
  

Experiences

Sail the islands of northern Croatia aboard a small ship.Explore Šibenik and its stunning cathedral during a city tour.Watch local culture come to life with traditional Croatian entertainment.Discover the craftsmanship behind the art of Murano glass making.

Options

Krk: Krk Island Tour featuring Kornic Ethnographic Collection, Punat, and Košljun Isl Enjoy a morning tour of the quaint Kornic Ethnographic Collection, where you will tour a two-story family house. Complete with antique furniture, utensils, and tools, the home reflects a bygone era where family members farmed, cooked, cleaned, sewed, and performed all housekeeping duties by hand. You will then travel to Punat, a village located in a serene and well-protected bay that has served as a safe-haven for ships, fishermen, and sailors for centuries. It is also home to the oldest and largest marina on the Adriatic Sea. From Punat, you’ll embark on a taxi-boat and head to the small, but beautiful, island Košljun — an island covered by dense forest and over 400 different species of mushrooms. The centerpiece of our visit to Košljun is the pristine fifteenth-century Franciscan monastery. Inside, a dazzling collection of folk costumes and rare Glagolitic manuscripts awaits. Duration approximately 3 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.




Sibenik: Krka National Park Tour This guided tour takes you through 2-square kilometers of the blue-green splendor of Krka National Park, a 109-square kilometer paradise along the Krka River. At the river banks, you can get an up-close look at several perfectly preserved ecosystems including a vast floral composition along the Tufa waterfalls. A highlight of this excursion is a revitalizing round-trip walk along the river’s longest waterfall, Skradinski Buk - one of the best-known natural beauties of Croatia that is best seen at the end of the walk. Krka National Park is home to the first European hydroelectric power plant – a now historical site – which provided the first source of electricity to the city of Sibenik, thanks to Nikola Tesla. During your guided tour, you’ll also visit the Ethnic Village where inside you’ll find a traditional folk village complete with mills, souvenir shops, and ethnographic exhibition venues. Your time in Krka National Park will end with a scenic boat ride along the river to Skradin, where the Krka River meets with the Adriatic Sea. The coach will then bring you back to your cruise ship. Duration approximately 3.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.

This tour operates on a weather-permitting basis.

Culinaries

Taste some sweet and delectable Rab cake with a gin and tonic on Rab Island.Enjoy traditional Dalmatian delicacies prepared according to ancient recipes.Savor a homemade olive oil tasting in Istria.Taste Italian wine in Collio, Italy’s prime white wine producing region.

Must See

Explore Croatia’s trendiest islands, Cres and Krk.Sail around scenic Kornati National Park, Croatia’s “nautical paradise.”Commune with sound and light at Nikola Bašic’s popular Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun art installations.Walk across bridges and along canals during a walking tour of Venice.

Choice Highlights

Venice Venice is the regional capital of the Veneto region in the northeast section of Italy. Venice has a unique design like no other city, built on over a hundred different islands in the center of the Venetian Lagoon. Early Venetians built their city on the islands to escape barbarian invaders. The islands of the city are separated by numerous small canals and connected by hundreds of small bridges. The city is famous for its romantic gondola-filled canals and ornate palaces that line the Grand Canal. The famous glass factories of Venice are located on Murano Island. Today the Murano Islands are home to a dwindling number of glass factories, whose artists are producing handmade Murano Glass.

Murano Island Murano is located in northern Italy and houses important attractions such as, the Church of Santa Maria e San Donato, the chapel of the Ballarin family, and artworks by Giovanni Bellini. The island is primarily known for their history in glass production. It became Italy’s glass art capital in 1291. The community of glassblowers was relocated by the government to Murano. Glass making originally began in Venice; however, because the houses were made out of wood, the government deemed it too risky because of the kilns constantly going.

Collio Wine Region

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Olive Oil Tasting

Farm-to-Table Dinner

Opatija Located on the coast of the largest peninsula in the Adriatic, this harbour town's history was dominated by shipbuilding and monasteries. Once a favorite of the Austrian aristocracy, it was promoted as a health resort in the 19th century. Elegant promenades and parks weave their way between spacious villas and verdant public spaces.

7-Night Adriatic Cruise Coast along the sparkling Adriatic shoreline on a 7-night cruise, allowing you to unpack and relax as you travel over the strikingly blue waters. With daily stops along the country’s coast and islands, you’ll get a chance to walk along the sandy beaches, discover the cobblestone streets, and swim in the clear waves.

Cres

Krk

Rab

Zadar

Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun

Sailing through Kornati National Park

Sibenik

Cathedral of St. James See the Cathedral of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Featuring a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, admire the striking stone walls, towering dome, and vaulted ceilings.

Mode of Transport

Travel by boat to Murano Island, sail the Adriatic aboard a private small cruise ship, and enjoy guided tours and independent exploration in Venice, Rijeka, and other stunning locations along the northern Adriatic.