Day 1, Monday - Arrival Rome, Italy
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner in your hotel. Overnight Rome. (D,O)

Day 2, Tuesday - Rome, Italy
Breakfast at your hotel prior to your morning sightseeing tour which includes the main attractions: Republic Square, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, St. Angelo Castle and St. Peter’s Basilica. The afternoon at leisure. Overnight Rome. (B,O)

Day 3, Wednesday - Rome, Italy
A full day free in spectacular Rome. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe. Optional excursions will be available. Overnight Rome. (B,O)

Day 4, Thursday - Florence, Italy
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Florence. Remainder of the day free to enjoy the cultural and historical mix of Florence (or Firenze). You can't help but also enjoy the city's atmosphere. It retains much of the character of the small late-medieval centre that contributed so much to the cultural and political development of Europe. Overnight Florence. (B,O)

Day 5, Friday - Florence, Italy
After breakfast enjoy a morning city tour beginning at the majestic Piazza del Duomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschi's Dome, the Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghiberti's bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the Renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital. Overnight Florence. (B,O)

Day 6, Saturday - Venice, Italy and embarkation
After breakfast, transfer to Venice. Upon arrival, take a walking tour of Venice featuring the major highlights: St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. Free afternoon before transferring to Venice pier for embarkation. 7:00 PM departure to Zadar, Croatia. (B,D,O)

Day 7, Sunday - Cruise Zadar, Croatia
Arrive 7:00 AM. Known today as “Treasure City”, Zadar once was a dominant city of the Adriatic region. Arrive in Zadar, the oldest Slavic city on the Adriatic coast, and proceed on a full day excursion to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The park's scenery includes 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation with a winding trail that puts in contact with this incredible nature. Upon return to Zadar, orientation tour of the city includes the Roman Forum, the Cathedral and St. Donat Church. Depart 6:00 PM. (B,L,D,O)

Day 8, Monday - Cruise Ploce and Korcula, Croatia
Arrive 7:00 AM in Ploce, one of the youngest towns in Croatia. From here, drive through a marvelous gorge of the Neretva River to visit Mostar, a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina named after its 16th century Old Bridge and the towers on each side. Depart 3:00 PM and sail to the beautiful island of Korcula, according to a local tradition, a birth place of a world explorer Marco Polo. Enjoy the charm of the old wallked city and the island's lively evenings. Departs 10:00 PM. (B,L,D,O)

Day 9, Tuesday - Cruise Kotor, Montenegro
Arrive 9:00 AM in Kotor, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, after having cruised to the end of the deep, rugged Kotor Bay with breathtaking fjords. An excursion to the scenic Montenegrin Riviera includes a visit to a lively town of Budva and a unique city-hotel Sveti Stefan located on a small island. Departs 10:00 PM. (B,L,D,O)

Day 10, Wednesday - Cruise Dubrovnik, Croatia
Ship arrives 7:00 AM in the morning in Medieval city of Dubrovnik. In the 7th century, this walled city guard the coastal approaches by invaders of the Croatian kingdom. Entering the gates of this over 1000-year old architectural marvel is like a step back in time. Your 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. Departs 7:00 PM. (B,L,D,O)

Day 11, Thursday - Cruise Pula, Croatia
Arrive to Pula at 12 Noon. You'll enjoy a walking tour of this 3000 year-old town where among other sights, includes a visit to the Arena, the 1st century well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre still in use today. Around the Old Town you will experience the spirit of its Roman, Byzantine and Venetian periods. Enjoy the Romanesque portals and Gothic sculptures while you step back in time. Depart 11:59 PM. (B,L,D,O)

Day 12, Friday - Cruise Koper / Postojna, Slovenia / Venice, Italy
7:00 AM arrive in Koper, coastal town and largest commercial port in Slovenia. Take a 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. Continue to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe, and tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Depart 2:00 PM to sail back to Venice for overnight onboard. (B,L,D,O)

Day 13, Saturday - depart Venice, Italy
After breakfast disembark for transfer to the airport. (B)

Key: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner; O=Overnight