The Dalmatian Coast & Its Islands

Day 1 Dubrovnik, Croatia / Embark

Arrive in Dubrovnik and transfer to embark the Corinthian.

Day 2 Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of the most spectacular and best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Once ruled by Venice, the city contains within its ramparts the Rector’s Palace, the Gothic cloister, the garden of the Dominican Monastery, and the baroque cathedral, which contains works by Renaissance painters Titian and Andrea del Sarto.

Day 3 Kotor, Montenegro

Sail the deep, fjord-like Bay of Kotor to reach the port town of the same name, located at the head of the bay beneath towering mountains. One of the most striking towns along the Dalmatian coast, Kotor is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. The town’s fortifications and most of its monuments, which we will visit on a walking tour, date from the time of Venetian rule.

Day 4 Korcula, Croatia

Approaching Korcula, take in its skyline of white towers and green hills. Note the medieval town’s layout: western streets run straight to funnel refreshing maestral breezes; eastern streets slightly curve to minimize bura winds. See St. Mark’s Cathedral’s Venetian imprint and visit the Cathedral Treasury, Bishop’s Palace, Church of All Saints, and Icon Museum.

Day 5 Split

Originally a Greco-Illyrian settlement called Aspalathos, Split is an ancient city centered around the formidable Palace of Diocletian, built in a.d. 295. An extensive structure, much of which is well preserved, the palace contains within its walls Split’s medieval town, making it the only palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. Also visit the Archaeological Museum.

Day 6 Mali Losinj

Call in lovely Mali Losinj, a picturesque seaside town situated on a deep sheltered bay. You may opt for a stroll along the quayside, where cafes and shops offer a taste of the local culture.

Day 7 Hvar / Vis Island

Hvar is a fertile island of pale stone houses surrounded by rosemary, lavender, and laurel. The architecture is unmistakably Venetian, and there are fine fortifications. A tour of the island’s principal town includes the 17th-century Municipal Theater, which sits adjacent to the imposing arsenal, the Venetian Loggia, and the Franciscan Monastery, with its small gallery.

Closed to outsiders until the fall of Yugoslavia, Vis is one of Croatia’s most beautiful and unspoiled islands. Dock at Komiza, which has retained its medieval character and architecture. Stately homes and other buildings face the harbor, while the terraced hillside provides a lovely background to this idyllic setting. After exploring Komiza, drive across the small island to Vis Town, which is built around a beautiful bay.

Day 8 Dubrovnik / Disembark

Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport for your return flights home.