Embark on MV La Belle de L'Adriatique and join this 8-day cruise through the countries in the Adriatic Sea! Between Croatia and Montenegro via Greece and Albania, between beautiful cities and archaeological remains, wild beauty and unusual landscapes. Discover Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, Tirana, the Albanian capital, but also Corfu in Greece, or the ancient city of Bar in Montenegro.
Highlights
Explore the largest archaeological site in Albania, Apollonia
Visit the National History Museum in Tirana, Albania
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Board MV La Belle de L'Adriatique at 6:00 pm and settle into your cabins. Join the rest of the guests for a welcome cocktail and dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
Visit Dubrovnik which captivates tourists by its beauty and sublime views. Spend the afternoon cruising alongside the Albanian and Montenegrin coastline. Join an evening of entertainment.
This morning, cruise towards the splendid island of Corfu. According to Homer's poems, Ulysses made a final stop here before returning to Ithaca. This afternoon, enjoy the tour of the old city and see also an approximately 500 years old UNESCO World Heritage Site that origins of the old city date back to the 8th century BC and was built by the Venetians. Visit the Achilleion, the island's emblematic palace built by the beloved Empress Sissi. Join an evening of dinner and dancing.
Cruise towards Saranda this morning. Once arrived, visit the Butrint ruins (an approx. 4-hour tour, including over 90 minutes of driving). These ancient ruins are famed for their size, beauty, and tranquility. They're in a fantastic natural setting and span 2,500 years. The top of the hill is where the acropolis once was; the views give you a good idea of the city's layout, and you can see the Vivari Channel connecting Lake Butrint to the Straits of Corfu in the distance. In the afternoon, set out on a tour of Gjirokastër (an approx. 5-hour tour, including 3 hours of driving). Historic Gjirokastër is one of Albania's three UNESCO sites. Described as "a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town,¿ the city is dominated by Gjirokastër Fortress. Gjirokastër contains several remarkable examples of houses with turrets, which date from the 17th century, but also more elaborate examples dating from the early 19th century. The Gjirokastër Bazaar is known for handmade wood pieces, handwoven rugs, and crafts such as delicate lace items. Enjoy a tasting of local products at the end of our tour. Join an evening of entertainment.
Join this full day tour of Apollonia and Berat (lunch included - approx. 10.5 hours long, including 4.5 hours of driving). First stop in Berat which was was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 as it is a rare example of a well-preserved Ottoman town. Continue the tour towards the largest archaeological site in Albania: Apollonia. Set on rolling hills among olive groves, with impressive views all around, Apollonia was founded by Greeks from Corinth and Corfu in 588 BC. While the ruins are minimal, the onsite Apollonia Museum complex is excellent to experience. Return on board. Tonight's festivities will have an Albanian flair!
Visit Tirana and its Natural History Museum this morning (approx. 5 hours long, including 2 hours of driving). Tirana, the capital and largest city, is the heart of Albania's cultural, economic, and governmental activity. Visit the National History Museum, which takes you chronologically from ancient Illyria to the post-communist era. You should also see the Skanderbeg Square, the city center surrounded by important government buildings, as well as the historic Et'hem Bey Mosque (the mosque is closed during prayers - please wear appropriate clothing: your legs and shoulders must be covered; women need scarves for their hair).
Spend the afternoon cruising. Join for an evening of dinner and dancing.
Arrive in Stari Bar this morning. Tour this old urban settlement in the mountains above the city of Bar. The tranquil feel of this place will make you fall in love with the whole country. Together with the stronghold towers, city gates, gun powder room, Prince's Palace, and Bishop's Palace, one can imagine the impressive town that it used to be.
Spend the afternoon cruising alongside Montenegrin coastline and through the Bay of Kotor. Tonight is the festive gala evening.
Day 8: Dubrovnik, Croatia | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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First Deck- Cat A
24 cabins featuring twin beds and portholes. All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
First Deck- Cat B
8 double cabins featuring twin beds and portholes. All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
First Deck- Cat C
5 double cabins featuring twin beds and portholes. All cabins are equipped with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat A
25 cabins with portholes (24 twins, 1 smaller cabin with 2 adjustable twin beds) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat B
7 Double cabins with portholes equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat C
14 double cabins featuring twin beds and portholes. All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Embarkation Deck - Cat B
22 cabins (18 twins, 4 smaller cabins with 2 adjustable twin beds) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Embarkation Deck - Cat A
22 cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Embarkation Deck - Cat C
4 double cabins equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck - Cat A
10 double cabins - Equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck - Cat B
15 double cabins | 1 PRM cabin
Equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck - Cat C
2 double cabins |1 single cabin
Equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
2 days ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
2 days ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.