Adriatic Delights followed by Sail Three Seas Cruise

Day 1 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Thu 18 July 2024 / Depart: Thu 18 July 2024 at 20:00

Wake up in the most beautiful city on the Croatian coast. Lively yet full of history, this World Heritage Site is full of fasination but very easy to get around Woalking around Dubrovnik is like stepping back into the past. Its ancient city walls surround countless buildings that have been perfectly perserved and are easy to find, thanks to the grid-like street system. Look out in particular for the Onofrio Fountain and the nearby Franciscan Monastery with the third oldest pharmacy in Europe. And don't miss the old medieval Sponza Palance, St Blaises Church and the Cathedral.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Sat 20 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 20 July 2024 at 17:00

Zadar doesn’t put age before beauty, it offers them both at the same time. This Dalmatian city on the Adriatic Coast is one of the oldest in Europe, and its timeline can be traced back more than 3,000 years. Having said that, it’s more than a little easy on the eye. The traffic-free streets are paved in pearly marble, its town houses are topped with red roofs, and the city is dotted with ancient Roman ruins and historical churches.

Day 4 - Venice (Trieste)

Arrive: Sun 21 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 21 July 2024 at 17:00

Idyllic and relaxing, the cafes, souvenir shops and sights of Trieste show why it once rivalled Venice as one of the key Adriatic trading ports. Docking in the heart of the city, Trieste is busy, bustling and thriving while also being a very attractive destination with typical Italian architecture. Relax in one of the many cafes and then stroll around the town's main square – and Italy's largest – the beautiful Piazza Unita d'Italia.

Day 5 - Ancona

Arrive: Mon 22 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 22 July 2024 at 18:00

As you drift into Ancona’s bustling harbour, you’ll have front-row views of the town’s historic landmarks. The waterfront’s backed by crumbling defensive fortifications, and if you scan the horizon, you’ll see an ancient domed cathedral perched on the hill. In the terracotta-topped town, Gothic architecture jostles for space with Roman and Greek buildings, while pavement cafés and museums are shoulder-to-shoulder with more modern additions.

Day 6 - Split

Arrive: Tue 23 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 23 July 2024 at 17:00

The second biggest town in Croatia is the first choice for a superb day exploring - or a day shopping in the open air markets. On the coast in the south of the country, Split is old and beautiful, welcoming and varied. While beautiful lush green forest surrounds Split itself, facing the harbour is anothersight not to be missed - the fortress palace of Diocletian, built in 305AD.

Day 7 - Bar, Montenegro

Arrive: Wed 24 July 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 24 July 2024 at 18:00

The Adriatic Sea and a blue-hued mountain range sandwich southerly Bar. The town itself is dominated by a working waterfront. Just up the road lies picturesque Stari Bar. Once the original Bari, it’s still filled with the time-worn leftovers of everyone from the Byzantines to the Turks. Head over the mountains and you’ll find the mammoth Lake Skadar.

Day 8 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Thu 25 July 2024 / Depart: Thu 25 July 2024 at 20:00

Wake up in the most beautiful city on the Croatian coast. Lively yet full of history, this World Heritage Site is full of fasination but very easy to get around Woalking around Dubrovnik is like stepping back into the past. Its ancient city walls surround countless buildings that have been perfectly perserved and are easy to find, thanks to the grid-like street system. Look out in particular for the Onofrio Fountain and the nearby Franciscan Monastery with the third oldest pharmacy in Europe. And don't miss the old medieval Sponza Palance, St Blaises Church and the Cathedral.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Malta

Arrive: Sat 27 July 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Sat 27 July 2024 at 18:00

As the ship cruises into Valletta, a breathtaking landscape of soaring steeples and church domes will rise up to greet you. Surrounded by tiny villages and a countryside brimming with flowers, Valletta is Malta's quintessential capital. Wander the steep, narrow streets laden with sublime churches, or enjoy a freshly-ground coffee at one of the many pavement cafes, whilst admiring the colourful fishing boats as they sway gently in the alluring harbour. Nearby Mdina, the old capital of Malta, is an impressive walled city finely decorated with Medieval and Baroque architecture. Known as ‘the silent city' because cars are forbidden, horse-drawn carriages trotting through the streets and the gentle chatter of Mdina's inhabitants will be the only sounds to punctuate the peaceful atmosphere.

Day 11 - Sicily

Arrive: Sun 28 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 28 July 2024 at 17:00

Messina's pretty streets tumble down an emerald green hillside towards the translucent waters of the Mediterranean.

Day 12 - Taranto

Arrive: Mon 29 July 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 29 July 2024 at 17:00

Taranto is surrounded by a natural harbour so this city and seafood go hand in hand – it’s particularly well-known for oysters and mussels. The historical old town spreads over an island, while the new town is all about sleek and stylish palm-lined avenues. Taranto has an interesting history – it dates back to the year 706 BC when it was founded as a Greek-Spartan colony. The Museo Nazionale Archeologico holds hundreds of artefacts from their reign, including terracotta figures, glassware and jewellery.

Day 13 - Corfu

Arrive: Tue 30 July 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 30 July 2024 at 17:00

Awash with colourful flowers, Corfu is big on beauty. It’s known as the Emerald Isle, and its golden beaches, lush green landscape and colourful villages will have you constantly reaching for your camera.......

Day 14 - Kotor

Arrive: Wed 31 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 31 July 2024 at 16:00

For years, the travel-savvy have kept Montenegro under their sunhats. But now the cat’s creeping out of the bag – and it’s hardly surprising. A tiny republic in southeast Europe, the scenery here will have your jaw dropping to the floor the moment you arrive. Cue glittering lakes. Green mountains as far as the eye can see. And cashmere-soft sands that melt into sapphire seas. Even spy extraordinaire 007 couldn’t keep away – these magical landscapes starred in the James Bond hit ‘Casino Royale’.......

Day 15 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Thu 01 August 2024 at 04:00 / Depart: Thu 01 August 2024

Wake up in the most beautiful city on the Croatian coast. Lively yet full of history, this World Heritage Site is full of fasination but very easy to get around Woalking around Dubrovnik is like stepping back into the past. Its ancient city walls surround countless buildings that have been perfectly perserved and are easy to find, thanks to the grid-like street system. Look out in particular for the Onofrio Fountain and the nearby Franciscan Monastery with the third oldest pharmacy in Europe. And don't miss the old medieval Sponza Palance, St Blaises Church and the Cathedral.