12-night Mediterranean Cruise - Monte Carlo To Fusina

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Monaco: Glamorous Cote d’Azur – 8 hours

Spend a day exploring the principality of Monte Carlo and the mountains and coast that surround it. Start with a drive along the famous Corniche road to Eze, a medieval village perched dramatically on the clifftop, 1,400 feet above the Mediterranean Sea and affording splendid panoramic views along the coast. Learn more about Eze and you wander through narrow winding streets, hidden courtyards, archways and tiny boutiques.

Afterwards, drop back down to sea level and the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to walk around the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, set in stunning private gardens. Béatrice de Rothschild commissioned the villa and filled it with a breath-taking collection of porcelain, artwork and furniture during her life. After your tour you will be privately transferred back to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Take in panoramic views of the Riviera from the medieval clifftop village of Eze
• Admire the breath-taking private gardens and porcelain collection at the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private transport by luxury car or minivan
• An expert local driver-guide for 8 hours
• Entrance fees to all sights and museums
• All taxes
   

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Monaco & Eze - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Monaco & Eze Shore Excursion

9:00 am: Be met at the pier of your boat.

Enjoy a walking tour of Monaco to view the Prince’s palace, the cathedral, Princess Grace's tomb, and to learn more about the history of this mythical city. Afterwards, visit the heart of Monte-Carlo with its Casino and the Hôtel de Paris. This tiny capital (nicknamed “the Rock”) is built into the mountainside and spreads down to the shores of the Riviera. There are sumptuous boutiques with the latest fashions, palatial luxury hotels, and very chic restaurants. You can visit the Prince's Palace, which was built on the site of a 13th-century Genovese fortress. Admire the splendor of the 16th-century Italian Gallery, the Louis XV lounge, and the 17th-century Palatine Chapel. Time permitting you could also visit the Oceanographic Museum that was inaugurated by Prince Albert I in 1910. Inside you will discover an amazing collection of marine life.

Drive on to the perched, medieval village of Eze that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The fortified castle’s ruins, sitting on a narrow, rocky peak, still crown this ancient village. The beach in the "baie d'Eze" is easily accessible and is shaded by pine-trees that grow down almost to the water's edge. To reach the entrance, take the small, rocky path and admire the splendid view of the gardens that surround the Château de la Chèvre d'Or. You will be seduced by the marvels of Eze: Small, narrow roads, archways and superbly restored stone houses, shady squares and refreshing ancient fountains. The numerous artisans’ boutiques are hard to resist. The two lookout towers at the entrance, the doorway and the gunboat are all listed as historic monuments.

5:00 pm: Return to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner

 

Monaco & Nice - Full Day Tour - 8 hours

Monaco & Nice Shore Excursion. This excursion is perfect for those who wish to discover the chic French Riviera: in Monte-Carlo, you will get a glimpse of the glamorous Riviera and get closer to the myth of the Actress-Princess: Grace Kelly! Pursue this excursion with the beautiful city of Nice on the Riviera. You will be impressed by the colors of its market and during this afternoon you could visit Matisse Museum showing an important collection of the painter.
 

9:00 am: Be met at the foot of your cruise ship.

Enjoy a walking tour of Monaco to view the Prince’s palace, the cathedral, Princess Grace's tomb, and to learn more about the history of this mythical city. Afterwards, visit the heart of Monte-Carlo with its Casino and the Hôtel de Paris. Monaco is situated on the Cote d'Azur, between Cap d'Ail and Menton, only a few kilometers from the Italian Riviera. This tiny capital (nicknamed “the Rock”) is built into the mountainside and spreads down to the shores of the Riviera. Admire the splendor of the 16th-century Italian Gallery, the Louis XV lounge, and the 17th-century Palatine Chapel. Do not miss the Oceanographic Museum that was inaugurated by Prince Albert I in 1910. Inside you will discover an amazing collection of marine life. Enjoy lunch at leisure in a typical restaurant.

During the afternoon, go to Nice. The green pines happily rub shoulders with the blue of the Mediterranean Sea and that of the sky. It is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur fascinates so many people. Many of the artists, painters, writers, sculptors and musicians who contributed to the city’s fame, have museums here, dedicated to their works. You will view the luxurious Belle Époque-style residences, including the fabulous Négresco palace, built on the sea front. The Négresco, whose dome can be admired from the Promenade des Anglais, is the finest example of Belle Époque architecture. Visit the Russian Church (not available on Sunday mornings). Enjoy a walking tour of the old town. The streets, with names that evoke ancient guilds, such as “goldsmith” or “bankers,” are full of boutiques and shoppers.

5:00 pm: Return to your ship or to your hotel.
Tour Duration: 8 hours.

Tour can operate: Any Day

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes.

Physical Activity Level: Moderate.

Included:
Deluxe minivan that can carry up to 6 passengers
Professional English-speaking guide-driver who will chauffeur you on your sightseeing-tour and is licensed to guide and accompany you on walking tours as well as into museums and monuments.
24-hour assistance available during your stay
All taxes
Entrance fees to the Prince's Palace: €10

Not Included:
Tips
Lunch or dinner
 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Giardini Naxos: Greek Taormina Walking Tour - 3 hours

Meet your expert local guide today for the ascent up to the wonderful town of Taormina which has overlooked Mount Etna since Greek times. Perched atop a high cliff, Taormina seems to float above the azure waters of the Bay of Naxos. The air in Sicily’s most glamorous spot is perfumed with the scent of orange and lemon blossom, and here you’ll find narrow streets full of local colours and flavour.
 

Explore this little corner of paradise today with your guide. A stroll through Taormina’s main street, Corso Umberto, reveals numerous chic stores and a wealth of historic interest. Visit the Greek Theatre, whose unparalleled position offers spectacular views of Mt. Etna and the surrounding landscape.

Highlights:

• Take in the incredible views from the town of Taormina, which overlooks the Bay of Naxos
• Wonder through Taormina's charming streets and visit the Greek Theatre

Tour Duration: 3 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light 

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan transfers between Giardini Naxos and Taormina
• An expert English-speaking guide throughout (3 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Greek Theatre
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Giardini Naxos: Syracuse & Ortigia Island - 8 hours

The city of Syracuse, birthplace of Archimedes, was once described by Cicero as: "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all." What began as a small Greek outpost would eventually become one of the most prosperous and powerful states in the entire ancient world.

 

From here take a short drive to the Neapolis to visit the Greek theatre, one of the most important examples of ancient theatre architecture in the world and once the centre of Siracusan life. Testament to its stature, it is said that famous Greek playwright Aeschylus once premiered works here. Sights also include the Roman Amphitheatre and the Latonia del Paradiso, the impressive ancient stone quarries and caves - the most famous of which was named "the Ear of Dionysius" by Caravaggio for its peculiar acoustic qualities.
 

A highlight of your day will be exploring the island of Ortigia, one of Sicily's most picture-perfect destinations and known for its beautiful white baroque architecture and the 5th century BC Temple of Athena.

Highlights:

• Explore the beautiful city of Syracuse
• Visit the Greek theatre at Neapolis, one of the most important examples of ancient theatre architecture in the world
• Discover the charming island of Ortigia

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide throughout (8 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Neopolis Site
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Giardini Naxos: Catania and Piazza Armerina - 8 hours

Enjoy two sides of Sicily today: modern life and ancient history. First stop of the day is the city of Catania, which sits at the foot of Mount Etna. Discover the very vibrant morning fish market and the many baroque buildings in the city built using the lava stones of Etna.

From here, continue into the beautiful, rural landscapes of central Sicily and the town of Piazza Armerina. Here you will visit the site of Villa Romana del Casale, considered to be one of the finest examples of aristocratic dwellings from the Western Roman Empire, both in terms of beauty and complexity. While little remains of the structure today, an unparalleled series of mosaics depict scenes from mythology, hunting and Roman domestic lifestyle in exquisite detail.

Highlights:

• Explore the city of Catania,including the morning fish market and the many buildings in the city built using the lava stones of Etna.
• Explore central Sicily and the town of Piazza Armerina, where you will visit the site of Villa Romana del Casale

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert English-speaking guide throughout (8 hours)
• Entrance fees to the Villa Romana del Casale
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Kotor sightseeing

This tour will start with a meeting with your guide. Kotor is located at the end of Boka Kotorska (Bay of Boka) where Mount Lovcen and the sea cuddle the town. Kotor is a town that belongs to a very “young” country, Montenegro, even though founded in 2006 as an independent country, the area has a deep and unique history and cultural richness dating back to the Neolithic ages. Kotor is an excellent combination of natural, cultural, and historical beauties which makes the town worth visiting even more than once in a lifetime. Your visit to the Old town in Kotor can be supplemented with a visit to the Maritime museum, which is found on the Square of the Boka fleet.

Highlights:

• Unique sightseeing experience
• Personal guide

Tour Duration: approx. 3-4 h

Tour can operate: Morning or evening

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Light
 

Inclusions: private guide and tickets
 

Exclusions: food or drinks, gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Kotor: Walking Tour - 2 hours

Meet your guide at the tender pier ready for your walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks which extend above the town to the fortress of Sveti Ivan, Kotor was under the rule of the Republic of Venice between 1420 and 1797 and the Venetian influence on the architecture is strong. Take a walking tour of the town passing the Watch Tower, the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.

Highlights:

• Walking tour of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tour Duration: 2 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• An expert local guide in Kotor (2 hours)
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Kotor: Highlights of Montenegro - 8 hours

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kotor is surrounded by impressive medieval bulwarks. Strong Venetian influences can be seen in the architecture and a walking tour of the town reveals the Watch Tower (Sat Kula), the 12th-century Cathedral of St Tripun, the Church of St Luc and the 17th-century Prince’s Palace.
After lunch at leisure, drive over the Lov´cen mountain (the Black Mountain which gives Montenegro its name) to Cetinj. The former capital of Montenegro, Cetinj was home to Njegoš, Montenegro’s greatest poet and king. Visit the National Museum of Montenegro, and the monastery before continuing to Budva, one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Sea, dating back to the 5th century BC. In the Middle Ages when Budva was under Venetian rule, the town was fortified by powerful Venetian walls to protect against the Ottoman conquests.

Highlights:

• Enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor
• Visit to the National Museum of Montenegro in Cetinj
• Discover the Venetian influences on the historic town of Budva

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light 

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
• An expert local guide (8 hours)
• Entrance fees to all stated sights and museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Split & wine tasting, 3 hours

In the first part of this tour you will discover an ancient town with history full of interesting stories and legends. You will visit the most famous Split’s sights - Diocletian’s Palace, Underground halls, the Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and more. Just relax and enjoy a walk-through history with your guide. In the second part of your day –continue in a „gastro tone“ – enjoy in fine wine tasting. This gastro end of the day will sink in perfectly after a walking tour, just in time to refresh both you and your taste buds! You will proceed to a local wine bar with variety of different awarded wine and enjoy in couple of glasses of local Dalmatian wine. Nothing can compare to a moment of relaxing in a beautiful setting of the Old Town Split!

Highlights:

• Visit Diocletian’s Palac and the Underground Halls
• Wine Tasting 
• Tickets

Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Tickets to Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace and Cathedral 
• Wine tasting 

Not Included:

• Food and additional drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Split sightseeing, 3 hours

Marvelous, one of a kind Split! Today’s tour will let you experience all the magical features this amazing city has, and let you fully explore all the best hidden parts of its cultural heritage. This pleasant stroll through the city along with your guide, will introduce you to magnificent Diocletian’s Palace which is an architectural masterpiece. After the Roman Empire disintegrated, the city gradually started to evolve and built itself outisde but also inside the palace. Today, you can see a bank or a mini market situated in some areas of the palace. The palace actually is Old Town Split and the other way around. You will also visit its underground halls, Vestibul, Peristil, the Cathedral and many more breath-taking sightseeing spots.

Highlights:

• Diocletian's palace
• Private guide
• Underground halls

Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private guide
• Tickets to Baptistery Sv. John / Temple of Jupiter, Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace and Cathedral

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Split sightseeing and Foodie tour

This exclusive tour pairs amazing food with historical sightseeing. Do you sometime feel like numerous alleys filled with restaurants make it difficult to find the real authentic place to go to? Well, we have a solution for you today. You will be guided to visit the outstanding restaurants where passion, expertise and artisan food „collide“. This is a historic tour of the city with stops on the way (there are several stops, it is not just one meal). All dishes are preordered, and you will enjoy a comfortable sit-down tasting experience. You don’t have to eat before or after the tour as it is designed to be a full and satisfying meal. You will feel the positive energy of Mediterranean lifestyle.

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Meals and drinks at 3 restaurants 

Tour Duration: up to 3-4h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Meals and drinks at 3 restaurants 

Not Included:

• Tickets
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

 

National Park Krka

Today you will get a chance to enjoy the most beautiful part of Krka National Park. Discover picturesque nature and waterfalls as well as one of the most important cultural values in central Dalmatia, the Visovac island with its monastery that has stood there since 1445. After you explore land portion of the National Park where old mills are, you will get a chance to enjoy in beautiful boat ride to Visovac Island, one of the most valuable natural and cultural values (boat ride is not private).
 

Highlights:

• Private driver on disposal
• Private guide
• Tickets for National park
• Round transfer 

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Round transfers
• Entrance tickets for Krka NP
• Boat ride to Visovac island

Not Included:

• Food, drinks
• Gratuities
• Items purchased for personal use

Split tour and Olive oil tasting

Discover one of the most famous Croatian products – precious „liquid gold“ – olive oil! In the first part of this tour you will discover an ancient town with history full of interesting stories and legends. During the tour you will see the most famous Split’s sights like Diocletian’s Palace, Underground halls, the Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and many more. Just relax and enjoy a walk-through history with your guide. In the second part of your day –continue in a „gastro tone“ – enjoy in a tasting of five olive oils. Postira Brac, San Canzian, Brachia and two other flavoured sorts paired with fleur de sal, aged red wine vinegar, homemahe bread, green olive tapenade, salted anchovies and skuta cheese drizzled in honey and dry fig jam.
 

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Olive oil tasting  
• Tickets

Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Olive oil tasting with snacks
• Tickets to Basement halls of Diocletians Palace and Cathedral 

Not Included:

• Additional food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

 

Sightseeing of Split and Trogir

Today you will discover all the marvels of the UNESCO protected town of Trogir. Take a walk through the narrow streets that will take you back in history as you pass stone houses, churches, palaces, monasteries and the city walls. One of many things you will get to see will be the St. Lawrence Cathedral and its Romanesque portal created by a local artist Radovan in the 13th century. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Split for a private sightseeing of this charming Mediterranean town. Enjoy discovering another ancient town, full of interesting stories. During the tour you will see the most famous Split’s sights like Diocletian’s Palace, its Underground halls, The Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and many more.
 

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Tickets  

Tour Duration: approx. 6h
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Tickets to Basement & Cathedral of Diocletian's palace in Split 
• St. Lawrence Cathedral in Trogir 
• Round transfers

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Split tour with emphases on Jewish heritage

Today, you will start an interesting exploration of unique city of Split, with a private guide. This sightseeing tour will focus on the history of Jewish heritage in Split. Not only will you enjoy the monuments of great importance but also listen to interesting stories about the little people, and their lives. You will visit the old synagogue that was built in the 16th century, in a part of the town that was once Jewish ghetto. Along the way you will learn about Jewish people who owned various establishments and influenced the development of the city in a great way. You will then proceed to Marjan hill, just 10 minutes walk from the city centre, where you will visit old Jewish cemetery, that will be unlocked for you to explore.
 

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Jewish culture
• Private guide

Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Tickets to Basement halls of Diocletian's Palace and Cathedral 

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Omis+soparnik cooking class

This unique tour will leave a memorable culinary experience in the preparation and tasting of the Poljicki soparnik. On this tour you will visit some of the most important sites of the Republic of Poljica and the city of Omis. Driving through the rural countryside, you will stop at a local family farm and participate in preparing this local delight Soparnik followed by a tasting in a beautiful green surrounding. In 2007 Poljicki soparnik was listed by UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture as a protected intangible cultural heritage. Together with your guide you will continue to visit the historic little town Omis. This charming city will enchant you with its narrow streets, old churches and the impressive city fortress Mirabella.
 

Highlights:

• Gastro experience 
• Personal guide
• Soparnik cooking class

Tour Duration: up to 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Cooking class
• Welcome drinks, snacks
• Tickets
• Round transfers

Not Included:

• Additional food and drinks
• Gratuities

Split and Salona tour

This exciting tour will first lead you through the most interesting ancient locations in Split and then through the city of Salona. This combination will show you the details of everyday life back in the times of Roman Empire. Split, headquarters of Diocletian’s retirement palace, has so much to offer regarding historical monuments. You will visit all of them and explore off the beaten track. Later, you will visit Salona, once an important locus of Roman culture and a capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. It was a very modern city for its time, containing forum, theatres, amphitheatres, public baths and aquaducts. This guided tour is a great way to understand the wider picture of Dalmatian province at the time of the Romans.
 

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Roman city Salona
• Round transfer 

Tour Duration: up to 4h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Round transfers
• Tickets

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

 

Split: Walking Tour - 4 hours

Start the walking tour with an exploration of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian which lies at the heart of Split, this palace was built in 295 BC. See Peristil Square where the Emperor made his speeches as well as the mausoleum of the Roman Emperor which been transformed into a Catholic church. After visiting the palace, immediately outside you will see many charming "piazzas". Explore the old town with its many interesting sights. At the end of the city tour you will also see Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and close-by islands.

Highlights:

• Walk through the Palace of the Emperor of Diocletian and the many charming piazzas and narrow cobblestone streets

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert local guide (4 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Split: Krka Waterfalls & Trogir - 8 hours

Your English-speaking guide will take you in a private vehicle for a full day excursion (8 hours) to visit the Krka Waterfalls National Park first. You will tour the area of the waterfalls and take a boat ride to the isle of Visovac to visit the Franciscan Monastery. Proceed towards Trogir, a picturesque medieval town, including a visit to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its magnificent Romanesque portal. Return to your ship in Split after the tour.

Highlights:

• Visit the Krka Waterfalls National Park and take a boat ride to the isle of Visovac to see the Franciscan Monastery

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert local guide (8 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Split: Salona, Split & Trogir - 8 hours

Enjoy a full day tour of the city of Split and the surrounding area by private vehicle with a qualified English-speaking guide. Your tour starts with a visit to the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian; this palace was first built in the 3rd century AD, and its outline still forms the heart of the old city today. Also see Peristil Square where Diocletian made his speeches, and the imperial mausoleum that has now been converted into a Catholic church. Outside the palace you will see many charming piazzas. At the end of this tour, you may visit Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and islands nearby.
This afternoon, your guide will take you to visit ancient Roman Salona, the largest archaeological site of Roman and Early Christian ruins in Croatia. You will also see the seven ‘Kaštela’; these buildings were fortifications built for protection from Turkish attacks. Finally you will visit Trogir, known as the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’. The city is renowned for the beauty of its buildings and fortifications, and is considered to be the best preserved Romano-Gothic complex in Central Europe. Notable structures of Trogir are the City Hall, the C'ipiko Palace, the Loggia and St. Lawrence’s Cathedral whose portal is a masterpiece of medieval sculpture.

Highlights:

• Explore the labyrinthine streets of Diocletian's Palace and Salona; the largest archaeological site of Roman ruins in Croatia

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Luxury car or minivan at your disposal during the tour
•    An expert local guide (8 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Zadar 2h + Croata workshop

You will meet Your personal English speaking driver at the Zadar harbor for Your transfer to city center. There You will meet with Your private guide for Your private sightseeing of this ancient city full of history. 
Your tour will start with sightseeing of cultural and historic center of Zadar. During Your sightseeing, you will discover the most important sights in Zadar including Greeting the Sun installation, Sea Organ, Kalelarga's street, St. Stosias’ Cathedral and many more. You will also learn about the history and how French King Louis XII hired Croatian mercenaries who wore a piece of cloth around their necks, later called "La Cravate". 
After the sightseeing, tour will proceed to Croatia boutique where you will learn about the origins of a necktie, including amazing workshop where you will get your hands on trying neckties and combining them with scarfs. 

Return to Your Cruiser. This is the end of our services.

 

Highlights:

• Personal guide
• Salute to the Sun
• Sea Organ
• History
• Necktie 
• Workshop 

Tour Duration: approx. 3h

Tour can operate: Morning 

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Private guide
• Presentation 
• Interactive Croatia workshop

Not Included:

• museum tickets 
• food and drinks
• gratuities
• items purchased for personal use 

NP Krka full day excursion from Zadar

Upon arrival meet your licensed guide for a private sightseeing tour of the beautiful NP Krka, famous for his waterfalls and untouched nature. Krka river springs at the foot of Dinara mountain, but the national park starts further south, two kilometers downstream from Knin. The largest part of this amazing river’s course is the national park, which abounds with cultural and historical monuments. The most outstanding of these is the Franciscan monastery on the tiny island of Visovac, set in the middle of the lake widening in the river like a precious stone. The area is full of old mills, which have been transformed into small ethnographic museums where one can see how wheat was ground in the olden days, are a popular attraction for visitors.

Highlights:

• Beautiful nature
• Waterfalls
• Personal guide
• Swimming in the river

Tour Duration: Full day
Tour can operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:

• Tickets
• Private guide
• Round transfers

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Tips and items purchased for personal use

Private Paklenica hiking tour

This route follows the main path of the park in the Velika Paklenica canyon. After a zig zag warm-up of about 30 minutes, we will arrive at a first water point where we can refill our bottles and cool off. From there, the shaded almost flat trail widens and climbs steadily and gently for about an hour to a second water point where we can rest. Then a 30-minute climb will take us to the Paklenica mountain hut A final five-minute climb and we will be at the Ramica Dvori lodge from where we will enjoy the beautiful panorama, the rocky peaks and surrounding forests. Here, the cheerful hosts invite you to taste their home made brandies and herbal teas. After the break, we will take the same path for the descent.

 

Highlights:

• Unique hiking experience 
• Paklenica mountain hut
• beautiful panorama from Ramica Dvori lodge
• homemade brandies and herbal teas
• Round transfer 

Tour Duration: approx. 8h 
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions: 

• Professional mountain guide 
• Round transfers
• insurance
• entrance to national park 

Not Included:

• Food
• Drink 
• Tips
• Items purchased for personal use

 

Zadar Market tour and cooking class

What a perfect day to learn about Croatian cuisine! Your private driver will pick you up and transfer you to the city center where you will stroll around, revealing culinary marvels of Zadar! Head to local farmer’s market, to shop the groceries that will be needed for following cooking class. Hardworking locals attend the market to sell their fresh products from the surrounding island’s countryside, every day. After groceries shopping, you will meet your private chef with whom will you embark on a journey of traditional and authentic Dalmatian cooking. Just imagine the feeling when you cook a genuine Croatian dish, with your own hands? Yes, after this class, you will be ready to share your secrets of Croatian cooking with the ones you love!

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Private chef
• Fresh ingredients and Croatian cuisine

Tour Duration: around 6h
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Location transfer
• Coffee at Cafe Lovre
• Ingredients from the Market
• Food sampling
• Welcome drink
• Chef's assistance in the kitchen
• Water, wine, meal

Not Included:

• Tips
• Extra food and drinks
• Items purchased for personal use

Pag excursion (Pag, Kolan, Gligora)

Your personal English-speaking guide will be waiting for You at the Zadar Harbor for Your transfer to the island of Pag, the island with the longest coastline in Croatia. 
Today you will get a chance to explore island Pag with private car & driver and guide on disposal. You will explore town of Pag, traditional Lace museum and musem of salt. With our local guide you will get to explore the cultural and historic Pag. Learn about the geomorphological and socio-economic characteristics of the island, also about its cultural-historical development. Afterwards, you will continue to Kolan, for cheese presentation and degustation. Pag cheese is one of the most famous and popular products of the island, and something that locals are really proud of.
After the sightseeing Your driver will drive You back to the Zadar harbour.
 

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Cheese tasting
• Round transfer 

Tour Duration: up to 6h
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Round transfers
• Cheese tasting

Not Included:

• Additional food and drinks
• Tickets
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

National Park Plitvice lakes

You will meet your driver at Zadar harbor. Upon arrival to Plitvice Lakes prepare for an exciting day of hiking through the natural beauty of this National Park with your private guide. Discover this beautiful natural phenomenon, famous for its waterfalls and untouched nature. Plitvice lakes are a jewel of inestimable value, with 16 large and a lot of small lakes which are connected by waterfalls. The cascades, waterfalls, caves and rocks offer a beautiful mosaic of colors, sounds and shapes surrounded by high mountain forest terrain, Plitvice Lakes and its surroundings were in 1949 declared a National Park, and since 1979 have been under the UNESCO protection.

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Tickets 
• Round transfer 

Tour Duration: full day
Tour can operate: Morning 
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Round transfers
• Tickets 

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Speedboat excursion to Sakarun

Upon boarding on a private speedboat and meeting your personal skipper, you will head towards paradise on Earth. Traveling by boat allows you to experience the perfect mix of culture, history, and natural sites. The Croatian coast is home to a variety of stunning, crystal-clear beaches. You’ll undoubtedly want to visit the most beautiful of them all — Sakarun Beach. Having a speedboat and a skipper at your disposal means you will be able to tailor this tour according to your own wishes (in agreement with the skipper of course). This day will be filled with relaxation and lots of swimming and sunbathing. Enjoy!

Highlights:

• Sightseeing experience
• Speedboat ride
• Snorkeling
• Beach-hopping

Tour Duration: around 8h
Tour can operate: Tour is flexible, but weather permitted
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Easy

Inclusions: 

• Skipper
• Fuel
• Speedboat
• Snorkeling equipment
• Snacks and soft drinks

Not Included:

• Private guide
• Additional food and drinks
• Gratuities and other sea toys

Zadar 3h + tickets

You will meet Your personal English speaking driver at the Zadar harbor for Your transfer to city center. There You will meet with Your private guide for Your private sightseeing of this city full of history including visit to museums You prefer.
Your tour will start with sightseeing of cultural and historic center of Zadar. During Your sightseeing, You will discover the most important sights in Zadar including Greeting the Sun installation, Sea Organ, Kalelarga's street, St. Anastasias’ Cathedral and many more. During the sightseeing let Your guide know which museums are of interest to You as the tickets for selected museums are included!
The Museum of Ancient Glass contains one of the premium collections of Roman glassware outside of Italy, with a cornucopia of goblets, jars and vials retrieved from many archaeological sites across Dalmatia. Its highlights include the delicate vessels used by Roman ladies to store perfumes, skin creams and essential oils.
Return to Your Cruiser. This is the end of our services.

Highlights:

• Unique sightseeing experience 
• Personal guide
• Round transfers
• Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun
• Museums 
• History

Tour Duration: approx. 3h 
Tour can operate: Morning and afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide
• Ticket to selected museums
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Tips

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Piran: Slovenian Coast Roundtrip (Piran, Izola, Koper) - 4h

Description:
 
A scenic ride along the Slovenian Coast.
 
Highlights:

• Koper, the urban and administrative center of the Slovenian Coast

• The charming Piran with medieval streets & piazzas

• Amazing views on the Adriatic and the Alps

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 4h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Piran: Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana - 8h

Description: Discover Slovenia`s most spectacular sites – the iconic Bled and beloved capital city Ljubljana.
  
Highlights:

• Bled Castle

• Pletna boat ride

• Ljubljana old town

• Ljubljana castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Bled castle, pletna boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

 
Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• Temperatures in the mountain regions tend to be slightly lower compared to those in the capital city and on the coast.

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Piran: Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description:
 
Ljubljana – the beloved. It has it all – big European capital city vibe yet intimate and genuine touch.
 
Highlights:
 

• The castle hill

• The city market

• Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture

• Masterful creations by the architect Jože Ple?nik

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets - (Ljubljana castle ticket, Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljanica river wooden boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Piran: Koper and Slovenian Istria - 8h

Description:
 
Charming Slovenian Istria with its rich cultural and historical heritage.   
 
Highlights:
 

• The medieval town of Koper

• The beautiful Istrian landscape and its atmosphere in the picturesque villages

• Hrastovlje (Holy Trinity Church)

• Padna
• ?Olive oil tasting (optional)

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Piran: Skocjan Caves & Secovlje Salt Pans - 8h

Description:
 
UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve.  
 
Highlights:
 

• The Skocjan Caves, UNESCO Karst natural site

• Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets (Skocjan Caves, Se?ovlje Salina Nature Park)

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!
 

Piran: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle and Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description: One of the most charming and greenest capital cities plus the world famous underground karst cave..
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Ljubljana Old town

• Ljubljana Castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave, Funicular to Lj. Castle,...)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences con

Piran: Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - 8h

Description: The mystic undergroun of the Postojna Cave, most notorious kast cave in the world, with Predjama Castle, listed among the Guinnes World Records as the largest cave castle, and home to the local »Robin Hood«, the brave robber baron Erazem.
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Predjama Castle
   

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 7h (flexible)
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames