From Vienna to Croatia

Welcome to Vienna, a fascinating city that is overflowing with grand places, picturesque parks, splendid museums with music everywhere!

Upon your arrival, be greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Have the rest of the day at leisure.

Start your exploration of Vienna with a 3.5 hours guided walking tour of the city's oldest district. You will take in the most important sights, including Rathaus (Vienna City Hall), the Austrian Parliament Building, and Vienna State Opera.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore other sights according to your interests. With the 2-day Vienna Pass, you will have the chance to visit over 60 attractions through its fast track entry and enjoy the Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Buses unlimitedly. You may want to step into the grand Hofburg Palace, once the imperial winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty. Nowadays it is the location of the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, and Silver Collection, through which you can get a deeper insight into the luxury of the royal family. After getting out of the palace, you can continue to visit the grand St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the most recognizable symbols of Vienna. What's the better way to end today's tour than at the Prater Amusement Park by riding on the Giant Ferris Wheel?

Today is also a free day for you to explore. The Schonbrunn Palace is a wonderful choice for many tourists. Next only to the Versailles of France, the Palace is the second-largest palace in Europe, embodying the nobility and elegance of the royal family of the Habsburg Dynasty. Art lovers can take all day time around the Museum Quarter, where various museums can be found. Particularly, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is regarded as one of the most foremost museums in the world for its large collection of outstanding artworks and having the largest collection of Pieter Bruegel's treasures. The famous market of Naschmarkt is just hundreds of meters away from the museum, it's a good place to experience the local's daily life. If time permits, don't miss the Danube River Cruise.

A private transfer will take you to the airport for a non-stop flight to Split, Croatia in the morning. Upon arrival, head toward the harbor and check into your cabin. A Welcome Reception with champagne and canapes served on board will relieve you from the fatigue on the journey. It is recommended to explore Split on the last day of the cruise as the ship will depart the harbor at 1:00 pm.

Enjoy a 3-course lunch as the ship sailing toward the seaside town of Trogir. Trogir is a tiny town filled with a Medieval atmosphere where the streets are lined with different styles of buildings, Romanesque, Gothic, or Baroque. It's also known for scenic historical fortresses and great restaurants. You will spend an afternoon here and have time to find out a desirable local restaurant for dinner.

Leave Trogir behind and sail toward the city of Sibenik this morning. En route, the ship will stop off at a secluded bay for swim opportunities. Passing by the beautiful island of Zlarin, you will moor in the protected natural harbor of Sibenik. Unlike other cities along the Adriatic coast that were established by Greeks and Romans, the city of Sibenik founded by Croats is an ideal place to experience authentic Croatian life. Get off the ship and explore this charming city at your own pace. The Local Village dinner served this evening will let you taste delicious Croatia cuisine.

Enjoy the stunning Adriatic seascape as the ship cruise toward Zadar. Zadar is the most charming and special city along the Adriatic coastline. One of the best choices to enjoy Zadar is to find a waterfront restaurant or cafe alongside the Monument to the Sun to watch the famous sunset view. And when the sun goes down, the solar plates of the Monument to the Sun will transform into light effects when absorbs enough solar energy in the daytime. It's a unique scenery that you can only see there. You will also have the chance to listen to the "voice of sea" by the Sea Organ, an art installation specially designed the underwater pipes that sound musical voices when filled with water.

As night falls, return to the ship and enjoy delicious local cuisine at Captain's Dinner.

Today will be leisure time. As the ship cruises toward the coastal town of Vodice, you can relax onboard. Your captain will moor the ship at a secluded bay, where you will have the chance to dive into crystal clear water, enjoy swimming and the beautiful pebbled beaches. If you are energetic and want to swim in the waterfalls, an optional excursion tour to the nearby Krka Waterfalls National Park would be a wonderful choice.

Make your way sailing to the island of Vis, one of the farthest islands of the Croatian mainland. This island once was the site of the general headquarters of Marshal Josip Broz Tito, the leader of the Partisans during World War Ⅱ, recently opened to commercial tourism. An optional Vis Military Tour to discover its war history or the Blue Cave Tour to explore its natural beauty can be arranged for you according to your interests.

Note: If by chance the weather and wind aren't suitable to visit Vis, an alternative stop will be made on the itinerary.

The ship will continue the sail to Hvar island this morning. Before reaching the island, the captain will stop at a beautiful bay for swimming opportunities.

Hvar island, known as the "French Riviera" of the Adriatic. Except for the champagne and super yachts, the island is also famous for cobbled streets, historic architecture, and ancient fortress overlooking the town. Disembark and join in Hvar Orientation Walking Tour to see the Renaissance Cathedral with its original tower as well as the oldest community theatre in Europe dating back to 1612.

Note: The docking time in Hvar can be early evening in peak season due to port authority restrictions. However, if guests would like to arrive earlier, water taxi transfers will be arranged.

The ship will back to Split today. The town of Split, built around the Place of Diocletian, is the second-largest city in Croatia. Its historic center along with the palace was registered on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. A Split Walking Tour will take you to stroll through the palace basement, walk along the paved streets packed with historical architecture and market stalls. You will have the chance to explore the charm of this city in-depth.

Say goodbye to the crew and then take a private vehicle to your downtown hotel in Dubrovnik this morning. After check-in and a short break, meet with your local guide to start your exploration of the old town. As the location of the "City of King's Landing" in Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik attracts millions of tourists especially fans of this TV series with its medieval architecture, quaint limestone streets, and bright terracotta rooftops. Following your guide, you will get a detailed history of this city while strolling through the major attractions. When the tour ends, it is highly recommended to climb the Srd Mountain by cable car or on foot for the stunning panorama view of the city and surrounding area.

For most people, one day's stay in Dubrovnik can not satisfy them. So today is a whole day free for you to explore the old town again or just sit in a local cafe to enjoy the sunshine and the leisure time.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before heading to the airport for your departure flight.