 
Adriatic Cruise
onboard M/V Arion
8 days featuring Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania
Map of the cruise
Included Features
- 7 nights cruise aboard M/V Arion in inside cabins Cat. 1; upgrades to categories 2 - 6 are available
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Itinerary
Day 1, (Sun) arrive in Koper (Slovenia)
Embarkation in Koper will be between 4 PM and 10
PM. Late evening departure towards Zadar (overnight sailing).
Day 2, (Mon) Zadar
Monday morning arrival in Zadar, the oldest Slavic
city on the Adriatic, once famed cultural center.
Optional tour to Plit vice National Park with
breathtaking scenery of 16 terraced lakes
surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush
vegetation, also listed in UNESCO's World Heritage
list
Optional tour of Zadar includes the ruins of the
Roman Forum, the Romanesque Cathedral of St.
Anastasia, the Church of St. Donat, the Church of
St. Mary and Benedictine Convent. Depart Zadar at 8 PM sailing to Ploce.
Day 3, (Tue) Ploce and Korcula
Morning arrival in Ploce, a large commercial port
located in Central Dalmatia.
Optional tour to Mostar, a famous old city in Bosnia
and Herzegovina where you will see the reconstructed
old bridge built by the occupying Turkish forces some
500 years ago. Depart Ploce at 2:30 PM sailing to Korcula.
Arrive in Korcula, birth place of Marco Polo, on Tuesday
afternoon. You can visit the main square and see the
Cathedral Square and nearby Marco Polo's family
house. In the evening enjoy optional performance of
Moreska, the island's unique version of Morris Dance. Depart Korucla at 11 PM.
Day 4, (Wed) Kotor
Morning arrival in Kotor, Montenegro. The Bay of
Kotor and the old town of Kotor are both on UNESCO's
World Heritage List. Bay of Kotor is actually the largest
European Fjord outside of Norway.
Optional tour to the former capital city of Cetinje or
Montenegro's Grand Tour of the Riviera. Leave Kotor towards Albania at 10:30 PM
Day 5, (Thu) Durres
Morning arrival in the port of Durres, the most
important maritime gate of Albania, also well known
for its nice Riviera.
Optional tour to Tirana, the country's capital city, only
40 kilometers away. Spend a full day discovering the
city, including typical lunch in a local restaurant. At 10:00 PM start sailing towards Dubrovnik.
Day 6, (Fri) Dubrovnik
Arrive Dubrovnik in the morning. Entering the gates
of this over 1000 years old architectural marvel is like
a step back in time.
Optional tour: City tour includes the Rector's Palace,
Bell Tower clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza
Palace. Also see the Dominican's Monastery and
Franciscan Monastery housing one of the oldest
pharmacies in the world. Optional Folklore Performance.
Day 7, (Sat) Split
Morning arrival in Split.
Optional tour of Split features the historic inner city,
built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace,
a UNESCO world heritage sight. See the remnants of
Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic
structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the
Cathedral.
Optional tour to nearby Trogir, the center of artistic
activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. In the afternoon sail back to Koper.
Day 8, (Sun) Koper
Disembark after breakfast (after 9 AM).
| Ports of Call |
| Day |
Port |
Arrival |
Departure |
| Sunday |
Koper (Slovenia) |
|
23:00 |
| Monday |
Zadar (Croatia) |
10:00 |
20:00 |
| Tuesday |
Ploce (Croatia) |
07:30 |
14:30 |
|
Korcula (Croatia) |
18:00 |
23:50 |
| Wednesday |
Kotor (Montenegro) |
08:00 |
22:30 |
| Thursday |
Durres (Albania) |
07:00 |
22:00 |
| Friday |
Dubrovnik (Croatia) |
08:00 |
23:00 |
| Saturday |
Split (Croatia) |
08:00 |
16:00 |
| Sunday |
Koper (Slovenia) |
09:00 |
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| Departure dates and prices |
| Start date |
End date |
Per person in twin |
Single room supplement |
| Departure dates and prices |
| 25 April 2010 |
02 May 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 02 May 2010 |
09 May 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 09 May 2010 |
16 May 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 16 May 2010 |
23 May 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 23 May 2010 |
30 May 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 30 May 2010 |
06 June 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 06 June 2010 |
13 June 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 13 June 2010 |
20 June 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 20 June 2010 |
27 June 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 27 June 2010 |
04 July 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| CLOSED 04 July 2010 |
11 July 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| CLOSED 29 August 2010 |
05 September 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 05 September 2010 |
12 September 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 12 September 2010 |
19 September 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 19 September 2010 |
26 September 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
| 26 September 2010 |
03 October 2010 |
$ 1,575 |
$ 1,335 |
Note
- Rates based on category 1 inside cabins
- Port taxes: $78 net per person
- Gratutity: $60 net per person - has to be pre-paid
- Upgrade per person to category 2 outside cabin (port-hole, ocean deck): $210
- Upgrade per person to category 3 outside cabin (port-hole, main deck): $420
- Upgrade per person to category 4 outside cabin (window, upper deck): $660
- Upgrade per person to category 5 outside cabin (window, promendade or navigator deck): $795
- Upgrade per person to category 6 outside cabin (superior window, navigator deck): $960
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