Village Life along the Dalmatian Coast
July 29 - August 6, 2008
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Depart the U.S.
Day 2
Arrive in Venice, Italy. Embark the M.Y. MONET. Captain’s welcome champagne toast.
Day 3
Excursion
Walking tour of Venice, including visits
to Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica of
San Marco.
Exclusive Enrichment
Lecture by John Millerchip, formerly
of UNESCO, on preservation efforts
in Venice.
Day 4
Excursion
Walking tour of Pula, featuring the
Roman Amphitheater.
Exclusive Enrichment
Village forum with local residents.
Day 5
Excursions
Visit to Split, featuring Diocletian’s Palace.
Walking tour of Hvar, including
St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the
15th-century Franciscan Monastery.
Day 6
Excursion
Walking tour of medieval Dubrovnik,
including the Franciscan Monastery, the
Rector’s Palace and the old city walls.
Visit to the Maritime Museum.
Exclusive Enrichment
Presentation on Croatia’s rich history
and modern politics by Igor Kolcelj.
Lecture by the Director of the Institute
for Reconstruction of Dubrovnik,
Vjekoslav Vierda.
Day 7
Excursions
Cruise to Mljet National Park.
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Day 8
Excursion
Zadar excursion, featuring visits to
the Church of St. Donatus and the
Cloister Museum, and an exclusive
meeting with a nun.
Day 9
Disembark in Venice and return to the U.S.