Riviera Travel Venice, Split and treasures of the North

– See the highlights of Venice on a guided tour
– Take a land train through Brijuni National Park
– Cool down in the emerald-green waters of the Adriatic on swim stops

– Return flights and transfers
– 2nts accommodation
– 7nts onboard MS Stella Maris
– Selected meals: Daily breakfast, 6 lunches and 2 dinners
– Swim stops
– Services of an expert tour manager
– Checked luggage
– All port changes & airport taxes

This itinerary is also available in reverse on selected dates

Day 1 – Arrive in Split
Fly to Split, and transfer to the MS Stella Maris. After settling in, you’ll have some time to head back ashore to begin exploring before returning to the ship for dinner.

Day 2 – Šibenik
This morning, take a walking tour of Split, seeing Emperor Diocletian’s palace before boarding the ship and setting sail for Šibenik. Upon arrival, tour the town with a guide before having free time to explore and find a local restaurant for dinner.

Day 3 – Sibenik, Murter & Zadar
Spend the morning cruising along the coast, stopping at the little island of Murter for a short swim stop. Continue sailing towards Zadar. Here, your guided tour will showcase a mix of ancient Roman ruins, medieval architecture and modern attractions.

Day 4 – Zadar & Rab
Relax onboard this morning as the ship leaves Zadar for Rab. The island’s beaches are the perfect place to sunbath or take a dip before heading to a local restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner.

Day 5 – Rab & Mali Lošinj
Today, sail to the bay of Lošinj and dock at Mali Lošinj. Stroll through the city’s streets, seeing colourful homes and Venetian architecture. At the end of the day, enjoy a delightful Captain’s Dinner.

Day 6 – Mali Lošinj & Pula
Sail to Pula, where you’ll take a guided tour. See its magnificent amphitheatre, the six-largest in the world. Spend some time in the old town’s square where you’ll find the Temple fo Augustus. After the guided walk, take some time to stroll down Ria Ulica, the main waterfront street.

Day 7 – Pula, Brijuni National Park – Poreč
A brief early morning sail brings you to Brijuni National Park where you’ll board a land train to follow the coastline. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Poreč. After a brief orientation tour, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 8 – Poreč & Venice
Disembark the ship and board a catamaran to Venice. On arrival, join a guided tour of the city, seeing its iconic sights, including St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Lunch is at leisure before you check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 9 – Venice
Today, the whole day is free for you explore Venice however you wish. Perhaps visit the famous Accademia gallery or stroll through the vibrant Jewish Quarter.

Day 10 – Return Home
At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

MS Stella Maris
Views of the Adriatic never look better than on board MS Stella Maris. With an exclusive guest list of 36 like-minded explorers, enjoy a sociable and laid-back experience exploring Croatia.

Hotel Casanova
The Hotel Casanova is just a stone’s throw from St Mark’s Square making it the ideal location to explore Venice.

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 40 mins to 3 hrs 15mins
• Language: Croatian, Italian
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: Croatia, Italy

Visa Information
UK Citizens do not require a visa to enter Croatia and Italy however must have a valid passport.

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic