Italy and Adriatic Cruise

Day 1 - Barcelona

Arrive: Mon 18 August 2025 / Depart: Mon 18 August 2025

Glimpse Barcelona's remarkable architecture as you tour the city. Or experience Monsterrat, legendary home of the Knights of the Holy Grail. There's also a host of art galleries, museums and elegant shops to explore.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Malta

Arrive: Wed 20 August 2025 / Depart: Wed 20 August 2025

For more than 250 years, this was the last stronghold of the Knights of Malta. An optional excursion reveals the Grand Master's Palace, doubtless one of the Mediterranean's finest treasures.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Bari

Arrive: Fri 22 August 2025 / Depart: Fri 22 August 2025

Day 6 - Split

Arrive: Sat 23 August 2025 / Depart: Sat 23 August 2025

A vast third-century compound, The Palace of Diocletianis is Split’s main attraction. Its fortresslike complex houses an arched entrance court, temples, mausoleums, statues and even Egyptian Sphinxes. Gorge on an emperor’s banquet of delicious local fish and cheeses on Dalmatia’s coast – it’s a fitting feast after exploring the white Roman palace.

Day 7 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Sun 24 August 2025 / Depart: Sun 24 August 2025

Zadar is a historic place, with Roman ruins and medieval churches to explore. Meanwhile, the cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants are great places to relax and enjoy the town’s distinct ambience.

Day 8 - Venice (Trieste)

Arrive: Mon 25 August 2025 / Depart: Mon 25 August 2025

A little slice of eternal Italy that sits between Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast. Trieste is a charming destination which has been furnished decorously by grandeur and royalty through the centuries. The heart of the medieval old city and its neo-classical Austrian quarter offer great expressions of this seaport’s colourful past. The food is divine, the culture vibrant, and ambience quite unique.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Dubrovnik

Arrive: Wed 27 August 2025 / Depart: Wed 27 August 2025

Ever visited a 14th century pharmacy? Things have changed a little since then, but it's well worth a look during your visit to a Franciscan monastery. Don't froget to stroll along the promenade and medieval city walls.

Day 11 - Kotor

Arrive: Thu 28 August 2025 / Depart: Thu 28 August 2025

Nestled deep in an atmospheric and secluded bay, the fortified city of Kotor in Montenegro is steeped in history. Characterized by winding streets and squares its magic and attraction are undeniable. Kotor’s ninth-century walls blend into the mountainside by day, but then bathe in light when night falls. Within these dramatic walls lies a town of mazes of walkways and irresistible charm.

Day 12 - Corfu

Arrive: Fri 29 August 2025 / Depart: Fri 29 August 2025

Corfu boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles. Drive along the coastline and through the mountainous interior to see the Achilleon Palace built by the Empress Elizabeth, join in an island celebration and feast, or explore the winding streets of Old Town.

Day 13 - Kefalonia

Arrive: Sat 30 August 2025 / Depart: Sat 30 August 2025

An authentic, rugged and definitely non-touristy Greek island community, Cephalonia’s unspoilt and timeless allure is a wonderful setting for a true love story – including Captain Corelli's Mandolin. The largest of the Ionian islands, Cephalonia is home to just 30,000 residents, living mainly in the coastal towns and resorts. Others live much as they have done for centuries, in remote mountain villages.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Rome

Arrive: Mon 01 September 2025 / Depart: Mon 01 September 2025

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.