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Day 1 : UK - Dubrovnik (Croatia)
Fly from Leeds-Bradford Airport or Manchester to Dubrovnik and embark La Belle de L'Adriatique. Settle into your cabin before enjoying a welcome cocktail in the lounge, and dinner on board.
Day 2 : Dubrovnik
Breakfast on board before an optional morning tour of Dubrovnik. Nicknamed 'the pearl of the Adriatic', the city is famous for its impressive ramparts and numerous pre-Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Spend time at leisure this afternoon. Return to the ship for dinner, before setting sail this evening.
Day 3 : Mljet - Korcula
Breakfast before arriving in Mljet. Perhaps take the optional guided tour. Situated between Korcula and Dubrovnik, Mljet is one of the most stunning islands in the Adriatic. During lunch, sail to picturesque Korcula, arriving after lunch. Optional guided tour or optional buggy safari. Back on board for dinner, followed by a traditional "sabre dancing" evening.
Day 4 : Korcula - Sibenik
Depart early in the morning and enjoy breakfast and lunch on board, before arriving in Sibenik where there is a choice of optional tours including Krka falls and a hike through the Krka National Park. Back on board for dinner and an evening show by the crew.
Day 5 : Sibenik - Trogir - Split
Depart early in the morning for Trogir, where there is an optional tour. Built on an island, Trogir has been classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Back on board, cruise the Dalmatian coast before arriving in Split, the second largest city in Croatia. There is an optional tour of the city. Back on for dinner.
Day 6 : Split - Hvar - Vis
Depart early morning for Hvar. On arrival, take the optional guided tour of the town or urban hike. Back on board for lunch and departure for Vis, the most westerly of the Dalmatian islands. Its rugged coastline is dotted with coves. Perhaps enjoy the optional bike tour. Back on board for the gala dinner, followed by an evening of dancing. The ship departs for Kotor during the night.
Day 7 : Kotor (Montenegro) - Dubrovnik
Arrive in Kotor this morning. The Kotor estuary is unique: the sea sweeps in for several kilometres, forming a number of tranquil bays. The abundant rainfall and temperate climate in this fjord-like bay explains the verdant vegetation. Optional guided tour of Kotor.
Day 8 : Dubrovnik - UK
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am, before a transfer to the airport for your flight to Leeds-Bradford or Manchester.
The Captain reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary if necessary