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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
10/16/2010 - 10/26/2010	$5,690

What's Included

•   All gratuities to Tauck Director, ship staff and local guides

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

Day 1: Arrive in Venice
A transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Hotel Danieli, Venice is included upon your arrival. Originally built in the 14th century as the Palazzo Dandolo, your opulent, meticulously restored hotel is located in a prestigious setting on Riva degli Schiavoni, close to Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square). It has been lavishly restored with pink marble, stained glass, gold leaf and Murano glass chandeliers. Meet your fellow travelers at a welcome cocktail reception and dinner where you are sure to discuss the upcoming Italy and Croatia tour and cruise.
Overnight: Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: The romance of Venice, without the cars
Your morning begins with a walk to St. Mark's Square, the heart of Venice, with a local guide. Visit St. Mark's Square and go inside St. Mark's Basilica, one of the must-see architectural wonders of Europe with its exquisite mosaics and detailed carvings. You'll visit the Doges' Palace, a pink marble Gothic masterpiece that dates back to the 9th century, pass through the famous Bridge of Sighs, and spend the remainder of the day in Venice as you please.
Overnight: Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3: • Venetian Island of Murano
Picturesque islands in the Venetian Lagoon are part of the region's UNESCO World Heritage Site designation along with the city of Venice. First stop is Murano, famous for glass production since the Renaissance days of the 10th century. See how artisans still craft their signature glass in the traditional way at a glassblowing demonstration at a Murano studio. Visit the island of Burano, renowned for lacemaking. Board the yacht Le Boreal, a sleek, innovative yachting cruise vessel launching in May of 2010. Sip welcome cocktails as Le Boreal departs from Venice for the Adriatic Sea, and Croatia tour days are about to begin. 
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, dinner

Day 4: • Time-traveling in Croatia
Le Boreal docks in Sibenik, and your Croatia tour begins. See the Cathedral of St. James, illustrating the transition of Gothic to Renaissance church architecture. A scenic coastal drive along the Adriatic takes you to Split, Croatia's second largest city. After lunch, a walking tour showcases the remains of Diocletian's Palace, built between the 3rd and 4th centuries.  These well-preserved ruins house shops, homes, and one of the world's oldest cathedrals within their ancient walls; explore them on a walking tour, and visit the gallery of the renowned 20th-century sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. Spend a little free time in Split, then return to Le Boreal for dinner; your ship remains dockside this evening.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: • Korcula, home of medieval pursuits
Continue your Croatia tour when you explore the island of Korcula, birthplace of explorer Marco Polo, and its medieval walled city with Cathedral Square at its center. A guided walking tour includes its most famous house, the Museum of Icons in the church, and the Cathedral of St. Mark, decorated with statues on the façade. You'll be treated to a private Moreska cultural dance performance for a look at the island's colorful folkloric traditions.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: • World Heritage in Kotor
Head to the observation deck for the sail into Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, Europe's southernmost fjord – the view is inspiring and unforgettable. The bay and the city of Kotor are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in recognition of their natural and cultural uniqueness. A guided walking tour includes a visit to the Maritime Museum of Montenegro, housed in an 18th-century Baroque palace, and one of the city's Romanesque churches. And as a special Tauck touch, you'll be treated to a private a cappella performance by a local female singing group back aboard the ship.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: • Discover Dubrovnik
Tauck's Croatia tour and cruise heads up the Dalmatian Coast to the next port of call, Dubrovnik, where the day begins with a private lecture on board the ship by Croatia's former Minister of Tourism. The Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces, and fountains. A guided walking tour visits the main square, Dominican Monastery, the Rector's Palace and the Dubrovnik Synagogue before spending the rest of the day pursuing your own individual interests.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: • A day in Hvar
Experience the enchanting island of Hvar, a well-known playground for international celebrities and royalty. Sightseeing includes a tour of Hvar Town, where you'll get a good look at its intricately carved Venetian architecture. Admire the views from the hilltop Spanjol Fortress, where you'll look out over the red-tile-roofed town below. The Dalmatian Coast produces some exceptional wines; a wine tasting at a local winery gives you an opportunity to sample the grapes. Late afternoon, on a sail through the Kornati Islands, capture it all from the outside decks of Le Boreal.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: • Croatia tour days along the Istrian Peninsula
First up today on the Istrian Peninsula is a visit to the town of Pula, well known for its Roman antiquities. See the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the best preserved in the world as well as being one of the largest. Travel the sweeping countryside to Bale and then on to the fairy-tale village of Rovinj; it is one of the most photographed places in Croatia. As Le Boreal cruises back to Venice and your Dalmatian Coast / Croatia tour and cruise ends, enjoy a farewell cocktail reception and dinner with new friends.
Overnight: Cruising aboard Le Boreal
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Journey Home
Tauck's Venice and Croatia tour aboard Le Boreal ends at 9:00 AM at Venice Marco Polo Airport. Disembark the ship for an 8:30 AM coach transfer from the dock to Marco Polo Airport. Allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for check-in at the airport.
Overnight:
Meals Included: Breakfast

Sightseeing Highlights

• = cruise day 1. Arrive Venice Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Hotel Danieli. A transfer from Venice’s Marco Polo Airport to the Hotel Danieli is included upon your arrival. Originally built as a palace for the Doge Dandolo, this 14th-century landmark near Piazza San Marco has been lavishly restored with pink marble, stained glass, gold leaf and Murano glass chandeliers. Join us this evening in this wonderful setting for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D 2. Experience the Pleasures of Venice There’s nothing quite like getting to know a new destination through the eyes – and the experiences – of a local expert... and you’ll do just that in Venice today when you join a resident guide for a tour of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square), the center of Venetian life and home to dramatic St. Mark’s Basilica. After some first-class people-watching (not to mention pigeon-watching) in one of the most recognizable public squares on earth, go inside the Basilica, a magnificent blend of Eastern and Western influences, for a close-up look at its gleaming mosaics and other priceless treasures including statues, icons and its famous horses. You’ll get a taste of how opulent life was for the ruling elite of medieval Venice at the richly decorated Doges’ Palace; begun in the 9th century, it served as the official residence of the Venetian Republic’s rulers through the Renaissance and beyond. The rest of your day is free to explore this historic canal city, refreshingly devoid of cars, as you wish. Meals B • 3. Murano / Embark Le Boreal The little island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon became Europe’s principal glass-producing center during the Renaissance, and its artisans still craft their signature glass the traditional way. See how it’s done with a glassblowing demonstration at a Murano studio before visiting the island of Burano, renowned for its lively fishing villages dotted with brightly painted houses, and for the exquisite lace it produces. After exploring colorful Burano on your own, return to Venice and board Le Boreal, a sleek, innovative yachting cruise vessel launching in May 2010. Sipping cocktails on the deck as you sail past Piazza San Marco and out into the Adriatic Sea is an experience you’ll never forget... and can there be a more perfect way to begin your 7-night cruise along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast? Meals BD • 4. Colorful Croatia - Sibenik & Split The new Le Boreal docks this morning in Sibenik, Croatia, where you’ll see the Cathedral of St. James. A stunning Gothic masterpiece of white stone decorated with sculptured heads of what are believed to be Sibenik townspeople of the time, this UNESCO World Heritage Site will definitely turn your head! An inspiring drive along the beautiful Adriatic coast leads to the port of Split, a city that grew up in and around the remains of the 4th-century palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian. These well-preserved ruins house shops, homes, and one of the world’s oldest cathedrals within their ancient walls; explore them on a walking tour, and visit the gallery of the renowned 20th-century Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. Meals BLD • 5. The Beautiful Island of Korcula Today’s destination is the Adriatic island of Korcula, birthplace of famed 13th-century explorer Marco Polo. Your local guide leads you on a walking tour of Korcula’s walled town to see the Museum of the Icons in the church, the Cathedral of St. Mark, and the town’s most famous house, on what may have been the site of Polo’s family home. You’ll also be treated to a firsthand look at the island’s colorful folkloric traditions with a private Moreska dance presentation, performed only in this town. Meals BLD • 6. Montenegro and Scenic Kotor Incredible scenery surrounds you as Le Boreal sails into the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and docks in Kotor. Montenegro’s ancient maritime center, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was both a Roman and a Byzantine stronghold; a guided walking tour visits its maritime museum and one of the city’s Romanesque churches. Back aboard the ship, a local female a cappella singing group entertains today; your cruise continues on to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Meals BLD • 7. Dubrovnik, “Pearl of the Adriatic” Awaken in the magnificent walled port city of Dubrovnik, where a private on-board lecture by Croatia’s former Minister of Tourism precedes a full day spent exploring this medieval gem. With ancient buildings, squares, cobbled streets and fountains all created from the same beautifully cut stone, Dubrovnik’s entire Old Town has been preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; discover the main square, the Dominican Monastery, the Rector’s Palace, Dubrovnik Synagogue and more on a walking tour. Then spend the rest of the day as you please, perhaps strolling along the city’s impressive ramparts overlooking the sea, or visiting its fine maritime museum. Meals BLD • 8. The Treasures of Hvar A favorite sun-kissed playground of the rich and famous, the island of Hvar welcomes you with lush vineyards, aromatic fields of lavender, and cultural treasures destined to leave you enriched and inspired. Island exploration includes a tour of Hvar Town, home to intricately carved Venetian architecture. You’ll also see Spanjol Fortress, steeped in medieval charm; it is set high above the town with spectacular coastal views. The Dalmatian Coast produces some exceptional wine; enjoy a wine tasting to sample the fruits of Croatian vintners and return to Hvar Town for time at leisure. Meals BLD • 9. Istria / Pula, Croatia Discoveries along the lovely Istrian peninsula, bordering Italy on Croatia’s northern Adriatic coast, begin in Pula, featuring impressive vestiges of Roman occupation; visit its 1st-century amphitheatre, considered the best preserved in the world. Later, take a guided walking tour of the fairy-tale village of Rovinj, one of the most-photographed spots in Croatia. Please join us this evening for farewell cocktails and dinner as Le Boreal returns to Venice. Meals BLD 10. Disembark Ship / Journey Home Tour ends: 9:00 AM at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Disembark Le Boreal for an 8:30 AM coach transfer from the dock to Marco Polo Airport. Allow a minimum of 21/2 hours for check-in at the airport. Meals B

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