Adriatic Coast, Venice to Dubrovnik

Venice · Split · Hvar · Dubrovnik · 8 nights

Eight nights on board and ashore, from Venice to Dubrovnik.

The Journey

Eight nights by ship, with days ashore at Venice, Zadar, Šibenik, Split, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik. Shore days are planned with private guides where shown, and you can always stay on board instead.

The days are built around St Mark's and Embarkation, Zadar, Šibenik and Krka and Split. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private old-town walk in Dubrovnik before the crowds. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private old-town walk in Dubrovnik before the crowds
St Mark's and Embarkation, Venice
Zadar
Šibenik and Krka
Split
Hvar

Day by day

Your Itinerary

9 days

01
Day 1 · Venice, Italy
Arrival in Venice
A private water taxi across the lagoon to your hotel, then an evening walk through Dorsoduro and along the Zattere.
- Private water taxi from the airport
- Hotel night in Venice
- Evening walk along the Zattere
02
Day 2 · Venice, Italy
St Mark's and Embarkation
Reserved morning entry to the Basilica di San Marco and the Doge's Palace, then board in the afternoon. Smaller ships berth in Venice itself; larger ones sail from Trieste or Ravenna, and your transfer is arranged to match.
- Reserved Basilica and Doge's Palace entry
- Afternoon boarding
- Overnight sailing across the Adriatic
Meals:
BD
03
Day 3 · Zadar, Croatia
Zadar
The Roman forum and the round church of St Donatus, then the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation on the waterfront at sunset.
- Roman forum and St Donatus
- The Sea Organ on the Riva
- Sunset at the Sun Salutation
Meals:
BLD
04
Day 4 · Šibenik, Croatia
Šibenik and Krka
The UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St James, built entirely of stone, then the boardwalks past the waterfalls of Krka National Park.
- Cathedral of St James
- Krka National Park boardwalks
- Šibenik's stepped old town
Meals:
BLD
05
Day 5 · Split, Croatia
Split
Diocletian's Palace with a guide: the cellars, the peristyle and the cathedral built from the emperor's mausoleum, then the walk up Marjan hill.
- Guided Diocletian's Palace
- Cathedral and bell tower
- Marjan hill viewpoint
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Hvar, Croatia
Hvar
The Renaissance square, the cathedral and one of Europe's oldest public theatres, the climb to the Fortica, and a boat to swim off the Pakleni islands.
- Hvar town and the Fortica
- Boat to the Pakleni islands
- Swimming stop, weather permitting
Meals:
BLD
07
Day 7 · Korčula, Croatia
Korčula
A walled town laid out like a fishbone to catch the breeze, with St Mark's Cathedral and local wine from the Pošip grape.
- Korčula's walled old town
- St Mark's Cathedral
- Pošip wine tasting
Meals:
BLD
08
Day 8 · Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik
The two-kilometre circuit of the city walls first thing, before the day visitors arrive, then the Rector's Palace and the cable car up Mount Srđ. The ship stays in port overnight.
- City walls at opening time
- Rector's Palace and the Stradun
- Mount Srđ cable car
Meals:
BLD
09
Day 9 · Dubrovnik, Croatia
Disembarkation in Dubrovnik
Breakfast on board, then a private transfer to Dubrovnik airport, about 30 minutes.
- Morning disembarkation
- Private airport transfer
- Optional extra nights on the coast
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Croatia?+

Yes. Croatia is in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa covers both Italy and Croatia on this voyage.

When is the best time to sail the Adriatic?+

May, June and September. The sea is warm enough to swim, and the old towns are quieter than in July and August.

How do you avoid the crowds in Dubrovnik?+

Your walk on the city walls starts early, before cruise passengers and day visitors arrive, and finishes as the heat builds.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.