Idyllic Italy & Gems of The Adriatic in Ultra Luxury

Day 1  Venice, Italy    
Fly into Venice, the floating city of canals, bridges and masks. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel before setting out to meander the narrow cobblestone streets and cross the iconic Rialto Bridge.    

Day 2  Venice    
Discover St Mark’s Basilica, one of Venice’s best-known sights, then wander to other architectural highlights near St Mark’s Square.    

Day 3  Cruise Embarkation    
Transfer to Fusina port, board the Silver Muse^® and set sail for Zadar.

Day 4  Zadar, Croatia    
Romans founded the city of Zadar leaving a wealth of architectural interest. Opt to visit the beach fringed islands of Kornat National Park or the divine waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park.    

Day 5  Hvar    
Hvar is a glorious idyll of hidden coves, electric blue waters and quietly contented port towns. Relish the sunshine as you explore deserted inlets.    

Day 6  Dubrovnik    
Encircled by chunky stone walls, Dubrovnik’s old town is the setting for countless films and shows seeking a truly medieval flavour.

Day 7  Bari, Italy    
A historic port town and the gateway to Puglia, Bari boasts a beautiful old town where vaulted archways, pretty mosaics and stained glass windows await.  

Day 8  Kotor, Montenegro    
Journey to the pearl of Montenegro, Kotor via one of Europe’s most stunning waterways. Explore the city’s UNESCO World Heritage old town with its stone clad streets and terracotta roofs.    

Day 9  Sarande, Albania    
Revel in Albania’s best beach life and enjoy the immaculate waters of the Blue Eye Spring or explore its ancient cities and fortresses.

Day 10  Gallipoli, Italy    
Surrounded on three sides by the sea, Gallipoli is a unique destination with architectural beauty and stunning beaches. Perhaps visit one of Puglia’s charming coastal towns of Lecce or Otranto.    

Day 11  Relaxing at sea    

Day 12  Valletta, Malta    
alletta is a compact, richly historical treasure trove of Baroque wonders. Head to the peaceful Upper Barrakka Gardens where cannons fire in salute at noon every day.    

Day 13  Giardini Naxos, Sicily, Italy    
Home to some of Sicily’s most scenic and historic sites. Discover Greek and Roman history in Taormina or climb the summit of Sicily’s might volcano, Mount Etna.  

Day 14  Naples    
Discover Naples, Italy’s third largest city and a place like nowhere else. Visit the ancient city of Pompeii, some of the best preserved Roman ruins in the world or perhaps explore the colourful towns on  the Amalfi Coast.    

Day 15  Disembark in Civitavecchia for Rome
Disembark and transfer to Rome. This city is one of the world’s most thrilling offering unmatched history along each street.

Day 16  Rome    
Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure through Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district, known for its incredible food scene.    

Day 17  Fly home