Gateways and
Gondolas
Eastern Med 7 nights from £749
Got your camera? You’ll need it on this holiday to
Croatia, Greece and Venice. Still got room on your
memory card? Add another week and snap the
Pyramids of Egypt or the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
too. See pages 78-81 for details.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
*
Venice, Italy Korcula, Croatiaˇ
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Go wild for medieval Dubrovnik, Where stunning buildings, a maze of Get off the beaten track and go crazy
the beautiful walled city known as canals and perfect Peach Bellinis for the lush Croatian island of Korcula.ˇ
‘Pearl Of The Adriatic’. come as standard! Allegedly the birthplace of globetrotter
With its red-roofed stone houses, ramparts Stroll around St Mark’s Square and check out
Marco Polo, it’s hard to believe he wanted to
and car-free marble streets, Dubrovnik is the view from the bell tower or gaze at the
leave this pretty island. Feeling fit? Head off
like a film set. Wander the monumental city Basilica’s incredible gold-clad mosaics.
along the zig-zag of steep, stepped streets
walls and look down on streets crammed Relax in a chauffeur-punted gondola as you
and explore the medieval walls of the capital
with Baroque and Renaissance churches glide under Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of
– also called Korcula – or just head for aˇ
and palaces or soak up the scene at an Sighs, sip a cocktail in Harry’s Bar or go mad
secluded beach.
outdoor café. Whatever you do, forget the for colourful Venetian masks.
Action Ashore
heels – this city is made for walking!
Action Ashore
Like a drop of vino? Sail to the nearby island of
Action Ashore
Tick off the highlights on a walking tour
Orebic to sample some of the area’s best
Go walkabout on a tour of the city and snap
of Venice.
wines over lunch.
the sights. Pack in the best bits then take to the water in
Hop in a boat and set sail for the 20 stunning
Sail around the city walls and along the coast. a gondola.
islands of the Korcˇ ula archipelago.
Paddle a kayak to Lokrum island. Hop aboard a boat and check out the pretty
Soak up the great views and lush scenery on a
Zip along the coast to the pretty town of Cavtat. islands surrounding Venice.
trip around the island then head to a local
Board a wooden boat and cruise the Watch the master glassblowers at the Murano
winery to sample the goods.
Neretva River. Glass Factory.
Pedal off and explore the island from the
Go on a jeep safari to the Konavle Valley. Explore the Doges Palace and St Mark’s
saddle of a mountain bike.
Explore by mountain bike. Basilica.
On selected dates, the ship will call at medieval Split
▲
(Croatia)
instead of Dubrovnik – see page 71.
*Passengers may need to be taken ashore by tender boat depending on local conditions.
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Passengers taken ashore by tender boat.
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