Day 1
Scheduled flight for Dubrovnik and arrival during the early afternoon. Transfer by private coach to the city centre, declared a Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO: A welcome aperitif near the city walls to enjoy the splendid panorama. Dinner in a local restaurant specializing in fish. Evening stroll and transfer to a seaside hotel.

Day 2
Visit to the ancient city: Loggia Square, the 16th-century palace of Zecca, the Gothic Palace of the Chancellors, the 18th-century church of St. Ignatius by Andrea Pozzo. Free time to stroll around the Jewish quarter with its 15th-century synagogue. Lunch at leisure (not included). During the early afternoon, a visit to the Cathedral of St. Mary Major and the convent of the "Friars Minor". Then transfer by private coach to Spalato during the early afternoon.

Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning dedicated to visiting the Diocletian Palace (295-305 A.D.), declared to be a Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and the Cathedral of St. Doimo. Lunch at leisure (not included). During the early afternoon, a walk around the city to admire the Golden Gate, the clock tower, and the Venetian palaces.

Day 4
Departure from Spalato. Transfer to the Krka National Park. The river has eroded a deep chasm in the limestone of this region, at some points as deep as 200 metres, creating magnificent waterfalls. Lunch inside the Park. Then transfer by private coach to Sibenik during the early afternoon.

Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the old town of Sibenik, through the labyrinth of streets and square that date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The Cathedral of St. James (begun in 1431 and completed in 1536) is the architectural masterpiece of the Dalmatian coast. Departure from Sibenik for Zara, with its historic district that still maintains the appearance and appeal of an ancient Mediterranean city, even though it has been reconstructed several times. Walk around the city surrounded by imposing walls: The Gothic palaces, the 13th century convent of Saint Dominic, the Gothic church of St. Michael, the church of St Mary with its wonderful Romanesque bell towers, the Herb Square and the Cathedral of St. Anastasia with its splendid Italian Romanesque air.
The day ends with a glass of the famous Maraschino liqueur of Zara.

Day 6
Departure from Zara and transfer by boat to the Isle of RAB and a tour of the historic district. Return to the mainland and a brief stop in FIUME. On towards ABBAZIA, a city built around the Church of St. Jacob, offering magnificent views of the Istrian coastline. The sumptuous residences of the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy, who had chosen Abbazia as their favourite holiday destination, have now become elegant hotels.

Day 7
Departure from Abbazia and a tour of the historic district of ALBONA, the pearl of the eastern Istrian coast. Its historic district is a fascinating fabric of hilly streets, cobbled alleys, and pastel-coloured houses decorated with stone ornaments. The trip continues until our arrival at POLA, the main regional city rich in Roman ruins. Of particular interest are the Gemina Gate from the 2nd century B.C. and the Herculean Gate and the Sergi Arch from the 1st century B.C. The Rome and Augustus Temples, which was initially a Byzantine Church and then a granary, is well conserved as worth a visit.

Day 8
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Pola towards PARENZO. The old city is situated on a small peninsula: The most important work of art, declared Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, is the Euphrasian Basilica, on of the most spectacular examples of Byzantine art. Continue on to ROVIGNO (ROVINJ), a characteristic town of fishermen who unload their catch from the boats every morning under the keen eyes of screeching flocks of seagulls and spend their afternoons repairing their nets. The town, which consists of narrow, steep, cobbled streets and is surrounded by wooded hillsides, also boasts the 60-metre tall bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Euphemia.

Day 9
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Rovigno to TRIESTE. A brief walk around the city, free time for lunch conclude this trip.

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