Zadar, Croatia

Highlights of Dalmatia

Historic Town, Local Wine & Ancient Estate See the medieval treasures of Zadar, taste wines at a riverside vineyard and visit a charming, ancient estate. Meet your guide and stroll through Zadar’s Old Town, where ancient ruins and medieval cathedrals mingle with modern shops and cafés. You will see several landmarks, including the best example of Romanesque architecture in the city; ornate 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the 9th-century St. Donatus’ Church, one of the only surviving buildings from the country’s early civilization. Next, travel to the banks of Vransko Lake for a wine tasting with snacks at a family-owned winery. After, visit the charming, ancient village of Polace to tour Raznjevica Dvori Estate, a recently restored 14th-century property turned into a hotel. Here, you can enjoy a light lunch before taking a walk among the vineyards and olive groves. Your appetite sated, you will return to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.