Views of the Adriatic and the Trsteno Arboretum Enjoy a scenic coastal drive followed by visits to the Rector’s Palace of Slano and a beautiful arboretum. Begin your journey with a panoramic motor coach drive along the breathtaking Dubrovnik Riviera, where you can take in the views of nearby islands and the Adriatic Sea. Capture the beauty of Majkovi Village during a brief photo stop before continuing to the Trsteno Arboretum, the renaissance-era home of the Gozze family. Cultivated from the 15th century to the present, it is among the finest examples of Dubrovnik summer residence garden architecture. Continue to the Rector’s Palace of Slano, once the seat of the Rector of Primorje—the original structure was damaged by the 1667 earthquake and a number of fires, but was restored entirely in 2017. Step inside to view its chambers and public halls, and take a stroll through the courtyard. After, return to your awaiting ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or stan

Sampling Clean, Crisp Vintages in a Stunning Setting Sample some of the best of Croatia’s  wines during a winery tour and tasting in the beautiful Konavle Valley. Leaving Dubrovnik, join your local guide and follow spectacular coastal roads before heading into Croatia’s mountainous interior to the small village of Lovorno, home of the Vodopić Winery. Learn how this family-owned winery combines tradition with innovative modern practices to produce high-quality wines. You will have an opportunity to sample four different varietals, accompanied by a snack, before continuing to the village of Zastolje and visiting the hillside winery of Brajkovic. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and admire the grounds, including the well-preserved, 300-year-old house. Then, descend into the century-old cellar, where you will enjoy a taste of three different wines, paired with a snack. Afterward, 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.

A Culinary Adventure Along the Dalmatian Coast Enjoy the bounty of Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian Coast—freshly made foods, wonderful wines and spectacular seafood. You can sample them all on this excursion with a focus on rich culinary traditions. Join your guide for a drive to the small village of Orašac. Here, you can witness the operation of a horse-driven olive oil mill. Enjoy a tasting of the different oils alongside locally made cheese, smoked ham and wine. In the village of Ponikve, sample red and white varietals in local wine cellars. For the freshest seafood you will ever taste, stop in the town of Ston. Its medieval wall—known to some as the “European Wall of China”—once stretched three miles across the peninsula. Nowadays, Ston is Croatia’s oyster capital. You will cruise to the oyster and mussel beds and enjoy an incredible seafood lunch onboard, before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

Enjoy a Home-Cooked Meal at a Traditional Country Farmhouse Discover the Dubrovnik countryside and sample authentic local flavors during a visit to a family home. Set out on a scenic drive to the Čilipi and the Novaković Family Village Estate, nestled in the green, fertile Konavle Valley in an old block of stone houses. The oldest part is several centuries old. The authentic interior of the family’s traditional home illustrates rural life. For generations, they have worked the land here, producing grape brandy, olive oil and wine in the same way as their ancestors. View the family’s large collection of implements and wine barrels and explore the garden to see what is cultivated here. After, your gracious host and chef, Mr. Niko Novaković, will introduce and present local specialties cooked just for you, which you will enjoy with a glass of wine from the family’s own vineyards. After a hearty meal, return to your awaiting ship. Order of visits may vary. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

Soar High Above This Magnificent City Get a bird’s-eye view of spectacular Dubrovnik and the stunning Adriatic Sea via cable car, then explore up close. With your local guide, you will drive to the cable car station on the edge of Dubrovnik. In just under four minutes, soar to more than 1,300 feet and the summit station on Srd Hill. From this mesmerizing viewpoint, your guide will point out the landmarks of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area. Get a closer look when you walk through Old Town’s Ploče Gate, one of the heavily fortified entries inside the formidable walls. From here, enjoy a walking tour over cobblestone streets with your guide. Stroll the marbled pedestrian street, the Stradun, and pass Sponza Palace, the Church of St. Blaise and the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain. You will have free time before returning 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.

Explore the Famed Dubrovnik Riviera Embark on a journey by boat to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, then set out on foot to discover some of its landmarks. You and your guide will board a small boat and approach Old Town via the Lapad peninsula’s coast, which ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau described as among the cleanest and best preserved waters in the world. Stony beaches and a beautiful coast lead to Dubrovnik’s formidable walls. These fortifications have stood for centuries, defending the city from attack by sea and withstanding the constant battering of waves. Passing the ramparts, you will make landfall in the Old Harbor. Disembark to explore Dubrovnik’s medieval streets by foot. You will pass Sponza Palace—formerly a mint, treasury, bank and more, and now home to the Dubrovnik State Archives—as well as the Church of St. Blaise and the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain, before returning to your awaiting 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.

Uncover Dubrovnik’s Medieval Charms Explore one of the world’s most beautifully preserved medieval cities during a guided walk through Dubrovnik. Founded in the 7th century, Dubrovnik was once a major maritime republic and trading power. Meet your guide and transfer by motor coach to the heart of the city to begin your exploration; see its beauty up close as you enter the cobblestoned Old Town on foot through the historic Pile Gate. Follow the Stradun—the marbled main pedestrian way that gleams from centuries of footsteps—to the Dominican Monastery, where you can view a fine collection of Renaissance paintings. You will also pass the Sponza Palace, the Baroque Church of St. Blaise and the 15th-century Onofrio’s Fountain, a marvel of medieval engineering that transports water from the Rijeka Dubrovačka spring to the city. After, enjoy free time to explore more on your own before returning to your awaiting 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.

Take in the Views from Dubrovnik’s Ancient City Walls View Dubrovnik from a unique vantage point, strolling atop 1½ miles of medieval stone walls encircling the city. With your guide, ride by motor coach to Stari Grad, Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Encircled by intact, monumental stone ramparts, this historic area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Parts of the walls date from the 13th century. Ascending the stairway at Pile Gate—where Dubrovnik’s famous main street, the Stradun, begins—you soon reach the top of the walls, where your guide will lead you on a walking tour. You will see the gorgeous Minčeta Tower, St. John Fortress and Fort Bokar, and take in breathtaking views. After you descend back to the Stradun, return to your awaiting ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.

Historic Mill Villages and Lunch in the Home of a Local Family Immerse yourself in the true heart of Croatia, gaining an intimate view of rural traditions and village life. Explore the Old Town of Dubrovnik on a walking tour, with time to browse handicraft market stalls and admire the fine Renaissance paintings at the Dominican Monastery. A scenic drive leads you to the village of Orašac. Here, stop to explore an ancient house, witness its horse-driven olive oil mills and taste homemade cheese, smoked ham and wine. In the hamlet of Ljuta, see how flour is still produced using the old water-powered stone mill at Mlinica Dvori. Enjoy lunch with the Novakovic family in their Čilipi village home. They have lived here for generations, producing grape brandy, olive oil and wine from old family recipes. Sample their homemade wine and enjoy typical Dalmatian music performed by a group of local musicians. Return to your ship after lunch. * 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.

Discover the Historic Crossroads of Bosnia Journey to Mostar, a symbol of harmony and unity in a region once torn by conflict. Enjoy a scenic drive with a local guide into neighboring Bosnia-Herzegovina. Along the way, stop in Počitelj, a well-preserved hillside medieval village that escaped major damage during the conflict of the 1990s. In Mostar, where Muslim, Christian and Jewish faiths have long coexisted in peace, you will marvel at the Stari Most, or Old Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This dramatic, arched span over the Neretva River was destroyed during fighting in 1993 and has been completely rebuilt in its original Islamic style. Your guide will lead you through Mostar’s network of cobblestone streets, passing the Old Bazaar, Turkish Public Baths and ancient mosques and churches. You will also visit The Turkish House (Biščevića Ćošak), a stunning example of Turk architecture. You can explore on your own before returning to Dubrovnik. * 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.

Charming Villages and Historic Water Mill Set out for a guided stroll through Cavtat and visit the village of Ljuta during a private, small group experience. With your guide, drive to one of the most beautiful towns in the Dubrovnik area, Cavtat, originally a Greek settlement called Epidaurus; around 228 BC, it became a Roman colony. Stroll along the palm-lined promenade of this quaint little town set on Župa Bay, enclosed by two peninsulas and known for its historic buildings and lush vegetation. Continue by coach to Ljuta to view the workings of a historic water mill. Observe the traditional process of flour production while learning about the river’s importance to the town’s residents and Dubrovnik’s economy for centuries—it is now a protected cultural site. After a light snack, you will return to your ship. Please note: a single booking for this excursion includes a chauffeured vehicle and a private guide for up to a maximum of 6 guests. Once booked, the excursion is non-refundable. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

Charming Villages and Historic Water Mill Set out for a guided stroll through charming Cavtat, then visit the village of Ljuta with a stop to view its water mill. With your guide, drive by motor coach to one of the most beautiful towns in the Dubrovnik area, Cavtat, originally a Greek settlement called Epidaurus; around 228 BC, it became a Roman colony. Stroll along the palm-lined promenade of this quaint little town set on Župa Bay, enclosed by two peninsulas and known for its historic buildings and lush vegetation. Continue by coach to Ljuta to view the workings of a historic water mill. Observe the traditional process of flour production while learning about the river’s importance to the town’s residents and Dubrovnik’s economy for centuries—it is now a protected cultural site. After a light snack, you will return to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

Join Our Executive Chef for a Unique, Market-to-Table Experience Immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine as our Executive Chef leads you on an interactive culinary adventure. Journey by mini-coach to the local market to handpick ingredients under the guidance of our Chef. Later this evening, you will dine on regional dishes prepared by our experienced culinary team, using produce from the market. As you and your fellow guests enjoy this delicious creation at The Kitchen Table, you will also observe the art of plating with each dish. From fresh market fare to cooking techniques and elegant presentation, experience firsthand how your ship’s world-class culinary staff brings distinct, local flavors from the market to your taste buds. It is an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind opportunity to shop, interact and dine with the masters. Please note: In the absence of a traditional food market in the destination, guests will visit various local stores for ingredients. * 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.