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Treasures of Adriatic Italy & the Dalmatian Coast: A Voyage to Historic Towns, Landmark Sites, and Idyllic Islands
Of the many seaborne idylls possible in the Mediterranean, this has to be one of the loveliest. Our adventure aboard the all-suite Corinthian II begins in the romantic waterways of Venice and continues to central Italy’s Ancona, and to Monopoli, in Italy’s Puglia region where we will visit the unique Trulli villages. Corinthian II then sails across the Adriatic Sea to Albania for an excursion to the archeological site of Butrint. Next, we’ll visit town of Kotor in Montenegro, reached through southern Europe’s only fjord before continuing on to the historic town of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Croatia we will visit Korcula Island, caressed by gentle breezes and graced with Venetian spires, and we’ll stroll through the lavender-scented lanes of Hvar, which is quietly becoming the Mediterranean’s newest Riviera. Before returning to Venice, visit the charming and seldom-visited town of Piran in Slovenia with its well-preserved Venetian-inspired architecture.Itinerary
Day 1 • USA
Day 2 • VENICE, Italy | EMBARK
Day 3 • ANCONA | URBINO | ANCONA
Day 4 • MONOPOLI and the TRULLI VILLAGES, Puglia, Italy
Day 5 • SARANDA, | BUTRINT | SARANDA, Albania
Day 6 • KOTOR, Montenegro | DUBROVNIK, Croatia
Day 7 • PLOCE, Croatia | MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzegovina | PLOCE, Croatia
Day 8 • KORCULA | HVAR
Day 9 • PIRAN, Slovenia
Day 10 • VENICE, Italy | DISEMBARK | USA
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Corinthian II
Our ships are known for their effortless elegance, bespoke service and atmosphere of charm and camaraderie.
SPACIOUS SUITES
The deluxe Corinthian II is an all-suite yacht accommodating up to 114 guests. Built in 1992 and refurbished and redecorated in 2005, it has 57 suites, each with:
• Sea view
• Queen-sized bed separable into two twin-sized beds
• Sitting area
• Satellite TV, DVD/CD player
• Telephone
• Mini-refrigerator
• Marble-appointed bathroom with fine toiletries
• 225 square feet or more
• Plush terry robes and slippers
• Fresh flowers and fruit basket
• 24-hour room service
The Penthouse Suites and Veranda Suites (400 and 300 square feet, respectively) feature private balconies accessed via sliding-glass doors, as well as white glove butler service.
FINE DINING
Corinthian II’s superb Continental cuisine is created by master chefs who select fresh local ingredients at many ports of call. Meals are served either in the stately restaurant or al fresco on the umbrella-studded sun deck. Fine regional wines are complimentary with lunch and dinner, and beginning in 2008 open bar service will be available throughout the day.
BESPOKE SMALL-SHIP AMENITIES
Returning from excursions, guests enjoy complimentary refreshments, afternoon tea and all-day coffee in The Club, a gracious space for relaxation, surrounded by panoramic windows. Before or after dinner, cocktails are served to live music performed by the ship’s pianist.
Other Corinthian II features include:
• Library with Internet access
• Lounge with audiovisual facilities
• Dining room
• Wraparound sun deck with Jacuzzi
• Exercise Room
• Beauty salon
• Medical facilities with available doctor
• Elevator serving all passenger decks
• Swimming platform
| Cabin Code | Cabin Description | Regular Rate | Special Savings Rate | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. | $8,495 | $5,995 | $2,500 |
| D | Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 225 sq. ft. | $9,495 | $6,995 | $2,500 |
| C | Deluxe suites on Magellan Deck with portholes and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. | $10,495 | $7,995 | $2,500 |
| B | Deluxe suites on Columbus Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. | $11,495 | $8,995 | $2,500 |
| A | Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with window and sitting area. 235 sq. ft. | $12,495 | $9,995 | $2,500 |
| AA | Deluxe suites on Marco Polo Deck with forward and side windows and sitting area. 285 sq. ft. | $13,495 | $10,995 | $2,500 |
| VS | Deluxe Veranda Suites on Erickson Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 300 sq. ft. | $15,995 | $11,995 | $4,000 |
| PHS | Deluxe Penthouse Suites on Explorer Deck with private balcony and sitting area. 400 sq. ft. | $16,995 | $12,995 | $4,000 |
There is no single supplement for this voyage (Categories D-A) if you book early.
AIRFARE: Airfare is not included in the cost of the program. Please call the Air Travel Desk at toll-free 877-711-9896 or 212-592-1340 to make your reservations, or see your travel agent. Singles in Categories AA - PHS are available at double the per person, double occupancy rates.
Corinthian II Deck Plan
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
- 8-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 114-guest Corinthian II
- Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
- All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
- Complete program of tours and excursions
- Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturers
- Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff
- Complete pre-departure materials
- Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates
- Port and embarkation taxes
- Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers
Day 1
USA
Fly from the U.S. to Venice, Italy.
Day 2
VENICE, Italy | EMBARK
Arrive in Venice and board Corinthian II. Quite possibly the world’s most unusual and romantic city, lovely canalled Venice is a feast for the senses. At the height of its prosperity, this incomparable city of water and light possessed an empire that stretched throughout the eastern Mediterranean.
Day 3
ANCONA | URBINO | ANCONA
Arrive in Ancona, Italy’s principal port on the central Adriatic. Drive to nearby Urbino, one of Italy’s best-preserved Renaissance towns, overlooking the glorious countryside of the Marches. Visit the famed Palazo Ducale, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, which houses the National Gallery of the Marches. Also, see the Church of San Giovanni Battista, with its frescoes, and the house of native son Raphael, the great Renaissance master. Return to Ancona in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
Day 4
MONOPOLI and the TRULLI VILLAGES, Puglia, Italy
The fishing port town of Monopoli in Puglia, Italy’s lovely extreme southeast region, is dominated by its polygonal castle built in 1552. From here, explore the region’s fascinating and unique Trulli villages, with their curious whitewashed conical dwellings built without morter. We will focus on two of the most important villages, Alberobello, where classic trulli line the narrow streets, and Locorotondo, a striking hilltop town designed on a circular plan, which provides beautiful views of the trulli dwellings below. We will also stop at Ostuni, an ancient town enclosed within ramparts and with medieval alleyways.
Day 5
SARANDA | BUTRINT | SARANDA, Albania
From the Albanian port of Saranda, drive to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Butrint. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the city was founded by the Trojans, or so claimed the poet Virgil. A gem of an archeological site, its ruins span 2,500 years, and include, among other buildings, the remains of a Greek acropolis, a Roman theater, a 6th-century baptistery, and a fortress erected by the warlord Ali Pasha Tepelena in the 19th century.
Day 6
KOTOR, Montenegro | DUBROVNIK, Croatia
In the morning, Corinthian II will navigate the fantastic fjord-like Bay of Kotor, where soaring mountains flank the scenic waterway. Disembark in Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose lovely palaces, churches and other imposing buildings reveal the town’s domination by Venice. Tour Kotor on foot, and then drive via a scenic road to Dubrovnik, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. Our tour of this glorious city will include its most prominent landmarks, including the Sponza and Rector’s palaces, the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, and the Baroque cathedral, with paintings by Titian and Andrea del Sarto. One of the most pleasant activities is to walk Dubrovnik’s narrow streets, and time will be provided to enjoy this activity on your own.
Day 7
PLOCE, Croatia | MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzegovina | PLOCE, Croatia
Sail to Ploce for an excursion to Mostar, which became a thriving center in the 15th century under the Ottoman Turks. Admire the ethereally graceful Stari Most bridge, originally built in 1566, and the nearby Tabacica Mosque.
Day 8
KORCULA | HVAR
As the ship approaches Korcula Island, enjoy the regal skyline with its white limestone towers, spires, and domes resting against a background of green hills. On a walking tour, note the unique layout of the medieval town, with western streets running straight to funnel the refreshing maestral breezes, while the eastern streets are slightly curved to minimize the bura winds. See the dominating Venetian influence in St. Mark’s Cathedral, which houses works by Tintoretto, and visit the Cathedral Treasury, Bishop’s Palace, Town Museum (located in the 16th-century Gabriellis Palace), Church of All Saints, and Icon Museum. There will also be an opportunity to explore the island’s interior by driving to Blato, a beautiful village and the main center of Korcula’s wine-growing district. In the afternoon, sail to the island of Hvar and enjoy a swimming stop en route. Explore Hvar’s lavender-scented lanes, stopping at the Renaissance cloister, the old refectory of the Franciscan monastery, the Cathedral and the Arsenal inside—Europe’s oldest theater.
Day 9
PIRAN, Slovenia
Built on a narrow peninsula that projects into the sea, Slovenia’s Piran is one of the most delightful towns of the Adriatic. Possessed by Venice in 1283, Piran is rich in well-preserved Venetian-inspired architecture, its arched alleyways lined with exquisite homes, palaces, and churches. Among the highlights of our tour of Piran is the spacious marble-surfaced Tartini Square flanked by historic buildings; the temple-like Church of St. George, originally built in the 14th century; and the Sergej Masera Maritime Museum, housed in the elegant Gabrielli Palace. There will be free time to explore and enjoy on your own Piran’s maze of streets.
Day 10
VENICE, Italy | DISEMBARK | USA
Disembark in Venice and transfer to the airport for return flights to the U.S.