m/s "Arion"


ALONG ADRIATIC COAST - PROGRAM
From Istria to Kotor Fjord ( Montenegro)

Price Includes | Deck Plan

Saturday: USA
Depart from USA.

Sunday: RIJEKA
Very near Pula is Rijeka, the biggest Croatian harbour, situated on the other side of the bay. It is a city of the carnival, the merry hustle of the Korzo promenade and the “Croatian Nazareth” – Trsat

Monday: PULA
The most stunning towns of the Istra region which also occupy the very top of Croatian and European cultural heritage are situated on the west shore of Istrian peninsula: Pula – with its famed Ancient sites such as the impressive Roman amphitheatre, the Temple of Augustus, the Golden Gate (Porta aurea), the Triumphal Arch of the Sergii…

Tuesday: ZADAR
Once a dominant city on the Adriatic coast and rival of Venise, Zadar is nowdays a “city-treasury”, preserving in its historical core the remains of the Roman Forum, the Church of St. Donat, the Romanesque Cathedral of St Anastasia, the Church of St. Mary, the Benedictine Convent and a permanent collection of church art known as “The Gold and Silver of Zadar”. Numerous and rich cultural and artistic programs are also organised. They include the traditional Music Evenings in St. Donat, New Theatre Performances, Zadar Theatre Summer, as well as various visual arts exhibitions. The city celebrate the holiday of St. Kresevan, which is, as the same time, the day of Zadar (24 th of November).

Wednesday: SPLIT (morning)
Split , the second largest city in Croatia and “the capital of Dalmatia” had gradually developed around the palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian, built more than 1700 years ago. From Diocletian’s cellars, Cathedral of the Temple of Jupiter to the Golden Gate (Porta aurea), across the Peristyle and the Market (Pjaca) to the sunny sea promenade (Riva) and futher up the Marmont street, past the fish-market and all the way to the Theatre: morning in Split brings you atmosphere of a typical Mediterranean city.

Wednesday: KORCULA (afternoon)
A historical town of Korcula is known as the birthplace of a famous Marco Polo. The town will fascinate you with the beautiful historical core, narrow stone streets, museums and churches. Korcula is the town of a long-cherished cultural heritage and one of the most visited destinations on the Adriatic coast. It is famous for the unique and exciting traditional dances “moreska” and “kumpanija”.

Thursday: DUBROVNIK
City-monument, the most beautiful and the most famous Croatian city. O nce a famous Dubrovnik Republic, the city was a powerful rival of Venise in the fight over sea rule. Today it still continues to rival Venise with its beauty and charming atmosphere. It would be really hard to single out the most fascinating piece of architecture. The Franciscan and the Dominican Monastery, The Cathedral, the Rector’s Palace, Stradun, grand City walls and St. Blaise’s Church, each of these impressive buildings deserves attention and admiration.

Friday: KOTOR ( Montenegro)
Early morning entering to Montengro you will discover by sailing the magnificence of Kotor Fjord which is the only fljord in Mediterranean see, the stunning “Boka Kotorska”. Despite all misfortunes, Kotor has preserved the atmosphere of the medieval Mediterranean town. The town is encircled with 20 m high walls that are 2- 15 m thick and 4.5 km long. One stem of the wall begins at the harbour, i.e. at the South gate, and the other at the River Skurda – West Gate. They both end at the fort of Saint Ivan. The Fort rises above the town and reaches the height of over 250m. There are 1426 stairs leading to the Tower.

Saturday: PLOCE
Ploce is a commercial port located in central Dalmatia. From Ploce, we will provide an optional tour to the famous old city of Mostar (Bosna Hercegovina) where you will see the reconstructed “old bridge” built by the Turc occupants for 500 years ago.

Sunday: RIJEKA
Arriving in Rijeka in the morning. Disembarkment after breakfast.

Services including in prices:  

• Accommodation in double cabin on board of M/S Arion in choosing category
• Full English breakfast
• Lunch of three courses (appetiser, plus choise of two dishes, plus cheeses and dessert or fruits)
• Dinner of four courses (soup/appetiser, plus fish, plus choice of two main dishes plus choice of dessert or fruits)
• Midnight snacks
• Welcome and farewell dinners, with attendance of Master
• One cocktail party
• Early riser’s coffee/tea per cruise
• Mid morning coffee
• Afternoon tea with cakes
• One deck barbecue per cruise, weather permitting
• Smorgasbord-style lunches on two occasion per cruise
• Well experimented Cruise Director speaking international several language
• Entertainment program on board of M/S Arion

Not including in the prices:

• International transportation
• Transfer from Airport to the ship
• Optionals tours
• Insurances

How to join Rijeka port?
The nearest airports from Rijeka are Zagreb ( Croatia), Pula (Croatia), Ljubljana ( Slovenia) and Trieste ( Italy).

Rijeka airport is available for charter flights and Hapag Lloyd flying from Cologne ( Germany).

Prices of transfers: one way trip – prices are net and in USD