From Croatia to the Shores of Southern Italy: A Cruise Through Ancient Heritage, Living Traditions and the Italian Art of Living - Dalmatia, Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria and the Bay of Naples (port-to

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

35 - 70 yearsAge range for participants

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Split, Croatia

Naples, Italy

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All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar

Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Official welcome from the captain and crew

Onboard activities

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

All port fees included

Bari, a gourmet and authentic immersion in the heart of Puglia

Alberobello, Puglia’s iconic village and its UNESCO-listed trulli

Baroque Lecce and the elegance of Salento, where sculpted masterpieces meet the Italian art of living

Reggio Calabria, home to the National Archaeological Museum and the famous Riace Bronzes, masterpieces of Magna Graecia

Artistic and gastronomic Naples, from the masterpieces of Capodimonte to the flavours of Neapolitan cuisine

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

All port fees included

Bari, a gourmet and authentic immersion in the heart of Puglia

Alberobello, Puglia’s iconic village and its UNESCO-listed trulli

Baroque Lecce and the elegance of Salento, where sculpted masterpieces meet the Italian art of living

Reggio Calabria, home to the National Archaeological Museum and the famous Riace Bronzes, masterpieces of Magna Graecia

Artistic and gastronomic Naples, from the masterpieces of Capodimonte to the flavours of Neapolitan cuisine

Itinerary

Embark on an exceptional cruise through Southern Italy and the Adriatic shores, where ancient heritage, authentic villages and breathtaking seascapes come together in perfect harmony. From Split to the Italian coastline, the journey unfolds across a sun-drenched Mediterranean steeped in history and tradition. Puglia reveals its many treasures, from the whitewashed alleyways of Bari and its rich culinary heritage to the UNESCO-listed village of Alberobello, famed for its iconic trulli. In Lecce, the golden stone of its magnificent Baroque architecture enhances every façade, while the traditions of Salento are showcased through local tastings and regional flavours. Further south, Matera captivates visitors with its remarkable cave dwellings and rock-hewn churches carved into the cliffs. Reggio Calabria blends archaeological treasures with Mediterranean elegance along the legendary Lungomare Falcomatà waterfront. Finally, Naples and its region provide a magnificent finale, with prestigious museums, vibrant culinary traditions and spectacular volcanic landscapes. Each port of call unveils a rich mosaic of cultures, flavours and emotions at the heart of Magna Graecia. A cruise where history, the sea and the Italian art of living meet in perfect balance.

day 1Split

Boarding. Introduction of the crew and welcome cocktail. Departure on your cruise.

day 2Split

day 3Bari

day 4Otranto

day 5Taranto

day 6Reggio Calabria

day 7Naples

day 8Naples

What's Included

Accommodation

Accommodations in a double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom

Meals

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day

Others

All onboard beverages (not including the special lists)Excursions mentioned in the programOnboard activitiesWelcome cocktailGala eveningEmergency/repatriation insuranceAll port fees.

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