Venice and Croatian Islands Cruise

See the Cathedral of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Featuring a blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, admire the striking stone walls, towering dome, and vaulted ceilings.

Coast along the sparkling Adriatic shoreline on a 7-night cruise, allowing you to unpack and relax as you travel over the strikingly blue waters. With daily stops along the country’s coast and islands, you’ll get a chance to walk along the sandy beaches, discover the cobblestone streets, and swim in the clear waves.

Located on the coast of the largest peninsula in the Adriatic, this harbour town's history was dominated by shipbuilding and monasteries. Once a favorite of the Austrian aristocracy, it was promoted as a health resort in the 19th century. Elegant promenades and parks weave their way between spacious villas and verdant public spaces.

Venice is the regional capital of the Veneto region in the northeast section of Italy. Venice has a unique design like no other city, built on over a hundred different islands in the center of the Venetian Lagoon. Early Venetians built their city on the islands to escape barbarian invaders. The islands of the city are separated by numerous small canals and connected by hundreds of small bridges. The city is famous for its romantic gondola-filled canals and ornate palaces that line the Grand Canal. The famous glass factories of Venice are located on Murano Island. Today the Murano Islands are home to a dwindling number of glass factories, whose artists are producing handmade Murano Glass.

Murano is located in northern Italy and houses important attractions such as, the Church of Santa Maria e San Donato, the chapel of the Ballarin family, and artworks by Giovanni Bellini. The island is primarily known for their history in glass production. It became Italy’s glass art capital in 1291. The community of glassblowers was relocated by the government to Murano. Glass making originally began in Venice; however, because the houses were made out of wood, the government deemed it too risky because of the kilns constantly going.