3-night Croatia & Slovenia Cruise

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Venice: Splendours of Venice Walking Tour - 4 hours

Today enjoy a walking tour of Venice with your local English-speaking guide including visits to several of the most famous landmarks of the city.

The Doges’ Palace was the seat of the main government departments, the residence of the Doge, from where the Venetian Republic was ruled. Lavish frescoes, graceful staircases and gilded stuccowork reveal the glory and opulence of this period.

One of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica was once the Doge’s chapel. It is also a mausoleum for St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice who was martyred by the Turks in Alexandria, Egypt. As you enter the Basilica, marvel at the golden mosaics depicting the life of St. Mark, the Old and New Testaments, the life of Jesus and his Resurrection. St. Mark’s Square is actually not a square at all, but a trapezoid whose extensive sides flare out giving it the appearance of being even more spacious.

Travel to and from the San Marco area with your guide by private Venetian-style motorboat.

Highlights:

• Admire the wonderful architecture of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Return private motorboat transfers between the harbour and central Venice
• An expert English-speaking guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees to all named sights and museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs.
• Gratuities

Venice: Venice for Art Lovers Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice holds a wealth of treasures for anybody interested in the exquisite arts. With your expert guide, discover the Frari church, considered one of the most imposing Gothic monuments in Venice. In view of this, you’ll be surprised to discover that the church’s austere look hides a wonderfully lavish interior where, among the many treasures, you’ll find Titian’s early altarpieces and a true masterpiece by Giovanni Bellini. Also visit the Accademia Gallery; a dazzling collection of masterpieces spanning the full development of Venetian art from Byzantine to Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. Travel to and from the San Marco area with your guide by private Venetian-style motorboat.

Highlights:

• Admire the many art treasures on display in the Frari Church
• See the masterpieces on display in the Accademia Gallery

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Return private motorboat transfers between the harbour and central Venice
• An expert English-speaking guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees to all stated sights and museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Venice: The Roman City of Verona - 7 hours

Travel with your English-speaking driver across the causeway to Venice’s mainland and onwards to the beautiful and historic city of Verona where your expert local guide will meet with you. Verona is an elegant city with one of the world’s finest Roman amphitheatres at its heart. The Arena still plays host to thousands of performances today, as it did millennia ago.

Verona also featured heavily in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, so a visit to the house of Juliet and its famous balcony is a must. Enjoy time at leisure (about an hour) in the beautiful piazzas before returning with your driver to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Visit Verona's impressive Amphitheatre
• See Juliet's House and its famous balcony

Tour Duration: 7 hours

Tour Can Operate: Mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan transfers between Venice cruise terminal and Verona
• An expert English-speaking guide in Verona (3 hours)
• Entrance fees to the stated sightseeing
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Venice: Lagoon Islands - 7 hours

Today you will be met by your local English-speaking guide for a full day excursion by private motor-boat to explore the Lagoon Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Venice lies in the centre of a vast lagoon that stretches for about 30 miles from north to south, studded by numerous small islands, mostly deserted. This amazing environment is what drove the Venetians to establish their city here, a perfectly secure and inaccessible little world. Enjoy the beauty of a ride across the waters of the lagoon; visit the island of Murano, where glass has been made for over 700 years and where you can see the age-old techniques of glass blowing still in use today.
Continue to Torcello, to see the breathtaking mosaics in the Basilica di Santa Maria dell’Assunta, the oldest building on the lagoon. After a leisurely lunch (payable locally) you reach the island of Burano, a quaint and colourful fisherman island famous for its lace and charming architecture.

Highlights:

• Cruise across the lagoon to Murano, where glass has been made for over 700 years using the same techniques
• Explore Torcello and Burano, a colourful fishing village famous for its lace and charming architecture

Tour Duration: 7 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Return private motorboat transfer between the harbour and the islands
•    An expert local guide (7 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Sightseeing of Rovinj

This day begins with style, a sightseeing tour of incomparably beautiful Rovinj. This small coastal gem is the most beautiful city in Istria. Its charming old town is filled with only A-class restaurants, galleries and shops. The best of Croatia can be found in Rovinj. Not only this town has an exceptionally interesting past, and cultural heritage but it later evolved into the most sophisticated coastal oasis in Istria. Situated on the shores facing Rovinj archipelago, this town is a gem that offers variety of fine services, food, events, natural beauties and much more. You will stroll through its old town, encounter many dreamy places, treat yourself with fresh seafood and enjoy in one of the most spectacular sunset you have ever seen.
Highlights:

• Old Town of Rovinj
• Personal guide

Tour Duration: up to 2h
Tour can operate: Morning or evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions: 

• Private guide

Not Included:

• Food and drinks
• Tickets
• Gratuities and items purchased for personal use

 

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Piran: Slovenian Coast Roundtrip (Piran, Izola, Koper) - 4h

Description:
 
A scenic ride along the Slovenian Coast.
 
Highlights:

• Koper, the urban and administrative center of the Slovenian Coast

• The charming Piran with medieval streets & piazzas

• Amazing views on the Adriatic and the Alps

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 4h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Piran: Tour to Lake Bled & Ljubljana - 8h

Description: Discover Slovenia`s most spectacular sites – the iconic Bled and beloved capital city Ljubljana.
  
Highlights:

• Bled Castle

• Pletna boat ride

• Ljubljana old town

• Ljubljana castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Bled castle, pletna boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

 
Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• Temperatures in the mountain regions tend to be slightly lower compared to those in the capital city and on the coast.

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames.

Piran: Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description:
 
Ljubljana – the beloved. It has it all – big European capital city vibe yet intimate and genuine touch.
 
Highlights:
 

• The castle hill

• The city market

• Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture

• Masterful creations by the architect Jože Ple?nik

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets - (Ljubljana castle ticket, Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljanica river wooden boat ride)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Piran: Koper and Slovenian Istria - 8h

Description:
 
Charming Slovenian Istria with its rich cultural and historical heritage.   
 
Highlights:
 

• The medieval town of Koper

• The beautiful Istrian landscape and its atmosphere in the picturesque villages

• Hrastovlje (Holy Trinity Church)

• Padna
• ?Olive oil tasting (optional)

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!

Piran: Skocjan Caves & Secovlje Salt Pans - 8h

Description:
 
UNESCO karst attraction – the Skocjan Caves with fantastic underground natural phenomena followed by a visit of the Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve.  
 
Highlights:
 

• The Skocjan Caves, UNESCO Karst natural site

• Secovlje salt pans, the natural reserve

 
Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Transfer in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Water on board

• Organization

Not Included:

• Entrance fees/tickets (Skocjan Caves, Se?ovlje Salina Nature Park)

• Meals

• Personal expenses
   

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: flexible departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: basic to moderate 
 
Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames!
 

Piran: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle and Ljubljana, the Capital - 8h

Description: One of the most charming and greenest capital cities plus the world famous underground karst cave..
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Ljubljana Old town

• Ljubljana Castle

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave, Funicular to Lj. Castle,...)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 8h
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences con

Piran: Tour to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle - 8h

Description: The mystic undergroun of the Postojna Cave, most notorious kast cave in the world, with Predjama Castle, listed among the Guinnes World Records as the largest cave castle, and home to the local »Robin Hood«, the brave robber baron Erazem.
 
Highlights:

• Postojna Cave

• Predjama Castle
   

Inclusions:

• Private English-speaking guide

• Private transport in a modern A/C vehicle

• All traffic related costs

• Organization
   

Not Included:

• Entrance fees (Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle)

• Meals

• Personal expenses

Tour Duration: 7h (flexible)
Tour can operate: morning departure
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: moderate

Good to know:

• We suggest wearing comfortable shoes

• A jacket or sweater is advisable, since the temperatures in the cave are around 12° C

Schedule and timings are adjusted to your wishes and preferences considering available time frames

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Venice: Splendours of Venice Walking Tour - 4 hours

Today enjoy a walking tour of Venice with your local English-speaking guide including visits to several of the most famous landmarks of the city.

The Doges’ Palace was the seat of the main government departments, the residence of the Doge, from where the Venetian Republic was ruled. Lavish frescoes, graceful staircases and gilded stuccowork reveal the glory and opulence of this period.

One of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica was once the Doge’s chapel. It is also a mausoleum for St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice who was martyred by the Turks in Alexandria, Egypt. As you enter the Basilica, marvel at the golden mosaics depicting the life of St. Mark, the Old and New Testaments, the life of Jesus and his Resurrection. St. Mark’s Square is actually not a square at all, but a trapezoid whose extensive sides flare out giving it the appearance of being even more spacious.

Travel to and from the San Marco area with your guide by private Venetian-style motorboat.

Highlights:

• Admire the wonderful architecture of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Return private motorboat transfers between the harbour and central Venice
• An expert English-speaking guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees to all named sights and museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs.
• Gratuities

Venice: Venice for Art Lovers Walking Tour - 4 hours

Venice holds a wealth of treasures for anybody interested in the exquisite arts. With your expert guide, discover the Frari church, considered one of the most imposing Gothic monuments in Venice. In view of this, you’ll be surprised to discover that the church’s austere look hides a wonderfully lavish interior where, among the many treasures, you’ll find Titian’s early altarpieces and a true masterpiece by Giovanni Bellini. Also visit the Accademia Gallery; a dazzling collection of masterpieces spanning the full development of Venetian art from Byzantine to Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. Travel to and from the San Marco area with your guide by private Venetian-style motorboat.

Highlights:

• Admire the many art treasures on display in the Frari Church
• See the masterpieces on display in the Accademia Gallery

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Return private motorboat transfers between the harbour and central Venice
• An expert English-speaking guide (4 hours)
• Entrance fees to all stated sights and museums
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Venice: The Roman City of Verona - 7 hours

Travel with your English-speaking driver across the causeway to Venice’s mainland and onwards to the beautiful and historic city of Verona where your expert local guide will meet with you. Verona is an elegant city with one of the world’s finest Roman amphitheatres at its heart. The Arena still plays host to thousands of performances today, as it did millennia ago.

Verona also featured heavily in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’, so a visit to the house of Juliet and its famous balcony is a must. Enjoy time at leisure (about an hour) in the beautiful piazzas before returning with your driver to your cruise ship.

Highlights:

• Visit Verona's impressive Amphitheatre
• See Juliet's House and its famous balcony

Tour Duration: 7 hours

Tour Can Operate: Mornings

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:

• Luxury car or minivan transfers between Venice cruise terminal and Verona
• An expert English-speaking guide in Verona (3 hours)
• Entrance fees to the stated sightseeing
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
• Gratuities

Venice: Lagoon Islands - 7 hours

Today you will be met by your local English-speaking guide for a full day excursion by private motor-boat to explore the Lagoon Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Venice lies in the centre of a vast lagoon that stretches for about 30 miles from north to south, studded by numerous small islands, mostly deserted. This amazing environment is what drove the Venetians to establish their city here, a perfectly secure and inaccessible little world. Enjoy the beauty of a ride across the waters of the lagoon; visit the island of Murano, where glass has been made for over 700 years and where you can see the age-old techniques of glass blowing still in use today.
Continue to Torcello, to see the breathtaking mosaics in the Basilica di Santa Maria dell’Assunta, the oldest building on the lagoon. After a leisurely lunch (payable locally) you reach the island of Burano, a quaint and colourful fisherman island famous for its lace and charming architecture.

Highlights:

• Cruise across the lagoon to Murano, where glass has been made for over 700 years using the same techniques
• Explore Torcello and Burano, a colourful fishing village famous for its lace and charming architecture

Tour Duration: 7 hours

Tour can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Low

Inclusions:
•    Return private motorboat transfer between the harbour and the islands
•    An expert local guide (7 hours)
•    Entrance fees
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities