VENICE & CROATIAN ISLES

ITALY & CROATIA

Begin amid Venice’s quiet canals and fading grandeur before crossing the Adriatic to Croatia’s sun-drenched islands. This journey blends Old World elegance with salt-air freedom — gondola glides, island hopping, and evenings in stone-walled coastal towns. Travel unfolds at an unhurried pace, balancing culture, cuisine, and sea. It’s a seamless passage through two of Europe’s most evocative maritime worlds.

Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.

WHEN TO GO

MAY - SEP

ESTIMATED COST

$17,400

DURATION

10 NIGHTS

per person, excl. int'l flights

(based on two adults sharing)

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WHY THIS ADVENTURE

This itinerary captures the romance of the Adriatic in motion, from Venice’s hushed back canals to Croatia’s luminous island harbors. It’s designed for travelers who value beauty, rhythm, and a sense of story as much as comfort. Days unfold between art-filled cities and open water, with time to linger over seafood lunches, swim in secluded coves, and wander medieval streets at dusk. Every detail is considered, creating a journey that feels both indulgent and effortlessly natural.

JOURNEY FLOW

The journey begins in Venice, where quiet canals, Renaissance facades, and hidden courtyards reveal a city shaped by water and time. After lingering among art-filled palaces and small neighborhood bacari, you cross the Adriatic into Croatia’s island-dotted coast. The rhythm shifts to sea and sun as ferries and private boats link medieval ports and secluded harbors. Days unfold between limestone towns, olive groves, and turquoise coves where the water invites long swims. Evenings bring seafood dinners along stone promenades and the gentle hum of harbor life. By journey’s end, Venice and the Dalmatian islands feel connected by history, trade, and the enduring pull of the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

VENICE BY WATER

Private gondola rides and after-hours palace visits reveal the city’s quieter side, far from the crowds.

ADRIATIC ISLAND HOPPING

Cruise between Hvar, Korčula, and lesser-known isles, swimming in crystalline coves and dining dockside.

MEDIEVAL COASTAL TOWNS

Explore walled cities where Roman, Venetian, and Slavic influences meet in architecture and cuisine.

SUNSET SAILING & SEASIDE DINING

Evenings unfold on deck or at candlelit waterfront tables, with the Adriatic glowing at golden hour.

WAYS TO PERSONALIZE

Add a private yacht charter between Croatian islands

Extend with a stay in Dubrovnik or Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor

Include a truffle-hunting or wine-tasting experience in Istria

Upgrade to a luxury cabin or boutique cruise experience

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

AMAN VENICE

Set within a 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal, Aman Venice blends Renaissance grandeur with serene modern luxury. Lavish suites, frescoed salons, and a private garden offer rare tranquility in the heart of the city.

SAN CANZIAN VILLAGE & HOTEL

A refined countryside retreat blending rustic stone architecture with contemporary elegance. Known for exceptional cuisine, vineyards, and a deeply local sense of place just inland from the coast.

VILLA DUBROVNIK

A sleek, cliffside hideaway overlooking the Adriatic. Private terraces, sea access, and panoramic views combine with understated luxury just minutes from Dubrovnik’s Old Town.