Venice & the Dalmatian Coast
From $11,180 per person
10 days
2 countries
Ships: Tauck - Le Dumont D'urville, Tauck - Le Bougainville
Tauck
10 days, 9 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Welcome to Venice
- Day 2 - Sightseeing in Venice including St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace
- Day 3 - Visit the Venetian Islands & embark
- Day 4 - Choices to explore the chic island of Hvar
- Day 5 - Sibenik, Krka National Park & Split
- Day 6 - Along the Dalmatian Coast for a day in Dubrovnik
- Day 7 - Exploring Kotor, Montenegro
- Day 8 - The remarkable island of Korcula
- Day 9 - The Istrian Peninsula & Rovinj
- Day 10 - Journey Home
Itinerary highlights
Beautiful, historic and richly resilient, Croatia's Dalmatian Coast has reemerged among Europe's hottest holiday destinations.... offering golden sand beaches, vineyards bucolic with lemon trees, olives and vines, lavender fields fragrant from afar, limestone caves sculpted in time... the architectural artistry of the Venetian Republic... fortified towns and terra cotta tableaus that play out in palaces and promenades... Walk with us to places immortalized with local color, sip and savor wines masterfully crafted, toast traditions and tales fondly shared, and become part of the stories, past and present, that make your vacation memories last lifetimes. Guided visits and shore excursions choices include revered UNESCO World Heritage sites as you cruise between Venice, the Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro. Discover the architectural masterpiece that is Venice... the Gothic Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Sibenik... the ancient Roman Palace of Diocletian in Split... the walled city of Dubrovnik, renowned for its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monasteries, palaces, fountains, and churches... the stunning harbor town of Kotor... and the lavender-scented island of Hvar, where Stari Grad Plain astounds with its intact ancient Greek land system. Your elegant ship is perfectly sized and ideally suited for island exploration where the bigger ships can't go, charts a course for destinations of scenic serenity like the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, where private shore excursions reveal maritime treasures and seaside settlements worthy of leisurely discovery. Two nights at a premier hotel in Venice bring the aura of daily life amidst architectural masterpieces, ancient squares and the ever-present lacework of canals.
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The Tauck - Le Bougainville .
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Tauck - Le Bougainville , a masterpiece of design and comfort.
The Tauck-chartered Le Bougainville, part of Ponant’s Explorer Series, is a purpose-built expedition yacht that blends contemporary design with advanced technology and the personalized service Tauck is known for. Hosting just 184 guests in 92 staterooms and suites—all with ocean views and nearly all with private balconies—Le Bougainville offers a refined onboard experience tailored to small ship travelers. Interiors feature sleek, minimalist styling with natural tones and nautical accents, creating an elegant yet welcoming ambiance. Guests enjoy two dining venues, a full-service spa, fitness center, theater, infinity pool, and the groundbreaking Blue Eye Lounge—a unique underwater observation space that allows travelers to see and hear marine life in its natural environment.
Under Tauck’s exclusive charter, Le Bougainville serves as a platform for culturally immersive and environmentally conscious exploration. Each voyage is led by a team of Tauck Directors and expert naturalists who coordinate seamless daily excursions, onboard enrichment, and personalized guest experiences. From the fjords of Scandinavia to the sun-drenched islands of the Mediterranean, the ship’s compact size and fleet of Zodiac boats allow for access to remote harbors and less-traveled coasts. Le Bougainville exemplifies Tauck’s approach to luxury travel: delivering meaningful connections with destinations, exceptional comfort at sea, and the enriching experiences that define truly memorable journeys.
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