Venice • Pula • Split • Hvar • Dubrovnik • Mljet • Korčula • Zadar • Venice

Begin your exploration of Venice in San Marco. With the expert eyes of a local guide, discover the treasures of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square), the center of Venetian life. Visit dramatic St. Mark’s Basilica, an 11th-century Byzantine cathedral featuring exquisite mosaics and detailed carvings, and marvel at the sumptuous Doges’ Palace, formerly the seat of the government.
A visit to the town of Pula includes the Roman Amphitheatre, believed to be the best preserved in the world. Drive along the beautiful Adriatic coast takes you to Croatia’s second largest city, Split, a popular Adriatic port. Encompassing 17 centuries of history, a guided walking tour through the world’s oldest cathedral, Diocletian’s Palace, is more like visiting a city within a city. Built between the third and fourth centuries, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
The Old Town of Dubrovnik is a breathtaking sight, entirely surrounded by massive gray walls of stone. Inside, find a treasure trove of medieval art and architecture that has earned it a designation as a UN World Heritage Site. Cap off your visit with a stroll along the Stradun, the wide pedestrian promenade where you will discover many fine shops, cafes and galleries.

Korcula, a very walk able peninsula town which claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, contains many reminders of the rule of the Venetians.