Venice and The Dalmatian Coast
Italy, Croatia aboard M.S. Monet | 8 Days / 7 Nights
April 23,30; June 4; July 2; August 13,20,27; October 1,29 - 2008 | 
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These week-long cruises conveniently embark and disembark in Venice. Following the ship’s evening departure along the Canale della Giudecca past Piazza San Marco, we set a course for Croatia and its stunning coastal beauty. Dalmatia alone has over 1,000 islands basking in the sun that, along with the coastal cities of Croatia, offer a wealth of art, architecture, culture and history.
Pula, at the tip of the Istrian Peninsula, is famed for its Roman antiquities, particularly the massive 22,000-seat Amphitheater, a short walk from the Monet’s dock. Mid-afternoon, the ship heads south on its overnight journey to Split . Split has one of the best preserved Roman edifices in existence: the massive Diocletian’s Palace, a fascinating complex where modern shops and offices are integrated harmoniously within the ancient and medieval ruins. The island of Hvar, with its popular harborfront promenade and picture-perfect views from the Fortress Spanjol, boasts acres of lavender fields outside of town.
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.
The sparsely inhabited island of Mljet offers lovely pine forests and jewel-like lakes, with the opportunity for a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters. Korcula , a very walkable peninsula town which claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, contains many reminders of the rule of the Venetians. In Zadar , step ashore for a visit to the exceptional Museum of Church Art, the Archaeological Museum or the National Museum. Your week aboard concludes with a full day in Venice, offering as much to see and do for the frequent visitor as for a first-timer. |
| 2008 Monet Departures:
April 23,30; June 4; July 2; August 13,20,27; October 1,29 |
DAY | PORT | ARRIVAL | DEPARTURE | 1 | Venice, Italy | EMBARK, 4 PM | overnight | 2 | Venice, Italy | ---- | 6:00 PM | 3 | | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 4 | | 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | | | Hvar, Croatia | 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 5 | | 9:00 AM | overnight | 6 | Dubrovnik, Croatia | ---- | 4:00 AM | | | Mljet , Croatia | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | | | Korcula, Croatia | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 7 | Zadar , Croatia | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | 8 | Venice, Italy | 7:00 AM | DISEMBARK |
| | sMonet Rates (pp/dbl) | | | Category
D Outside
C Outside
B Outside
A Deluxe
MS Master
JS Junior Suite
FS Flower Suite
Port charges: | April 23,30
Oct. 1
$ 2,755
$ 3,000
$ 3,405
$ 3,900
$ 4,205
$ 5,010
$ 5,380
$ 95 | June 4,July 2
Aug.13,20,27
$ 2,805
$ 3,045
$ 3,455
$ 3,950
$ 4,255
$ 5,060
$ 5,430
$ 95
| October 29
$ 2,690
$ 2,935
$ 3,345
$ 3,840
$ 4,145
$ 4,950
$ 5,320
$ 95 |
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