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A highlight of Venice and cruise the Dalmatian Coast on private yacht, departing in 13May14.
- 11584
- Ocean
- 01 Jan 00
- Europe
- 13 May 14
- 22May14
- 9 nights
- Tauck Cruising
- Multiple Cruiseships 5.5 stars
- Cruise Only
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Important Terms
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- Prices are per person, based on twin share, inclusive of port charges, taxes, and all discounts unless otherwise stated.
Single occupancy and 3rd guest rates are available upon request. - Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
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Cabins
Services provided
18m2 – 2 People
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, interconnecting Staterooms available (Children welcome)
Minibar
Flat screen satellite TV
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Desk with stationery
Safe
Hermès® bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins) / 220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wifi
Services provided
27m2 – 2 People
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, interconnecting Staterooms available (Children welcome)
Minibar
Flat screen satellite TV
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Desk with stationery
Safe
Hermès® bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins) / 220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wifi
Services provided
45m2 – 2 People
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, interconnecting Staterooms available (Children welcome)
Minibar
Flat screen satellite TV
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Desk with stationery
Safe
Hermès® bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins) / 220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wifi
Services provided
36m2 4 People
Individually-controlled air conditioning
Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, interconnecting Staterooms available (Children welcome)
Minibar
Flat screen satellite TV
Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
Desk with stationery
Safe
Hermès® bath products
Dressing table, bath robes, hairdryer
Direct line telephone
110V American (two flat pins) / 220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
24hr room service
Inclusive Internet access Wifi
Itinerary
2014 Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Venice
Your Venice and Croatia travel experience begins at 6:30 PM at Hotel Danieli, Venice. A transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Hotel Danieli, Venice is included upon your arrival. Originally built in the 14th century as the Palazzo Dandolo, your opulent, meticulously restored hotel is prestigiously located on Riva degli Schiavoni, close to Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square). Tauck’s Venice to Croatia travel days begin with a welcoming cocktail reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy
Day 2: The romance of Venice, without the cars
Head to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, with a local guide. Visit St. Mark’s Square and see St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the must-see architectural wonders of Europe with its exquisite mosaics and detailed carvings. See the Doges’ Palace, a pink marble Gothic masterpiece that dates back to the 9th century, then spend the remainder of the day in Venice as you please.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy
Day 3: Venetian Islands
Visit picturesque islands in the Venetian Lagoon, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with the city. First stop is Murano, famous for glass production since the 10th century, followed by time in Burano, renowned for lacemaking. Board your private yacht, Le Soleal, and enjoy the welcome cocktails and dinner. Le Levant’s stabilizers ensure smooth sailing – from Venice to Croatia travel in style.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Le Soleal
Day 4: Time-traveling in Croatia
Today, your Croatia travel adventure takes you to Sibenik. Visit the Cathedral of St. James illustrating the transition of Gothic to Renaissance church architecture. Down the coast in Split, a walking tour takes you to the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, built between the 3rd and 4th centuries. Both of these structures are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Late day, enjoy the ship’s library, sauna, or swimming pool.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Le Soleal
Day 5: Korcula, home of medieval pursuits
Continue your Croatia travel on the island of Korcula and its medieval walled city with Cathedral Square at its center. A guided walking tour includes its most famous house, the Museum of Icons in the church, and the Cathedral of St. Mark, decorated with statues on the façade. Attended a private Moreska cultural dance performance for a look at the island’s colorful folkloric traditions.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Le Soleal
Day 6: Discover Dubrovnik
Your next port of call on this Croatia travel adventure is Dubrovnik. The Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces, and fountains. Spend time here on a guided tour visiting the main square, Dubrovnik Synagogue, the Rector’s Palace and the Dominican Monastery before exploring on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Le Soleal
Day 7: World Heritage in Kotor, Montenegro
Incredible scenery surrounds you as Le Soleal sails into Montenegro’s fjord-like Bay of Kotor. A scenic drive along a mountain road leads to a tiny Montenegrin village, where incredible views – and a wine and cheese tasting await. Next, visit the city of Kotor, an ancient maritime center and a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was both a Roman and a Byzantine stronghold; a guided walking tour visits the maritime museum and one of the city’s Romanesque churches. Back aboard the ship, a Tauck exclusive – a local female a cappella group entertains as you head out for an evening’s sightseeing on the water.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lodging: Cruising onboard Le Soleal
Day 8: A day in Hvar
Dock on the island of Hvar, a well-known playground for international celebrities and royalty. A guided walking tour includes Stari Grad, the oldest part of town founded in 384 BC by the Greeks. Sightseeing includes a tour of Hvar Town and a visit to the Cathedral of St. Stephen, with its richly decorated façade. Admire the views from the hilltop Spanjol Fortress over the red-tile-roofed town below. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery, then spend some time in town on your own in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Cruising aboard Le Soleal
Day 9: The Croatian coast
Today in Croatia travel first to the Istrian peninsula, beginning with a walking tour of the fairy-tale village of Rovinj – it is one of the most photographed places in Croatia. Visit the town of Pula to see the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the best preserved in the world. As Le Soleal cruises back to Venice and your time in Croatia ends, enjoy a farewell cocktail reception and dinner.
Lodging: Cruising aboard Le Soleal
Day 10: Journey Home
Disembark the ship in Venice, Italy, and transfer to the airport. Tauck’s Venice and Croatia travel cruise aboard Le Soleal ends at 9:00 AM at Venice Marco Polo Airport. Allow 3 hours for check-in at the airport. Flights should depart after 12:00 pm. Venice to Croatia travel at its best!
Meals: Breakfast
Ship Info
Le Soleal
Le Soleal is an exceptional cruise ship that offers its passengers an unparalleled luxury expedition experience. With its sleek and modern design, the ship creates a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure. Le Soleal can accommodate up to 264 passengers in its 132 staterooms and suites, each offering a luxurious and comfortable experience. The ship’s 132 staterooms and suites are elegantly designed with modern amenities and feature panoramic views of the ocean, providing guests with an unforgettable experience at sea. With a crew of 140, including experienced expedition leaders, Le Soleal offers an exceptional level of service to guests, ensuring a safe and enjoyable voyage.
Onboard, guests can indulge in a range of culinary delights at the two restaurants, serving gourmet French and international cuisine. The panoramic lounge, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, offers the perfect spot to relax with a drink while enjoying stunning views of the surroundings.
Le Soleal is equipped with the latest navigational and safety technology, ensuring a smooth and safe voyage for all passengers. The ship’s team of experienced expedition leaders provides an exceptional level of service, guiding passengers on immersive and educational excursions to some of the most remote and fascinating destinations on the planet. From Antarctica to the Arctic, from the Amazon to the Kimberley, Le Soleal is the perfect vessel for those seeking a luxurious and unforgettable expedition cruise experience.
Cruise Line
Tauck Cruising
Go beyond the ordinary and experience cruise travel at its best with Tauck. What makes Tauck’s Small Ship Cruising and River Cruising unique is the focus on the destination. Each scenic ports of call connect you with people and places, which will give you a moving, compelling and heart-warming experience both onboard and ashore.
Time ashore is enriched by in-depth cultural exploration and insider access that ensures up-close-and-personal connections with the locals and daily life. Tauck’s cruise travel adventures include guided sightseeing with local experts such as naturalists, historians, and accomplished lecturers. You’ll dine on regional cuisine on land at aboard ship that showcases specialties of the destination. After a day of extraordinary sightseeing, Tauck welcome you back onboard the hand-picked vessels for warm camaraderie and lively conversation that’s inherent on every Tauck cruise travel experience. The stories are endless, the memories are timeless and the connections priceless.
You can expect to see the sights a bit differently than you would with anyone else. Tauck explores Europe’s great waterways from the Rhine and the Danube to the Rhône and the Seine in France. Their luxurious riverboats are spacious and comfortable, welcoming you to an onboard experience characterized by the Tauck. Discover river cruises that go beyond the ordinary!
Tauck Voted World’s Best River Cruise Line
For the second time in three years, Tauck has been named the “World’s Best River Cruise Line" by the readers of Travel + Leisure, one of the world’s most authoritative and respected publications for travellers. The World’s Best Awards from Travel + Leisure are selected by the magazine’s readers. Every year, T+L holds a survey for readers to fill out on their main website. The survey remains open until April.
Winners are announced in the August/September issues of Travel + Leisure. These awards are given in categories such as hotels, resorts, spas, cruises, airlines, travel companies, tour operators, cities, islands, family travel, and more.
River Cruising
The heart of history meets the art of sophisticated river cruise travel aboard Tauck’s river cruises. Experience the Tauck difference on cruise travel days along great European waterways from the Rhine to the Danube, from the canals of the Netherlands to the Rhône, from the Main to the Danube and the Moselle…
You’ll cruise aboard spacious riverboats that have been custom designed to meet American standards with well appointed outside facing cabins and suites, a choice of on-board dining venues, complimentary wine with dinner, fitness centers and attentive personal service from Tauck’s staff and the ship’s crew.
Ancient civilizations beckon on cruise travel days along the River Nile in Egypt and China’s Yangtze River on Tauck’s Exotic journeys, where 3- and 4-night river cruise travel enhances land journeys.
Small Ship Cruising
The difference in Tauck’s small ship cruise travel lies in the choreography of the total cruise travel experience – the combination of personalized cruising with cultural land exploration. How you spend your days ashore – where you go, what you do, who you meet – that’s the Tauck difference. From the moment you step ashore, with 85 years of expertise on land ensures that on every cruise travel day, every moment of your shore excursions (all included in the price) count! Smaller ships hold fewer passengers, which means more personal attention from the captain and the crew – you’ll find the on-board atmosphere to be both club-like and comfortable. The pace is more relaxed, the conversations are richer, and the day-to-day experiences are shared with like-minded travelers.
