The Adriatic with Croatia
Adriatic
Discover the beautiful cities and ports lining the Adriatic Sea.

| Date | Arrive | Depart | Destination |
| April 2011 | |||
| Wed 27 | Late PM | Southampton, UK | |
| Sat 30 | Early AM | Late PM | Lisbon, Portugal |
| May 2011 | |||
| Thu 05 | Early AM | Late PM | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| Fri 06 | Early AM | Late PM |
Zadar, Croatia |
| Sat 07 | Early AM | Late Night | Venice, Italy |
| Sun 08 | Early AM | Late Night | Koper, Slovenia |
| Mon 09 | Early AM | Late PM | Rijeka, Croatia |
| Wed 11 | Early AM | Early PM | Catania, Sicily |
| Sat 14 | Early AM | Late PM | Gibraltar |
| Wed 18 | Early AM | Dover, UK | |
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- TOUR B - PICTURESQUE SINTRA & CASCAIS
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park, we travel to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon.

- TOUR A - LISBON CITY TOUR
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
A hilly city paved with cobblestones, Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. This tour takes in many famous city sights.
- TOUR H - LISBON HIGHLIGHTS & ESTORIL
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
On this tour we can enjoy the most famous sights of Lisbon from the comfort of our coach, as well as a drive along the scenic coast to Estoril.

- TOUR E - LISBON FROM THE RIVER
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Our tour begins with a panoramic drive of Lisbon city centre. We shall make a brief stop at the top of King Edward VII Park, from where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and harbour.

- TOUR G - JEEP SAFARI IN THE SINTRA MOUNTAINS
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Following a short briefing at the quayside, we travel in our fully-equipped jeeps to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills, north of Lisbon.
- TOUR I - OLD LISBON BY TRAM
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Departing the quayside by coach, we will have a short sightseeing drive through the city of Lisbon, stopping at such highlights as the Belem area where we will have an outside explanation of the Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument of the Discoveries for a photo opportunity.

- TOUR C - LOVELY OBIDOS - A QUEEN'S GIFT
- Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Following a scenic 75-minute drive through the Portuguese countryside, we arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time.

- TOUR B - STON & TRSTENO
- Dubrovnik, Croatia, Croatia
Our tour continues to Ston, a small settlement on the narrow isthmus that connects the peninsula of Pelješac to the mainland.

- TOUR A - DUBROVNIK – PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC
- Dubrovnik, Croatia, Croatia
With Fred. Olsen's cruises to Dubrovnik you can discover this truly beautiful Croatian city.

- TOUR D - THE BEST OF DUBROVNIK & KONAVLE
- Dubrovnik, Croatia, Croatia
Enjoy the best that Dubrovnik has to offer, as well as a scenic drive to Konavle.

- TOUR C - PANORAMIC DRIVE TO CAVTAT
- Dubrovnik, Croatia, Croatia
Enjoy the breathtaking views of Dubrovnik with this panoramic drive to Cavtat.
- TOUR C - KRKA WATERFALLS
- Zadar, Croatia, Croatia
Leaving the pier, we travel south to Krka National Park, one of the greatest miracles of Dalmatia. The park, which is named after the river that encloses it, is a region of natural value and intended for scientific, educational, cultural and recreational activities.
- TOUR A - HISTORICAL ZADAR
- Zadar, Croatia, Croatia
The history of Zadar is fascinating to those who respect historical monuments and cultural heritage.
- TOUR B - PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK
- Zadar, Croatia, Croatia
Plitvice National Park, considered to be one of the most beautiful natural sites in Europe.

- TOUR B - ISLANDS TOUR
- Venice, Italy, Italy
This tour provides us with the opportunity to visit two of the three islands surrounding Venice – Murano and Burano.

- TOUR A - TOUR OF ST MARK'S
- Venice, Italy, Italy
From the pier we walk to our private motor launch, which will take us to the St Mark’s area, where a short walk will take us to St Mark’s Square. Here our local guide awaits us, and our tour of the fascinating city of Venice begins.
- TOUR G - PANORAMIC LAGOON
- Venice, Italy, Italy
Our guided panoramic tour is the perfect way to see the beautiful and lesser known Venetian islands from the comfort of our motor launch.
- TOUR H - VENICE BY SEAPLANE
- Venice, Italy, Italy
See Venice with a new understanding and from a unique perspective during our Seaplane adventure!
- TOUR F - EVENING GONDOLA RIDE
- Venice, Italy, Italy
Our tour gives us the special opportunity to view the famous Venetian canals in the evening, to relax and admire the sights from a gondola.
- TOUR D - GONDOLA RIDE
- Venice, Italy, Italy
Venice is best admired from the water, and no visit here would be complete without a ride on a gondola.

- TOUR E - SECRET CORNERS
- Venice, Italy, Italy
Leaving the pier, we board our water taxi for a sightseeing cruise. During our journey, we will explore Giudecca Island, which also gives its name to the canal. We will see the Molino Stucky, once a spaghetti factory and now a Hilton Hotel.

- TOUR C - AI MUSICANTI
- Venice, Italy, Italy
Leaving our ship by motor launch, we travel to the St Lucia area of Venice. Here we have a short walk to the beautiful Zen Palace, where we will experience an exceptional evening of entertainment.
- TOUR A - POSTOJNA CAVES
- Koper, Slovenia, Slovenia
Despite its small size, Slovenia is quite varied in terms of landscape. Between the Alps and the sea lies the broad belt of the Slovenian Karst, which is a part of the great Dinaric mountain range.
- TOUR C - LJUBLJANA
- Koper, Slovenia, Slovenia
Upon entering Ljubljana, a town exuding a metropolitan atmosphere, we will notice the fusion of old and new.
- TOUR H - VILLAGE TRADITIONS
- Koper, Slovenia, Slovenia
Our tour begins with a drive to the picturesque village of Hrastovlje, which lies in the upper Rižana Valley, and is well-known for the fortified Church of the Holy Trinity and its frescoes.
- TOUR F - LAKE BLED
- Koper, Slovenia, Slovenia
From prehistoric settlements and medieval peasant lodgings to modern hotels, luxurious villas and picturesque gardens, nature has been considerably generous to Bled, having gifted it with a sub-alpine climate, healing springs and an idyllic background.
- TOUR D - WALKING TOUR OF PIRAN
- Koper, Slovenia, Slovenia
Piran, full of Italian charm, is a quaint and friendly village, which is watched over by a hilltop belfry. The fishing village has altered very little in over 400 years.
- TOUR A - RIJEKA SIGHTSEEING & TRSAT SHRINE
- Rijeka, Croatia, Croatia
The town of Rijeka is an important business, trade, industrial and cultural centre in the western part of the Republic of Croatia. The littoral part of Rijeka bay has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
- TOUR C - ISTRIA
- Rijeka, Croatia, Croatia
Hilly Istria is romantic, mystical and simply beautiful. Medieval whispers of charming hilltop towns and flavours of wine and traditional homemade food are an unforgettable experience.

- TOUR C - A TASTE OF CATANIA
- Catania, Sicily, Italy
Catania, Sicily’s second largest city, sits at the foot of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano.

- TOUR B - MOUNT ETNA
- Catania, Sicily, Italy
Mount Etna is Europe’s largest active volcano. Standing at approximately 3,326 metres (10,910 feet) high, its flanks are covered with scores of cones and craters.

- TOUR A - TAORMINA
- Catania, Sicily, Italy
The picturesque little town of Taormina enjoys a magnificent position on a terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea on the eastern coast of Sicily. Even though it has become one of the most popular Mediterranean sun spots, it still manages to retain its medieval character.
- TOUR E - SCENIC COASTAL DRIVE
- Catania, Sicily, Italy
On our panoramic drive, we will be able to view the sights of Catania, Sicily’s largest city from the comfort of our coach, followed by a drive along the scenic coastline.
- TOUR E - FORTRESS GIBRALTAR
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
We depart from the quayside and begin our tour by making our way past the British/Spanish land frontier.
- TOUR D - ALAMEDA GARDENS & CABLE CAR
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Gibraltar’s purpose-built cable car is one of the best ways to appreciate the great views of the city and its surroundings.

- TOUR B - DOLPHIN WATCHING
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Few people are aware that Gibraltar is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans the whole year round.

- TOUR A - THE ROCK TOUR
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and standing nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules.
- GIBRALTAR - INFORMATION
- Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula and Europe at the entrance of the Mediterranean overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. The territory covers 6.843 square kilometres (2.642sq mi) and shares a land border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar has historically been an important base for the British Armed Forces and is the site of a Royal Navy base.
Gibraltar is one of the most densely populated territories in the world, with a population of 29,286 estimated in 2008, approximately 4,290 inhabitants per square kilometre (11,100/sq mi). The growing demand for space is being increasingly met by land reclamation; reclaimed land currently comprises approximately one tenth of the territory’s total area.
The official currency of Gibraltar is the Gibraltar Pound.

Black Watch
Relax and experience a cruise aboard the resplendent Black Watch
Featuring a large number of cabins and suites with balconies, Black Watch can accommodate up to 804 passengers. Offering many traditional cruising features, its décor will undergo a major refurbishment of the public areas in December 2009; including a new casual dining area, which will replace the current Garden Cafe and become The Braemar Garden. New soft furnishings will also be added to the Neptune Lounge, Piper's Bar, Glentanar Restaurant and Observatory Lounge.
Explore the Black WatchCruise Details
- ID: W1104
- Nights: 21
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- Departs: 27 April 2011
- From: Southampton, UK
- Prices from £1,159
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