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SUMMARY:Dalmatian Coast and Italy
DESCRIPTION:The unspoiled coastlines and idyllic islands of the Dalmatian and Adriatic coasts are the crossroads of the Roman\, Byzantine and Venetian civilizations that flourished here for over 3\,000 years. Embark on an extraordinary exploration of their cultural legacies from June 11 to 20\, 2026. Join alumni and friends in Dubrovnik\, Croatia\, the “Pearl of the Adriatic\, and board the deluxe World Traveller\, a small ship featuring just 95 suites and staterooms. Call at ancient walled cities\, medieval villages\, sublime archaeological sites and picture‑perfect islands as you cruise through the stunning region of Dalmatia to Venice\, Italy. \nThoughtfully planned excursions introduce four UNESCO World Heritage sites\, including the walled city of Dubrovnik; the Natural and Cultural-Historical region of Kotor\, Montenegro; historical Split with its Palace of Diocletian; and the astounding Trulli of Alberobello. This epic journey reveals the many hidden gems\, rich traditions and local culture along storied waters. \nEnhance your journey with our pre-tour extension in Dubrovnik or our post-tour extension in Venice. Reserve now while early booking savings are still available. Please contact the Georgetown Travel Society at 866-525-8664 or GeorgetownTravelSociety@Georgetown.edu for more details or Request your reservation online today \nPlease Click for E-Brochure\nDates and Rates: \nDate Range: June 11 – 20\, 2026 \nDestination(s): Croatia\, Montenegro\, Italy \nPrice Range: $7\,495 – $19\,195 per person based on double occupancy. \nTraveling solo?  Select Categories may be reserved by single travelers at 160% of the per person double price (per person rate x 1.6)\,  all others at 200%\, or please contact us to inquire about any possible roommate options \nDeposit: $1\,500 per person (https://www.gohagantravel.com/terms for complete terms and conditions) \nTrip Type: Cruise \nTrip Status: Confirmed & Open for Reservations. Request your reservation online today while space and early booking savings are available. \nContact:  GeorgetownTravelSociety@Georgetown.edu or 1-866-525-8664 \n  \nItinerary: \n  \nDay 1 | Thursday\, June 11 – DEPART HOME CITY D \nDepart on independently scheduled flights for Dubrovnik\, Croatia. \nDay 2 | Friday\, June 12 – DUBROVNIK\, CROATIA | EMBARK SHIP D \nArrive at Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport. Proceed through the immigration checkpoint to the baggage claim area and retrieve your luggage. After completing a customs screening\, meet representatives. Those arriving early will transfer to a group hospitality room at a local hotel. After lunch on your own at the hotel or nearby\, you will then travel with the group to embark the World Traveller\, where you can settle in your cabin and unpack. Those arriving later will transfer directly to the port for embarkation. \nThis evening\, attend a Gohagan & Company Welcome Briefing and lifeboat drill\, followed by dinner. \nDay 3 | Saturday\, June 13 – DUBROVNIK B | L | R | D \nBegin your first beautiful morning with a satisfying breakfast. Then\, disembark for a guided walking tour of UNESCO-inscribed Dubrovnik. Enter the city gate to see the Large Onofrio’s Fountain\, a beloved city landmark designed in 1438 as part of a water supply system that brought water from a spring over seven miles away. Only 16 carved masks\, with water dribbling from their mouths\, remain of the original fountain that was damaged in the 1667 earthquake. Admire the neighboring façade of St. Savior Church\, built in the 1520s and considered the first comprehensive Renaissance-style building in Dubrovnik\, built by Korčula’s master builders\, Brothers Andrijic\, who also built Korčula’s Cathedral. Next\, visit the 14th- century Romanesque Franciscan Church and Monastery\, considered a masterpiece of architecture built by Croatian master\, Mihoje Brajkov. The large complex\, which belongs to the Order of the Friars Minor\, consists of a friary\, church\, library and a historical pharmacy museum. Return to the ship for lunch and relaxation. \nTraveler’s Choice | Choose ONE of the following excursions:\n■ Walk the Walls of Dubrovnik. The Dubrovnik Walls date back to the Middle Ages and are 1.2 miles in length. Enjoy your stroll through history while admiring the skilled engineering and ingenuity of the residents who built the walls so long ago. There are several cafes along the wall where you can rest and grab a refreshing beverage.\n■ Rector’s Palace & Maritime Museum. Visit one of Dubrovnik’s most significant monuments\, the Rector’s Palace. Through the years\, the palace served many functions\, including a prison\, an administrative office and the rector’s home. Next\, visit the Maritime Museum\, which offers insights into Dubrovnik’s maritime history through examples of ship models\, paintings and more. \nLater this afternoon\, the ship departs Dubrovnik. Sit on the sun deck and watch as sea views and lovely coastline drifts by. \nWelcome Reception and Dinner: Join your fellow travelers for a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner on board the ship this evening. \nDay 4 | Sunday\, June 14 – TIVAT\, MONTENEGRO | KOTOR B | L | D \nSavor breakfast on the ship this morning while cruising to the Balkan country of Montenegro. Stop in Tivat where we will disembark for an excursion to Kotor.\nKotor In the most secluded corner of Kotor Bay lies the historical walled town of Kotor\, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An important artistic and commercial center in the Middle Ages with its own famous schools of masonry and iconography\, the town fell under the rule of the Republic of Venice between 1420 and 1797 — leaving a permanent imprint on its architecture. While a large part of Kotor was damaged during a 1979 earthquake\, it is fully restored today and stands as one of the best- preserved fortified medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Stroll through these storied streets and squares on a morning walking tour. Step into the impressive 12th-century Cathedral of Saint Tryphon and view the ornate vaulted roof and pillars made of pink stone. \nTraveler’s Choice | Choose ONE of the following excursions:\n■ Lady of the Rocks. Admire the scenery while sailing to Our Lady of the Rocks\, a man-made island founded over 500 years ago. Along the way\, learn about the island’s legend and tour its baroque- style church.\n■ Montenegro Beach. Craving some sun\, relaxation and sand? Grab your swimming suit to enjoy a day at the beach.\nReturn to the ship for dinner on board as the ship departs Tivat. \nDay 5 | Monday\, June 15 – BARI\, ITALY | ALBEROBELLO B | L | D \nFollowing breakfast\, disembark for an excursion to beautiful Bari. The ancient seaport of Bari boasts narrow lanes and a pretty harbor with colorful boats bobbing on their moors. See the historic port and wander the tight tangle of medieval streets in the city’s Old Town. Admire the carved Apulian-Romanesque portal of the 11th-century Basilica di San Nicola\, which houses the relics of Bari’s patron saint\, St. Nicholas. Traverse the seafront promenade where exhilarating views are revealed with each turn. Return to the ship for lunch. After\, venture out to discover Alberobello. \nTrulli of Alberobello. Unusual dome-shaped buildings dot the Apulian countryside\, but it is in the enchanting city of Alberobello where you find the largest concentration of the mysterious dwellings known as trulli. Found nowhere else in the world\, these whitewashed limestone structures are pieced together without mortar\, their pointed fieldstone roofs painted with primitive Christian and pagan symbols. More than 1\,000 trulli cluster Alberobello’s cobblestone streets\, which are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The origins of the trulli remain a mystery\, but legends abound linking them to ancient Greece as well as theorizing their creation as a 15th-century tax dodge. \nEnjoy panoramic views of the Adriatic coast as the ship departs Bari. Tonight\, gather with friends for dinner. Following your meal\, perhaps head to the deck to look for stars. \nDay 6 | Tuesday\, June 16 – HVAR\, CROATIA B | L | D \nAfter breakfast\, disembark at Hvar for your Traveler’s Choice excursion.\nTraveler’s Choice | Choose ONE of the following excursions:\n■ Benedictine Monastery & Lace Making. Since the fourth century B.C.\, Greeks\, Romans\, Byzantines and Venetians have left their mark on the island of Hvar\, a key center of the Croatian Renaissance. Take a guided walking tour of the Old Town’s remarkably preserved landmarks within its\n13th-century walls. See St. Stephen’s Cathedral\, built in 1605\, and its four-story bell tower. Continue to the Benedictine Monastery\, founded in 1664\, to see handcrafted lace made by nuns from agave and aloe thread — a delicate\, labor-intensive practice inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Your guide will explain how the lace\, still made by nuns\, is produced.\n■ Hike to Fortica Fortress. Enjoy an active hike up to Hvar’s Fortica\, called Spanjola by locals. The path winds through a botanical garden and backstreets. The views from the top are fantastic! Today\, the fort holds a collection of amphorae and other relics. \nReturn to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. \nSpecial Performance: This evening\, delight in a traditional klapa\, an a cappella folk music performance\, followed by dinner on board. The klapa is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. \nDinner is served following the performance. \nDay 7 | Wednesday\, June 17 – TROGIR | SPLIT B | L | D \nEnjoy breakfast on board the ship and behold spectacular views as we arrive at Trogir. Disembark for an excursion to Split. This ancient imperial city is the second largest in Croatia. Founded as the Greek colony of Aspálathos in the second century B.C.\, Split was the site of a grand fortified palace for the Roman emperor Diocletian in the fourth century. Today\, it’s a bustling blend of Old-World charm and contemporary chic where pre-Romanesque churches\, Gothic chapels\, historic museums\, art galleries and cosmopolitan cafes comingle along picturesque cobblestone streets. Experience the sights and sounds of Split on a panoramic tour that includes a visit to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-inscribed Diocletian’s Palace. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the palace\, including a visit to its well-preserved cellars. Next\, visit the Cathedral of Saint Dominus\, the patron saint of Split\, and the Temple of Jupiter. Conclude your tour with exterior visits to the Golden Gate\, Silver Gate and Peristyle Square — ancient Roman entry points to the Old Town that were originally a part of Diocletian’s Palace. \nFree Time: Craft your own path in Trogir or Split. A shuttle will be available to take you to either town. Return to the ship for dinner this evening as the ship departs. \nDay 8 | Thursday\, June 18 – RAVENNA\, ITALY B | L | D \nThe ship arrives at Ravenna\, Italy\, this morning. \nTraveler’s Choice | Choose ONE of the following excursions:\n■ Bologna Full Day Excursion. Recognized as the region’s center-stage capital city\, “La Rossa” beckons visitors with its searing red architecture. The epicenter of the Emilia-Romagna region also boasts an extensive collection of UNESCO-listed porticoes\, covered arched arcades and a hilltop monastery. A walking tour starts from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore. See the Town Hall and the Archiginnasio di Bologna\, the seat of the University of Bologna from 1563-1805. Along the way\, don’t forget to look above to see the city’s symbolic two towers reaching to the sky.\n■ Ravenna’s Historical Center & Mosaics. Enjoy time spent in Ravenna’s historical center. Witness the intricate UNESCO-inscribed mosaics at the Basilica of San Vitale and the Galle Placidia Mausoleum\, where ceiling mosaics depict a night sky. See the Duomo di Ravenna\, the Baptistry of Neon and the tomb of the poet and author\, Dante Alighieri. \nReturn to the ship for lunch and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. \nDig into local flavors for dinner tonight. \nDay 9 | Friday\, June 19 – ROVINJ\, CROATIA B | | L | R | D \nTraveler’s Choice | Choose ONE of the following excursions: \n■ Pula Visit. Enjoy a walking tour of Pula\, a coastal town on the Istrian Peninsula. This ancient settlement has a storied history that includes a Roman conquest and subsequent victories by the Byzantines\, Franks and Venetians. Its population declined dramatically during the plagues of the 17th century\, after which it fell under the rule of several countries — Austria in the late 18th century\, passing to Italy in 1920 and then Croatia (as the former Yugoslavia) after 1947. A highlight of Pula is the elliptical Roman amphitheater that once hosted gladiator fights. Today\, the theater hosts musical performances. Elton John and Luciano Pavarotti have performed here.\n■ Rovinj Walking Tour. Join your guide for an insightful walking tour of Rovinj. The small harbor is filled with colorful fishing boats and flat-bottomed batana boats. Tour the enchanting old town\, passing rainbow buildings\, Venetian architecture\, twisting narrow streets and the baroque St. Euphemia’s Basilica. \nCaptain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner. Raise a toast to your grand adventure at a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner on board the ship this evening. \nDay 10 | Saturday\, June 20 – VENICE | RETURN TO HOME CITY B \nThe ship arrives in the UNESCO-inscribed city of Venice this morning. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the Marco Polo Airport in Venice for your return flight home. \nB \nB | L | D | R denotes included breakfasts\, lunches\, dinners\, and reception \nNot included:
 Airfare; Taxes; passport fees; visas and fees for obtaining visas; personal expenses such as laundry and telephone calls; accident/sickness\, trip cancellation\, and baggage insurance; gratuities to ship and hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; excess baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; airfare and associated local taxes*\, airport facility taxes and federal inspection fees not listed int he “included features” section of the program brochure; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport/hotel on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later and/or departing earlier or later that scheduled group transfer(s); meals and and alcoholic beverages not listed in the “Included Features” section of the program brochure; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the terms and conditions https://www.gohagantravel.com/terms/
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