March 27, 2012
Dear ,
. Pack your bags - we're yachting the Adriatic along the Dalmation Coast in style, of course! Join us as we explore eastern Europe's hidden jewels from our brand new yacht.
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Our journey begins in Venice, Italy with a ferry ride over to Rovinj, Croatia on the Istrian Peninsula, we'll stay two nights in the beautiful medieval town of Rovinj. From there we'll make an excursion to Brijuni Islands and visit the quaint town of Pula before we depart for Opatija, a spa town since Roman times. Crossing the border into Slovenia, we'll visit one of the largest cave networks in the world. Continue to Bled, with its fairy-tale castle and on to the charming old city of Zagreb before we see the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO site for their beauty. In Split, we see the 4th century Diocletian's Palace on our sightseeing tour before we board the lovely Princess Aloha Yacht for a seven-night cruise. . On t he brand new Princess Aloha, whose sister ship, the Aloha, is pictured at right, we'll sail on the Adriatic each day. We will stop at interesting and picturesque cities and villages. Ports of call include Makarska; Bol on the Island of Brac; the island of Korçula where Greek colonies existed in the 6th and 5th Centuries BC and the legendary birthplace of Marco Polo; Sipan in the Elafiti Islands; Dubrovnik, with its historic core, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; Mljet, famous for its two salt lakes and 12th Century monastery; the resort island of Hvar, known by many as "paradise on earth;". These are just the highlights; you must read the brochure for all of the details! .
Wow! What a wonderful journey and a fitting way to explore this fascinating region. The deposit deadline is April 12 so contact us soon and we hope to see you there!
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Gwen Erwood
President, Travel Concepts International
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Croatia & Slovenia with 7-day Adriatic Cruise . August 10-25, 2012 * 16 days $3620 per person based on double occupancy from Venice, Italy to Split, Croatia Airfare additional $940 single supplement |