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ITALY, MONTENEGRO & CROATIA
Alpine lakes and the Adriatic coast on board Ponant’s Le Lyrial
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B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
01 DEPART FOR MILAN, ITALY
Enjoy a private car ride to the airport. Guests
departing from the Toronto airport are assisted with their check-in. Meet your Journey Manager and fellow travellers and board your flight to Milan, Italy. Overnight flight
02 LAKE GARDA
Our Italian culinary exploration begins as we make our way from the airport to the steep- flanked shoreline of Lake Garda, in the Italian Alps. We stop in Franciacorta where we enjoy a delicious lunch and wine tasting. The afternoon is yours to rest or begin your exploration. Enjoy dinner in the comfort of our hotel. (L,D)
Grand Hotel Gardone, Lake Garda (3 nights)
03 LAKE GARDA & ISOLA DEL GARDA After a hearty breakfast, we head for the shores of the lake where we embark on a
boat tour of the Isola del Garda, a beautiful garden island in the middle of the lake. The visit includes a guided tour of the private villa and its sumptuous gardens, followed by an aperitif. After a leisurely lunch, enjoy free time on the lake. We take some time to relax before our dinner in a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
04 SIRMIONE & GROTTOES OF CATULLUS We spend the morning in the fascinating Grot- toes of Catullus in the Sirmione peninsula, where
06 KORČULA, CROATIA
Korčula is a beautifully preserved town that
Lake Garda, Italy
Ponant Le Lyrial
the remains of a massive Roman mansion are located. The beautiful waters and surrounding olive groves make this place truly exceptional. After lunch in Sirmione village, we embark on
a 30-minute boat tour around the peninsula. Take some time to relax back at the hotel before heading to dinner in a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
05 VERONA & VENICE
In the morning, we set off on a walking tour of beautiful and romantic Verona that includes a visit to Juliet’s iconic balcony. Following lunch in the city centre, we transfer to Venice to board Le Lyrial, your home for the next seven nights. All meals will be served on board unless otherwise indicated. (B,L,D) Ponant Le Lyrial
(7 nights)
is best explored on foot. Discover St. Mark’s Cathedral, its main attraction. After a city tour, we enjoy a wine tasting at the Toreta winery to savour some of the local vintages such as Posip, Grk and Rukatac. Enjoy free time to browse the shops or meander the winding streets inside the city walls. In the evening, we enjoy the Captain’s welcome reception and dinner. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Korčula Walking Tour
The Cathedral of St Lawrence, Trogir, Croatia
07 ŠIBENIK, TROGIR & SPLIT
In the morning, we explore Šibenik, a picturesque town sheltered in a deep blue bay surrounded by rocky hills. We continue to the island-village of Trogir where we visit St. Law- rence Cathedral, a 13th-century Roman-Gothic gem. We have lunch in Split, where we explore the Old Town and the Diocletian Palace. The end of the day includes free time for you to wander at your own pace. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Šibenik, Trogir and Split Discovery
08 DUBROVNIK & CAVTAT
After we arrive into Dubrovnik port, a pleasant drive along the coastline leads us to Cavtat, where we enjoy a walking tour and leisurely lunch. Our coach then drops us off at the
top of Srđ Hill, and we embark on a slow
cable car ride for an unmatched aerial view
of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the walled town has always played a pivotal role in maritime trade and has a beauty that is the envy of all coastal towns. As we stroll through the main boulevard of Stradun, we enjoy a tour of the Franciscan Monastery, and visit the Rector’s Palace and Sponza Palace. The bustle of the Old Town and its wide polished boulevards provide the perfect backdrop for our after- noon and evening at leisure. (B,L,D) Included excursion: Scenic and Historical Dubrovnik
HIGHLIGHTS
The Northern Adriatic was once the hub of commerce for the world and the home of explorers to the East... and eventually to the West.
Begin your journey in the pristine alpine lakes of Italy and embark aboard the luxurious and intimate Ponant Le Lyrial to the creeks of the Dalmatian coast. This rich cultural experience will take you through the waters of a placid sea bordering three countries: Italy, Croatia and Montenegro. We visit places that need no introduction - Venice, Lake Garda, Dubrovnik - but also many other jewels such as Korčula, Kotor, and Pula.
Cultural and historical city tours, wine tasting and culinary experiences along with panoramic drives and scenic sailing are sure to enchant you on board this one-of-a-kind ship.