Mediterranean Wonders Of Croatia And Italy | August 2027
14-Day Cruise From Venice, Italy, To Nice, France
August 23, 2027–September 5, 2027
Soak up the warm Mediterranean sun as you sail toward coastlines, charming villages and vibrant seaside towns. Each port offers its own history, culture and breathtaking scenery. Wander the cobblestone streets of Zadar, uncover centuries of heritage in Dubrovnik and explore Split’s magnificent Diocletian’s Palace — where “Game of Thrones” fans can sit inside Daenerys’s throne room or revisit the iconic filming sites of King’s Landing in Dubrovnik.
Wake each morning to shimmering emerald waters and panoramas that feel straight out of a postcard. With extended port times, you’ll have the freedom to savor local cuisine, dive deeper into celebrated destinations and fully immerse yourself in the rhythm and richness of Mediterranean life.
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US/Canada: 800-579-6178
International: +44 1524 386423
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Tour Snapshot
Stay
14 Days
13 Nights
Meals
13 Breakfasts
10 Lunches
12 Dinners
Activity Level
Activity Level: 2
Pace Level: Moderate
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Travel Style
Cruise
Trip Information
Trip Highlights
- Dubrovnik’s Old Town and City Walls
- Diocletian’s Palace in Split
- Dalmatian Coastline of Zadar
- Roman Ruins of Pula
- Medieval Town of Koper
- Amalfi Coast
- Unique architecture and history in Ljubljana
- Walled Old Town of Kotor
- Venice City
- Ancient sites in Rome
- French Riviera
- “Bay of Poets” in Portovenere
- Extended time in ports of call
Tour Inclusions
- 9 Pick Your Experience excursions
- Complimentary beer, wine and spirits while on board
- All meals and 24-hour room service while on board
- AzAmazing Evenings® — extraordinary evenings showcasing music, art and culinary traditions in unique settings
- Onboard pool and fitness center access
- Unlimited self-service laundry
- Gratuities
- HGV host
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Monday, August 23, 2027 | Arrive in Venice, Italy
Day 2: Tuesday, August 24, 2027 | Venice — Pick Your Experience
In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel before setting out to discover Venice’s magic. Your morning excursion will offer an intimate look at the city’s charm. Final details will be shared closer to travel.
Possible experiences may include a guided city tour with a gondola ride or a visit to a glassblowing studio and a gondola ride.
Your evening is free to explore the city at your leisure.
Accommodations: 4-Star Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3: Wednesday, August 25, 2027 | Cruise Embarkation — Venice, Italy
Day 4: Thursday, August 26, 2027 | Koper, Slovenia — Pick Your Experience
Arrive in the medieval town of Koper in the morning, a city steeped in Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Austro-Hungarian influences. Its landscapes range from historic streets to natural wonders, including the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves, home to one of the world’s largest underground canyons.
Pick Your Experience excursion options will be available closer to travel. Possible excursions may range from a visit to the dramatic Predjama Castle to a walking tour of Koper’s historic city center.
Accommodations: Stateroom Onboard Azamara Onward®
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Friday, August 27, 2027 | Pula, Croatia — Pick Your Experience
In the morning, you’ll arrive in Pula, an ancient city boasting its own Roman Colosseum. The Pula Arena is one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheaters and still hosts performances today. Pula is also home to pristine beaches and the Pula Fortress, built by the Venetians in the 17th century.
Pick Your Experience excursion options will be available closer to travel. Possible excursions may range from a walking tour of Pula’s archaeological treasures to a local winery visit.
Accommodations: Stateroom Onboard Azamara Onward®
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Saturday, August 28, 2027 | Zadar, Croatia — Pick Your Experience
Explore Zadar, Croatia’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Here you can wander the cobblestone streets, enjoy a coffee break at a contemporary café and admire medieval churches and Roman ruins.
You won’t want to miss the city’s two modern masterpieces: the Sea Organ, which plays music through the motion of the waves, and the Sun Salutation, a solar installation designed by architect Nikola Basic that produces a mesmerizing light show at dusk.
Pick Your Experience excursion options will be available closer to travel. Possible excursions may range from hiking through a national park to a guided Old Town walking tour.
Accommodations: Stateroom Onboard Azamara Onward®
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Sunday, August 29, 2027 | Split, Croatia — Pick Your Experience
Explore the Dalmatian gem of Split, a city where vibrant modern life intertwines seamlessly with ancient history. Wander through boutique shops and galleries, sip coffee in bustling cafes and step inside Emperor Diocletian’s magnificent fourth-century retirement palace. Home to some of the best Roman ruins outside Italy, Split offers history lovers and casual explorers plenty to admire. “Game of Thrones” fans will also recognize Diocletian’s Palace as the filming location for Daenerys’ throne room and dragon dungeon.
Make time to indulge in traditional Dalmatian flavors, from black risotto and rich pasticada (slow-cooked beef) to fresh grilled fish and truffle pasta.
Pick Your Experience excursion options will be available closer to travel. Possible excursions may range from a culinary class teaching you how to make a Croatian meal to a walking tour of Split’s historic heart.
Accommodations: Stateroom Onboard Azamara Onward®
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Monday, August 30, 2027 | Dubrovnik, Croatia — Pick Your Experience
Known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik dazzles with its shimmering coastline, medieval walls and baroque architecture. Explore Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque sites within its UNESCO-listed Old Town. “Game of Thrones” fans will recognize the famous filming locations of King’s Landing’s walls (city walls), the Red Keep (Fort Lovrijenac) and Cersei’s Walk of Atonement (the Jesuit Stairs).
Pick Your Experience excursion options will be available closer to travel. Possible excursions may range from a tour of historic sites in Dubrovnik, such as the City Walls, to a day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Accommodations: Stateroom Onboard Azamara Onward®
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Tuesday, August 31, 2027 | Kotor, Montenegro — Pick Your Experience
You’ll be in awe as you sail into the dramatic, fjord-like Bay of Kotor, one of Europe’s most breathtaking natural harbors. Situated between towering mountains and a vibrant coastline, Kotor is dotted with Venetian palaces, centuries-old buildings and medieval churches as well as modern cafes and lively bars, blending the past with the present.
Kotor is also known as The City of Cats, honoring its feline residents as the city’s protectors and symbols of good luck.
Pick Your Experience excursion options will be available closer to travel. Possible excursions may range from a guided walking tour of Kotor to enjoying a scenic hike.
Accommodations: Stateroom Onboard Azamara Onward®
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Wednesday, September 1, 2027 | Day at Sea
Day 11: Thursday, September 2, 2027 | Sorrento, Italy — Pick Your Experience
Day 12: Friday, September 3, 2027 | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy — Pick Your Experience
Day 13: Saturday, September 4, 2027 | Portovenere, Italy — Pick Your Experience
Day 14: Sunday, September 5, 2027 | Journey Home from Nice, France
Extend Your Vacation
Pre-Trip Extension: Enchanting Greek Isles
Members booking Mediterranean Wonders of Croatia And Italy along with the Enchanting Greek Isles extension qualify for an additional discount.
For more details, please contact us.
Points for Travel
Any combination of permitted points and cash or credit card may be used towards a Hosted Trip vacation.
- HGVClub Members, Members of The Club, Embarc and Extraordinary Escapes Members, click here to learn more.
- Bluegreen Vacation Club Members, click here to learn more.
Trip Cost
From $10,738.27/£7,935 per person, based on double occupancy
- Veranda from $14,361.29/£10,615
- Oceanview from $11,273.87/£8,335
- Interior from $10,738.27/£7,935
Book by January 22, 2027, to secure your spot.
Single, triple and quadruple accommodations may be available upon request; call for special pricing.
Call To Book Your Hosted Trip
US/Canada: 800-579-6178
International: +44 1524 386423
Our hours of operation are Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.
Terms and Conditions
HOSTED TRIPS POINTS FOR TRAVEL: Reservations must be booked by January 22, 2027. A nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $2,500/£1,850 per person is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due by February 5, 2027. Any combination of permitted points and cash or credit card is an applicable form of payment towards a Hosted Trip vacation. Point values applied under this benefit are subject to change and may vary based on tier level. All trips are subject to availability and will be conducted in English. All participants are required to sign the General Activity Release and Indemnification Agreement acknowledgement and complete the Azamara Cruises E-Documentation online process. Price is per person based on double occupancy, cruise and land tour only, for select sailing date and stateroom category. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars and British pounds for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Prices, additional fees, itineraries and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. Please call us at 800-579-6178 or +44 1524 386423 for additional information.
Hosted Trip package includes all Azamara Cruises inclusions plus: all meals aboard ship; one ticket per paying passenger for included excursions as noted in itinerary which may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications based on height, age and weight; Farewell Cocktail Reception aboard ship for first and second guests in cabin; on-tour motor coach transportation; gratuities for Azamara Cruises representative, tour guides, drivers and cruise stateroom and main dining staff; port and security fees and taxes; airport transfers; and Beer, Wine and Spirits for first and second guest in cabin. Venice arrival transfers are included on the tour start date of August 23, 2027, and Nice departure transfers are included on the tour end date of September 5, 2027, provided that Guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 90 days prior for domestic travelers and 120 days prior for international travelers before tour commencement. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; car rental; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Azamara Cruises or shore excursion menu as presented at a dining venue; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature.
Tour itinerary activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Alcoholic beverages are only available to travelers who are 18 years or older. Hotels may differ from those listed by the tour provider, but the accommodations selected are of equivalent standard. Your hotels will be available in your final documents approximately 2–3 weeks prior to departure. No compensation is provided for alternative hotel stays not listed in the tour provider’s documentation.
A passport valid for six months past the trip’s end date is required for all Guests. ETIAS will start operations in the last quarter of 2026. Bringing medicine that contains narcotics for personal needs is possible in quantities necessary for treatment for a maximum of five days along with medical documentation. U.S. citizens should visit travel.state.gov for additional information. Non-U.S. citizens should consult their country’s authority. Entry requirements may vary for passport holders from other countries. Entry visas for other nationalities may be required. Visa requirements are subject to change at any time. International visitor entry requirements are subject to change at any time. In addition to passport and visa requirements, some countries may have additional requirements. It is the responsibility of the traveler to obtain and pay for all required entry documents prior to travel. Any requirements imposed by countries visited or travelled through are the responsibility of each traveler, and Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. cannot be held responsible for failure to comply or qualify for entry.
PICK YOUR EXPERIENCE: One excursion per person unless otherwise noted. No refunds on unused excursion(s). At least one excursion choice will be included at no additional cost; some excursion choices will be available with a surcharge beginning at $50. Excursion choices will vary based on the tour and specific excursion details will be available 60–90 days prior to the tour departure date. Tour providers may require an extra waiver to participate and have other restrictions/qualifications (“Qualifications”) based on height, age and weight. Failure to meet applicable Qualifications may result in ineligibility for this offer, with no credit or refund issued. Visiting and participating in excursions in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions. Inclement weather and/or other factors beyond the control of the tour operator may result in excursion cancellation, such that this benefit will be lost and not substituted or replaced, and no credit or refund will be issued.
AZAMARA TERMS & CONDITIONS: This is an Azamara-provided tour being sold by Great Vacation Destinations, Inc. Please visit Azamara’s website for full terms and conditions.
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