Venice to Venice | 24 Jul 2025 | Mundy Cruising (2024)

Duration

9 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

8 Ports

Ship

Sea Cloud Spirit of Sea Cloud Cruises

Venice is a city like no other, a marble maze of turquoisecanals criss-crossed by beautiful bridges, overflowing withpalaces, churches and charming little piazzas. No matter how manytimes you've seen it in photographs, that first glimpse of theGrand Canal will simply take your breath away; it hardly seemscredible that such an eye-popping scene could exist outside of aCanaletto painting. Of course Venice is a city that draws bigcrowds, especially in summer, but don't let this put you off; eventhe busiest areas are never more than a few steps from a quietcourtyard or a secluded square.

One of the Dalmatian coast’s lesser known cities, Šibenik is notable for its compact medieval centre, UNESCO-listed Gothic-Renaissance cathedral and crumbling fortresses. The nearby islands of Zlarin and Prvić also make for an enjoyable day trip.

Hvar is the most popular of Croatia’s islands, a ruggedly beautiful place carpeted with lavender fields and dotted with little villages. The island’s capital, Hvar Town, is a charming collection of marble streets arranged around a harbour, and it gets very busy in the summer months.

Of all Croatia’s myriad inhabited islands, Vis is the furthest from the mainland, and was off-limits to tourists for many years, reserved for the Yugoslav military. The resulting lack of development is a big part of the island’s appeal, along with stunning scenery, excellent food and wine, and the attractive little towns of Komiza and Vis Town.

We never fail to be moved when we see the terracotta roofs and honey-golden walls of Dubrovnik, and a stroll around the perfectly preserved old town is a highlight of any visit to the Dalmatian coast. Make sure you take the time to walk around the walls and soak up the marvellous sea views.

Draped in vineyards and olive groves, the verdant Croatian island of Korcula is famous for its white wine and is said by some to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. The main settlement, Korcula Town, bears more than a passing resemblance to Dubrovnik, with a historic centre encircled by medieval walls and towers.

Rovinj is undoubtedly the highlight of the Istrian coast, a picturesque medieval fishing port with a strong Italian influence discernible in everything from the elegant architecture to the bilingual street signs. A day trip to one of the nearby islands also makes for an enjoyable excursion.