Day 1 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Welcome to the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik. Where city meets coastline, you will arrive in this beautiful 12th century walled city in Croatia. From the moment you step beyond the stone walls that protect Dubrovnik, you’ll understand what makes it so special. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is adorned with charming squares and centuries-old red-roofed buildings. Walk the walls for a spectacular view of the city, and maybe even dare to recreate your own ‘walk of shame’ as seen on HBO’s “Game of Thrones”!

After checking into your stateroom, it’s time to head OUTbound and explore this living fairy tale town on your own. Within the ramparts, Old Town is a fun jumble of steep alleys, al fresco cafés, and vast pedestrian squares. Narrow cobbled alleys line the main pedestrian street and the walls that surround the city form an ideal walking tour. Listen to live bands, sip drinks in a local bar, or dine in one of the many restaurants lining the harbor. Just be sure to get back to our ship this evening where you’ll meet your hosts, fellow OUTbounders, and raise a glass at our welcome party.

Day 2 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Today we’ll host a guided tour of this magnificent city. We’ll visit the historic Pile Gate, the main entrance to the Old Town built in the 15th century. Walking further along the Stradun, we will see Sponza Palace, which survived the great 1667 earthquake and is a rare example of the Renaissance style architecture in Dubrovnik. Further along, we’ll see the 15th century Onofrio’s Fountain and stop inside the Dominican Monastery. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore even more of this incredible city on your own.

Day 3 - Mljet, Croatia
We’ll visit Mljet, home of the mythical Odysseus Cave and Croatia’s greenest island with its Mediterranean vegetation, clear ocean waters, gentle sandy shoreline and a wealth of underwater sea life. Mljet is well known for its white and red wines, olives and goat cheese. It is indeed an unspoiled island covered by a dense Mediterranean forest. According to legend, after being shipwrecked on Mljet, Odysseus found refuge in this cave where he met the nymph Calypso and remained under her captivity for seven years. This hidden spot provides one of the most striking swimming caves in the world.

Join us for a tour of Mljet, one of the most beautiful islands in the Adriatic. Here we’ll dive into the Odysseus Cave and experience its calm, neon-blue waters filled with iridescent fish and a spectrum of electric colors that illuminate the interior rock walls. According to legend, after being shipwrecked on Mljet, Odysseus found refuge in this cave where he met the nymph Calypso and remained under her captivity for seven years. This hidden spot provides one of the most striking swimming caves in the world.

Day 3 - Korcula, Croatia
We’ll visit Korcula and its historic Old Town, overlooking the breathtaking Dalmatian archipelago. See and experience its art, history, culture, traditional crafts, and sword dances. No OUTbound visit to Korcula would be complete without learning about its most famous inhabitant, Marco Polo. Korcula has a lot to offer its visitors. The island is rich in vineyards, olive groves and small villages. Korcula is also home to a glorious old town and dense pine forests that led the original Greek settlers to name the island Korkyra Melaina (Black Corfu).

This afternoon, we’re OUTbound on a buggy safari tour across the island of Korcula. We’ll drive from the island’s 14th-century town center through gorgeous landscapes and quiet villages including Lumbarda, Smokvica, Cara and Vela Luka. You’ll see an island rich in vineyards, olive groves and small villages. We’ll also discover that Korcula is also home to a glorious old town and dense pine forests that led the original Greek settlers to name the island Korkyra Melaina (Black Corfu). At the conclusion of our drive through the island’s countryside, we’ll indulge in a tasting of local products.

Day 4 - Sibenik, Croatia
For a taste of “Game of Thrones” architecture, Šibenik stuns with other-world majesty. Šibenik has a magnificent medieval heart, gleaming white against the placid waters of the bay. The town is filled with alleys that crisscross white stone structures and towers, begging visitors to get lost among the cobblestone nooks, hidden gardens and secret food stalls. The stone labyrinth of steep backstreets and alleys are a joy to explore. Climb the remains of St. Michael’s Fortress for a bird’s eye view of the town including red-tiled roofs, the domed 15th-century basilica and sunsets over the sea.

Enjoy an OUTbound tour of Šibenik, the oldest Slavic city on the Dalmatian Coast. Šibenik is a hidden gem bursting with culture. We’ll climb the remains of St. Michael’s Fortress, tour Šibenik’s endless winding streets, and see the Cathedral of St. James that sits at the heart of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, we’ll visit Krka National Park and its lush forests, winding hiking trails and waterfalls with cool emerald water where you can actually dive right in! Climb the remains of St. Michael’s Fortress for a bird’s eye view of the town including red-tiled roofs and the domed 15th-century basilica.

Day 5 - Trogir, Croatia
Trogir is a historic town and harbor on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Its preserved old town, known for its mix of Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque buildings, lies on a small island connected to the mainland and the island of Ciovo by bridges. The 13th-century Cathedral of St. Lawrence houses the Renaissance Chapel of St. John and offers sweeping views from its bell tower. Parts of the medieval city walls remain intact to this day. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by breathtaking buildings from the Venetian period.

Our OUTbound tour of this hidden little town will begin at the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, built in 1213. The cathedral’s bell tower was added later between the 14th and 16th centuries and can be climbed to see fantastic views from the top. Next, we’ll pass parts of the surviving city wall and make a stop at the ancient City Gate, built in 1593. Along the way, we’ll also see the Cipiko Palace, home to the town’s noble family in the 15th century.

Day 5 - Split, Croatia
Lined with palm trees, this Adriatic seaside town is also a cultural mecca. Split’s Old City is so otherworldly that it’s been dedicated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll encounter the most imposing Roman ruins left on Earth, including the Diocletian’s Palace, which was built for the Roman Emperor. The Cathedral of St. Domnius stands as one of the most pristine and preserved examples of ancient Roman architecture in the world. And for a breathtaking, all-encompassing view of Split you won’t soon forget, head to Marajan Hill just outside the city.

Come with us for a tour of Split, a young city where life is bursting around the Diocletian’s Palace. We’ll tour Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, built for the Emperor in 295 AD. Next, we’ll pass through Peristil Square, originally used for celebrations to honor Diocletian as the living son of Jupiter. Across from the steps of the square is Luxor Café & Restaurant, one of the oldest bars in the city and named for the Egyptian city of Luxor. Several stone sphinxes constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Tuthmosis III still sit within the Square. Finally, we’ll visit Diocletian’s Mausoleum, also known as the Cathedral of St. Domnius.

Day 6 - Hvar, Croatia
Condé Nast travel magazine called Hvar “one of the best 10 islands in the world”. The "Lavender Island” is Croatia’s most luxurious island, the sunniest place in the country, and its most popular tourist destination along with Dubrovnik. Your day here can include exploring a castle, visiting the oldest theatre in Europe, tasting spectacular local delicacies, or stopping at an ancient olive grove to learn about what Homer called “liquid gold”. Highlights of the port town include its 13th-century walls, a hilltop fortress and a main square anchored by the Renaissance-era Hvar Cathedral.

Day 6 - Vis, Croatia
We’ll visit Vis, the most mysterious of Croatia’s islands, housing an old military base and fortress. The island was closed off to visitors from World War II until 1990, leaving pristine beaches, Greek and Roman ruins, and Venetian architecture largely untouched by modern hands. International and local travelers alike now flock to Vis, seeking authenticity, nature, gourmet delights and peace and quiet. That’s only increased following the 2018 release of the movie “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”, filmed on the island.

International and local travelers alike flock to Vis, seeking authenticity, nature, gourmet delights and peace and quiet. Because the locals were forced to be self-sustaining for more than 50 years, there’s plenty of fresh fish, produce, and wineries producing batches of local wine from grapes native to Vis. We’ll see that Vis has its own distinct grape, the Vugava, a white variety that’s been cultivated here since ancient times. We’ll complete our tour of this tiny island feeling as though we’ve discovered a hidden gem frozen in time.

Day 7 - Kotor, Montenegro
A visit to Kotor offers up some of the most well-preserved architecture in all the Adriatic, with landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, built in 1166. The town’s history dates back before the epic age of Homer, but it’s the medieval wonders in Old Kotor that draw acclaim today. Marbled avenues meander with no apparent order, leading to rewarding surprises around every corner. Old churches, shops, and bars line the avenues, so don’t be surprised to wander upon a charming piazza right around the next corner!

Spend the day OUTbound with us traversing the medieval streets of historic Kotor. Pass by Venetian walls constructed in 1420 en route to the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, built in 1166. Notice its mismatched towers, the result of an earthquake and a budget too small to rebuild properly. Included on our walking tour is a visit to the Maritime Museum, which documents Kotor’s rich heritage. Make time to walk along the sapphire waters rolling onto the brilliant white beaches of Montenegro, where some of the oldest city walls and medieval monuments in the Balkans welcome us.