Coastal Italy and Dubrovnik: Venice to Rome
November 3 – 11, 2027
Trip Price: Cabin Prices Start at $3,995 per person, based on double occupancy
Ship: 112 - cabin Star Explorer
Discover the Mediterranean’s timeless allure on a 9-day Coastal Italy and Dubrovnik voyage from Venice to Rome aboard the Star Explorer, an exclusively chartered deluxe small ship. Travel during November’s tranquil season, when crowds fade and the region’s authentic character shines. Explore four UNESCO World Heritage sites—from the walled Old Town of Dubrovnik to Pompeii’s remarkably preserved ruins, the Trulli of Alberobello, and Naples’ historic center. Wander the ancient streets of Ancona, the charming lanes of Bari, and the sun-washed vistas of Taormina overlooking Mount Etna. Enrich your experience with insights from special guest Giuliano Hazan, acclaimed Italian chef and cookbook author, while savoring regional cuisine and onboard luxury.
Trip Highlights:
- Cruise for 7 nights from Venice, Italy, to Rome aboard Star Explorer, an exclusively chartered deluxe small ship.
- Travel during November's quiet season for authentic local experiences, comfortable temperatures, fewer tourist crowds and the opportunity to see these destinations as locals do.
- Exclusive guest speaker Giuliano Hazan, an award-winning cookbook author who runs an acclaimed cooking school in Italy.
- Four UNESCO World Heritage sites — Dubrovnik's Old Town, Croatia; Trulli of Alberobello, Historic Center of Naples and Pompeii, Italy.
- Explore Ancona, Italy, settled and named by the Greeks in 390 B.C. See the Mole
- Vanvitelliana, the ancient Arch of Trajan and the remains of the Roman Amphitheatre.
- In Dubrovnik, Croatia, stop at the Cloister of the Franciscan Monastery, considered to be a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture.
- Tour the historic center of Bari, Italy. Stroll along Arco Basso, an alley where local women traditionally hand roll and sell orecchiette pasta, and Mola di San Nicola, where fisherman sell their fresh catches.
- All beverages — liquor, wine, beer and nonalcoholic drinks and minibar — throughout the cruise.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).