Zadar, Hrvatska

Experience Zadar's emblematic sites from the unique perspective of your kayak: Paddle around the city's ancient walls to the Roman Forum and Foša's historic harbor, then listen to the Sea organ's music played by the waves. You're in the middle of the city, yet the water is clear and inviting. Time to dive in, right? Or, if you prefer, take a break on the beach in the shade of a beach hut.

• Short panoramic bus tour to Puntamika beach
• Kayak experience around Zadar: Seafront; “Sea organ” and “Greeting to the sun”; Roman Forum; Church of St. Donatus; Old Town; Foša harbor

• Get on the bus toward Puntamika, a pebble beach just outside the center: From the window, take some snapshots of Zadar's landscapes and the adventure begins.Puntamika's brightly colored lighthouse and your kayak instructor will welcome you: Safety instructions, life jacket and you're off gliding on the water.Paddle amid beaches and small harbors to the Old Town, a peninsula where the Ancient Romans build the ancient Zadar: Here's the Roman Forum and the Church of St. Donatus, the only one built on a circular plan.
• And then on along the Zadar city walls, built under 16th-century Venetian rule, and Foša harbor, the ancient gateway to the city.
• From the kayak, you'll get a glimpse of present times, too, as you glide by Zadar's most renowned installations. The “Greeting to the sun” and the “Sea organ”: Close your eyes and listen to the music played by the waves through the 35 pipes of the only sea organ in the world.
• Are you tempted by the clear waters? Then dive in or take a break in the relaxing shade of a beach hut.

• Bring just the essentials with you, not forgetting your swimming suit, a backpack with beach towel, hat and sunscreen.

Did you know you can play, explore and discover the history of Croatia all at the same time? Now you can.
On the Heritage Pursuits treasure hunt, you can turn Zadar into a huge game: mysteries to solve, lions to find, ancient Roman roads, UNESCO sites to explore and a guide that will accompany you just like a real 'game master'. Children will be thrilled, adults will enjoy themselves and everyone will learn something without even realizing. It's the most vibrant and engaging way to experience the city, for young and old alike.

• Treasure hunt in Zadar's old town
• Have fun at discovering UNESCO sites and Roman history.
• Hunt for the hidden lions in the city

Take Zadar, add a little mystery, mix in some clues, Roman history and … there you have it: the Heritage Pursuits Treasure Hunt, an adventure that will thrill young and old alike.

As soon as you arrive, your guide will introduce you to the game, and accompany you throughout, helping when needed, just like a video game when a character pops up and says “Need a clue?”.
Off we go!
You're on a mission: solving clues around Zadar, while you discover - with each challenge - a piece of its history. You'll walk along a Roman road, enter the heart of the old town, with its Roman forum, temple and tales that seem to be from an epic film. Follow in the footsteps of a queen where she lived, what she built and why she had a weakness for this city. And then… there's the perfect mission for children: a hunt for the hidden lions! How many will you find? Five? Ten? Or more?
This is how it works: you solve a clue and each time you complete a stage, Zadar will reveal a new secret.
The grand finale? The guide will announce the winners and hand out a small prize as a memento of the mission.

Then you'll have some free time to wander around, have an ice cream or go back on board while someone's already asking: "Can we go on another treasure hunt tomorrow?". A definite sign that the day was … a true winner.

• Minimum age: 7 years
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.

After a sightseeing tour to admire the region’s magnificent coastal views, we venture on foot around the city of Nin, with its ancient monuments and charming history. We then head back to Zadar for a stroll around its marvellous city centre.

• Sightseeing tour of the coast
• City of Nin
• Guided tour of the centre and Church of the Holy Cross
• Free time in Nin
• Zadar: free stroll around the city centre

• Together with our local guide, we embark on a lovely sightseeing tour of the rugged coastline with its inlets, gulfs and promontories dotted with countless small harbours in sheltered locations.
• We reach our first destination: the city of Nin, an ancient settlement that still preserves significant traces of its history from Roman times, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance era down to more recent times.
• We go on a short stroll around the city centre to admire its main monuments including the Church of the Holy Cross, built in the 9th century in the Pre-Roman style and also known as the “smallest cathedral in the world.”
• After our guided tour, we have some free time to explore Nin at our leisure before getting back on our coach.
• We then head back to the city of Zadar, which still maintains its artistic and architectural heritage, fruit of long centuries of domination from the Romans and Venetians to the Ottoman Empire.
• Once there, we get off our coach and enjoy some free time to stroll around the city centre, located on a small unique peninsula and characterised by magnificent monuments and lovely views, before returning to the ship.

• Thisexcursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Let us discover Dalmatia by crossing its fascinating territory filled with natural beauty to visit the historic-architectural gem of Šibenik on the Adriatic coast and immerse ourselves in the rural atmosphere of the past in the traditional village of Primošten Burnji.

• Sightseeing tour of Dalmatia
• Šibenik: guided tour of the city
• Cathedral of St. James
• Free time in Šibenik
• Village of Primošten Burnji
• Walk, folk show and traditional snacks

• We leave the port by coach and begin our excursion with a sightseeing tour of Dalmatia headed south taking in the typical fascinating Mediterranean nature of this land that creates panoramas of incomparable beauty between the hills and the sea.
• We then reach Šibenik, a charming city overlooking the valley where the Krka river meets the sea.
• We go on a guided tour of the city, nestling in the shape of an amphitheatre around the harbour and hills with a lovely city centre made up of a maze of alleyways with flights of steps and vaulted passageways.
• We visit the marvellous Cathedral of St. James, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements.
• After our guided tour, we have some free time to explore Šibenik at our leisure before getting back on our coach.
• We proceed towards the village of Primošten Burnji, dotted with old stone buildings in the traditional local architectural style surrounded by olive groves and vineyards.
• We take some time to stroll around the village and visit some of the houses which, in some cases, date back to over 300 years ago.
• During our stay in Primošten Burnji, we get the chance to enjoy a folk music show as we try a few traditional Croatian snacks. 
• After the visit, we return to Zadar.

• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We recommend appropriate clothing to visitreligious sites.

We retrace the long troubled history of Zadar through a pleasant stroll around its lovely centre to discover its most important monuments ending the day with some free time to explore the city at our own leisure. At the end of the excursion, if the length of the stopover permits, stay as long as you wish in the city center for a walk and some shopping and then get back on board free of charge with the Costa shuttle bus service, showing your Costa Card to the driver. Check the time for returning on board and of the last available shuttle bus in “Oggi a Bordo”.

• Stroll around the city centre
• Church of St. Donatus
• Cathedral of St. Anastasia
• Sacred art permanent exhibition
• Land Gate and Sea Gate
• Five Wells Square
• Free time

• We leave the port behind us and enjoy a pleasant stroll to discover Zadar, a magnificent ancient city on the Adriatic coast that still maintains its artistic and architectural heritage fruit of long centuries of domination from the Romans and Venetians to the Ottoman Empire.
• We visit the historic city centre, located on a small unique peninsula with its Roman street network flanked by amazing monuments and enchanting corners.
• We visit the 9th-century Church of St. Donatus, one of the most important monuments in the city and one of the leading examples of Byzantine architecture in the whole of Dalmatia, as well as the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, built in the 12th century in the Italian Gothic style and home to the Saint’s relics.
• In the Church of St. May, we admire the permanent exhibition of sacred art entitled “The Gold and Silver of Zadar” which displays amazing reliquaries, chalices, paintings, gold embroideries, lacework and miniatures retracing the city’s troubled history.
• We then take in Zadar’s majestic fortifications with its monumental gates: the Land Gate, considered the best representation of the Renaissance era in the city, and the Sea Gate, which also dates back to the 16th centuries but still has an element of a previous triumphal Roman arch.
• In the evocative Five Wells Square, we can see the wells that were built during the Turkish invasions to guarantee water supplies.
• After our visit, we have some free time to explore the city at our own leisure before returning to the ship.

• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• We recommend appropriate clothing to visit religious sites.
• On Easter day Diocletian's Palace in Split, Saint Duje (Saint Domnius) Church in Split and the SICU - Permanent Exhibition of Church Art is closed are closed to the visitors, Guide will give explanation from outside

Discover the iconic places of Zadar in a sustainable and comfortable way: jump onto a traditional electric tuk-tuk and take a tour among the beaches, Byzantine churches and monuments that have come to symbolize the city. Among these, the “Greeting to the Sun” and the Sea Organ are the most famous. Is it any surprise? The waves play it, and the steps create the most beautiful music you'll hear in this place: that of the sea!

• Electric tuk-tuk tour of Zadar: Kolovare beach; port of Borik; Roman Forum and city center
• Sphinx, "Greeting to the Sun" and "Sea Organ": photo stops

• A tuk-tuk is the perfect means of transport for discovering Zadar: with the breeze on your face, the shade of a sun canopy and all the comfort and convenience you need to take hundreds of photos.
• First, you'll head towards Kolovare, Zadar's most popular beach: surrounded by the green of the pine woods, it certainly doesn't feel like you're on a town beach. Then, you'll go north, to Borik marina, close to the UNESCO World Heritage center.
• There are Byzantine churches, Venetian palaces and the Roman Forum to admire - the most important on this side of the Adriatic.
• But it's not just ancient monuments: Zadar is also famous for its contemporary works: the Sphinx - the biggest in Europe - dates from the beginning of the 20th century, although its charm is ancient. Coax out your romantic spirit: legend has it that it grants wishes, but only those to do with love.
• The “Greeting to the Sun” is a glass circle, and with its solar panels, it lights up the entire waterfront. But the most amazing monument has to be the “Sea Organ”: 35 reeds of different sizes and angles, played by the waves.
• Close your eyes and listen: the music of the sea will whisper you some of Zadar's other secrets.

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.
• Your tuk tuk driver will provide information and assistance. 

Bring your costume with you and set sail with your guide among the clear waters of the Kornati National Park: between a dive here and a swim there, you'll discover islets, calm bays and high cliffs as you really come into contact with nature. You've got all the time you need to explore these uninhabited islands and make their wild charms your own as you admire them from the sea. Lunch on board included!

• Sightseeing boat tour and free time on the islands of Levrnaka
• Kornat island: free time
• Lunch on board

• The archipelago of the Kornati National Park is a maze of uninhabited islands and islets, where the intensely blue water enhances the beauty of the rugged, wild landscapes on dry land.
• Discover the marine character of these places by boat, with a dive here, a swim there and… a few moments of relaxation: yes, because as soon as you touch the soft sand on the island of Levrnaka, you'll realize that this is the ideal place to soak up the quiet of the landscape on the beach.
• Head back on board for lunch and while you savor typical local dishes, you'll have all the time you need to capture the cliffs from the sea, before reaching the island of Kornat.
• Take advantage of your free time to make a few discoveries: you might catch a glimpse of Tureta Fort which stands on top of the hill, a stone construction of Byzantine origin that has dominated the island for centuries.
• And when you leave the archipelago behind, you realize the true souvenir is simple: a shade of blue impossible to describe.

• Bring just the essentials with you, not forgetting a backpack with beach towel, hat and sunscreen.

All the iconic sites of Zadar: First by sea, amid beaches, monuments and ancient walls. And then by land, via squares, the Roman Forum and the archeological museum. Together with your guide, discover first the city's ancient past and then its vibrant present. And talking of vibrations: Those of the Sea organ, played by the waves, are so unique and intense that you'll hear them even during your free time!

• Panoramic boat tour from the port to the city center
• Walk through Zadar: Roman Forum; Church of St. Donatus; Ancient walls; “Sea organ” and “Greeting to the sun”
• Archeological museum: Interior visit
• Free time

• Sometimes, a single perspective is just not enough – best to get a second one: Jump on the boat and enjoy the view over Kolovare, the city beach that actually has nothing urban about it, due to its green surroundings.
• Then take some photographs of the palaces in the historic center and of the ancient walls: Those you see from the sea are Venetian, from the 16th century, but there are also some stretches of Roman and medieval origins.
• Get back on land and you'll admire them from up close: Together with your guide, you will also explore squares and Byzantine and Romanesque churches: The Roman Forum is next to the round-shaped Church of St. Donatus.
• At the archeological museum, you'll find 3,000 years of history all under the same roof: From prehistoric times to today.
• However, Zadar's true contemporary essence can't be found within four walls, but under the blue sky: The “Greeting to the sun” on the seafront is an installation featuring light effects powered by 300 solar panels. The “Sea organ”, on the other hand, communicates via sound, thanks to its 35 pipes played by the waves of the Adriatic sea.
• During your free time, will you keep on listening to sea music or hunt for the local cuisine? No matter what you do, you'll fall in love with Zadar!

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.

A day full of adventure among the natural wonders of Krka National Park with its breathtaking waterfalls and a pleasant river cruise as far as a picturesque town where we enjoy a delicious local food product tasting.

• Sightseeing tour of Dalmatia
• Krka National Park
• Skradinski Buk waterfalls
• Cruise as far as Skradin
• Tasting in Restaurant

• We leave the port by coach and embark on a pleasant south-bound sightseeing tour of Dalmatia during which we can observe the typical charming Mediterranean nature.
• Our destination is the Krka National Park, a protected area of around 14 hectares of land that takes its name of the river that runs through it.
• We stop to admire the park’s beating heart, where the river generated seven amazing waterfalls including the spectacular Skradinski Buk, a 45 metre drop cascading over 17 natural travertine barriers.
• We then visit a few water mills and the nearby ethnographic museum recreating a typical Dalmatian village with its perfectly restored stone houses.
• After some free time to visit the park at our own leisure, we get on a boat for a river cruise as far as Skradin, a small picturesque town on the river Krka.
• Once there, we make our way to a local restaurant where we enjoy a delicious tasting before heading back to Zadar.

• This excursion includes a long walk on uneven ground, it is therefore not recommended for guests with mobility problems.
• Comfortable walking or hiking shoes are recommended.
• This excursion includes a flight with 194 steps.
• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.

A day full of adventure among the natural wonders of the Krka National Park, with its waterfalls and breathtaking views.

• Panoramic tour of Dalmatia
• Krka National Park
• Skradinski Buk waterfall

• We sit aboard a coach and embark on a pleasant panoramic tour of Dalmatia heading south, crossing the hinterland of which we can observe the fascinating, typically Mediterranean nature.
• Our destination is the famous Krka National Park, a protected area of approximately 14 hectares of land which takes its name from the river that runs through it.
• We stop to admire the most seductive heart of the park, where the flow of the river creates seven stupendous waterfalls, among which the most spectacular is Skradinski Buk, a descent of tumultuous water that pours over 17 natural travertine barriers for 45 metres.
• We visit some water mills and the nearby ethnographic museum, which takes the form of a typical Dalmatian village with its perfectly restored stone houses.
• After free time available to visit the park at our leisure

• A long walk on uneven surfaces is involved, therefore the excursion is not recommended for guests who have walking difficulties.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable walking or trekking shoes.
• The route in the park involves climbing 194 steps.
• The places available are limited, it is therefore recommended to book in advance.

Let us stroll around the charming centre of Split, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided tour that enables us to discover its most precious gems from Roman times onwards down the centuries. We relax with a restaurant lunch and even have some time for shopping at the local market.

• Sightseeing tour of Dalmatia
• Split historic centre
• Diocletian’s Palace and cellars
• Cathedral of Saint Domnius
• Temple of Jupiter
• Golden Gate and Silver Gate
• Restaurant lunch
• Market

• We leave the port by a coach and embark on a pleasant sightseeing tour of inland Dalmatia during which we can observe the typical charming Mediterranean nature.
• We reach the marvellous city of Split, the largest city in the region and a true open-air museum combining countless styles that include Roman ruins, Byzantine archways, Venetian bridges and African influences.
• We get off the bus and go on an intriguing stroll to discover the city centre filled with amazing monuments and historic landmarks which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Our first stop is the magnificent Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, built in the ancient part of the city in the 4th century BC at the behest of the Emperor, who retired there following his abdication.
• We visit the building's cellars where, thanks to their perfect state of conservation, we learn about life in the palace and all the customs of the time.
• We continue towards the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the city's patron saint, built on the remains of Diocletian's mausoleum, one of the oldest shrines in the world.
• Our walk then takes us towards the Temple of Jupiter, closely connected to Diocletian’s power as he felt he was his descendant and later turned into a baptistery annexed to the Cathedral of Saint Domnius.
• Finally, we admire the remains of the colossal city walls and, in particular of the Golden Gate, the main monumental entrance, and the Silver Gate.
• At the end of the guided tour, we enjoy a delicious lunch at the Varoš restaurant.
• After lunch, we have some free time to stroll around the colourful market, the largest on the coast, or continue to explore Split before getting back on our coach to return to the ship.

• On Easter day Diocletian's Palace in Split, Saint Duje (Saint Domnius) Church in Split is closed to the visitors, Guide will give explanation from outside