• M/S Arion Information and Deck Plan
• Cruise Itineraries, Dates and Rates
• Ports of Call

• Optional Post Cruise Package to Rome, Budapest, Vienna & Venice

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ITINERARY

Day 1 New York - Ljubljana.
Overnight flight to Ljubljana, capital of new independent country Slovenia. Dinner and breakfast are served on board.

Day 2 Ljubljana- Portoroz.
Arrival, greetings from our representative and transfer to Portoroz ( "port of roses") Slovenia the most popular sea side resort. Known in 13th century as a place of healing, Portoroz attracts yearly thousands of European tourists, seeking a mild Mediterranean climate all year round. Afternoon is free to explore this beautiful city, or relax, swim in hotel pool. In the evening visit hotel casino.

Day 3 Portoroz - (Venice) - Koper
After breakfast a free time to explore on your own beauty of the region. Stroll along the promenade, have a cup of coffee in outdoor seating restaurants with the beautiful harbor scenery, or take a full day optional excursion to Venice. Enjoy guided walking tour of St. Mark's Square, visit famous Rialto Bridge. Also you will have free time for shopping before return late afternoon to Portoroz. Evening transfer to port of Koper. At midnight departure to Pula.

Day 4 Pula
Morning arrival at Pula, a 3000-year old town with the impressive Roman amphitheatre, the Temple of Augustus, the Golden Gate ( Porta aurea), the Triumphal Arch. In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore on your own this charming port or purchase additional shore excursion to old stone village of Motovun with testing of local wine. Midnight departure.

Day 5 Zadar.
Arrival at 8:00am in Zadar, once a dominant city on the Adriatic coast and rival of Venice Zadar is well know by remains of the Roman Forum, the Church of St. Mary, Romanesque Cathedral of St. Anastasia and the Benedictine Convent. Depart at 9:00pm.

Day 6 Split
At 7:00am arrival at Split, the 1700-year old capital of Dalmatia. Sightseeing tour includes old town with a palace built by the Roman emperor Diocletian from 295 to 305 AD. You will also see sights ; Golden Gate, the Peristyle Square and Cathedral of St. Duje ( patron saint of the city). Return to the ship for 1:00pm departure to Korcula.

Day 6 Korcula.
Afternoon at 5:00pm arrival at island of Korcula, the birth place of Marco Polo. Your walking city tour will take you through Old Town, surrounded by its ancient walls. You will see the Cathedral of St. Mark, including paintings by Tintoretto. You will also visit the House of Marco Polo ( where great explorer was born), old churches with priceless paintings, art galleries, and the Museum with rich collection of Byzantine icons.

Day 7 Dubrovnik.
At 6:00am we reach the ancient walled city Dubrovnik, completed in the 13th century. The old city has remained virtually unchanged. Dubrovnik is included on UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites. Morning city tour will take you for a panoramic drive by bus and walking tour of the Old Town of Dubrovnik, a unique open-air museum. You'll stroll the central stone-paved street known as Stradun, with its Dominican and Franciscan monasteries. Other monuments includes the Europe's oldest pharmacy, established in 1318, still dispensing medicine today, Rector's Palace, with public galleries, dinner on board. Depart at midnight to Kotor.

Day 8 Bay of Kotor.
At 9:00am MS Arion enters the Bay of Kotor, southern Europe's longest, deepest fjord. The old town of Kotor is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean region. The narrow streets and squares, with numerous monuments of medieval architecture, contributed to Kotor being placed on UNESCO's The World Natural and Cultural Inheritance list. Explore this magnificent small tour on your own or take and optional excursion visiting picturesque Cetinje ( Montenegro's old capital), the Museum of Montenegro History in Lovcen National Park, or take excursion along Montenegro's Riviera to the famous old Fischer's village of Sveti Stefan, now charming hotel. On your way back, visit the old city of Budva. Depart at midnight to Ploce.

Day 9 Ploce - (Mostar)
Arrival in Ploce port at 6:00am. Ploce is a commercial port located in central Dalmatia. Enjoy day at leisure, or take optional excursion to the well know old city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. You will be able to see the reconstructed "Old Bridge" built by the Turkish occupation more than 500 years ago. Depart at 2:30pm. Tonight enjoy the Captain's Gala Dinner.

Day 10 Koper - New York
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

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Day 10 Koper - (Lake Bled)
Arrival at 9:00am. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Lake Bled, the Jewels of Slovenian Alps. Along the way visit Postojna Caves. and visit Slovenia capital Ljubljana. Here you will walk and ride narrow open train into the caves themselves to gaze at their stalagmites and stalactites, as well as their subterranean waters. After visit the Postojna Caves you visit Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia. In the afternoon continue ride through Slovenian country to Lake Bled. Accommodation and dinner at hotel Park.

Day 11 Bled
After breakfast take a walking tour of Lake Bled or take "plenta" boat ride to the romantic little island with the lovely church and the wishing bell. On the island you will find good restaurant, souvenir shop and well known ice cream parlor.

Day 12 Bled - New York
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

All Inclusive Air, Cruise and Tour Prices Price per person/twin cabin; Based on Category 1: Ocean deck, inside cabin, 2 lower berths
US Departure	Embark	Cruise Only	Land/Cruise	Air From NYC*
April 25	April 27	$1298	$1898	$898
May 2, 9	May 4, 11	$1398	$2098	$998
May 16, 23	May 18, 25	$1498	$2198	$998
May 30	June 1	$1498	$2198	$1198
June 6, 13, 20, 27	June 8, 15, 22, 29	$1398	$2098	$1198
July 4	July 6	$1398	$2098	$1198
August 29	August 31	$1498	$2198	$1198
September 5, 12, 19	September 7, 14, 21	$1498	$2198	$998
September 26	September 28	$1398	$1998	$998
*Airfares are subject to change without notice at anytime prior to booking

Additional Charges:

• Single supplement: 50% of selected cabin and room.
  
• Port charges: $68.
  
• Pre paid tips for ship crew: $68.
  
• Fuel surcharge: $78.
  
• Airport taxes: from $378 (depending on airline).
  

Price listed are for category 1, inside twin cabin.
To upgrade to higher category, add per person:

Category	Cabin Type	Supplement
Cat 2	Outside two lower beds	$298
Cat 3	Outside two lower beds	$498
Cat 4	Outside two lower beds	$698
Cat 5	Outside two lower or queen beds	$798
Cat 6	Outside suite two lower beds	$998