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91 BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES CRUISE APPEAL This Botanica cruise will feature the unique opportunity to see stunning spring wildflowers in full bloom, and will appeal to guests who: ✫ Wish to explore some of the most exquisite gardens of Europe in spring CROATIA ITALY SLOVENIA Dubrovnik Split Hvar Korcula Kotor Zadar Plitvice Lakes National Park Como Stresa Milan Venice Verona Bled BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA MONTENEGRO Cruise Coach No. of nights stay 1 1 2 2 MS Royal Eleganza 7 14 Day Italian Lakes, Slovenia & Croatia 14 Day Botanica Cruise & Land | MS Royal Eleganza Italy | Slovenia | Croatia | Montenegro Day 1. Arrive Milan, Italian Lakes. Starting at 10am from the pre-tour hotel, enjoy a city tour of Milan before continuing to the Italian Lakes. Later, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Two Night Stay: Stresa, Regina Palace Hotel or similar. D Day 2. Isola Bella, Isola Madre Gardens. Travel by ferry to Isola Bella and see one of the most celebrated privately owned Baroque gardens. Afterwards, visit Isola Madre, often referred to as a botanical garden on water. BD Day 3. Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi Gardens. Explore Villa Carlotta, then take a ferry to Bellagio to explore Villa Melzi Gardens with its Roman statues. Stay: Como, Metropole Suisse or similar. B Day 4. Verona, Giardini Giusti. Travel to Verona and visit the beautiful garden of Giardini Giusti. Stay: Verona, Hotel Due Torri or similar. BD Day 5. Venice, Bled. Enjoy the morning in Venice to explore at leisure. This afternoon, journey into Slovenia, admiring the wildflowers. Two Night Stay: Bled, Grand Hotel Toplice or similar. BD Day 6. Bled. Visit the castle and church set on Bled Island. B Day 7. Plitvice Lakes, Zadar. Journey to Croatia and Plitvice Lakes National Park. Board your small ship in Zadar. Seven Night Stay: MS Royal Eleganza. BD Day 8. Split. Arrive in Split in the early evening in time for a short guided walk through the city. BL Day 9. River Cetina, Hvar. Sail to Omis and board small boats for a trip along the River Cetina. Arrive for a visit at Radmanove Mlinice (Radman's Mills), then continue to the harbour of Hvar. BLD Day 10. Hvar, Korcula. Enjoy a free morning on the island of Hvar, then cruise to Korcula. BL Day 11. Dubrovnik. Relax as we sail around the islands of the Dalmatian Coast, taking in the beautiful coastal scenery. BLD Day 12. Montenegro. Enjoy a tour of the city of Kotor, including the old town, and see the ancient walls that stretch for 4.5 kilometres. B Day 13. Dubrovnik. Today enjoy a guided walk through the breathtaking city of Dubrovnik. Meet later for a Farewell Dinner. BD Day 14. Disembark Ship, Depart Dubrovnik. Disembark and be transferred to the airport. B Visit World Heritage-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 Expert services of a Botanical Guide 9 Enjoy 13 Breakfasts (B), 4 Lunches (L) and 8 Dinners (D) 9 Wine, beer & soft drinks included with lunch & dinner on the ship 9 Immerse yourself in the Italian Lakes region 9 All tipping, airport transfers, excursions and porterage 9 See the beautiful gardens of Isola Bella and Isola Madre 9 Discover Verona, the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet 9 Marvel at the Giardini Giusti Garden 9 Explore the stunning walled city of Dubrovnik 14 DAY CRUISE & LAND (BTILC14) Departure Twin Share Solo Trav. May 30. $10,995 $16,495 2017 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person PLEASE NOTE: Some of Botanica's inclusions vary to APT. Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Disruptions to itinerary may occur. Tour takes a maximum of 30 guests. Prices are based on Category C (Lower Deck). See page 103 for deck plans. See pages 104-105 for terms & conditions. CRUISE UPGRADES – MS Royal Eleganza To upgrade, add per person: Category Twin Share Solo Trav. B (Main Deck) $895 $1,345 A (Main/Upper Deck) $1,495 $2,990