Classic beauty in Italy and Croatia
Departure point Venice is no secret spot, but book a pre-cruise night or two and discover some hidden local nooks. The onward voyage, across the Adriatic to Croatia, reveals Zadar (with its Roman remains), photogenic port Dubrovnik and ancient Split, crisscrossed with narrow, stony routes lined with wine bars. Sailing south, explore under-visited Montenegro, where Kotor town is cradled