Cruising the Adriatic: The Best of Slovenia and Croatia on Queen Eleganza

We are looking forward to safely traveling once again with alumni and faculty. Our hopeful planning is informed by University precautions and protocols. Due to the pandemic, Harvard has prohibited all University-related travel, both international and domestic, until further notice. Since group travel is planned far in advance, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to confirm your study leader’s participation before cancellation fees begin for your program.

Date: October 2, 2021 - October 13, 2021
Trip Type: By Sea

Group Size: 20-34 guests
Price: Starting from $6,990 per person double occupancy

Activity Level 3

General Terms & Conditions

More information coming soon

Begin the program in Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana, and discover magical Lake Bled, monumental karst caves, and mountain aeries before continuing to Rovinj, Croatia to begin your 7-night Adriatic cruise. Launched in 2018, the beautiful and intimate 18-cabin Queen Eleganza yacht features a casual ambiance and the ability to call at small, inviting islands and ports not accessible to large cruise ships. Sail along the Croatian coast from Istria to Dubrovnik, calling at magical Rovinj, Velika Brijun, Pula, Zadar, Split, Hvar, and Korkula. A leisurely pace allows for time in port overnight for free time in town to sample local cuisine and meet and mingle with residents.

Schedule by Day

Oct 2: Depart U.S.
Oct 3: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Oct 4: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Oct 5: Portoroz
Oct 6: Rovinj, Croatia / Embark Queen Eleganza
Oct 7: Pula, Croatia
Oct 8: At Sea / Zadar
Oct 9: Split
Oct 10: Hvar
Oct 11: Dubrovnik
Oct 12: Dubrovnik
Oct 13: Dubrovnik / Return to U.S.

Pricing

Double Occupancy:

Category A, Lower Deck Double: $6,990
Category B, Lower Deck Twin or Double: $7,990
Category C, Main Deck Twin: $8,990
Category D, Main Deck Twin or Double: $9,990
Category E, Main Deck Double: $10,990

Single Occupancy:

Category A, Lower Deck: $10,390
Category B, Lower Deck: $11,640

Accommodations

Two nights at the Grand Union Hotel in Ljubljana
One night at the Kempinski Palace Hotel in Portoroz
Seven nights aboard Queen Eleganza

What to Expect

Activity Level 3

This is a moderately strenuous program that is at times physically demanding and busy. Participants must be physically fit, active, and in good health. Daily programs involve walking one to two miles—through city centers, historic sites, and in museums, where there may also be extended periods of standing. Participants will encounter uneven terrain, including dirt and cobblestoned paths, and must be able to walk at least 20 minutes up and down hills without stopping. Participants must be able to stand outside for up to two hours with limited shade and no available seating.

Study Leader(s)

Robert N. Stavins

A.J. Meyer Professor of Energy and Economic Development

Mode of Travel

Queen Eleganza

The newly built Queen Eleganza, launched in the spring of 2018, was beautifully crafted in Croatia specifically to cruise the Adriatic coastline.