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Enjoy specially-arranged visits to prestigious art collections, including the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and meet John Millerchip, former director of UNESCO in Venice, to learn about the international efforts to restore Venice's historic character.
Explore the remarkable Roman monuments in Pula, including a magnificent arena, the massive Triumphal Arch of Sergius, and the beautiful Temple of Augustus.
Visit the mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, now a cathedral, and the enormous palace he built in 305 A.D.
Discover the incomparable beauty of Dubrovnik, a World Heritage site, and meet Vjekoslav Vierda, Director of the Institute for the Reconstruction of Dubrovnik, to learn about the city's extensive preservaton efforts.
Experience the most intact medieval town in Europe during a fascinating walking tour of Korcula, followed by a drive to nearby vineyards for a tasting of local wine.
Attend engaging lectures by your Smithsonian Study Leader John Paoletti as you cruise the Adriatic Sea aboard the charming and intimate M.Y. Monet.
TRAVELER COMMENT
"I loved the scenery along the Adriatic, the friendliness of the people, wonderful streets of Croatia, the crew of the Monet. Lectures and lecturers were superb.”
