A seven step itinerary:

Bordering the Adriatic Sea to the east, Croatia has one of the most idented coastlines in Europe. Over a thousand islands offer safe, sheltered ports and idyllic anchorages. Meet your yacht in Venice and cross the Adriatic after experiencing the sights and sounds of its famous canals and the Basillica of St. Mark.

Berth in the north harbor of Rovinj along with a mix of fishing boats and luxury yachts. This predominately Italian town dates back to the 7th century. Visit St. Euphoria Cathedral and the many shaded cafes lining the quayside. That evening, depart for Pula.

The city of Pula is packed with fascinating museums where traces of Byzantine, Venetian and Australian cultures can still be found. Tour the well-preserved amphitheater that seats over 26,000 spectators. After an exquisite dinner on your yacht's aft deck, prepare for an early departure to the Losinj Islands.

Breakfast in August Bay, the biggest closed bay of the islands. With 6,500 inhabitants, Mali Losinj is the largest island town in the Adriatic. It dates to the 12th century, when early Croatian settlers migrated to the coast to take advantage of the sea's rich resources.

Spanning 300 square kilometers of occean, the 140-island Kornati island group is unique. Explore the Illyrian settlement of Zadar, dating all the way back to 9th century B.C. The city's tumultuous past is evidenced in its layers of walls, as well as its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments.

The medieval town of Trogir stands on the foundations of an ancient Greek settlement on a small island connected to the mainland by bridges. Its restaurants, markets and sights such as the 15th-century Trogir chapel make it a favorite stop enroute to Split.

Dating to 300 A.D., the ancient city of Split took over from Salona as the metropolis of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Prior to your departure, visit the Emperor Diocletian's palace, known as a monument of universal importance.

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