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Virgin Cruise: Dubrovnik Days & Mykonos Nights
Before I dig into the details of the ports and islands we visited, first, a note about the cruise itself aboard the Resilient Lady. We had been on several cruises before, but this was a step up from anything we had experienced before. Our Sea Terrace room was quite nice, and having easy access to the views was amazing as we entered these tucked-away ports. We enjoyed the all-adult atmosphere, and the tiny bit of entertainment we stayed up for was quite fun. The food was wonderful, I loved my avocado toast in the morning and we appreciated the ‘no buffet’ approach to cruise dining.
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However, the reason we took the cruise was not really for the 'cruise stuff'. It was for the sights and experiences!
Split, Croatia
After a day at sea, our first port was Split, where we took the Salona and Trogir walking tour, and once again, we had an amazing tour guide. Salona is a preserved site with Roman temples, amphitheaters, baths, and burial grounds that date back to around the 3rd to 4th century CE. This was where the first Christians in the area had to pray in secrecy until, in 313 AD, the Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which accepted Christianity.
Saint Domnius, the bishop of Salona, was martyred in 304 AD and buried at the Manastirine cemetery, which later became a basilica dedicated to him. His remains were later transferred to Split's Cathedral. The original burial spot is one of the last photos.
We then continued on the bus to Trogir - the oldest city on the Adriatic Coast, titled “the pearl of the Adriatic” (although apparently our next stop, Dubrovnik, is titled that as well). We took a walking tour through cobblestone streets and preserved buildings from the Middle Ages, including St. Lawrence Cathedral. Back in Split, we walked within the walls of Diocletian's Palace before returning to the ship.
Touring the city of Split and Saldona was a great introduction to the history of the area. As our guide said, "everybody has been here". In fact, her grandmother has always lived in the same city, and had been eight different nationalities in her lifetime, all without moving once. On to Dubrovnik!
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