Overview
Sovereigns of the Adriatic
Lumina Literary Tours
Jul 31 - Aug 8, 2027
Sovereigns of the Adriatic
Croatia
Jul 31 - Aug 8, 2027
Lumina Literary Tours
$5,650
Deposit: $100
About your trip
7 Days of Indulgence, Literature, and Pirate Queen Energy
July 31 – August 7, 2027 | Dubrovnik to Trogir, Croatia
Welcome to your private kingdom on the Adriatic. For one extraordinary week, the deluxe superior MS Ave Maria is chartered exclusively for Lumina guests—no crowds, no strangers, just a small circle of women claiming their place on the Dalmatian coast. This journey blends cinematic seascapes, literary inspiration, and unapologetic "pirate queen" energy as you sail between storied islands and walled medieval towns.
From Dubrovnik’s shimmering ramparts to the lavender fields of Hvar and the oyster beds of Ston, each day is crafted as a new act in a seven-part story. Guided tours, tastings, swim stops, and sunset toasts are curated and cared for so you can fully exhale into the experience. Your only decisions: which book to open on the sundeck and which glass of rosé to raise to the women beside you.
What's included
The "Vibe Fund"
Premium wine, spirits, and snacks provided on board.
Daily Meals
Buffet breakfast and a 3-course gourmet lunch served daily.
The Captain’s Dinner
A formal farewell feast with live music.
Full Excursion Package
Guided tours in 5 cities, Dubrovnik Cable Car, and tastings in Vis and Ston.
Prof.Tour Manager
An onboard expert to handle all logistics.
Pre-Paid Gratitudes
All tips for the ship crew and local guides are included.
Transfers
Arrival and departure transfers between the airport/hotel and the ship.
Luxury Extras
Vanity sets, slippers, bathrobes, and beach towels provided.
What's not included
Airfare
Fly into Dubrovnik (DBV) and out of Split (SPU).
Dinners Ashore:
Explore the incredible local restaurants in each port.
Premium Drinks
Beyond our "Vibe Fund" stock.
Travel Insurance
So, so, so important!
Location
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1. Croatia
CroatiaAbout your organizer
At Lumina Literary Tours, we don’t just book trips; we design plot-driven adventures for women who spent their childhoods—and their adulthoods—finding refuge in the pages of a book. Founded by travel strategist Kate Ciullo, Lumina was born from the belief that travel should feel like stepping into the worlds that once saved us.
We specialize in immersive, story-driven group travel that balances "main character energy" with the indulgence of long dinners, coastal villages, and historic castles. Whether we are chasing the Northern Lights in a landscape straight out of a winter romantasy or sharing a private yacht through the Adriatic, our tours are crafted to feel less like a "retreat" and more like a cinematic experience shared with your found family.
