"Those who are looking for paradise on earth should come and see Dubrovnik," George Bernard Shaw famously said. Tour this ancient walled city and decide for yourself. Begin with a coach ride to a scenic outlook high above the Adriatic; from a gazebo perched on a cliff 656 feet above sea level, the view of Dubrovnik and its Riviera is truly breathtaking. Then, it's off to the Pile Gate, one of the entrances to the Stradun, the city's charming main street, a former marsh that was reclaimed in the 13th century and paved in limestone after the 1667 earthquake. Next, you'll visit the Rector's Palace, once the seat of power and home to the leader of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Unfortunately, the Gothic palace included a gunpowder warehouse. After explosions 1435 and 1463, it was repaired in Renaissance style; after the 1667 earthquake, Baroque was incorporated. The marriage of the three styles is surprisingly fruitful. As you stroll the ancient streets, see Onofrio's fountain, (named for Dubrovnik's aqueduct builder), the exquisite Sponza Palace, and the bell tower that soars over Stradun. Proceed to Proto, a Michelin-recommended, family-owned restaurant, where the chef warmly greets you and invites you to lunch on authentic Croatian dishes. Then, you'll have time to leisurely explore the areas of the city you find most captivating before returning by bus to the ship.