Pearl of Adriatic: Split-Dubrovnik Loop
Overview
Saturday DepartureEscorted Experience
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Guaranteed Departures
- Fixed Dates
- Professional Guide Throughout
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
- First Class Hotels
Itinerary
On arrival at ZAG airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travellers tonight at Welcome reception.
Meal Plan: No Meal
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to see the countryside.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city center on a orientational tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to Bled.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The balance of the day is at leisure. Perhaps join an optional excursion visiting the small island in the middle of the lake, browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax and enjoy the enchanting scenery.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast, have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy the orientational tour of this fashionable resort in the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day at leisure, to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy at the beach.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Trogir port. Embarkation starts at 14:00h. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Morning sail towards Bol on Brač Island, where you will discover one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Mediterranean – “Zlatni Rat” (the Golden Horn), which is constantly changing its shape due to the ocean currents. Swim stop if weather permits. Return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Hvar on the island of Hvar a charming seaside town with 8 centuries of architecture, and a favourite holiday destination for international celebrities. During a walking tour, visit the many historical sights of the town, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above the town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Your evening is free in Hvar. You can explore more and dine on your own in one of the many restaurants in town.
Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during peak season) port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning head further south to the Island of Mljet. Mljet National Park encompasses five types of forest, many species of birds and two deep lakes, Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake) and join the boat ride to St. Mary Island. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Spend the night in Mljet.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning sail to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a famous UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will enjoy a guided tour of the historical centre of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace, and the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, and birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history and enjoy wine tasting in one of the local wine bars. Evening is free to explore the town on your own.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Our journey continues towards Pučišća. Lunch on board and enjoy a swim in one of Brač’s many lovely coves and bays, if weather permits. Town Pučišća is situated on the island of Brač, village of the stone sculpture, where you can visit amazing stonemason school (optional). Enjoy Captain’s dinner on board and overnight in Pučišća.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
In the morning, we set sail to Split with a stop along the way to swim, cool off and relax, if weather permits, and lunch on board. Upon arrival in Split, you will enjoy a walking tour of the historic inner city that takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After visiting Split set sail to the UNESCO-listed city of Trogir sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a “mini-Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, or a floating museum town - as it has a masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces Your time here is free to explore on your own. Overnight in Trogir.
Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbor (due to reconstruction) we will sail directly to the port of Trogir. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Split town.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast it is time to disembark. You will be transferred to Split airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
Accommodation in first class hotels.
Arrival shared transfer from Zagreb airport to hotel and departure.
shared transfer from Trogir port to Split Airport on the first and the last day of the tour.
Breakfast daily, 3 dinners and 1 Welcome reception.
Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach.
Professional Tour Director throughout.
Luggage handling (1 pc per person).
Whisper technology enhanced touring.
Service charges and hotel taxes.
7 nights cruise from Trogir to Dubrovnik and back to Trogir.
Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV.
Daily buffet breakfast.
6 lunches (3 course meal and salad bar) during cruise.
Welcome dinner and Captain's dinner during cruise.
Water dispenser during cruise.
Complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh fruits available daily during cruise.
Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout.
Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek during cruise.
One beach towel per person per week.
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:
Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Zagreb, Bled, Postojna Cave, Plitvice Lakes, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Korčula and Split.
Bus transfer from the Dubrovnik port to the Old Town Dubrovnik for sightseeing and back.
Entrance fees to Plitvice NP, Postojna cave.
Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager.
Wine tasting in Korčula.
Exclusions
Drinks, extra meals.
Port tax AUD 167 per person (to be paid by on board).
All other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions.
Notes
Hotels used or similar
ZAGREB: Westin (F) or similar
BLED: Kompas (F) / Bled Rose (F) or similar
PLITVICE: Jezero (F) or similar
SPLIT: Hotel Corner (F) or similar
Cruise - Lower deck cabin on supreme boat.
Optional excursions available on request.
Code Used : B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s dinner, T-Tasting