Split to Dubrovnik: Adriatic Highlights Cruise
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. This evening, meet your fellow travelers at a welcome reception at the hotel.
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 travellers 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
The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic 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 Trogir port. Embarkation begins at 14:00h. Get settled in your cabin before going on a short orientation walk through this medieval city. Trogir is 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. After returning to ship enjoy a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
In the morning, we will head towards Split where you will join a guided tour of Split with and visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After visiting Split we head towards Milna on the Island of Brač with a swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. After lunch disembark in Milna and take a ride with us to the Olive Oil Museum where we will share with you the story of this island’s traditions and history and tasting of traditional homemade olive oil. Overnight in the town of Milna.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Leaving Milna and Brač Island in the morning set sail to Vis. Cruise towards the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it interesting to visit. Since the independence of Croatia, the island began opening slowly to the outside world. Some of Europe's largest and greatest naval battles had happened in the waters of Vis. Vis Island holds many historic secrets and we will explore Vis history by military Land Rover Defenders. Overnight in one of the harbors on the island of Vis.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Leaving Vis in the morning and sail towards Biševo island to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon on the islet Biševo just in front of the town of Komiža. The possibility of our visit will depend on weather conditions; however, you will be notified of this on time. Afterwards continue to the island of Hvar, take a swim break and continue sailing during lunch. Upon arrival in the afternoon, disembark and join a guided walking tour of Hvar Town join a guided tour of the town of Hvar where you will see 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 Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Overnight in Hvar or Stari Grad.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. We will spend the night here. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history. Evening is free to explore the town on your own.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning head further south to the Island of Mljet. 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. Lunch on board and departure for a small village called Slano on the mainland. Slano is a peaceful fishermen’s village, and the starting point to Ston, situated on Pelješac peninsula, fortified small village famous for its oysters. Pelješac peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. After exploring the town, we leave to a small nearby village to enjoy the authentic local oyster tasting. Tonight, enjoy Captain’s dinner and overnight in Slano.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Early morning cruise to Elaphiti Islands with swim stop on one of the secluded bays. Continue sail to Dubrovnik, and, before we moor at port, we cruise alongside the old city walls. After docking, join a guided tour at the historical center of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Your guide will show you the most interesting sights of the Old Town and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. 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
After breakfast it’s time to disembark no later than 9:00h. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
Accommodation in first class hotels.
Arrival shred transfer from Zagreb airport to hotel and departure shared transfer from port to Dubrovnik 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.
Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV.
Daily buffet breakfast.
6 lunches (3 course meal and salad bar).
Welcome dinner during cruise.
Captain's dinner with live music 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, Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik.
Entrance fees to Plitvice NP, Postojna cave, Franciscan Monastery’s.
Pharmacy and Diocletian’s Palace.
Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager.
Olive oil tasting in Milna.
Military tour in Vis.
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.