Captivating Croatia

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Captivating Croatia

Zagreb • Plitvice • Trogir • Split • Brac (Milna) • Vis • Bisevo • Hvar • Korcula • Mljet • Slano • Dubrovnik

Starting from $4145

TOUR ACCOMMODATION IN 5★ HOTEL OR SIMILAR AND CABIN IN LOWER DECK 

PRICE PER PERSON

The captain reserves the right to modify the order of the itinerary. 

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Arrival shared transfer from Zagreb airport to hotel and departure shared transfer from Dubrovnik port to Dubrovnik Airport on the first and the last day of the tour • 2 nights accommodation in 5★ hotel including 1 breakfast and 1 welcome supper in Zagreb • 7 nights cruise on a small, intimate, premium ship MS Adriatica or similar including 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches, welcome supper and captain’s supper • English-speaking cruise manager • Local English-speaking guides (Zagreb and Plitvice) • Local English-speaking guides according to the itinerary (Trogir, Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik) • Transportation by deluxe coach from day 1 to day 3 • Entrance fees to different sites such as: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Franciscan Monastery and its Pharmacy and the Diocletian’s Palace • Guided tour and entrance to Mljet National Park • Olive oil tasting in Milna • Military tour in Vis • Oyster tasting in Ston • Free WiFi on board • Baggage handling on ship • Hotel city tax • Taxes and service charges.

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Air transportation (available upon request) • Baggage handling • Beverages • Meals not mentioned • Entrance fees to sites not mentioned • Port taxes (approximately 70 euros, to be paid on board) • Personal expenses • Gratuities • All that is not indicated in “Package includes”.

DAY 1 • Zagreb

Arrival in Zagreb and transfer to the hotel. Meet with your tour escort, supper and accommodation in Zagreb.

DAY 2 • Zagreb

Breakfast at the hotel, then enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Zagreb including: the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, St. Catherine’s Church, the Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or perhaps take an optional excursion to the countryside. Accommodation in Zagreb.

DAY 3 • Zagreb • Plitvice • Trogir • 346 km

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for a visit to the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, classified by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site. A walking tour will take you around several of the sixteen lakes that are joined in a series of cascading waterfalls surrounded by a dense forest. Continue the drive to Trogir harbor, where embarkation begins at 14:00. Get settled in your cabin before going on a short orientation walk through this medieval city of ancient walls, stunning architecture and Venetian palaces. After returning to the ship enjoy a welcome reception followed by supper. Accommodation on board in Trogir.

DAY 4 • Trogir • Split • Brac Island (Milna)

Breakfast on the ship. Depart for a guided tour of Split, visit the seafront promenade and 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 Renaissance and Gothic structures: Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After visiting Split, head towards Milna on the Island of Brač with a swim stop (weather conditions permitting) and time to relax with lunch on board. Next, disembark in Milna to visit the Olive Oil Museum where you will have a tasting of traditional homemade olive oil. Accommodation on board in Milna.

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the port of Split (related to reconstruction work), a bus transfer to and from the city of Split can be arranged for sightseeing.

DAY 5 • Milna (Brac Island) • Vis 

Breakfast on the ship and set sail towards the island of Vis. Vis has a special charm, some of Europe’s largest and greatest naval battles happened in the waters of Vis. You will explore the history by a military Land Rover Defender. Accommodation on board in one of the harbors on the island of Vis.

DAY 6 • Vis • Bisevo • Hvar

Breakfast on board and then sail towards Biševo island to visit the Blue Cave (weather conditions permitting). Afterwards, continue to the island of Hvar, take a swim and continue sailing during lunch. Upon arrival enjoy a guided walking tour of Hvar to see many historical sites, such as St. Stephen’s Square, the Cathedral and the Arsenal and its theatre. You will admire the impressive Fortica Fortress above Hvar town offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Accommodation on board in Hvar or Stari Grad.

DAY 7 • Hvar • Korcula

Breakfast on board and cruise towards the island of Korcula with a swimming stop along the way (weather conditions permitting) in one of the bays. Time to relax and lunch on board. Afterwards, continue to Korcula, known as the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Next, enjoy a guided walking tour of one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Evening and supper on your own, accommodation on board in Korčula.

DAY 8 • Korcula • Mljet National Park • Slano

Depart for the Island of Mljet after breakfast. Enjoy a guided stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. You may also rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Lunch on board and depart for a small village called Slano, a peaceful fishermen’s village and the starting point to Ston, a fortified small village famous for its oysters. After exploring the town, enjoy an authentic oyster tasting. In the evening, Captain’s dinner and accommodation on board in Slano. 

DAY 9 • Slano • Dubrovnik

Breakfast on board and early departure to the Elaphiti Islands with a swim stop to one of the secluded bays. Continue sailing to Dubrovnik and before docking, cruise alongside the old city walls. Later, join a guided tour at the historical center of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a famous street and square, a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. See the Old Town and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. After the city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city. Accommodation on board in Dubrovnik.

DAY 10 •  Dubrovnik

Breakfast on board and disembarkation. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport.

**The transfers are included only if passengers arrive on day 1 and depart on day 10 of the tour.
**During high season, a transfer by bus from Stari Grad/Jelsa could be substituted to reach Hvar.