cruising and Italy

Depart Cairns 30th September at 6.15PM arrive Singapore 11.00PM – Silk air

Accommodation: Peninsular/Excelsior IN: 30th September OUT: 1st October

Depart Singapore 1st October at 11.30PM arrive Milan 2nd October at 6.10AM – Singapore airlines

Accommodation: Antares Hotel Rubens IN: 2nd October OUT: 3rd October

Depart Milan by rail to Santa Margarita on the 3rd October

Accommodation: Hotel Laurin IN: 3rd October OUT: 6th October

Depart Santa Margarita by rail on the 6th October to Venice

Accommodation: Palazzo Cendon IN: 6th October OUT: 7th October

Accommodation: Uvala IN: 7th October OUT 8th October

Commence the following cruise with Peregrine adventures on the 8th October in and ending in Split on the 16th October

Day 1: Dubrovnik

Board the ship at 5 pm and meet your crew and fellow travellers over a welcome drink and introductory meeting. Tonight, enjoy your first dinner on board. Accommodation

• Peregrine (1 night)

Meals Included

• Dinner

Special Information Bags can be dropped off at the ship from noon. Feel free to explore Dubrovnik at your leisure until boarding commences at 5pm. Day 2: Dubrovnik - Korcula

After breakfast set sail for Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, with lunch on board and if time permits, a quick swim stop en route. In the afternoon, embark on an orientation walk before enjoying an evening to explore at your own pace. If you're hungry, your leader can assist with dinner recommendations. Accommodation

• Peregrine Dalmatia (1 night)

Included Activities

• Korcula orientation walk

Meals Included

• Breakfast • Lunch Special Information Sailing time between Dubrovnik and Korcula is approximately 6hrs, depending on the conditions Day 3: Korcula - Badija - Trpani - Opuzen

Depart for Opuzen, enjoying breakfast on board and a mid-morning swim stop in beautiful clear turquoise waters near the small island of Badija, then continue on to Trpani. Transfer to Matusko winery for a tour of the vineyard and a tasting, before returning to the ship and sailing up the River to Opuzen. Tonight, enjoy a deck BBQ on the Peregrine Dalmatia. Accommodation

• Peregrine Dalmatia (1 night)

Included Activities

• Matusko winery visit and tasting

Meals Included

• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Day 4: Opuzen - - Opuzen

An early start this morning to make our way to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina by minibus. Take a guided walk through the town, visiting a workshop specialising in traditional coffee sets and copper wall carvings on the way and enjoy some free time to explore the town and have lunch at your leisure. Return to Opuzen in the early afternoon when we will jump into small wooden boats for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands (with local snacks and music on board). End up at a beautiful local restaurant overlooking the water for Peka lamb and other local dishes. Board the boats to return to Opuzen. You may want to venture out to one of the friendly bars around the town square to meet the locals over a beer or two. Accommodation

• Peregrine Dalmatia (1 night)

Included Activities

• Boat trip on the River Neretva with local snacks • Riverside Restaurant Dinner • Mostar - Guided tour

Optional Activities

• Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque - BAM8 • Mostar - War Photo Exhibition - BAM6 • Mostar - Old Bridge Museum - BAM5 • Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret - BAM6

Meals Included

• Breakfast • Dinner Day 5: Opuzen - Hvar - Jelsa - Starigrad - Hvar

Sail into Jelsa on the island of Hvar and take a private transfer to a local farm for local produce tasting and a walk through the nearby lavender fields, then drive to Hvar town. Explore on a walk with your leader before continuing on to Starigrad in the evening. Accommodation

• Peregrine Dalmatia (1 night)

Included Activities

• Hvar Island - Hiking Options • Lavender farm visit

Meals Included

• Breakfast • Lunch

Day 6: Hvar - Split

Spend the morning sailing, arriving in Split in the early afternoon. You will meet a local guide who will take you on a walk around Split, then the afternoon is yours to enjoy some free time to explore the beautiful lane ways and squares of the old city. Accommodation

• Peregrine Dalmatia (1 night)

Optional Activities

• Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - HRK40 • Split - City Museum - HRK20 • Split - Diocletian's Palace - HRK42 • Split - Cathedral & Tower - HRK45 • Split - Dalmatian Wine and Dine Urban Adventure - EUR100

Meals Included

• Breakfast • Lunch

Special Information Sailing times between Hvar and Split are approximately 5.5hrs, depending on the conditions. Day 7: Split - National Park

After a leisurely breakfast on board, head out with some more time to explore the Split’s old city. After lunch, return to the boat ready to take your private bus transfer to Krka National Park. Here you will board a small boat for some cruising and exploring within the park. The park spans two thirds of the Krka River, and some 142 square kilometres. You visit some of the gorgeous waterfalls for which this park is renowned, stopping for a refreshing swim or two along the way. Afterwards, return by bus to Split, in time for a captain's dinner for your evening repast. Accommodation

• Peregrine Dalmatia (1 night) Included Activities

• Krka National Park waterfalls & swim stop • Split Guided Tour

Meals Included

• Breakfast • Dinner

Special Information The wooden jetties and walkways in Krka National Park can be quite slippery. Do ensure take care, ensuring your footwear has a resonable grip, and the stunning scenery will be well worth it. Day 8: Disembarkation in Split

Your small ship adventure cruise along the Dalmatian coast ends after breakfast this morning. Should you require a transfer to Split international airport, please enquire with your Travel Consultant prior to travel or your Tour Leader during your trip. Meals Included

• Breakfast

View this trip in reverse Depart Split 16th October at 3.55PM arrive Rome 5.05PM – Croatia airlines

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Universo IN: 16th October OUT: 18th October

Depart Rome by rail to Naples on the 18th October

Accommodation: Savoia IN: 18th October OUT: 22nd October

Depart Naples by rail to Rome on the 22nd October

Accommodation: Best Western Plus Universo IN: 22nd October OUT: 23rd October

Depart Rome 23rd October at 12.00PM arrive Singapore 24th October at 6.00AM – Singapore airlines Depart Singapore 24th October at 8.45AM arrive Cairns 5.25PM – Silk air

Cost per person $7695.00 and includes the following:

• Airfares • Airport taxes • 1 nights accommodation in Singapore • 1 nights accommodation in Milan including breakfast • 3 nights accommodation in Portofino including breakfast • 1 nights accommodation in Venice • 7 night cruise including breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners • 3 nights accommodation in Rome • 4 nights accommodation in Sorrento including breakfast • Rail between Milan to Santa Margareta to Venice and Rome to Naples and return.