Split - Dubrovnik
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Split - Dubrovnik Day 1: Split-Milna (island Brač) Day 2: Milna – Hvar Day 3: Hvar – Vis Day 4: Vis- Korčula Day 5: Korčula- Mljet Day 6: Mljet – Šipan Day 7: Šipan - Dubrovnik Day 8: Dubrovnik *IMPORTANT NOTE: this is a route suggestion, the route is always determined in communication with the Captain upon embarkation. The Captain always holds the right to change the route if the weather conditions do not allow for him to proceed according to your agreement. Split-Milna (island Brač)Your embarkation is at 5:00 PM. After you meet the crew and take a tour around the boat you will sail towards the island of Brač. You will spend the night in some beautiful quiet bay on western side of the island, near the picturesque town of Milna. Dinner will be served aboard, under the stars and surrounded only by sounds of sea and crickets. This is an ideal ambient for relaxation after a day or two of travel. If you would still want to visit town, crew can take you there with a tender boat. Milna, is a typical fishing harbour - with stone houses, narrow streets and church that dominates the village. If you decide to visit this beautiful Baroque church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Annunciation, you will enjoy works of Venetian artists while the sounds of a 19th century organ echo in the background. Bell tower offers a beautiful view. Town of Milna was also known as “Valle di mille navi”, or “The bay of thousand boats”. This safest harbour on island Brač, surrounded with beautiful bays that offer protection from rough winds was for centuries a shelter for sailors and their boats. Milna also has a rich shipbuilding tradition and a unique Croatian sailboat “bracera” was designed here. Pristine nature that dominates this area in combination with beautiful beaches and crystal sea are for sure the best recipe for your first night on the Adriatic Sea. But do not be surprised if your morning coffee starts with the cries of seagulls and songs of fishermen returning home from their night fishing. It is just the right time to buy some fish for today’s lunch. On your way to your next location – town of Hvar on the island with the same name, you will have the possibility to stop for a swim on the most famous and What Fortress Fortica most beautiful beach on the Adriatic – Zlatni Rat to see (translated: Golden Cape). Locals say that the beach owes St Stephen cathedral its name to the large flocks of fish called common dentex in Bishop's Palace that are directed there by strong currents and whose Hvar Arsenal and Theater scales shine like gold on the sunlight. This pebble beach with a unique form of elongated peninsula rotates its tip left or right depending on the direction of wind and Where to Giaxa currents. This is for sure an unusual phenomenon. But, eat in Hvar Ko doma as Zlatni Rat is mostly a very busy and crowded beach, your captain will find another more isolated and relaxing Gariful spot for you to spend your first lunch aboard. After Pasarola anchoring in some beautiful hidden bay, you will have some free time until meals to enjoy water sport activities, swim in the clear turquoise waters or just relax in the sun or in shade and enjoy your coffee or read your favourite book. Can you imagine a better way to spend your morning? After you enjoy diverse gastronomic surprises from the boat's kitchen, you will spend a few more hours in this chill mood. In the late afternoon you will visit the town of Hvar, one of the most popular locations on the Adriatic. Hvar is mostly known as the party destination but if you are not too much into parting, we still advise you to visit this beautiful little town. When arriving to Hvar from the sea waterfront with palm trees, bell tower of the cathedral and on the top of the hill - fortress, that was protecting the town in the past. At the first moment you step your foot into this lovely town you will instantly feel its charm. Central part of the town is Pjaca, main square, the largest and the most beautiful one in Dalmatia. The square is surrounded by St. Stephen's Cathedral, Bishop's palace and Arsenal. Hvar has also had the oldest public theatre in Europe, formed in 1612., located in the Arsenal. We advise you to take a short walk to the fortress Fortica and enjoy a stunning view on the Pakleni island, an island chain that protects Hvar harbour from the south. Hvar is also known as the sunniest island on the Adriatic, so it is not surprising that it is also famous for its vineyards and high-quality wines. If this is something that may interest you, special wine tasting tours can be organized. Lavender flowers or lace from agave plant made by nuns from Benedictine monastery, are some of the unique souvenirs that you can take from this island. You will enjoy the rest of the evening anchored in the silence of turquoise waters somewhere on Pakleni islands. Today, just after breakfast you are going to sail away towards most mystical and most magical of the Adriatic islands – island Vis. Vis owes this title to its remoteness from the mainland, and also to the fact that during the former Yugoslavia it was for many years closed for visitors as a military zone. Because of this isolation it remained protected from human influence more than other islands in surroundings and nature on Vis is more pristine and preserved than elsewhere. Located on the open sea, the waves have shaped the island coast for thousands of years, hitting rocks and cliffs while forming unique beautiful beaches, hidden bays and coves, and caves inside which you will discover the most thrilling colour games of sunshine and the sea. And just after one visit to the Vis you will realize why it is one of the favourite Adriatic destinations, to which many tourists return year after year. Vis has a very rich history as one of the oldest towns in Croatia. It was an important Greek colony on the Adriatic and many ruins from Greek and Roman times can still be found on the island, especially on the oldest part of the town of Vis – Gradina. There you can find Greek walls and necropolis, and Roman bath and floor mosaics. A very interesting to see. Also, on the remains of the Roman theatre Franciscan monastery on peninsula Prirovo was built, and the remains can still be found in the basements of the monastery. The most interesting antique artefact, a bronze statue of the head of Greek goddess Artemid can be found in the Archaeological Museum. Town of Vis was created in the past by merging three villages into one, each of which has its own special story and uniqueness. Yet, the most interesting and most inspiring is perhaps Kut, the eastern part of the city, where you can find beautiful Renaissance houses and churches from noble Vis families built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Opposite to this, the other settlement on Vis island – town of Komiža is typical Mediterranean fishing town. Located in the deep bay, with its simple but still beautiful stone houses and its unique charm, Komiža offers another view on the Vis island. Also, only 5 nautical miles from Komiža island Biševo is located and the famous Blue Cave can be visited there. Many different excursions are offered on the island Vis, but regardless of whether you decide to go on a wine tour and try the most famous high-quality Vugava wine, or go on a What to Franciscan Monastery military tour around the island, you will definitely have a see on Fort George new experience and feel some of the charms of this Vis Archeological Museum wonderful island. Kut Where to eat Konoba & bar Lola Blue Cave (island Biševo) in Vis Konoba Kantun Today you will enjoy a few extra hours of sailing as you are going to visit town of Korčula on the island with the same name. This picturesque little town, located on a small peninsula, and surrounded by city walls and towers is often compared to Dubrovnik. As during this week, you are going to visit both of these locations, you will be able to find out why this is so. While arriving to Korčula from the sea, you will enjoy the best perspective of this city, known for its timeless beauty and its connection to a famous medieval explorer and world traveller - Marco Polo. It is believed that Polo was born right here in Korčula (as the family name DePolo is usual on the island), and during the summer time you can visit a museum located in the building that’s believed to be his birth house. Today we know that this house was built in 17th century, but locals say that it is built on the ruins of his old house. Nevertheless, this is must see location in Korčula as it also offers a wonderful view of the city. Korčula’s old town has the most interesting layout. Built in the shape of fish bone – with one main street that goes from north to south and many small ones that go vertical to it. This was designed to offer good aeration and also to protect from strong winds. While walking the old town we suggest you to pay a visit to St Marcos cathedral with altarpiece painting Three Saints made by famous Venetian artist Tintoretto.