Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia
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Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia 2022 Departure Date: May 6 Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia Skradinski Buk Falls – a favorite in Krka National Park Visit the enchanting resort town of Bled, Slovenia DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to DAY 5 Korčula – Hvar: Relax onboard as the yacht sails to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Hvar. With its beautiful fields of lavender and carefully cultivated vineyards, the island is considered one of the most beautiful in the DAY 2 Dubrovnik, Croatia: Welcome to Dubrovnik, commonly world. Carpeting the hillsides around its cozy harbor are terra- known as “the Pearl of the Adriatic”! Upon arrival, you’ll be met cotta roofed villas, Gothic palaces and 13th-century ramparts rising by a representative of Mayflower Cruises & Tours and transferred towards an impressive citadel. During your included guided tour, to your private yacht, and home for the next seven nights. Relax visit the impressive bell towers of the Franciscan Monastery, St. onboard as you become acquainted with the ship and the crew. Mark’s Church and the Cathedral of St. Stephen. Meals: B, L This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception and dinner onboard as the yacht remains in port overnight. Meal: D DAY 6 Hvar – Pucišca – Split: Your exploration continues with a visit to the coastal town of Pucišca on the island of Brač, known DAY 3 Dubrovnik – Slano: After breakfast, depart on your tour of for its white limestone, most notably that which was used to build Dubrovnik with a local guide. Discover the charms of Dubrovnik’s part of the White House in Washington DC. For many generations, Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stroll along it’s white locals have been making use of the stone and during the included limestone streets and see baroque buildings and it’s ancient city walking tour, you’ll visit a stone mason school. Founded in walls that protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries. 1909, the school provides educational support for local students, After the tour, return to the yacht and set sail for Slano, reaching the producing quality religious icons, fountains and statues. After the Peljesac Peninsula’s wine empire. Enjoy an included tour of Ston, a tour, return to the yacht for an afternoon of sailing towards Split, the jewel of the Adriatic Coast. Following the tour, a wine-tasting session second largest city in Croatia and the largest city on the Adriatic completes today’s adventure. Meals: B, L, D Coast. Stroll with your guide on a walking tour viewing the city’s EmeraldPLUS: Guided tour of Ston with wine tasting fantastic sites, including the seafront promenade, and the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace with its ancient columns and Roman DAY 4 Slano – Mljet – Korčula: Begin today’s journey with a stop belfries. Meals: B, L in Mljet, one of the most forested islands of the Adriatic. You EmeraldPLUS: Tour of Pucišca & visit to a stone masonry school will have free time to enjoy the pristine beauty of the island’s untouched nature, mystic groves and vineyards. If you choose, DAY 7 Šibenik: Your day begins with a guided walking tour of join the DiscoverMORE guided tour. Next, visit the island of Šibenik, one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic Coast. This Korčula, one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic Sea. Like most charming town boasts fantastic monuments dating back to of the Croatian islands, the Greeks, who gave it the name Korkyra Venetian times, particularly the marble Cathedral of St. James – a Melaina or “Black Corfu” for its dark, densely wooded appearance, UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the remainder of the day first settled Korčula. Explore the town on a guided tour, passing its at leisure to continue exploring this beautiful town on your own. typical medieval architecture, including towers and clusters of red- Meals: B, L roofed houses. Marco Polo, the famous world-traveler and writer, as well as a Venetian merchant, is reputed to have been born DAY 8 Šibenik – Trogir: Today’s adventure takes you to Krka here. Meals: B, L National Park, named after the Krka River. Magnificent waterfalls DiscoverMORE: Guided tour of Mljet National Park are a top attraction of the park, including the famous Skradinski (additional expense) Buk Falls - one of Croatia’s most famous sights. A local guide will Vienna 1 AUSTRIA provide a tour of the park, and you can even swim in some areas, Bled Hotel Overnights so be sure to pack your swimwear! Later, cruise to the town of 1 Vienna 1 Trogir, a UNESCOLjubljana World2 SLOVENIA Heritage Site. The small, historic center 1 Cruise Overnights Postojna of this medieval town resembles an outdoor museum, and the Visit CROATIA streets boast magnificentZagreb Romanesque churches and beautiful Tour Route AUSTRIA 1 Plitvice Lakes examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Meals: B, L Cruise Route Bled DAY 9 Trogir - Plitvice Lakes: After breakfast it is time to bid 1 Hotel Overnights farewell to your boutique yacht, captain and crew and travel by Ljubljana 2 SLOVENIA 1 Cruise Overnights motorcoach to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Postojna Visit CROATIA Lakes, where breathtaking scenery awaits. Have your camera Zagreb Tour Route Šibenik 1 Plitvice Lakes ready as you take a walkingTrogir tour aroundSplit several of the lower lakes Cruise Route at Plitvice Lakes NationalAdriatic Se Park.a 7 The sceneryPucišca of this natural wonder is spectacular, with 16-terracedHvar lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation.Korčula CheckSlano in to your hotel and Mljet enjoy dinner. Meals: B, D Dubrovnik Šibenik DAY 10 Plitvice Lakes – Zagreb – Ljubljana, Slovenia: Journey Trogir Split to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital and largest city. Enjoy a city tour Adriatic Sea 7 Pucišca Hvar featuring the delightful, historic Upper Town, with its network of Korčula Slano little streets that stretch between Kaptol and Gradec Hills. It’s the Mljet oldest part of the city! Visit St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Dubrovnik Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and Government Palace. Continue on to Ljubljana, the largest city and capital of Slovenia. With exquisite architecture, a river dividing the historic old town Exceptional Inclusions from the modern city center, a 900-year-old castle perched atop a .................................................. hill and friendly locals, this town is sure to please. 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners Meal: B • 23 Meals: on tour dates when air is • Airport transfers DAY 11 Ljubljana – Postojna: On your morning walking tour provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours see the most significant sights of the old city center of Ljubljana, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria including the picturesque, open-air Central Market, the Three • Visit three countries: aboard the yacht Bridges, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. After some • Seven-night cruise MS Swallow Local free time, journey by motorcoach north to Postojna, home to one of • English-speaking Cruise Director the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world aboard ship by miniature electric train, followed by a walking tour of the caves. Shore excursions with • English-speaking Next, you’ll stop at Predjama Castle for a photo opportunity. Return local guides to Ljubljana and end your day with an included dinner. Meals: B, D Many the yacht, featuring • meals onboard local specialties Ljubljana – Vienna, Austria: After breakfast depart by DAY 12 Onboard lunches and dinners complemented coach to Vienna, Austria. En route enjoy a stop in Bled, Slovenia, a • lively all-season resort town which was first discovered by travelers with 2 glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks onboard the yacht in the middle of the 19th century. Since then it has developed • Complimentary WiFi Touring in Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bled and Vienna into a small town of hotels, villas and restaurants around the lake. • During an included tour, walk along the lake and visit Bled Castle. after the cruise Afterwards enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Once in Vienna Visit scenic Plitvice Lakes and Postojna participate in a brief walking tour of the city center, passing the • All gratuities included Hofburg Palace and strolling through the surrounding area. Enjoy a • farewell dinner with your fellow travelers this evening. • $65 in Mayflower Money Meals: B, L, D CRUISE ACCOMMODATIONS Vienna / USA: Bid a fond farewell to the Dalmatian Coast, DAY 13 aboard the Croatia, Slovenia and Austria as you transfer to the airport and Days 2 through 8 – MS Swallow Ethno Houses Plitvica Selo or similar, return home with memories of life enriching experiences from your Day 9 – Plitvice Lakes, Croatia small ship adventure. Meal: B Days 10 and 11 – GH Union or similar, Ljubljana, Slovenia Itinerary and vessel are subject to change. Day 12 – Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere or similar, Vienna, Austria MS Swallow Built: 2020 Speed: 11.5 mph Staterooms: 18 Length: 160 ft. Crew: 6 SUN DECK Public Areas and Ship Amenities 1 Rooftop Jacuzzi 2 Sun Deck canopy 3 Outside Restaurant Terrace 4 Inside Restaurant & Bar 5 VIP Salon with 180° Lounge area 6 Swim platform UPPER DECK 7 Lobby/Reception Cabin Specifications l En-suite bathroom l Air-conditioning l Toiletries 15 17 l Satellite TV 9 11 13 MAIN DECK l Hair dryer 13 15 17 109 1211 14 16 18 l WiFi 15 17 9 11 13 l Luggage space under the bed 10 12 14 16 18 l Wardrobe 13 15 17 9 10 11 12 14 16 18 l Towels for swim stops 5 1 3 7 10 12 14 16 18 1 3 5 Ship details are subject to change 2 4 87 LOWER DECK 6 1 3 5 2 8 7 4 6 1 2 3 5 8 4 6 7 2 8 4 6 2022 Departure Date MAY 6 Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia PER SINGLE PERSON ROOM CAT CABIN DECK TWIN ADD B Twin or double cabin with window or porthole Lower $4,258 + $2,699 A Twin or double cabin with window or porthole Main $4,558 + $2,899 A+ Twin or double cabin with large porthole Main $4,758 + $3,029 Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Dubrovnik, Croatia, returning from Vienna, Austria.