SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE £200 PER PERSON DALMATIAN ODYSSEY A voyage through Dalmatia from Split to Opatija aboard the Queen Eleganza 28th April to 6th May 2022 Hvar Pucisca, Brac

Waterfront, Hvar

he region of Dalmatia in Croatia offers breathtaking natural beauty, intriguing history,

stunning architecture and a wonderfully tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. Our cruise Opatija Taboard the 36-passenger Queen Eleganza sails between Split and Opatija and visits some CROAIA marvellous places which do not cater for the big ships. Each night we will remain moored in Mali Losinj Zadar the picturesque harbours affording the opportunity to dine ashore on some evenings and to Dugi Otok Krka National Park Split enjoy the floodlit splendour and lively café society which is so atmospheric. Sibenik Brac As we make our way along the coast, highlights of the itinerary will include the historic cities of Hvar Split, Sibenik and Zadar, with their history dating back through the Middle Ages to the Roman Era and the delightful islands of Hvar, Dugi Atok and Losinj where we will spend time walking through the beautiful old towns. We will also visit areas of great natural beauty including the Telascica Nature Park and the majestic waterfalls of Krka.

Whether it be the beautiful coastal scenery, picturesque towns, atmospheric harbours or wealth of historic buildings, this unique area has so much to offer the genuine traveller and our itinerary will be appreciated by those who enjoy an eclectic mix of places, travelling with a small group of like-minded travellers and an informal style of cruising.

Split The Itinerary Day 1 London to Split, Croatia. Fly by scheduled flight. On arrival transfer to the Queen Eleganza. Enjoy the welcome dinner on board this evening as we moor overnight. (D)

Day 2 Split & Brac. A morning guided walk takes us through the town including the Palace of Diocletian which was built by the emperor in 295-305 AD as his retirement villa. Much of this large building is well preserved and the palace contains Split’s Old Town within its walls, making it the only Roman palace that has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. It is a wonderful spot to wander the maze of streets. Over lunch we sail the short distance to Brac and the attractive port of Pucisca located at the end of a long bay. Brac is world renowned for the quality of its stone which was used for the Diocletian’s Palace in Split as well as the White House in Washington and other parliament buildings in Europe. Spend the morning in the charming small town, voted one of the prettiest in Europe, where the building’s white roofs create an ambient atmosphere. (B, L) www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Sali fishing village, Dugi Otok Krka Falls

Cathedral of St James, Sibenik

Day 3 Hvar. Sail in the late morning to Stari Grad where we take a and Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Of particular interest are the 9th short coach ride across the island to the attractive Old Town of Hvar century circular Church of St Donat, and the 13th century Romanesque for a guided walk. We will begin in the main square which is the largest cathedral. This evening you have the opportunity to dine ashore in one of piazza in Dalmatia, see the cathedral, the Franciscan Monastery and the the many restaurants in Zadar as we moor overnight. (B, L) Benedictine Nunnery where we hear about the aloe lace still produced today by the nuns. Return to the ship and enjoy dinner on board. We will Day 7 Mali Losinj. Mali Losinj sits at the foot of a protected harbour on moor overnight in Stari Grad allowing time for an after dinner stroll in this the southeast coast of Losinj Island. It is the island’s mild climate and tranquil locale. (B, L, D) rich flora that give Mali Losinj its reputation as one of the most fragrant islands in Croatia; its air is scented with lavender, sage and rosemary. The Day 4 Sibenik & Krka Falls. After a morning cruising we arrive in Sibenik seafront of old town Mali Losinj is lined with a string of imposing 19th where we visit the majestic waterfalls of Krka. We will take a guided walk century houses and villas and is a pleasant place to wander. Dine ashore along wooden walkways and across bridges through this unique fjord this evening in one of the harbour-side restaurants. (B, L) like landscape with its multiple waterfalls and interesting flora and fauna. Return to Sibenik and enjoy an early evening walking tour through the Day 8 Mali Losinj to Opatija. After a leisurely morning cruising we arrive historic town seeing the Cathedral of St James, the old city walls, and the in Opatija and have some time to explore this genteel resort town before theatre before dinner on board. (B, L, D) we enjoy our farewell dinner on board. (B, L, D)

Day 5 Dugi Otok. We continue our journey cruising through the Kornati Day 9 Opatija to London. Disembark this morning and transfer to islands before we arrive at Sali, a traditional fishing village on the island Zagreb for our scheduled flight to London.(B) of Dugi Otok which is surrounded by hills and ancient olive groves. On a guided walking tour of the town we will see the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a stunning wooden altar from the 17th century. We also hope to visit PRICES PER PERSON Based on double occupancy Diocletian’s Palace, Split the nearby Telascica Nature Park, a beautiful area of islands, SPECIAL OFFER – SAVE £200 PER PERSON islets, rugged cliffs and coves FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY which are home to many endemic plants. Tonight is free Cat Cabin Description Brochure Price Special Offer Price to dine ashore in one of the 1 Twin/Double cabin on the Lower Deck £2995 £2795 harbour-side restaurants. (B, L) 2 Twin Cabin on the Main Deck £2995 £2795 3 Twin Cabin on the Main Deck £3195 £2995 Day 6 Zadar. After a morning 4 Twin/Double cabin on the Main Deck £3395 £3195 sailing we arrive at Zadar. Once 5 Double cabin on the Main Deck £3595 £3395 a dominant city on the Adriatic 6 Double cabin on the Lower Deck for sole use £2995 £2795 Coast rivalling Venice, Zadar is today a treasured city which has PRICE INCLUDES: Economy class scheduled air travel • Eight nights aboard the Queen Eleganza • Meals as indicated (B – Breakfast, preserved its historical core. L – Lunch, D – Dinner) • Wine, beer & soft drinks with included lunch Enjoy an afternoon walking tour and dinners • Shore excursions • Noble Caledonia Cruise Director strolling around the old town • Gratuities • Transfers • Port taxes • Airport taxes. with its Roman columns and Not Included: Travel insurance. portals, Romanesque churches

+44 (0)20-7752 0000 Cat 4 Twin Cabin Queen Eleganza Restaurant queen eleganza For our Croatian Coastal cruises, we are delighted to have chartered the beautifully crafted Queen Eleganza which was launched in April 2018. Built by Croatian hands, this modern and stylish vessel is one of the finest Croatian flagged vessels of its kind and, with a maximum of just 36 guests, there is the added benefit of a relaxed and informal atmosphere on board. The team of friendly Croatian crew members all speak English and their excellent service and hospitality will do much to add to your enjoyment. Meals served on board have a home cooked feel and feature wholesome, fresh and tasty Mediterranean cuisine and, when dining ashore independently, your knowledgeable Cruise Director will recommend popular local restaurants. This is the perfect ship to escape the formalities of larger vessels and enjoy the casual nature of small ship cruising along the most beautiful of coastlines.

Your Cabin/Suite QUEEN ELEGANZA DECK PLAN The 18 cabins are attractively designed with neutral décor and stylish furnishings. There are six different grades of cabin arranged over two decks; all cabins feature either portholes (all lower deck cabins), small windows (categories 3 & 5) or picture windows SUN DECK (categories 2 & 4) and are spacious with a well-designed layout, comfortable seating and all the mod cons. The cabins vary in 2 2 shape and size, from 12m to 22.5m , adding to the vessel’s overall AI N OUTDOOR DINING AREA

charm. Facilities include air conditioning/heating, a spacious BRIDGE CAPT shower, large sink with under sink drawer space, a wardrobe, BBQ AREA drawers and spacious under bed storage, flat screen television, radio, hairdryer and safety deposit box. Each cabin also has an en- UPPER DECK suite bathroom with a shower and toiletries with a small window.

BAR Your Space GALLEY WC WC The vessel has been designed with spacious outside public RESTAURANT areas including a large Sun Deck with an excellent shaded area. LOUNGE Whether you choose to spend your time indoors in the lounge or bar area, or on a comfortable lounger on the Sun Deck, the ship has many perfect spots from which to relax and watch the MAIN DECK passing scenery. 5 3 Your Dining 10 9 D7 Meals on board are a casual affair. Breakfast is buffet style D1 with eggs cooked to order. Lunch and dinner feature locally CRUISE 8 D6 4 2 sourced fresh food. In good weather, there will be the DIRECTOR opportunity to dine al-fresco. House wine/ beer and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner and there is a 24 hour tea/ LOWER DECK coffee station. 17 D15 13 D11

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