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11 DAY SMALL SHIP ADVENTURE Including two nights in , Croatia and a day trip to

Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coasts June 22 - July 2, 2020 Tour Dates: Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coasts

11 Days • 18 Meals Experience the history, culture, food, and architecture of old-world Europe, combined with amazingly blue seas and thick forests. Exploration and relaxation make the perfect vacation!

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONS E 18 Meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners) E Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours E Two-night hotel stay and touring in Dubrovnik E Visit two countries: Croatia and Montenegro E Accompanied by Mayflower expert staff E Seven-night cruise aboard the brand new MS Swallow yacht E Local English-speaking Cruise Director aboard ship E Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides E Many meals onboard the yacht, featuring local specialties E Onboard lunches and dinners complemented with 2 glasses Visit the beautiful town of , Montenegro of wine, beer or soft drinks E Complimentary WiFi onboard the yacht DAy 1 – Depart the USA E All gratuities included Depart the USA on an overnight flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia. E $55 in Mayflower Money

DAy 2 – Dubrovnik, Croatia Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will be met by a representative of CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Mayflower Cruises & Tours and transferred to your hotel. The Days Two and Three – Hotel Ariston, Dubrovnik, Croatia afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. Tonight, Days Four through Ten – Aboard the MS Swallow enjoy a Welcome Dinner at the hotel. Meal: D

Skradin DAy 3 – Montenegro 1 Hotel Overnights Travel by coach to Montenegro, Europe’s youngest nation. At the Šibenik CROATIA 1 Cruise Overnights mouth of the , admire the beauty of the longest and Split deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to an islet to Visit visit church and museum. Returning to the Tour Route Pucišca coast, stop in to view this picturesque coastal town before Cruise Route 7 continuing to Kotor. Stroll through the winding streets with your local guide and enjoy lunch on your own in the medieval of this charming fortified city. Return to Dubrovnik by coach for the Korčula Slano MONTENEGRO evening at leisure. Mljet Skradin Meal: B Dubrovnik 1 Hotel Overnights Šibenik CROATIA 2 1 Cruise Overnights Split Perast Trogir DAy 4 – Dubrovnik and Embarkation of your river ship The morning Visitis free to relax at the hotel and enjoy the amenities. Kotor This afternoonTour you Route will depart by coach to Gruz Harbor where your Pucišca ship MS Swallow, awaits. Relax onboard as you become acquainted Cruise Route 7 Hvar with the ship and crew. This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception and dinner onboard. Meals: B, D Korčula Slano MONTENEGRO Mljet Dubrovnik DAy 5 – Dubrovnik – Slano Adriatic Sea After breakfast, depart on your tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide. 2 Perast Discover the charms of Dubrovnik’s old town, a UNESCO World Kotor Heritage Site, as you stroll along its white limestone streets and see baroque buildings and ancient city walls that protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries. After the tour return to your Picturesque Korčula – birthplace of Marco Polo Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, Split, Croatia ship and cruise to Slano, reaching the peninsula's wine empire. Enjoy visit a stonemason-school. Founded in 1909, the school provides an included tour of Ston, a jewel on the Adriatic Coast. Following educational support for local students, producing quality religious the tour, a wine-tasting session completes todays’ adventure. icons, fountains and statues. After the tour, return to your ship for an afternoon of sailing towards Split, the second largest city in Croatia Meals: B, L, D and the largest city on the Adriatic coast. The city has some fantastic EmeraldPLUS: Guided tour of Ston with wine tasting sights with both Roman and modern architecture. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the many façades of this beautiful city. DAy 6 – Slano – Mljet – Korcula The Island of Korcula is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic Sea. Meals: B, L Like most of the Croatian islands, the Greeks, who gave it the name EmeraldPLUS: Tour of Pucišca & visit to a stone masonry school Korkyra Melaina or 'Black Corfu' for its dark and densely wooded appearance, first settled Korcula. Today you will have a guided tour of DAy 9 – Šibenik the town, passing by its typical medieval architecture, including Your day begins with a guided tour of one of the oldest towns on the towers and clusters of red-roofed houses. Marco Polo, the famous Adriatic Coast, Šibenik. This charming town boasts fantastic sights world-traveller and writer, as well as a Venetian merchant, is reputed which exist from Venetian times, in particular the marble Cathedral to have been born in Korcula. of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The rest of the Meals: B, L day is free to enjoy beautiful Šibenik. DiscoverMORE: Guided tour of Mljet National Park (additional expense) Meals: B, L

DAy 7 – Korcula – Hvar DAy 10 – Šibenik – Trogir Today, you’ll sail towards Hvar. With its beautiful fields of lavender Named after the Krka River, the Krka National Park covers an area of and carefully cultivated vineyards, the island is considered one of the just over 55 sq. miles and includes two thirds of the river itself. The most beautiful islands in the world. Carpeting the hillsides around top attraction of the Park is its magnificent waterfalls, including the its cozy harbor are terracotta-roofed villas, Gothic palaces and 13th- notable Skradinski Buk Waterfall which is one of Croatia’s most century ramparts rising towards an impressive citadel. During your famous sights. Later, cruise to Trogir, a town designated as a included guided tour, visit the impressive bell towers of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in 1997. Trogir is home to a Franciscan Monastery, St Mark’s Church and Cathedral of St Stephen. number of fascinating historic sights and rich architecture. Meals: B, L Meals: B, L DAy 11 – Trogir / USA Bid a fond farewell to Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast as you DAy 8 – Hvar – Pucišca – Split Your exploration continues with a visit to the coastal town of transfer to the airport in Split and return home with memories of life Pucišca. The town is known for having a special variety of stones enriching experiences from your small ship adventure through this which have been used to build part of the ‘White House’ in beautiful country. Meal: B Washington DC. For many generations, locals have been making use of the stone and as part of EmeraldPLUS, you will have a chance to Itinerary and vessel are subject to change. Seven nights accommodations aboard the

MS SwallowBuilt: 2020 Speed: 11.5 mph Staterooms: 18 Length: 160 ft. Crew: 6

SUN DECK

UPPER DECK

Artist rendering Public Areas and Ship Amenities l Upper deck restaurant l Bar l VIP Salon with 180 degree lounge area l MAIN DECK Sun deck with jacuzzi and outdoor seating l Wi-Fi l Swimming platform

Cabin Specifications l -suite bathroom l Air-conditioning l Toiletries LOWER DECK l Satellite TV l Hair dryer l Wi-Fi l Luggage space under the bed l Wardrobe l Towels for swim stops

ship details are subject to change.

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) - $499 per person (optional) 2020 DEPART USA LOWER DECK MAIN DECK This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to

June 22 PER PERSON TWIN $5,799 $5,999 be notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness SINGLE ROOM ADD $2,469 $2,599 or the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer- gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review the Includes round trip airfare from Chicago. Plan for details on coverage. Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP) • 91 days or more ...... Deposit Amount • 90 days to day of departure ...... 100% of the total tour Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for • No refund on unused portions of the tour the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at which Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc. time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.

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