Croatia Coastal Cruise a Luxury Private Yacht Adventure Coming – May 2021
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Croatia Coastal Cruise A Luxury Private Yacht Adventure Coming – May 2021 Join us for an amazing cruise experience aboard a luxury private yacht as we cruise the Adriatic coast of Croatia. Plus, we’ll enjoy a 4 night pre- cruise tour through Slovenia including two nights at amazing Lake Bled, sightseeing in the capital of Ljubljana then on for a sightseeing tour of Zagreb before we spend a night at beautiful Plitvice Lakes. Itinerary: Day 4, Bled – Ljubljana – Zagreb – Plitvice, Thursday Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital Day 1, Departure from the U.S. Overnight flight to of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old Venice, Italy. city center on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Day 2, arrive Venice - Bled, Tuesday Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Upon arrival to Venice airport meet and greet and Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. A drive through Slovenia to Bled, beautifully set in the sightseeing tour will take you through the historic Julian Alps. Check into your hotel and time to refresh Upper Town. See St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s before welcome dinner. (D) Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and the Government Palace. End your day in Plitvice National Day 3, in Bled, Wednesday Park. Dinner and overnight. (B, D) An Alpine lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was ‘discovered’ by travelers in the middle of the 19th Day 5, Plitvice – Rijeka, Friday century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and After breakfast, morning visit to the magnificent restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Bled into a lively, all season resort. A sightseeing tour site. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural features the charming town and the lakeshore and wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by visiting the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking high above the lake. The balance of the day is at tour takes you around several of the lower lakes. On to leisure. (B) Rijeka port to embark on your boat. We will be overnight in Rijeka. (B) Day 6, Rijeka – Krk, Saturday Morning tour of Rijeka featuring major sites. Sail on to Krk, the largest of the Croatian islands. We will board a motorcoach and visit Vrbnik, a picturesque village located on the cliffs overlooking the sea. Return to your ship for the night. (B, L) Day 9, Zadar – NP Kornati – Sibenik, Tuesday Enjoy the scenic wonderlands of Kornati National Park, home to more than 140 islands with numerous coves and crystal clear waters. Stop for a swim during your lunchtime cruise. Arrival to Sibenik in the afternoon, and take a walking tour featuring the city's fortification and defense system, which resisted the enemies for centuries. (B, L) Day 10, Sibenik- Vis, Wednesday After breakfast sail to the island of Vis. The town Vis, the antique Issa, was founded around 397 B.C. Our Day 7, Krk- Goli otok- Rab, Sunday tour of Vis features the town’s waterfront. Captain’s Leave Krk and head to Goli Otok, to visit a somber dinner with live entertainment aboard our ship memorial to the recent history. It was a prison camp tonight. (B, L, D) where Yugoslavian political prisoners were incarcerated in order to change their political views. Sail on to Rab, famous for its 30 sandy beaches. Tonight, we will dine in the restaurant “Kamenjak” located on the highest point of the island offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the islands: Pag, Krk, Cres, and Losinj (B, L, D) Day 8, Rab – Zadar, Monday We are continuing our journey towards Zadar, with a swimming stop at one of the small islands along the way. Upon arrival enjoy a sightseeing tour of Zadar, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage. Zadar historical center is a compact pedestrian zone, Day 11, Vis – Hvar- Split, Thursday perfect to explore on foot. Set out on a walking tour Cruise towards Hvar, Croatia’s sunniest island. Hvar is and admire the old walls built in the 16th century by a favorite holiday destination for international Venetians as a defense from Turks. You will also see celebrities and yachters; thus, beyond all the glitz and the 16th century Port Gate where the Venetian lion still glamour, Hvar town is a charming seaside resort with 8 guards the entrance, the Square of the Five Wells, centuries of architecture waiting to be explored. On a Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum and the largest walking tour breathe in the pine-scented breeze, as cathedral in Dalmatia. Overnight in Zadar. (B, L) you absorb vistas of the old town with the picturesque little streets and the first public theatre in Europe. A short sail to Split. Take a walking tour, featuring the historic inner city built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. (B, L) Day 12, depart Split, Friday After breakfast, it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to the airport or your Split hotel. (B) Included Features: Sightseeing Tours Included: First class hotels on the 4 night pre-cruise package Bled Transportation and sightseeing on Ljubljana pre-cruise package Zagreb 7-night cruise from Rijeka on board the Plitvice M/S My Wish in a cabin with private facilities Rijeka Airport arrival and departure transfers Vrbnik Breakfast daily Goli otok 2 dinners at hotels Zadar 6 lunches aboard Kornati National Park 1 Captain’s dinner with live music aboard Sibenik Complimentary bottled water, coffee, and tea Vis Professional Tour Manager throughout Hvar Complete sightseeing program Split Whisper technology enhanced touring Luggage handling Service taxes and port charges Free Wi-Fi on board Price: Prices here are based on costs for 2020 with an estimated increase for 2021. Actual 2021 prices may vary by about $100 when final costs are established. Prices here are based on a minimum number of 30 participants. We would expect to have firm pricing by May 2020. Price: $3145.00 per person, based on two people sharing a room. Price is based on lower deck cabin. Upper deck cabin supplement: $525 per person. Deposit: A deposit of $200 per person is required to hold your space for the trip. As the prices are not yet firm, this deposit will remain fully refundable until we have a firm price for the trip. At that time the deposit will become non-refundable. A second non-refundable deposit of $250 will be due approximately October 2020. Final Payment: Final payment will be due about March 1, 2021. • We always recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Insurance details will be available at a later date. • VIP World Travel will assist in arranging your air travel. We will be able to book air for this trip July 2020. Space for this special tour/cruise is limited and expected to fill quickly Make your $200 per person deposit as soon as possible in order to not be disappointed To make a reservation contact: VIP WORLD TRAVEL 4971 Ringwood Meadow Sarasota, FL 34235 941-377-0017 Email: [email protected] Croatia May 2021 Legal (Passport) Name 1:________________________________________Nickname_____________________ Legal (Passport) Name 2:________________________________________Nickname_____________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________State__________________Zip____________________________ Telephone_______________________ Secondary Address_________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________State__________________Zip____________________________ Telephone_______________________ Email address:______________________________________________ Date of Birth – Name 1:_____________________________ Name 2:______________________________ Passport # - Name 1:_______________________________ Passport # - Name 2:______________________________ Passport Exp. 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