WONDERS OF CROATIA: DUBROVNIK - SPLIT (DELUXE SUPERIOR SHIPS) A perfect way to experience the beautiful Croatian islands and coastline an intimate luxury cruiser, one of just 2-3 vessels that ply this coastline that has cabins with balconies. Spend your mornings on the spacious decks or swimming in the crystal clear Adriatic Sea, and use your evenings to explore small historical towns. This one way cruise from Dubrovnik to Split will show you the best of the Southern Dalmatia islands with numerous extra services and wine & gourmet experiences included in the package. ITINERARY Day 1 DUBROVNIK (D) Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to the Dubrovnik Gruž harbor for check in from 14.00h onwards. After settling, transfer to city gates for a guided tour of the city. The special charm of this ancient town are the buildings that have remained from the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. A larger part of the monuments belonging to the modest Renaissance architecture with some traces of the Gothic style. Take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and Elaphiti Islands. After the tour, return transfer to the ship for a welcome meet & greet cocktail reception on board. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Day 2 DUBROVNIK - SLANO / STON (B, L, T, D) 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls and one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Departure to a small village called Slano on the mainland. Enjoy Mediterranean. Fish bone street pattern was used in Korcula the magic scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik city Old Town design to reduce effects of wind and sun and provide walls before continuing to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swim citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation. Korčula stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a peaceful fishermen's village has an abundant choice of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet and our starting point to Ston, once fortified small village experience and numerous bars and clubs for those looking for famous for its oysters. After exploring the town's medieval evening entertainment. Optional excursion to small village near ramparts we leave to small nearby village to learn more about Korčula for typical Dalmatian dinner and to learn about the oysters and tasting this delicious treat. Return transfer to ship, history and traditional way of living. Overnight in Korčula. dinner on board and overnight. Day 5 KORČULA - VIS (B, L, T) Day 3 SLANO - MLJET (B, L) Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav Next morning we head further north to the Island of Mljet. The base and closed to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a legend says Greek hero Odysseus spent years on this island special charm - "the Mediterranean as it once was" making it when he was captured by the nymph Calypso. Join the cruise really interesting to visit. Vis town, situated on the northern side manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet of the island, has developed near the remains of the ancient National Park and enjoy the boat ride to the St Mary Isle to visit Issa, first urban center in Croatia. Try some exquisite wine sorts an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church in one of the Vis traditional wineries. If interested, visit the dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, you can rent remains of the Roman thermal place, City museum or simply kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around take a walk enjoying the views of the beautiful Villae Rusticae the National Park or island on your own, but beware of the situated along the waterfront. Overnight in the port of Vis. nymphs. Time at leisure for dinner and overnight in port Polača or Pomena. Day 6 VIS - BIŠEVO (Blue Cave) / HVAR (B, L) Day 4 MLJET - KORČULA (B, L) Early in the morning cruise towards small island Biševo to visit the Blue cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon (entrances to Early morning departure towards the Korčula island best known be paid on the spot - approx. 7 EUR). As sometimes weather as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of our visit secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by will depend on those conditions, however you will be notified of 01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com this on time. Continue towards the jet-set island Hvar with a friends! Check out by 9.00 am and transfer to Split airport. swim stop and lunch on board at the Pakleni Islands. Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic is known for lavish Please Note: lavender fields and breathtaking beauty. Afternoon arrival followed by a short presentation of lavender products and a tour of the town - the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, Itineraries are subject to change. and the oldest community theatre in Europe founded in 1612. Hike up to the town fort overlooking the harbour to get some lovely scenic views of your ship and the Pakleni islands. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and cafes are open long into the night. Overnight in the port. Day 7 HVAR - (BOL) SPLIT (B, L, D) Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia - Zlatni Rat near Bol - whose gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape. Bol is a typical fishermen's village converted into a popular tourist destination. Continue to Split to enjoy a guided tour of the city upon arrival, a historical town under UNESCO protection and as it is a part of the world heritage. One will find an abundance of Roman architecture - of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once inhabited by the Roman emperor. After the tour of Split, return to the ship for the farewell Captain's dinner with live entertainment on board. Overnight in Split. 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