DAY 1 Zagreb
Welcome to Zagreb, one of the oldest Central European cities! On arrival from Zagreb airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or explore the city on your own. This evening, meet your fellow travellers at a welcome reception at the hotel.
Stay at: Westin Zagreb (5 star) or similar
Meals included: -
DAY 2 Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or take an optional excursion to see the countryside.
Stay at: Westin Zagreb (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 3 Zagreb – Ljubljana – Bled
After breakfast head across the border towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city centre on an orientation walking tour. See the vibrant open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to the picturesque town of Bled, located in the foothills of the Julian Alps.
Stay at: Hotel Kompas (4 star), Bled Rose Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 4 Bled
An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travellers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a lively, all-seasons resort. A sightseeing tour will take you around this charming town and the lakeshore, as well as to the imposing Bled Castle perched on a cliff high above the lake. The remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure.
Stay at: Hotel Kompas (4 star), Bled Rose Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 5 Bled – Postojna – Opatija – Plitvice Lakes National Park
Your journey continues southwest to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train before heading the coast for a stop in Opatija. Enjoy an orientation walking tour in this resort town dotted with Habsburg era villas. Afterwards continue towards Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.
Stay at: Hotel Jezero (3 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 6 Plitvice Lakes National Park – Split
Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park! Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, continue to Split, the largest city on the Dalmatian coast.
Stay at: Hotel Corner (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 7 Split
This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Split taking in the historic inner city which has been built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split and its waterfront promenade, or enjoy at the beach!
Stay at: Hotel Corner (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 8 Split - Dubrovnik
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Dubrovnik port for embarkation aboard your vessel at 14:00hrs. Once settled in your cabin, embark on a guided tour at 17.00hrs of the historical centre of Dubrovnik. Walk down the Stradun - both a street and a square and see the buildings of the famous city enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After returning to the ship, enjoy a welcome reception where you can get acquainted with your Cruise Manager, crew and fellow travellers, followed by a Welcome Dinner to begin your adventure.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 9 Dubrovnik - Slano
Begin your day enjoying the beautiful scenery as you cruise along the incredible city walls before continuing to one of the Elaphiti Islands for a swim stop. In the afternoon, arrive in Slano, a quaint fishing village on the mainland. From here, embark on your excursion to Ston to visit an oyster farm where you will learn more about oysters and enjoy a tasting of this delicious treat. Return to the ship where tonight you will enjoy a Captain's Dinner on board.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 10 CRUISE: Slano - Mljet - Korcula
This morning, head north as you cruise towards Mljet. On arrival, join your cruise manager for a walk around the National Park to explore its famous large and small salt lakes, Veliko and Malo Jezero. After, continue your cruise towards the island of Korcula, known as the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo. Embark on a guided walking tour of Korcula town, one of the best-preserved medieval cities, and discover its cleverly designed fishbone-shaped streets that help reduce the effects of the wind and the sun. The evening will be free to experience the numerous traditional restaurants and bars on the island.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 11 CRUISE: Korcula - Vis
Depart for Vis, an ex-naval base that was closed to the public from the 1950s until 1989, with the isolation preserving the island from development and therefore retaining its special charm. Vis Island holds many historic secrets, and the remainder of the day is free to explore the island's charming sights including the remains of the Roman thermal baths, the City Museum, and the town's beautiful waterfront.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 12 CRUISE: Vis - Bisevo - Hvar
Early this morning, cruise to the small island of Bisevo where you can visit the Blue Cave. Board a small boat and enter the narrow opening of the Blue Cave where you will witness this magnificent natural phenomenon. Be rewarded with an ethereal experience as the cave illuminates with a silver-blue glow. Afterwards, cruise towards Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic, enjoying lunch onboard and a swim stop en route. On arrival, join a sightseeing tour of Hvar on a Land Rover Defender. Drive through the picturesque villages, visit a lavender farm, stop and enjoy a wine tasting, and finish your evening at a donkey farm. After, return to the ship in Stari Grad.
Please note: Visit to the Blue Cave is dependent on weather conditions as sometimes high tide can prevent entry. Your captain will advise conditions and accessibility in the morning of the scheduled visit.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 13 CRUISE: Hvar - Brac
Today will take you towards Milna on the island of Brac. Enjoy a refreshing swim stop and a moment to relax at one of the pristine bays along the way. After lunch onboard, disembark in Milna, a Dalmatian town known as the most beautiful and most protected port on Brac. Explore Milna at leisure, including the iconic 1783 Baroque church situated beside the water. The interior of the church is rich in valuable Venetian paintings.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 14 CRUISE: Brac - Split - Trogir
Depart from Milna and cruise to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Trogir, where you will join a short orientation walk through the medieval old town. Located on a small island and joined to the mainland by a bridge, Trogir has a well-preserved old town with a wonderful mix of architectural styles including stunning Venetian palaces. Later in the afternoon, transfer to Split where you will then join a guided tour of this remarkable city that has evolved from the ruins of Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Construction of the Palace took place in 295 AD and today it forms much of the city’s Old Town. Witness the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Enjoy your free time in Split to explore at your own pace before being transferred back to your ship docked in Trogir.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 15 CRUISE: Trogir - Split Airport
Say goodbye to your crew and your new friends as you disembark after breakfast. Your journey concludes with a shared departure transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
