DAY 1 Zagreb
Welcome to Zagreb! Your tour commences with an arrival transfer from the Airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to discover Croatia’s capital city before joining your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

Stay at: Hotel Westin (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Zagreb
After breakfast, join a morning sightseeing tour that will take you through the highlights of the historic Upper Town of Zagreb including St. Mark’s Church, St Catherine's Church, the Croatian Parliament, and the Government Palace. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the winding streets of the Old Town.

Stay at: Hotel Westin (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Zagreb - Plitvice - Split
Journey south for a visit to the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking tour takes you around several of the lower lakes. Next, continue to Split harbour for embarkation aboard your vessel at 14:00hrs. After settling into your cabin, join a walking tour of Split at 18:00hrs where you will walk along the seafront promenade and visit the ancient Diocletian's Palace. The historical centre of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This evening return to the ship and join your fellow passengers at a welcome reception followed by dinner onboard.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 4 Cruise: Split - Trogir
Cruise to Trogir and enjoy a guided tour of the old Dalmatian town. Located on a small island, joined to the mainland by a bridge, this town has a well preserved old town with a wonderful mix of vintage architectural styles. Following this, board a bus to Krka National Park and discover its pristine nature on a guided walking tour. The area is rich with flora and fauna where you will find spectacular waterfalls, several scenic lakes, and plenty of adventurous hiking trails.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 5 Cruise: Trogir - Bisevo - Vis
This morning, cruise to the spectacular Blue Cave on the island of Bisevo. The cave’s natural underwater entrance creates a magical deep blue light that engulfs the interior (subject to weather conditions). Sail to Vis, which for many years was used as a strategic military base and as such was closed off to the general public. As a result, the island has retained a remarkable untouched charm. Upon arrival, spend an afternoon at leisure to explore. You may like to walk along the coastal Villae Rusticae or visit the ancient Issa or Roman baths.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: The Blue Cave is only accessible with small boats through an entrance just 1.5m high so unfortunately it can easily be made inaccessible by bad weather and high waves.

DAY 6 Cruise: Vis - Hvar
Enjoy a swim and lunch onboard before arriving this afternoon to the island of Hvar. Join a guided tour of Hvar Town where you will see many historical sights of the town, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor, and the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: Tonight's port will be Hvar Town or Stari Grad. At peak times, Hvar Harbour can reach its capacity, which is controlled by the Port Authority on the day.

DAY 7 Cruise: Hvar - Korcula
Continue towards the town of Korcula, best known as the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for a swim en route in one of the secluded bays as well as lunch onboard. Upon arrival embark, on a guided walking tour of the town and discover its fishbone streets and numerous restaurants. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You can visit the small Marco Polo Museum and climb the tower for wonderful views, enjoy a drink at a bar within the fortifications or simply wander through its charming pedestrian streets.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Cruise: Korcula - Mljet - Slano
Today you cruise to Mljet to visit the National Park famous for its salt lakes and an ancient Benedictine monastery. Here, you can either rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or join your Cruise Manager for a stroll to the salt lakes. Enjoy lunch onboard on your way to Slano, a peaceful fisherman's village. On arrival, embark on your excursion to Ston, a once-fortified small village now famous for its oysters. After admiring the town's medieval ramparts a short coastal walk leads you to an oyster farm where you will learn more about oysters and enjoy a tasting of this delicious treat. Upon returning to the vessel tonight, enjoy the Captain's dinner, whilst overnighting in Slano.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 9 Cruise: Slano - Dubrovnik
Cruise to the Elaphiti Islands this morning and enjoy a swim in one of the bays before arriving in Dubrovnik, the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise along the famed city walls. Upon arrival embark on a guided city tour to discover the treasures of the Old Town and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. Afterwards, the remainder of the day is yours to explore the town and surrounds, perhaps take the cable car to the top of Mount Srd.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 10 Cruise: Dubrovnik
Say goodbye to your crew and new friends as you disembark after breakfast and are transferred to the Airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast