DAY 1 Zagreb
Welcome to Zagreb! Your tour commences with a shared arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel. After settling in, you will have free time to start exploring the city before gathering this evening with your fellow travellers and Tour Manager for a welcome reception followed by dinner.
Stay at: Hotel Westin (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2 Zagreb
Enjoy a morning tour of Zagreb’s historic fortified Upper Town to see many famous landmarks including the city's historical centre, St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the capital city.
Stay at: Hotel Westin (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 3 Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes National Park – Trogir
Journey south for a visit to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. Admire the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes joined by cascading waterfalls and surrounded by densely forested mountains. Enjoy a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Next, continue to Trogir for embarkation aboard your vessel at 14:00hrs. After settling into your cabin, join a short orientation tour of the medieval city of Trogir, often referred to as a "mini-Dubrovnik" due to its ancient walls and masterful architecture. This evening, return to the ship and meet your fellow passengers at a welcome reception followed by dinner onboard.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 4 CRUISE: Trogir - Split - Brac
Cruise towards Split, a unique modern city that has evolved from the ruins of the remarkable Diocletian’s Palace. Embark on a guided walking tour of the historic inner city where you can witness the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, it's renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After visiting Split, enjoy lunch on board and a swim stop before heading towards Milna on the island of Brac. In the afternoon, disembark in Milna, a Dalmatian town known for its 1783 Baroque church situated beside the water. The interior of the church is rich in valuable Venetian paintings.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Please note: Due to the limited capacity and reconstruction of Split harbour, a bus transfer may be organised to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.
DAY 5 CRUISE: Brac - Vis
This morning, continue to Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to its isolation, Vis is known as "The Mediterranean as it once was", remaining relatively untouched by modern development thus retaining its special charm. Some of Europe's largest and greatest naval battles occurred in the waters of Vis. Explore the history of Vis by military Land Rover Defenders. Overnight in one of the harbours of Vis.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 6 CRUISE: Vis - Bisevo - Hvar
Enjoy breakfast as you 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. Afterwards, enjoy a break on board for lunch and a swim stop as you proceed towards Hvar. Disembark in Hvar and join a guided walking tour where you can discover the many historical sights of the town such as St. Stephen's Square and Cathedral, and the Arsenal, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Overnight in one of the harbours of Hvar.
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 7 CRUISE: Hvar - Korcula
Continue towards the town of Korcula, the supposed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Stop for a swim and lunch en route in one of the secluded bays. 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 exploring 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 a Captain's dinner before 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. Afterwards, the remainder of the day is free at leisure to explore Dubrovnik. You can use this opportunity to take the cable car to the top of Mount Srd or traverse along the city walls.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 10 CRUISE: Dubrovnik
Say goodbye to your crew and new friends as you disembark after breakfast. Your adventure continues with an included shared departure transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
