Croatia Elegance Cruise & Stay | Cruise & Stay Package | 15 Days

DAY 1:                               ZAGREB

After arrival, you will be transferred from Zagreb airport to your tour hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Meet your fellow travellers tonight at a welcome reception. Overnight Zagreb.

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. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

DAY 3:                               ZAGREB – LJUBLJANA – BLED

After breakfast head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city centre on an orientational tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Bled. Overnight in Bled. (B, D)

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 features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bled. (B)

DAY 5:                               BLED – POSTOJNA – OPATIJA – PLITVICE

The journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast with a stop in Opatija. Enjoy an orientation tour of this fashionable resort of the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice. Overnight in Plitvice. (B, D)

DAY 6:                               PLITVICE – SPLIT 

After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split. (B, D)

DAY 7:                               SPLIT   

In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then 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 at leisure, to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, or enjoy at the beach. Overnight in Split. (B)

DAY 8:                               SPLIT – DUBROVNIK

After breakfast travel to Dubrovnik. You will be transferred to the port, where embarkation begins at 14:00 pm. Get settled in your cabin before going on a walking tour of Dubrovnik around 17:00 pm, the “Pearl of Adriatic”. Walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. After returning to ship enjoy a welcome reception followed by dinner this evening. (B, D)

DAY 9:                               DUBROVNIK – SLANO   

Early in the morning enjoy the magic scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik city walls to continue to one of the Elaphiti Islands for a swim stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a peaceful fishermen’s village and our starting point to Ston, situated on Peljesac peninsula and once fortified small village famous for its oysters, which we will taste in a nearby village. The Peljesac peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. Overnight and Captain’s dinner on board in Slano. (B, L, CD)

DAY 10:                             SLANO – MLJET NATIONAL PARK – KORCULA   

In the morning, we head north to the Island of Mljet. Join the cruise manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Continue our cruise towards the Korčula island, best known as a birthplace of Marco Polo. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls, which is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Korčula. (B, L)

DAY 11:                             KORCULA – VIS

Early in the morning we sail to the island of Vis once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it interesting to visit. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Vis at your own pace. Overnight in Vis. (B, L)

Note: Due to limited capacity at Vis Harbour (during peak season), the port of call may be substituted with one of the nearby harbours.

DAY 12:                             VIS – BISEVO – HVAR

Early in the morning we sail to the small island Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. The possibility of our visit will depend on weather conditions; however, you will be notified of this on time. Afterwards continue towards the island of Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic, with a swim stop and lunch on board. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, disembark and join a tour of Hvar by Land Rover defenders. We will drive through picturesque villages and visit Lavander Farm, stop for wine tasting and finish with Donkey Farm where we will have a lot of fun. Overnight in Hvar. (B, L)

Note: Due to limited capacity at Stari Grad Harbour (during peak season), the port of call may be substituted with one of the nearby harbours.

DAY 13:                             HVAR – MILNA, BRAC 

Early morning we head towards Milna on the Island of Brač with a swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. After lunch we arrive in Milna still known as the most beautiful and most protected port on Brač. Explore this Dalmatian town dominated by a Baroque church with a typical Dalmatian bell tower. The interior of the church is rich in valuable paintings by Venetian painters. Overnight in Brač. (B, L)

Note: Due to limited capacity at Milna Harbour (during peak season), the port of call may be substituted with one of the nearby harbours.

DAY 14:                             MILNA, BRAC – SPLIT – TROGIR 

In the morning, we will head towards Trogir with a stop along the way to swim and relax, if the weather permits, with lunch on board. After docking, join a short orientation walk through this medieval city. Trogir is sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a “mini-Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, or a “floating museum town” – as it has a masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces. In the late afternoon we will take a ride to Split where you will join a guided tour of Split with and visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical centre of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see 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 and explore the city on your own. After an exciting evening, we transfer you to the ship. Overnight in Trogir. (B, L)

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbour (reconstructions related) we may sail directly to the port of Trogir. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.

DAY 15:                            TROGIR 

After breakfast, disembark your vessel. Transfer to Split airport. End of our services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

ZAGREB: Westin Hotel

BLED: Kompas Hotel, or Bled Rose

PLITVICE: Jezero Hotel

SPLIT: Hotel Corner

CRUISE VESSELS: M/S President, or M/S Arca   

INCLUDES:

• Shared arrival transfer from Zagreb airport to hotel on the first day of the tour and shared departure transfer from Trogir port to Split airport on the last day of the tour
• 7 nights accommodation in 4* hotels first class hotels
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional English-Speaking tour director throughout
• Whisper technology for enhanced touring
• 7 nights cruise from Dubrovnik to Trogir in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
• Water dispenser during cruise
• Complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh fruits available daily during cruise
• Professional English-speaking cruise manager throughout
• Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek during cruise
• One beach towel per person per week
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
• Orientational tour of Opatija
• Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Zagreb, Bled, Postojna Cave, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik, Korcula, Trogir and Split
• Entrance fees to Plitvice National Park, Postojna cave, Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy and Diocletian’s Palace
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by cruise manager
• Olive oil tasting on board
• Hvar Island tour (Lavander farm, wine tasting, Donkey farm)
• Oyster tasting 

EXCLUDES:

• Drinks, extra meals
• Port tax 70 EUR per person (to be paid by on board)
• All other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions

OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:

• Additional beach towel 7 EUR per person on request
• Entrance to Blue Cave to be paid on the spot
• Private car transfers available on request (Vehicle transfers are not available in the pedestrian areas)

THINGS TO NOTE:

• Accommodation and cruise vessel is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel/cruise changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• Tours can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.
• All itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice. Sailing is at the Captain’s discretion. Due to the size of the ports, vessels may be lined up next to each other which may result in other passengers boarding your vessel to reach another vessel.