Croatian Escape Cruise & Stay | Cruise & Stay Package | 10 Days

DAY 1:                                ZAGREB

After arrival, you will be transferred from Zagreb airport to your tour hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight Zagreb. (D)

DAY 2:                                ZAGREB

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that takes us through the historic Upper Town. We see 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 winding streets of the old town or perhaps take an optional excursion into the countryside. (B)

DAY 3:                               ZAGREB – PLITVICE – TROGIR  

We head south for a visit to the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, we enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking tour takes us around several of the lower lakes. After our visit, we continue our drive to Trogir harbour, where embarkation begins at 14:00pm. Get settled in your cabin before going on 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. After returning to the ship enjoy a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening. (B, D)

DAY 4:                               TROGIR – SPLIT – MILNA, BRAC

In the morning, we will head towards 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. After visiting Split, 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 disembark in Milna and take a ride with us to the olive oil museum where we will share the story of this island’s traditions and history and tasting of traditional homemade olive oil. Overnight in the town of Milna. (B, L)

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbour (reconstructions related) transfer by bus may be organized to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.

DAY 5:                               MILNA, BRAC – HVAR 

In the morning, we set sail toward the island of Hvar. Along the way, we take a short break for swimming, cooling off, and relaxing – weather permitting. Lunch is served on board before continuing our journey to Hvar. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, disembark and join a tour on 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 6:                               HVAR – BIŠEVO – VIS 

Depart Hvar in the morning and sail towards Biševo island to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon on the islet Biševo just in front of the town of Komiža. The possibility of our visit will depend on weather conditions; however, you will be notified of this on time. Continue to Vis, where you’ll have free time to explore at your leisure. 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 7:                               VIS – KORCULA  

Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. We will spend the night here. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history. Evening is free to explore the town on your own. Overnight in Korčula. (B, L)

DAY 8:                               KORCULA – MLJET – SLANO  

In the morning head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the cruise manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Lunch on board and departure for a small village called Slano on the mainland. Slano is a peaceful fishermen’s village, and the starting point to Ston, situated on Pelješac peninsula, a fortified small village famous for its oysters, which we will taste in a nearby village. The Pelješac peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. Tonight, enjoy Captain’s dinner and overnight in Slano. (B, L, D)

DAY 9:                               SLANO – ELAPHITI ISLANDS – DUBROVNIK  

Early morning cruise to Elaphiti islands with a swim stop on one of the secluded bays. Continue sailing to Dubrovnik, and, before we moor at the port, we cruise alongside the old city walls. After docking, join a guided tour at the historical centre of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Your guide will show you the most interesting sights of the Old Town and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. After the city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s second oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace, and the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, L)

DAY 10:                            DUBROVNIK

After breakfast, it’s time to disembark your vessel. Transfer to Dubrovnik airport. End of our services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

ZAGREB: Hotel Westin

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

INCLUDES:

• Shared arrival transfer from Zagreb airport to hotel and shared departure transfer from Dubrovnik port to Dubrovnik airport on the last day of the tour
• 2 nights’ accommodation in 4* hotels
• Service charges and hotel
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional English-Speaking tour director throughout
• Licensed local guides
• Whisper technology for enhanced touring
• 7 nights cruise fromTrogirto Dubrovnik in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
• Welcome dinner and Captain’s dinner during cruise
• 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
• Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Zagreb
• Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park accompanied by tour director
• City tours of Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula, and Dubrovnik
• Entrance fees to the Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy and Diocletian’s Palace
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager
• Oyster tasting 
• Olive oil tasting on board
• Hvar Island tour (Lavander farm, Wine tasting and Donkey farm)

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

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.
• Tour 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.