Divine Adriatic & Venice Cruise & Stay | 11 Days

DAY 1:                 DUBROVNIK

After arrival, you will be transferred from Dubrovnik airport to the port, where embarkation begins at 1pm. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome reception followed by dinner. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (D)

DAY 2:                 DUBROVNIK – ELAPHITI ISLANDS – SLANO

Start the day with a walking tour of Dubrovnik, 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 the ship 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 a fortified small village famous for its oysters. Peljesac peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. After exploring the town, we leave to a small nearby village to enjoy the authentic local oyster tasting. Overnight and Captains Dinner on board in Slano. (B,L,D)

DAY 3:                 SLANO – MLJET – 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 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 4:                 KORCULA – BISEVO – VIS

Early in the morning we sail to the small island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. The visit will depend on weather conditions, however you will be notified of this on the day. Cruise towards 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. Taste some exquisite wine sorts in one of the Vis traditional wineries. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman thermal place, City Museum or simply take a walk to enjoy the views. Overnight in the port of Vis. (B, L)

DAY 5:               VIS – HVAR

In the morning head further towards Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic, with a swim stop and lunch on board. Afternoon arrival in Hvar town followed by a tour of the town – visit the many historical sights of the town, such as St Stephen’s Square, the largest piazza in Dalmatia and the main town square, see St Stephen’s Cathedral, the first public theatre in Europe, renaissance-style loggia and its clock tower, the Franciscan monastery. Above Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica/ Spanjola offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. After the tour set sail towards Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, one of the oldest cities in Europe. Overnight in Stari Grad. (B,L)

DAY 6:                 HVAR – TROGIR (KRKA NATIONAL PARK)

Early morning departure to the old Dalmatian town Trogir. 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. Afterwards, you will discover the beauty of the Krka National Park and the small access port of Skradin where the flora and fauna are exceptional. Overnight in Trogir. (B, L)

DAY 7:                 TROGIR – SPLIT

In the morning join the tour of Trogir with a local tour guide. Set sail to Split with a stop along the way to swim and relax, if weather permits, with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we arrive at Split to spend the night. Arriving in Split, join a guided tour of the city, visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical centre of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your evening is free in Split. (B, L)

DAY 8:                 SPLIT – PLITVICE – OPATIJA

After breakfast it’s time to disembark and bid our crew farewell. We journey north by motorcoach for a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Plitvice, we walk around several of the lower lakes. The Park is a natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After our visit, we continue onto Opatija. (B, D)

DAY 9:                 OPATIJA – POSTOJNA – VENICE

After breakfast, we travel to Slovenia and visit the unique and beautiful Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. We tour this wondrous subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, we drive to Venice. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather for a dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (B, D)

DAY 10:                             VENICE

We begin exploring Venice with a boat ride to Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, viewing the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or join an optional gondola ride. (B)

DAY 11:                            VENICE

After breakfast, end of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

OPATIJA: GH Adriatic

VENICE: NH Santa Lucia

INCLUSIONS:

• Shared arrival transfer from Dubrovnik airport to port on the first day of tour
• Accommodation in first class hotels
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Meals as per itinerary (coffee or tea included with dinner on cruise)
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional English-Speaking Tour Director throughout
• Licensed Local Guides
• Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours
• 7 nights cruise from Dubrovnik to Split in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
• Welcome dinner and Captain’s dinner with live music during cruise
• Water dispenser during cruise
• Complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh fruits available daily during cruise
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout
• Whisper technology
• Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek during cruise
• Luggage handling
• One beach towel per person per week
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
• Professional English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Venice
• Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy and Diocletian’s Palace
• Glassblowing factory Venice
• City tours of Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik
• Entrance fees to the
• Guided tour and entrance to Krka National Park and Mljet National Park
• Oyster tasting in Ston

Exclusions

• Drinks, extra meals
• Port tax 60 EUR net per person (to be paid by on board)
• All other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
• Departure transfer in Venice

Optional supplements

• Additional beach towel 7 EUR per person on request
• Entrance to Blue Cave to be paid on the spot.

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.