Zadar - Kornati National Park - Korcula National Park - Split - Hvar - Korcula - Mljet National Park - Dubrovnik
You will be transferred from the airport or from your hotel
in Zadar to the port for embarkation. Later join your fellow
travelers and your cruise manager for an onboard
welcome reception and dinner. (D)
We start the day with breakfast followed by a walking
tour of Zadar’s historical center. The city’s compact
pedestrian zone is perfect to explore on foot. We admire
the 16th century walls built by the Venetians as a defense
against the Turks. We also see the Port Gate where the
Venetian lion still guards the entrance, the Square of the
Five Wells, the Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum, and
the largest cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. After the
tour, we stop for a tasting of traditional Maraschino
liqueur. While we set sail for Sali, lunch is served. Later in
the day, we explore Sali. Dinner is on your own in one of
the local restaurants. (B, L)
After breakfast, we take in the scenic wonderlands of two
National Parks in the Sibenik area: Krka, with its
breathtaking waterfalls, and Kornati, comprised of more
than 140 islands with numerous coves and crystal-clear
waters. The day is devoted to tour these scenic
destinations. After our visit here, the evening is at leisure
in Sibenik. (B, L)
In the morning there is time for a swim before we
continue sailing. After lunch, we arrive in the UNESCOlisted city of Trogir. Our time here is at leisure until we set
course for Split. Here, a walking tour of the historic inner
city takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor
Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see the
remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and
Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the
Cathedral. (B, L)
We sail to Bol, home of the Golden Horn, one of the most
breathtaking beaches in Croatia,. This vast, golden
pebble beach is unique in that it changes shape and
position depending on the direction of the winds. Before
lunch, there is time for a swim in the clear blue waters.
Later, we sail to the island of Hvar where we enjoy a
sightseeing tour that includes the first public theatre in
Europe, the Franciscan Monastery, and many more
historic sights. The evening is free to explore Hvar and to
dine on your own in one of the excellent restaurants. (B,
L)
Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor
(during peak season in July and August) the port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad/Jelsa. In that case
transfers by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.
After breakfast we depart for Korcula, where we arrive in
the early afternoon. Korcula town is thought to be the
birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Our
walking tour through its narrow, cobble-stone streets
includes a visit of the majestic Gothic-Baroque Cathedral
of St. Mark. We continue our cruise to the island of Mljet,
where we enjoy an afternoon tour of Mljet National Park,
which features five types of forest, many species of birds,
and two deep lakes: Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo
Jezero (Small Lake). This spectacular island was
supposedly a favorite holiday spot for the Greek hero
Ulysses! Tonight, on board our ship, we enjoy the
Captain’s dinner with live entertainment and a glass of
wine. (B, L, D)
In the morning we sail to Dubrovnik, the so called “Pearl
of Adriatic,” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. While in
Dubrovnik, we take a walking tour of the old town and
visit the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery
with its Pharmacy. The remainder of the day is free to
discover even more of this amazing city. (B, L)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Dubrovnik
airport or to your hotel in Dubrovnik. (B)
Inclusion
Arrival transfer from Zadar or Split airport or Zadar of Split hotel to the port.
8 day/7-night cruise from Zadar to Dubrovnik aboard the brand-new M/S Premier featuring:
Deluxe cabins with private bathroom, air-conditioning, and LCD TV
Free Wi-Fi
Daily housekeeping (fresh bed linen and towels midweek)
Amenity kit
Bathrobe and slippers
Complimentary bottled water, coffee, tea and fresh fruit
Daily buffet breakfast on board
6 lunches on board
2 dinners:
Welcome reception with dinner on board Captain’s dinner with live music and a glass of wine
Professional cruise manager throughout the cruise
Luggage handling
Port taxes
Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides
Whisper technology enhanced touring
Admissions included where indicated
Departure transfer from Porec port to Venice, Pula or Ljubljana airport.
Exclusion
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Note
Upgrade to Superior Cabin, price available on request
Tourist tax & Port tax to be paid on board in cash
Cruise spotlights:
Tasting of traditional Maraschino liqueur in Zadar
Kornati National Park
Krka National Park
Sibenik’s medieval Old Town
Split built around Diocletian's Palace
The Golden Horn beach on Bol island
Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island
Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo
Mljet National Park
Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic
