You will be transferred from the airport or your hotel in Dubrovnik to Gruz Harbor where embarkation begins at noon. Later, meet your fellow travelers and your Cruise Manager for an onboard Welcome Reception and Dinner. This evening, you can relax on board or take a stroll through Dubrovnik’s Old Town. (D)
We start the day with breakfast and a walking tour of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of Adriatic” and a UNESCO World
Heritage site. We visit the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy before returning to the
ship. While we set sail for Mljet Island, lunch is served. Mljet National Park features five types of forest, many species
of birds, and two deep lakes called Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). This amazing island
was supposedly a favorite holiday spot for the Greek hero Ulysses! The evening is at leisure. (B, L)
After breakfast, we enjoy spectacular coastal scenery, en route to Korcula, believed to be the birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo. Our walking tour of Korcula takes us through its narrow, cobble-stone streets and includes a visit to the majestic Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St.Mark. (B, L)
This morning we sail along the beautiful island of Korcula. There is time to swim in the Adriatic Sea. After lunch onboard, we disembark in Vela Luka (the “big harbor”) town, dating back to pre-historic times, and we depart for an afternoon ‘Korcula island tour’. On the island, we visit of an olive oil mill, the Barilo Ethno
Museum, and a vineyard for wine and cheese tasting.Afterward, we return to the M/S Prestige, for an evening at leisure. (B, L)
After breakfast, we cruise towards Vis Island, arguably one of the most beautiful islands off the Croatian coast. The small and historic town of Vis was founded around 397 B.C. In 2017 the movie “Mama Mia! Here We Go Again” was filmed here. Our tour of Vis features the town’s waterfront and its spectacular and unspoiled nature. The evening is at leisure. (B, L)
Our cruise continues towards Hvar, one of the most popular islands in the Adriatic Sea and a rendez-vous
point for the international jet-set. The “Croatian Madeira” is also one of the longest islands in the
Adriatic. Our sightseeing tour of Hvar includes the first public theatre in Europe, the Franciscan Monastery and
many more historical sights. We then sail on to Stari Grad for the night. Onboard our ship tonight, there is the
Captain’s dinner with live entertainment and a glass of wine. (B, L, D)
We sail to Bol, home to one of the most breathtaking
beaches in Croatia: the Golden Horn. This vast, golden
pebble beach is unique in that it changes shape and
position depending on the direction of the winds. During
lunch on board, we continue sailing to Split. Here, a
walking tour shows off the historic inner city, built around
the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO
World Heritage site. We also see the remnants of Split’s
Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures,
Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The
evening is free to explore even more in Split. (B, L)
After breakfast, it’s time to disembark. You will be
transferred to the airport or your hotel in Split.
(B)
Inclusion
Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik hotel to the port.
8 day/7-night cruise from Dubrovnik to Split aboard the beautiful MS Prestige 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 in bold letters
Departure transfer from Split port to Split airport
or Split hotel.
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
Sightseeing Tours Included:
Dubrovnik, Croatia’s “Pearl of the Adriatic”
Mljet National Park
Korcula: visit of an olive oil mill, the Barilo Ethno
Museum, and a local vineyard
Hvar, The sunniest Croatian island
Island Vis with its natural beauty
The Golden Horn beach on Bol island
Split built around Diocletian's Palace
