Croatia and Adriatic Cruise
11 days from Zagreb, Plitvice, Piran, Split, Korcula, Dubrovnik & Hvar

Features and Inclusions

  • First class hotels, rooms with private facilities 

  • Service charges and hotel taxes

  • Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners

  • Arrival and Departure transfers

  • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach as per itinerary

  • Professional Tour Director/Cruise Manager

  • Luggage Handling

  • 7 nights cruise from Split back to Split on board M/S Afrodita or Eden in lower cabin with private shower/toilet

  • Upgrade to Upper and Main Deck on request

  • Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours, so you can easily hear your guide's commentary

  • Inside visits and special features as shown in bold in tour description, including admission charge where applicable

  • Sightseeing per itinerary

 

Preferred Hotels

Zagreb:

Westin (DLX) or similar

Split: 

Atrium or similar (F)

 

Departures and Prices 2012

Starting Dates

Terminating Dates

May 2

May 12

May 16

May 26

September 12

September 22

Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 2098.00

Single Per Person on Request basis

$ 750.00

 

Starting Dates

Terminating Dates

May 30

June 9

June 13

June 23

August 29

September 8

Rates

Per Person In Twin

$ 2198.00

Single Per Person on Request basis

$ 780.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Wednesday - Arrive Zagreb

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until welcome dinner. (D,O)

Day 2: Thursday - Zagreb

A morning sightseeing tour will take you along the historic Upper Town. 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 take an optional excursion to the countryside. (B,O)

 

Day 3: Friday - Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes and Split

Journey south, and visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After your visit, drive southbound to Split. (B,O)

 

Day 4: Saturday - Split

Today begins with a walking tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. Time on your own, until embarkation. Tonight, join at dinner on board with your fellow 'sailors'. Overnight on board. (B,D,O)

 

Day 5: Sunday - Sail to Brac and Makarska

Breakfast and lunch on board. Morning departure to Brac Island. Enjoy the pleasant sea from promenade walk and swimming. Lunch on board. From Brac Island sail to Makarska on the mainland. (B,L,O)

 

Day 6: Monday - Makarska - Korcula

After breakfast departure to Korcula Island, with a stop en route for swimming and relaxing. Lunch on board, late afternoon arrival to Korcula, the acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Walking tour, including visit to the Cathedral, followed by the rest of the day at leisure. (B,L,O)

 

Day 7: Tuesday - Korcula - Dubrovnik

Morning departure from Korcula to Dubrovnik. With a stop en route for swimming. Lunch on board. In the afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic, famous city enlisted at UNESCO's World Heritage. There is a walking tour of 'Old Dubrovnik' this afternoon; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. (B,L,O)

 

Day 8: Wednesday - Dubrovnik - Mljet National Park

Morning departure from Dubrovnik to Mljet Island with a stop for swimming on the way. Lunch on board. Arrival to the hear of Mljet National Park, where you will enjoy a beautiful walk all around the Grand and the Small Lake. (B,L,O)

 

Day 9: Thursday - Mljet - Hvar

Morning departure from Mljet to Hvar. Stop for swimming and relaxing in one of the secluded coves of Peljesac peninsula (weather permitting). Lunch on board. Afternoon arrival to the town of Hvar, with unique cultural and historical heritage and an important tourist destination with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Enjoy orientation walking tour of Hvar, featuring views of the Fortress and Franciscan Monastery. The main attractions are its pleasant climate with a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, high-standard of accommodation, excellent gastronomic offer, sports and recreational opportunities, etc. (B,L,O)

 

Day 10: Friday - Hvar - Split

Morning departure from Hvar to Split, with a swimming and relaxing stop in Milna on Brac Island. Lunch on board. (B,L,O)

 

Day 11: Saturday - Split

Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Split airport for your homebound flight. (B)

 

The boat is 32m long, 7.60 m wide and has 2 masts, with cruising speed of 9.5 nm. It has 18 cabins on the main and lower decks, all fully air-conditioned, with queen-size bed or twin beds with possibility for an additional bed, cupboard, cabinet and window or porthole, bathroom with shower, toilette and wash basin. It has fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the main deck with bar and LCD TV, two sun decks of 100 m2, one of which has sun beds and tables. Electricity on board: 220V 


B= Breakfast   L= Lunch   D= Dinner   O= Overnight             kits809