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WONDERFUL CROATIA – TOUR & CRUISE – 2019

– FROM $1595 PER PERSON

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WONDERFUL CROATIA – AT301 – 2019

ITINERARY:

Day 1 Wednesday, ZAGREB–Arrival
Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, transfer to hotel. Meet the tour guide, dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Thursday, ZAGREB–PLITVICE
Morning city tour of Zagreb, including the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical center, St. Mark’s Church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the University. After the city tour drive to Plitvice, tour the Plitvice Lakes National Park on the UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage. Sixteen lakes, each at a different level, are joined in a series of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded by dense wood Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of a rare and unique beauty. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice.

Day 3 Friday, PLITVICE–TROGIR

Morning departure for Trogir where we visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Continuation to Split; city tour of Split, including the Diocletian’s Palace on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage with the Peristyle, the Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Split.

Day 4 Saturday,   SPLIT – DUBROVNIK – Embarkation

After breakfast, departure for Dubrovnik. Sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s second oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral. Afterwards you’ll be transferred to the port for

Day 5 Sunday  DUBROVNIK – KORČULA

In the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to cool off, relax and lunch onboard. Continue towards Korčula, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, and the most preserved medieval town. Spend the night there. You will have the possibility to book walking tour of Korčula.

Day 6 Monday KORČULA – PUČIŠĆA

Morning departure towards the Island of Brač, with swim stop and lunch onboard before arriving at Pučišća, village of the stone sculpture and music culture, where you can visit amazing stonemason school. Here students carve sculptures from Brač limestone using traditional tools. Overnight.

Day 7 Tuesday PUČIŠĆA – OMIŠ – SPLIT

We depart for Omiš before breakfast, it’s fortresses are silent stone reminders of the power and might of the infamous pirates who once made their homes and fortunes here. You will have the possibility to book a short walking tour, followed by boarding a small boat and sail into Cetina River Canyon, a protected nature area, continuing to Radman Mills for a local specialty snack. After visiting Omiš we set sails to Split, with a stop along the ways to swim, cool off and relay, if weather permits, with lunch onboard. In the late afternoon we arrive at Split to spend the night.

Day 8 Wednesday SPLIT – HVAR

In the morning we continue our adventure by sailing to the sunniest island of Hvar. We stop along the way for a relaxing swim in one of the secluded coves if weather permits. Lunch onboard and in the afternoon we arrive in the town of Hvar. Apart from its unique cultural heritage, Hvar is a celebrated destination for the international jet-set. With its sunny climate, natural beauty, excellent food, wine and sports offer, Hvar became popular during summer time. While in Hvar you will have the possibility to book guided tour of Hvar. Enjoy the overnight here.

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during peak season in July and August) port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad/Jelsa.  In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.

Day 9 Thursday  HVAR – MLJET

Departing from Hvar in the morning, our sail to Mljet Island includes a stop for swimming, if weather permits, and lunch onboard. Croatian “Greenest Island” will hypnotize you with its beautiful, untouched nature and its cultural heritage. We arrive in the heart of Mljet National Park which encompasses five types of forests, many species of birds and two deep lakes. If you want to visit Mljet National Park, walk to the entrance where you can purchase the ticket to walk around the Great Lake and the Small Lake and join the boat ride to St. Mary Island. Have a Captain’s Dinner onboard. We will spend the night in Mljet.

Day 10 Friday MLJET – DUBROVNIK

In the morning we continue our adventure by sailing back to Dubrovnik. Lunch onboard with stop for swimming. Early in the afternoon we arrive in Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 11 Saturday  DEPART DUBROVNIK

After breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport or your Dubrovnik hotel.

Prices in CAD per person in double or twin cabin
DEPARTURE DATES – 2019 Lower deck Main deck Supplement
May 8, 15, 22/ Jun 5, 12, 26 $1595 $385
Jul 3, 24, 31 / Aug 7, 21, 28 $1995 $385
Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 $1995 $385

Single supplement: $1355
Superior boat supplement: $775

INCLUDED _______________________________________________________________

• Arrival transfer from Zagreb Airport to hotel and departure transfer from Dubrovnik port to Dubrovnik Airport on the first and the last day of the tour
• 3-night accommodation in 4* hotels on half board basis (starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 4)
• Breakfast and lunch on board, starting with the Welcome Dinner on Day 4 and ending with breakfast on Day 11
• Local guides for sightseeing tours of Zagreb and  Split
• 7-night accommodation on board (comfort boat: Afrodita, Eden or similar) in a cabin with private shower/toilet
• Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir, Diocletian`s Palace and Cathedral in Split; Mljet National Park
• Air conditioned motor coach throughout
• Tour escort throughout land & cruise portions (English/French speaking)
• Captain’s dinner

HOTELS (or similar):
Zagreb: International 4*
Otocac: Park 4*
Split: President 4*

 

EXCLUDED ______________________________________________________________

• Tourist tax + port tax on the boat – EUR 25.00 per person to be paid on board in cash
• Entrance fee to Mljet National Park – EUR 15.00 per person to be paid on board in cash
• Drinks on board, extra meals

Boat description:

The boat is 34 m long, 7,60 m wide and has 2 masts, with cruising speed of 8.5 NM. Capacity: 38 persons. It has 19 cabins (all fully air-conditioned) with queen-size bed or twin beds (with possibility for an additional bed), a cupboard, a cabinet and a window or porthole, bathroom with shower, toilette and wash basin. It has fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant on the main deck (for 40 persons) with a bar and a LCD TV, two sun decks, one of which has sun beds and tables. It also has two outside toilets with showers

Notes

– Cruising route is subject to change depending upon weather conditions; the exact name of the boat will be confirmed a week before departure
– This cruise provides plenty of time for sunbathing, swimming and exploring interesting resorts, small bays and attractive Dalmatian towns