Croatian Experience

CROATIAN EXPERIENCE
LAND & CRUISE 2020/ KL-11

11 days / 10 nights
– from $1995 per person –

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ITINERARY:

Day 1 Wednesday: ZAGREB
Arrival in Zagreb and transfer from airport to hotel. Evening at leisure. Dinner at the hotel. (D)

Day 2 Thursday: ZAGREB
Morning city tour of Zagreb includes walk through the historic Upper Town, where, among other sites, visit the St. Mark’s Church, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Lotrščak tower. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

Day 3 Friday: ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT
Morning departure towards the spectacular Plitvice National Park, consisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of waterfalls. 3 hour walk in this wonderful environment enjoying a boat ride on the emerald green Kozjak Lake and the street train back to the entrance. Drive to Split for overnight. (B)

Day 4 Saturday: SPLIT – MAKARSKA
Morning guided tour of Split and its famous Diocletian palace. The tour will end in the harbour in front of the ship for check-in. Departure from Split harbour towards Makarska at 13:00h. Cruise along the Dalmatian coast whilst enjoying your lunch. Afternoon swim at one of the wonderful beaches. From there, those feeling adventurous can join our optional river rafting excursion or zipline on the Cetina river and meet up with the ship in Makarska in the evening. Overnight in the port of Makarska where strolling along the streets, you will come across numerous churches and other architectural and cultural sites.

DAY 6 Monday: MLJET – DUBROVNIK

After breakfast depart for Dubrovnik, the highlight of this cruise. Enjoy the nature along the way towards “the heaven on earth” – according to the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Arrive to Dubrovnik in the afternoon when you can explore on your own or join our guided tour of the city followed by an optional cable car ride up to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of the old town. Take a walk through STRADUN – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. We also recommend a walk on top of the 1,940 m long city walls! Overnight in the port of this magical town.

DAY 7 Tuesday: DUBROVNIK – ŠIPAN/TRSTENIK

Morning is free to explore Dubrovnik. Discover the beauty of history through numerous monuments, little streets, churches… Around noon we leave this magnificent town and continue our cruise towards Šipan isle or small town of Trstenik on the Pelješac peninsula, where we will swim in the afternoon and spend the night. Possibility of visiting a local winery.

DAY 8 Wednesday: ŠIPAN/TRSTENIK – KORČULA

After breakfast depart for island Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer MARCO POLO. Lunch on board in bay near the town of Korčula. Afternoon arrival where we overnight in port. Surrounded by ancient walls and fortified bastions Korčula’s old town is very well preserved with its layout and structure dating back to 13th century. Optional sightseeing of Korčula and wine and appetizers tasting at a local winery before dinning in one of the numerous seafront restaurants or konobas on your own.

DAY 9 Thursday: KORČULA – HVAR

Early departure towards the Pakleni Islands for lunch and a swim stop followed by optional afternoon sightseeing of Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. Here we can find the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower as well as the oldest community theatre in Europe founded here in 1612. Hvar offers abundant entertainment, excellent restaurants, bars and cafes that are open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.

DAY 10 Friday: HVAR (Bol) – SPLIT

Our next stop is Brač island. Swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol (the Golden Horn – its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape). Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination. After lunch we will start our journey back to Split where the last overnight is planned. A swim break is planned on route in one of the many bays on Brač island. Enjoy the view of Split Riviera. Possibility to join our guided tour of Split, a monumental city under UNESCO protection that belongs not only to Croatians, but also to you, as it is a part of the world heritage. Here we find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the Diocletian palace.

DAY 11 Saturday: SPLIT

Early breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends.

IMPORTANT INFO:
Available languages: ENGLISH
Tour is not suitable for persons with restricted mobility.

INCLUDED:

Arrival transfer from Zagreb Airport to hotel
Accommodation in 3*-4* hotels (Zagreb 2 nights, Split – 1 night)
Daily breakfast and 1 dinner in Zagreb
Guided sightseeing tours of Zagreb, Plitvice and Split
Air-conditioned motor coach throughout
English speaking tour escort throughout
8 day/ 7 night cruise aboard a premium ship (MS SPALATO or similar – ship name is unavailable until the day of departure)
Half-board accommodation (buffet breakfast and three course lunches
Accommodation in a chosen category cabin – air conditioned
Three guided tours in English: Korcula, Hvar and Old Town Dubrovnik sightseeing tour in English
Captain’s dinner
Daily cabin service
Mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen
Afternoon tea and coffee
Olive oil and wine tasting on board
Luggage handling

Hotels (or similar):
Zagreb – Astoria 4*
Split – President 3*

EXCLUDED:
International flight to/from Canada
Tips, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
Beverages can just be purchased in the ship’s bar only
Gratuities or any other expense of personal nature
Taxes and fees, € 40,00 per person, to be paid on board in cash
Entrance to National park Mljet approx. 14,00 € p.p.

SHIP INFORMATION:

Premium Superior:

* Spalato, Amalia, Seagull, Dream, Majestic, Moonlight, Lupus Mare