Come meet the beauties of the Dalmatian Islands! For 8 days you will enjoy a luxury cruise, discovering Dalmatian peace, architecture, gastronomy and culture. On the luxury cruise from Dubrovnik to Split you will pass through several islands and enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic.
Day 1 (Saturday): DUBROVNIK (D)
Shared transfer from Dubrovnik airport or hotel in Dubrovnik to Gruz port to board one of our superior luxury category ships. The cabins will be at your disposal from 13:00. The first day of your luxury cruise from Dubrovnik to Split you will meet the captain, the crew and the security measures. Welcome dinner to also meet the other passengers and an overnight stay in Dubrovnik.
Day 2 (Sunday): DUBROVNIK – ELAFITI ISLANDS – SLANO (B, L, CD)
Breakfast. Transfer to the center of Dubrovnik, “the Pearl of the Adriatic” which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Guided tour of the city with the local guide who will introduce you to the beauties of this magnificent city, passing through the Franciscan Monastery, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral of Dubrovnik. After the visit, the ship will set sail north. While sailing, enjoy views of the Dubrovnik city walls. Short stop at one of the Elafite islands for swimming. Departure to a small fishing village called Slano. Transfer to Ston, once a fortified small village, famous for its oysters. After exploring the medieval city walls, stroll to the oyster farm and oyster tasting, to learn more about oysters and savor this delicious specialty. Return to the ship where you will enjoy the evening at the Captain’s dinner. Night in Slano.
Day 3 (Monday): SLANO – MLJET – KORČULA (B, L)
Today we continue to the Island of Mljet. Arrival in Mljet where you will join the Cruise Manager for a visit to its heart, the Mljet National Park, to enjoy a beautiful walk through the two lakes, the Big Lake and the Little Lake. In addition, on the island you can do different activities, for example, go bike riding, visit the lake and rent canoes or simply enjoy this picturesque and quiet island getting to know the legend of Odysseus and his beloved, the nymph Calypso. Form there you will continue the cruise towards the Korčula island. The island is supposedly known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Arrival in Korčula which is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean, followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls. Overnight in Korčula where you can enjoy a gourmet experience at the multiple restaurants and bars.
Day 4 (Tuesday): KORČULA – BIŠEVO – VIS (B, L)
Breakfast. Early in the morning we sail to small island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave. The cave is a magnificent natural phenomenon, but sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable and the possibility of our visit will depend on the conditions. Never the less, you will be notified of this ahead of time. Later we continue the cruise towards the island of Vis, which was once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Vis has been developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban center in Croatia. We recommend trying some exquisite local wines in one of the Vis traditional wineries. Optionally you can also visit the remains of the Roman thermal place, City museum or simply take an evening walk and enjoy the views. Overnight in the port of Vis.
Day 5 (Wednesday): VIS – HVAR – STARI GRAD (B, L)
Breakfast. In the morning we start the day navigating towards Hvar, the longest and the sunniest island in the Adriatic, where you will also be able to enjoy a swim before having lunch on board. Arrival in the afternoon in Hvar town where you will get to know the city on a tour of the town. You will also be able to see the Renaissance Cathedral with its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe founded in 1612. After the tour the boat will set sail towards Stari Grad, one of the oldest cities in Europe, where you will stay the night.
Discover dalmatian islands on a luxury cruise from Dubrovnik to Split
Day 6 (Thursday): STARI GRAD – TROGIR (Krka excursion) (B, L)
After breakfast an early morning departure to the old Dalmatian town Trogir. Trogir is sometimes referred to as “mini Venice” or a “mini Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, known also as a floating museum town – as it has a masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces. From there you will head on with a bus, on an excursion to discover the beauty of the Krka National Park, home to more than a thousand animal and plant species, including amphibians, reptiles and endemic fish. Krka is the only national park in Croatia where bathing is allowed. After the excursion free time in Trogir with an overnight stay in Trogir.
Day 7 (Friday): TROGIR – SPLIT (B, L)
Breakfast on board followed by a guided tour of Trogir with a local tour guide where you will get to know this harmonious medieval stone village, situated on an island, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage with its well-preserved Renaissance and Baroque buildings. After the tour the boat will set sail to Split with a stop along the way for a swim and a bit of relax time. After, lunch will be served on board. The arrival in Split is planned for late afternoon, with a guided tour of the city. The old town of the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Diocletian’s Palace, the retreat house of the Roman emperor Diocletian, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius and the Temple of Jupiter stand out for their beauty. Free time in the evening and a night’s stay in Split.
Day 8 (Saturday): SPLIT – END OF TRIP (B)
After breakfast, disembark and shared transfer to the airport or hotel in Split. End of your luxury cruise from Dubrovnik to Split.
* Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, CD – captain’s dinner
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