ZAGREB TO PLITVICE LAKES, SPLIT, BOL, JELSA, KORČULA, DUBROVNIK, MLJET, HVAR, SPLIT

10 days

Departs Thursdays 2024
May 16, May 30,
June 6, June 20,
July 25
Aug 8, Aug 22
Sept 5, Sept 19
Oct 3

Day 1 Zagreb – arrival, Thursday (D)
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner is on us tonight.
Overnight HOTEL SHERATON 5* or similar, Zagreb

Day 2 Zagreb, Friday (B)
We enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that takes us through 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 perhaps take an optional excursion into the countryside.
Overnight HOTEL SHERATON 5* or similar, Zagreb

Day 3 Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes – Split, Saturday (B,WR,D)
We head south for a visit to the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, we enjoy the breathtaking scenery
of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking tour takes us around several of
the lower lakes.

After our visit, we continue our drive to Split harbor, where embarkation begins at 13:00h. Get settled in your cabin before attending a
Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening.

Day 4 Split – Bol – Jelsa, Sunday (B, L)
Morning sail towards Bol on Brač Island, where you will discover one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Mediterranean – “Zlatni Rat”
(the Golden Horn), which is constantly changing its shape due to the ocean currents. Swim stop if weather permits.

Return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Jelsa on the island of Hvar. One of the most picturesque towns on the island of Hvar; Jelsa is nestled
in amongst hills dense with pine woods. The town quay extends all the way around the harbour with numerous laid moorings.

Walk around old stone street, squares, see churches, and parks. Enjoy a coffee in the main square and the Mediterranean atmosphere of
this bustling town.

Your evening is free to explore Jelsa on your own.

Day 5 Jelsa – Korčula (Wine tasting), Monday (B, L, T)
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on
board.

Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, and birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Take a walking tour of Korčula
which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history and enjoy wine tasting in one of the local wine bars.

Evening is free to explore the town on your own.

Day 6 Korčula – Dubrovnik, Tuesday (B, L)
In the morning sail to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a famous UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will enjoy a
guided tour of the historical centre of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls,
where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik.

After city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the
Rector's Palace, and the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 7 Dubrovnik – Mljet National Park, Wednesday (B, L, CD)
In the morning head further north to the Island of Mljet. Mljet National Park encompasses five types of forest, many species of birds and two deep lakes,
Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake).

Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore
the National Park or island on your own.

In the evening enjoy Captain’s dinner on board.

Day 8 Mljet National Park – Hvar, Thursday (B, L)
Take a break for a swim during your morning cruise.

Continue sailing during a lunch, afternoon arriving this afternoon in Hvar, a charming seaside town with 8 centuries of architecture, and a favourite
holiday destination for international celebrities. During a walking tour, visit the many historical sights of the town, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral,
the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor, the first municipal theatre in Europe.

Above the town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands.

Your evening is free in Hvar. You can explore more and dine on your own in one of the many restaurants in town.

Day 9 Hvar – Split, Friday (B, L)
In the morning we head to our final port Split with a stop along the way to swim, cool off and relax, if weather permits, and lunch on board.

In the late afternoon we arrive in Split. Take a walking tour of the historic inner city takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. We see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the
Cathedral.

Your evening is free in Split.

Day 10 Split – departure, Saturday (B)
After breakfast it is time to disembark. You will be transferred to Split airport

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s dinner, T-Tastin

INCLUSIVE FEATURES:
• Accommodation in first class hotel
• Arrival shared transfer from Zagreb airport to hotel and departure shared transfer from Split port to Split Airport on the first and the last day of the tour
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Welcome dinner at Hotel in Zagreb
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional Tour Director throughout
• Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Licensed Local Guides
• 7 nights cruise from Split to Dubrovnik and back to Split, lower deck
• Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
• 6 lunches (3 course meal and salad bar) during cruise
• Welcome dinner and Captain's dinner during cruise
• Water dispenser during cruise
• Complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh fruits available daily during cruise
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout
• Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek during cruise
• One beach towel per person per week during cruise
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED
• Local guide for sightseeing tour of Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park
• City tours of Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik
• Guided tour and entrance to Mljet National Park
• Wine tasting in Korčula

SUPPLEMENTS OPTIONAL
• Additional beach towel 7 EUR per person on request
• Private car transfers available on request (Vehicle transfers are not available in the pedestrian areas)
• Main deck additional pricing based on availability

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
• International air
• Drinks, extra meals
• Port tax 60 EUR net per person (to be paid by on board)
• All other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions

COST PER PERSON
LOW SEASON
Travel agent rate based on double rate lower deck cabin on a supreme boat from $2300.00
Companion rate based on double rate lower deck cabin on a supreme boat from $2400.00

You will be traveling with regular passengers but paying travel agent rate