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Dalmatia Cruise Adventure
7 Nights Cruise Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik - 8 days	For further assistance call 1-800-526-8539
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 (Saturday) : Dubrovnik (Embarkation) - Korcula

Embarkation in Dubrovnik from 11:00am until 1:00pm.

Once you are on board the adventure can start. During a welcome drink, Captain's orders and safety mesures will be explained to you. Moreover, you will be introduced to the Captain, members of the staff and your tour guide. While sailing off to Korcula island you can start to mingle with your new fellow mates. The arrival in Korcula town is in late afternoon hours. Korcula is a small town situated on the north-east end of Korcula island. The old medieval part of the town was built on a small oval peninsula. Today the town has about 3,000 inhabitants. Local legend says that a great merchant traveler Marco Polo was born in Korcula town (but do not argue with locals on this point). The town centre is dominated by the splendid Cathedral of St. Mark. Upon your arrival to Korcula local guide will introduce you to historical town, architecture and stories of Korcula.  Overnight in Korcula

Day 2 (Sunday) : Korcula – swim break – Pucisca (Brac Island)   

After breakfast, a local guide will introduce you to historical town, architecture and stories of Korcula town. After the walking tour, we will set sails towards island of Brac. We will make a refreshing swim stop in a bay along the way and then continue our journey towards Pucisca. Pucisca is the island's biggest village and is settled on the northern side of the island of Brac. Authentic Mediterranean architecture, rustic ambiance, village location inside a deep fiord; shiny and white stone facades rising amphitheatrically uphill the hummocks, make this place so unique and worth seeing. The three nearby quarries of Punta, Veselje, and Kupinovo have produced a stone that has been used to build limestone columns of the White House in Washington DC, Parliament house in Vienna and many other famous buildings all over the world. Love for stone continues until nowadays. Stonemasonry school in Pucisca, one of the oldest in the world, supports the skills of an authentic roman stone dressing that makes it unique in the world.

Included excursion: Korcula town tour,Stonemasonry school in Pucisca

NOTE: Due to the port authority regulations, Korcula town tour can be transferred to the previous day.

Overnight in Pucisca

DAY 3 (Monday): Pucisca - Omis - Split

After few days of island cruising, we will stop in mainland towns. In the morning hours, we will arrive in Omis, a pirate town where you can join us for a stunning river boat ride on Cetina river (optional excursion), a river that flows into Adriatic. After short Omis town tour, Cetina boat excursion (optional tour) will take place from Omis 6 km up the river to the picknic area of Radman mills where your host will welcome you with a drink and local snacks. Enjoy the food, nature and a boat ride around an impressive Cetina Canyon surronded by mountains.
In late afternoon hours we will arrive in Split where a town tour led by a local guide will start.

Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the center of Split Dalmatian County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the economic, administrative, educational, sport and tourist centre of Dalmatia. Many of Split’s historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. In addition, numerous museums, the National Theatre, old churches and other archeological sites in Split region make this city an important cultural attraction. Overnight in Split.

Included excursion: Omis town tour, Split town tour
Additional excursion: Cetina river boat trip to Radman mills with snack - 20 EUR

Dasy 4 (Tuesday): Split – swim break – Hvar

Back on island hopping. Before leaving Split in the morning, you will have a unique opportunity to enjoy an early morning walk to the fish and produce market in Split, offering you a glimpse into traditional cuisine and local ingredients. You will be accompanied by our cruise director from which you might even learn a secret Croatian recipe or two. We will make a swimming stop near the island of Hvar. After lunch we will continue sailing towards the sunniest island in Croatia – the island of Hvar. Hvar is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich culture and historical heritage. Its name derives from the Greek name Pharos, today's Stari Grad (Old Town). Hvar became the island’s centre in the 13th century. The island gained glory and power during Middle Ages by being an important port within the Venetian naval empire. Today, it is the centre of the island’s tourism and one of the favourite destinations in the Dalmatian Riviera. Upon your arrival to Hvar, a local guide and a producer of aromatical oils will walk you throughout the city introducing you to history, culture and way of life on this island. After the town tour there will be a short lavender oil presentation.  Overnight in Hvar.

Included excursion: Lavender presentation, Hvar town tour

Day 5 (Wednesday): Hvar - swim break– Vela Luka (Island of Korcula)

Wednesday is reserved for swimming. Before our arrival to Vela Luka (eng. Big Port) we will stop for swimming and relaxation in a beautiful bay near the town of Vela Luka. Arrival in Vela Luka town will be after lunch.

On the western part of Korcula island you will find Vela Luka town situated in a deep and large bay, surrounded by many coves. Shores are covered with vineyards, olive trees, figs and pine trees that gently slope into the sea. Vela Luka is the second largest town on the Adriatic islands. It is a safe anchorage and harbour for boaters. Vela Luka is also famous for olive oil production where almost every inhabitant produces extra-virgin olive oil.

Short town tour of Vela Luka will start after the lunch, after which you can join us on coach tour through the inland part of the island. First we will make a stop in Zlokic olive oil factory (optional excursion) for tasting olive oil and homemade products. After the tour we will proceed to Blato town to visit Barilo ethno museu (optional excursion). Folk museum & ethno house Barilo treasure a collection of variety of artefacts and objects from peasant life on island's villages. Visit includes tasting of local liquers and traditional sweets. For the end of the trip we will take you for a tasting of local wines in Toreta vinery (optional excursion).  After dinner you will enjoy evening with live music.

Included excursion: Vela Luka town tour
Additional excursion: Korcula island coach tour: Zlokic olive oil factory, Folk museum & Barilo ethno house and Toreta vinery –  25 EUR

Overnight in Vela Luka.

Day 6 (Thursday): Vela Luka - swim break - Pomena (Mljet Island)

In the early morning hours, we will depart towards the last island on our journey – the island of Mljet. Before lunch we will stop for swimming. On the northwestern part of Mljet island you can find a National Park founded on 11.11.1960 as the oldest National Park in Croatia. This part is well known in the whole world thanks to its natural wonders such as Small and Great Lake. There is also a monastery and St. Mary’s Church built in the 12th century by the Benedictines from Monte Gargano, Italy in the middle of the Big Lake. The church has changed its appearance through times due to different cultural changes, from the Renaissance to Baroque. However, the central part remained Romanic. We will arrive on Mljet after lunch, where you will have the whole afternoon for exploring the National park (optional excursion): swimming in the shallow sea water lakes, kayaking, riding the bike or simply enjoying the nature. Overnight in Mljet.

Optional Excursions:  Mljet National Park – unguided tour, free time in the National park. Entrance fee 90 KN/13 EUR, 100 kn/15 EUR (July & August) to be paid on the spot.

Day 7 (Friday): Pomena – swim break – Dubrovnik

A magnificent trip along the shores of Elaphiti islands consisting of serveral islands northwestern of Dubrovnik. In Dubrovnik you can take an organized town tour, but before our arrival to Dubrovnik we will make a short stop for a final swim in the vicinity of the Elaphiti islands. Arrival to Dubrovnik is during lunch time. After lunch you you can join an organized bus transfer to the Old town with a stop for taking photos of a breathtaking scenery. Upon arrival to the Old town, your tour guide will show you the most interesting sights of the Pearl of the Adriatic.

Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities on the Croatian coast. In the middle ages the Republic of Dubrovnik was an important rival to Venice. Many buildings in the Old town centre testify of this glorious past and the Venetian influence. Today, Dubrovnik is also a very lively city, with many things to do, both during the day and night. The coast nearby offers all sorts of activities and the town has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Dubrovnik is the city rich in culture and history, and for that reason, it is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. You will have free time after the tour. Transfer to the boat for dinner.Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Included excursion:  town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port to the Old town          

Day 8 (Saturday): Dubrovnik (Disembarkation)

Breakfast and disembarkation by 9:00am. It is time to say farewell to all your new friends, but you will depart with memories, photos, and contacts you will cherish for the rest of your life!

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Notes:

• A valid passport is required for travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Prices Includes:

8 days / 7 nights cruise on route Dalmatia cruise adventure  • Accommodation in a chosen category cabin  • Welcome drink and gala evening  • Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner (two main course options)  • water during lunch and dinner • Afternoon coffee/tea with small snack   Fresh fruit all day long  • Usage of the ship’s equipment  • Entertainment program: music night, quizzes & games, presentations  •Towels change every second day •Bed linen change twice a week • Daily cabin cleaning service •Standard excursion package - 10 excursions including the Korèula town tour, Maritime Museum of Orebic, Pucisia stonemasonry school, Omis town tour,  Split town tour, Split fish market tour, Hvar lavender presentation, Hvar town tour, Vela Luka town museum (archaeological collection), Dubrovnik town tour, as mentioned above.  

Prices Do Not Include:

Individual arrival and departure (airfare, transfers) • Beverages served during lunch and dinner (except water) and drinks from the ship’s bar  • Tips, entrance to National Parks (except Premium excursion package) or any other items of personal nature  • Taxes and fees, 35 EUR per person, to be paid on board in cash  • Laundry service  • Travel insurance • The optional excursions • Personal expenses

* For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.

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