fbpx

Peregrine Travel Centre

One Thousand Islands & Beyond

One Thousand Islands & Beyond

From GBP £2,695

Book Now Request a callback
Email Us Print

Description

High on most travellers’ list is the desire to spend time exploring the extraordinarily beautiful Dalmatian Coast and some of its hundreds of islands. If ever a region was right for exploration by sea it is here. Even the most jaded of travellers cannot fail to be won over by the beauty of this region. The sea is an intense blue and the islands are amazingly picturesque. Mountains sweep down to the sea covered in rich vegetation, islands lace the coast creating endless inviting waterways and channels and on shore there are great historic villages, towns and cities.

Join us aboard the Princess Eleganza as we visit a heady mix of islands and ports, some of which, such as the charming islands of Losinj and Pag simply do not cater for the big ships in the region. During our leisurely cruise, there will be opportunities to swim from the ship as we call into secluded bays and hidden coves and, taking advantage of our central moorings, to dine ashore and experience the atmospheric ports in their evening splendour. We will sail through some truly beautiful scenery which you can appreciate whilst relaxing on the sun deck including cruising through the world-famous islets that make up the Kornati National Park.

Following our cruise along the Croatian coast, we travel overland to Montenegro where we will spend three nights exploring the marvellous architecture of Kotor, the unique Lipa cave system and a leading vineyard of the region before enjoying a day at leisure to explore Budva with its Medieval old town and beautiful beaches.

This itinerary has so much to offer the genuine traveller and will be appreciated by those who enjoy a leisurely pace, cruising amongst beautiful coastal scenery, exploring an eclectic mix of places accompanied by a small group of like-minded travellers and an informal style of cruising.

Trip Name
One Thousand Islands & Beyond
Days
11
Overview
Vessel Type: Small Ship Length: 40m Passenger Capacity: 36 Built/Refurbished: 2015 Built in 2015, this beautifully crafted vessel sails the Adriatic coast from Opatija to Kotor taking in the highlights of this stunning area. If you are looking for an escape from the formalities of the larger ships, then look no further than the Princess Eleganza. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, with the dress code reflecting this. With just 36 like-minded passengers, the mood is intimate, and what better way to enjoy the views of magnificent islands and cities, than sitting on the Sun Deck watching the world pass slowly by. Part of the joy of a cruise aboard this vessel is its capability to dock in small ports or drop anchor in any suitable spot. Being such a small operation, the close knit team work excellently together and will enrich your overall enjoyment of small ship cruising. The 19 cabins are finished to the highest standard with sleek lines and neutral colours. All are equipped with a safe, air conditioning/heating, hair dryer, and flat screen TV. Each cabin also has an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, and basin. Most cabins also feature a dressing table and chair. Main Deck cabins have port holes, whilst Upper Deck cabins have small windows. The Promenade cabins have larger picture windows which offer panoramic views.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 - London to Opatija, Croatia.
Fly by scheduled flight to Zagreb and transfer to the Princess Eleganza moored in Opatija. After settling in to your cabin enjoy the Welcome Cocktail and Dinner on board. We will moor overnight allowing time to enjoy an after dinner walk in this genteel resort.
Day 2 - Day 2 - Unije & Losinj.
Today we experience the benefits of our small ship as we call at two of the lesser visited islands of the area. We hope to stop this morning for a swim off the island of Unije before we arrive at the island of Losinj over lunch. Later today enjoy some free time in the picturesque town of Mali Losinj, often referred to as the prettiest port in the Adriatic with 19th century sea captain’s houses lining the seafront and a charming historic quarter surrounded by green hills. Enjoy dinner on board tonight.
Day 3 - Day 3 - Pag & Zadar.
This morning we cruise towards Zadar stopping at the island of Pag for a morning swim. Once a dominant city on the Adriatic coast rivalling Venice, Zadar is today a treasured city which has preserved its historical core. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour strolling around the old town with its Roman columns and portals, Romanesque churches and Renaissance and Baroque palaces. Of particular interest are the 9th century circular Church of St Donat and the 13th century Romanesque cathedral. In the evening we have the chance to dine in one of the many restaurants in Zadar as we moor overnight.
Day 4 - Day 4 - Kornati Islands & Hvar.
Spend Zadar today sailing by the islands that make up the Kornati archipelago, a wonder of natural beauty, coves and clear blue waters. George Bernard Shaw fell in love with the islands saying “On the last day of Creation God desired to crown His work, and thus created the Kornati islands out of tears, stars and breath.” Arrive at Hvar in the late afternoon. Take a brief walking tour of the Old Town including the main square, which is the largest piazza in Dalmatia, the cathedral, the Franciscan Monastery and the Benedictine Nunnery, where we hear about the aloe lace still produced today by the nuns. After some free time, return to the ship and enjoy dinner on board as we moor overnight.
Day 5 - Day 5 - Pakleni Islands & Korcula.
We will leave Hvar during breakfast and spend the morning at anchor in one of the private bays on the Pakleni Islands, a series of stunning wooded isles located off the coast of Hvar. Spend the morning swimming or enjoying the beautiful views. Over lunch we sail to Korcula, the reputed birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo, arriving in the late afternoon. Enjoy some time to walk along Korcula’s crooked Medieval streets to the elegant squares which are flanked with palaces of the old nobility. Enjoy dinner ashore tonight.
Day 6 - Day 6 - Mljet.
Sail this morning to Mljet. This is one of the few Dalmatian islands that was never ruled by Venice, which is apparent in the architecture and the absence of any sizeable historic town. What it lacks in terms of great architecture it more than makes up for in natural beauty as we will see on our tour to the National Park including its beautiful lakes. Take the opportunity to dine ashore this evening in one of the local restaurants as we moor overnight.
Day 7 - Day 7 - Jakljan & Dubrovnik.
We set sail this morning towards the mainland and if weather permits will make a final swimming stop at the uninhabited island of Jakljan in the Elafiti Islands. We continue to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic“, where we arrive after lunch. After a short drive to Pile Gate, enjoy an afternoon guided walk through the unique Medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. See the major attractions such as the Rector’s Palace, the Romanesque- Gothic Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries and the Sponza Palace. Return to the ship for our Farewell Dinner on board this evening.
Day 8 - Day 8 - Kotor, Montenegro.
Disembark this morning and drive to Kotor for a walking tour of the Medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This really is an extraordinary place full of marvellous architecture and pretty town squares. Our walk will include the 12th century Cathedral of St Tryphon, the ancient town gates, the Maritime Museum and Romanesque churches including St Luke’s. Enjoy a local lunch and transfer to our hotel in Budva. The rest of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.
Day 9 - Day 9 - Lipa Cave & Plantaze Vineyards.
Today we explore Lipa Cave, one of the largest cave monuments in Montenegro. Boasting a beautiful and wild cave system with 2.5 kilometres of passages and halls, it offers a unique experience of the underground world. Continue to Plantaze Vineyards, a leader in the production of grapes and wine in Montenegro, and famous for its Vranac variety. After a drive through the vineyard, we will visit the Sipcanik wine cellar, which was formerly an underground aircraft hangar of the Yugoslav Army until the 1990s. In 2007 it was reconstructed and converted into a wine storage facility. We will enjoy a wine tasting and lunch before returning to the hotel.
Day 10 - Day 10 - Budva.
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore independently before meeting this evening for our final dinner.
Day 11 - Day 11 - Budva to London.
Check out this morning after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return scheduled flight to London.
Day 12 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
17-07-201927-07-2019GBP £2,695Category 1
17-07-201927-07-2019GBP £2,895Category 2
17-07-201927-07-2019GBP £3,095Category 3
17-07-201927-07-2019GBP £3,295Category 5 - Single
17-07-201927-07-2019GBP £3,495Category 4
21-07-201931-07-2019GBP £2,695Category 1
21-07-201931-07-2019GBP £2,895Category 2
21-07-201931-07-2019GBP £3,095Category 3
21-07-201931-07-2019GBP £3,295Category 5 - Single
21-07-201931-07-2019GBP £3,495Category 4
18-08-201928-08-2019GBP £2,695Category 1
18-08-201928-08-2019GBP £2,895Category 2
18-08-201928-08-2019GBP £3,095Category 3
18-08-201928-08-2019GBP £3,295Category 5 - Single
18-08-201928-08-2019GBP £3,495Category 4
28-08-201907-09-2019GBP £2,695Category 1
28-08-201907-09-2019GBP £2,895Category 2
28-08-201907-09-2019GBP £3,095Category 3
28-08-201907-09-2019GBP £3,295Category 5 - Single
28-08-201907-09-2019GBP £3,495Category 4

Inclusions

    • Stop for a swim off the island of Unije
    • Visit Zadar
    • a treasured city which has preserved its historical core
    • Sail to Korcula, the reputed birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo
    • Enjoy Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic“
    • Travel to Kotor for a walking tour of the Medieval town and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Map

Related products

Recent Blog Posts

Browse Trips in

Croatia
More of activity:
Mediterranean Cruises