Description

Join a very comfortable and modern small ship on this classic cruise of Croatia’s Adriatic coast. We will some charming islands, historical cities, picturesque small ports and a few hidden gems during our relaxing cruise from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Split. Split’s Diocletian’s Palace dominates life in the centre of this ancient city. We have time to explore this fantastic city before we embark for the idyllic island of Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. In the evening we will enjoy a meal at one of the excellent restaurants on the island where we can try the local cuisine and local wine. We head south to Mljet Island and the famous salt lakes of Mljet National Park and St Mary’s Monastery, on an island on a lake on an island. We then sail to the historic city of Dubrovnik where we can walk around the city’s ancient walls or take an optional cable car ride from the Old Town to Srd mountain for breathtaking views of the city walls and Elaphiti Islands. We will explore Hvar, known as a jetset island and brimming with restaurants and boutiques, and dominated by a hill top fortress which makes for a spectacular walk, before heading to the fisherman’s town of Bol and the nearby spectacular Zlatni Rat beach, before heading back to Split. Included services: Buffet breakfasts, three course lunches, Captain’s dinner, English speaking tour manager on board, three guided tours (Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar), daily cabin service, mid-week fresh set of towels and bed linen, luggage handling, olive oil and wine tasting on board, afternoon tea and coffee. Families and children: Children are welcome on board. Children under 10 receive a 50% discount and some vessels can accommodate children on a third bed in a cabin.