M/S SPLENDID will be docked in Split harbour where youcan board during the entire day. Join the welcomemeeting at 7:00 p.m. where our cruise director willintroduce you to the captain, crew and your future fellowpassengers, with whom you will spend a week on board.Welcome dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.The embarkation will be possible throughout the day.Passengers arriving in the morning cannot enter theircabins before 1:00 p.m. However, they can leave luggageon board. Captain will wait for all the passengers arrivinglate at night and these guests will be provided with adinner.Overnight in Split, (D)

Our English speaking guide will do the morning Split Citytour and walk us through the historical Diocletian’s Palace.Split boasts 1700 years of history. Since 1979 the historiccentre of Split has been inscribed on the UNESCO WorldHeritage Site List.At 12:00 we’ll start our cruise to Omiš. An ancient townwith city walls, fortresses and stone churches, Omiš islocated at the delta of Cetina River with its wonderfulbeaches. For centuries, Omiš was for a stronghold offamous pirates, a symbol of retaliation, courage andstrength in the long historical fight against The Republic ofVenice.Lunch will be served on board while we continues ourcruise across the Brač Channel, all the way to Pučišća, the biggest village on the island of Brač. The fjord-like inlet ofPučišća meets three narrow valleys that descend from thehills, joining the bay’s quiet and beautiful waters. Pučišćaquarry was exploited by Romans in the antiquity, afterwhich it was abandoned until the reopening in 1455. Stonefrom Pučišća quarry was used to build limestone columnsof the White House in Washington DC, Vienna Parliamentand many other famous buildings around the world.Pučišća is also home to the only Croatian Stonemasonryschool. Its students carve sculptures from Brač limestone,applying traditional and unconventional tools that havebeen used here for centuries.We’ll spend a night in this very quiet town. Enjoy thenightfall, as it unifies the distinct features of Pučišća thathave intrigued us so much in daylight.Overnight in Pučišća, (B,L)

We'll start our day with a morning departure towards Bolknown for having one of the finest European beaches,called Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). As we stop in Bol, youcan relax in this charming Dalmatian town. Have a walk, acup of coffee or a swim, until lunch is served on board.After lunch we shall continue cruising along many idylliccoves and bays towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island.Hvar is one of the most popular and attractive Croatiantourist destinations and a meeting point of theinternational jet set.Upon your evening arrival in Hvar, a local English speakingguide will walk you through the town, introducing you tothe island’s way of life, its rich history and culture. You'lllearn how lavender was traditionally farmed on Hvar, formany centuries. Afterwards, you'll be free to enjoy yourevening in Hvar, to explore and dine in one of itsnumerous family owned restaurants or taverns.Overnight in Hvar Historical Town, (B,L)

We'll start our day with a morning cruise towards Island ofBiševo and its Blue Cave. Originally, the entrance to BlueCave was located below sea level, which required visitorsto dive deeply in order to resurface into the cave’smysterious blue depths. Sunbeams penetrating throughthe cave’s submarine opening get reflected from the whitebottom floor, colouring the cave aquamarine and objectsin the water silver, creating a truly stunning and magicalnatural phenomenon.However, sometimes high waves prevent the entrance toBlue Cave, which is something we shall not know beforethe morning designated for our visit. For this reason,entrance fees are paid on the spot – if we 'all lucky enoughto visit the cave! Afterwards we'll dock in Vis and havelunch.Vis is truly unique in comparison to other Adriatic islands.Due to its strategic location on the open sea it served as amilitary zone for a long time, for which reason it wasuntouched by the usual tourist development.Beautiful beaches, unspoilt nature, ecological agricultureand preserved traditional architecture make up theadvantages of this unique Croatian island. You will haveevening free in Vis, to explore and dine in one of its familyrun taverns.Overnight in Vis Town, (B,L)Optional late afternoon Vis Island Tour excursionWe start our tour of Vis, our coach will follow theold road, rises above the town and overlooks thebay. After that we descend to the fields and drivethrough vineyards and olive groves passing byformer allied airport from WWII and then wedescend us down to Komiža.Free time in Komiža, stunning fishermen's villageto have dinner in one of cosy restaurants. Returnto a boat for overnight.Reservations and payment on the spot.

We’ll start our day with a morning departure towards theIsland of Korčula, with a swim stop and lunch en route. Inthe afternoon, we’ll arrive to the Korčula Town, on theIsland of Korčula. This town is known as a birthplace ofMarko Polo, one of the most famous world explorers of alltimes. Our English speaking guide will do Korčula City tourand walk us through Korčula’s charming narrow and cobbled streets. You’ll have the rest of the evening free, to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.Overnight in Korčula Historical Town, (B,L)

Morning cruise to Mljet Island, where you’ll befree to explore National Park Mljet (entrance feesare not included), to walk around the Great andSmall Lake, visit The Islet of St. Mary with itsBenedictine Monastery dating from the 12thcentury and, of course, take a swim in the heartof this pristine National Park. Lunch will be servedon board as we continue our cruise to Slano,where we shall arrive in the afternoon.Slano is one of the most picturesque places onthe Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach,dense pine forest and olive groves, a long culturaltradition and numerous historical monuments.For all who are interested we can organizeoptional excursion to Ston. Ston is fortified townfamous for 5- kilometre long walls, old saltworkand oysters/mussels farm.Overnight in Slano, (B,L)

In the morning we’ll depart for Dubrovnik, alongthe Elaphite islands, where we’ll have a shortswim stop and lunch.Upon arrival to Dubrovnik, our own Englishspeaking guide and coach will come to the pier.We’ll visit the historical centre of Dubrovnik, thefamous city enlisted as UNESCO World HeritageSite, where our guide will show you the mostinteresting sights of Dubrovnik.Following the city tour you will be left on yourown to explore Dubrovnik, visit famous City Wallsor take a cable car to the top of Mount Srđ.Return coach transfer is scheduled in the evening.You can return on your own if you wish so.Learn why Dubrovnik is known around the worldas “The Pearl of Adriatic”.Overnight in Dubrovnik, (B,L)

After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to allyour new friends. (B)