7 Day Adriatic Cruise

Check-in from 14.00 h onwards. Meet the cruise director and a crew, have a welcome drink and snack—dinner on board.
Overnight in Split.

After breakfast, it is time to explore the historic town under UNESCO protection. You can do that on your own or join our optional walking tour* of the old part of the city. Of particular interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city centre. Later on, we start our 7 day Adriatic Cruise towards Hvar, the most famous Croatian island. Join an optional walking tour* to learn more about many historical landmarks in Hvar: the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe, which was founded in 1612. Then, hike up to the town fort overlooking the harbour to get some lovely scenic views. After gathering back on board, we sail to Vela Luka, a small town on the island of Korčula. Overnight in Vela Luka.
*Split walking tour – optional walking tour package
*Hvar town – optional walking tour package

The captain will find a peaceful bay to hop in the sea and start the day in the late morning. Then, we head further south to Pomena on the island of Mljet, known for its immense beauty, covered by thick forest. You will have free time to explore the park individually by renting bikes and cycling on the numerous paths around the lakes. Visit the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to the St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, join our optional excursion*. Finally, continue to the mainland to a small place called Slano with beautiful beaches and coves. Overnight.
**Optional excursion: Mljet National Park, free time in the National park.

In the vicinity of Slano, there is a small village called Ston, famous for its oysters, mussels and strong wines. You can join our optional tour, ‘the Taste of Dalmatia*’, to visit an oyster farm where you’ll learn more about oysters, taste this delicious treat and have some good wine. Or you just relax before departing to Dubrovnik. Afternoon arrival to Dubrovnik, the pearl of Adriatic. Join us on the optional walking tour* of Dubrovnik. Your local guide will lead you to Dubrovnik’s most significant historical landmarks – the bustling Stradun street, Cathedral, Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, D’Onofrio’s Fountain, Orlando’s Column and many other attractions of this precious and beautiful UNESCO site (you won’t enter any museum or church). For those with more enthusiasm, we recommend a walk on top of the 1940 m long city walls! Enjoy an evening of romance as you will be staying in Dubrovnik overnight.
*Dubrovnik town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town – optional walking tour package
**Optional excursion: Taste of Dalmatia

Today we have a day tour to scenic Montenegro. We are first driving around beautiful Boka bay to visit Perast, one of the most beautiful little places in the bay. This tiny town boasts 16 churches and 17 formerly grand palazzos. Then we head further to the city named Kotor. Kotor is set on the beautiful Bay of Kotor and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Among the sights to see are the well-preserved Old Town and its city walls (along which you can walk). There’s also the Cathedral of Saint Tripun (built-in 1166). Upon return, dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik area.

After breakfast, we continue the 7 day Adriatic cruise to the beautiful island of Korcula. En route, we visit one of the small and charming Elaphite islands for a stroll and a swim. The City of Korcula, which has the same name as the island, is one of the best-preserved medieval cities of the Mediterranian. Visit the house where Marco Polo was born. Here you will find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. There is an extensive choice of restaurants to enjoy your gourmet experience, and there are numerous bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment overnight in Korčula.
*Korcula town walking tour – optional walking tour package

Morning scenic sail around the tips of Pelješac Peninsula and Hvar Island. Stop to visit the island of Brač, which is the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’. An optional tour* to the still-operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća brings you a chance to learn more about working with marble. Continue to the mainland to the picturesque city of Omiš situated at the estuary of river Cetina. Enjoy exploring the Cetina River canyon in a boat excursion*. Overnight in Omiš.
*Stonemasonry school – optional walking tour package
**Optional excursion: Cetina river

An early start from Omiš to Split, where the Adriatic cruise ends. Farewell breakfast before saying goodbye to your fellow travellers and crew and disembarking after breakfast by 9:00 AM.