CROATIA: SOUTHERN PEARLS KL 7 DUBROVNIK TO SPLIT CRUISE - 8 DAYS

Dubrovnik - sipan or Slano - mljet - korcula - vis - hvar - makarska - omis - split

Welcome to Croatia! A land whose rich cultural heritage is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Hundreds of charming islands and islets with sparse traffic, fascinating beauty and natural phenomenons are a guarantee for a completely different vacation experience on the Mediterranean.

itinerary & prices

DAY 1: Saturday DUBROVNIK - ŠIPAN or SLANO (BL)
Transfer to KL cruise. Dubrovnik Gruž harbor check in time is from 14.00h onwards. Lunch is served during a cruise along the Dalmatian coast down to the one of the Elaphite islands - Šipan, or small village Slano on the mainland. Both are peaceful fishermen's villages where you can experience the fantastic sunset. Overnight in the port on board the KL 7 Cruise.

DAY 2: Sunday ŠIPAN or SLANO - MLJET - KORČULA (BL)
After breakfast we continue our journey towards the island and national park Mljet. Lunch on board. Free time to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this peaceful island.  In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, one can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a small boat to roam around the National park. Bicycles can also be hired to cycle around the paths that surround the lakes. We continue to Korčula where we arrive in late afternoon. Surrounded by ancient walls and fortified bastions Korčula’s old town is very well preserved with its layout and structure dating back to 13th century. Overnight in port.

DAY 3: Monday KORČULA - VIS (BL)
Early in the morning we cruise towards the little Biševo island to visit the Blue cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of our visit will depend on those conditions, however you will be notified of this by the crew. Entrance to Blue Cave is to be paid on the spot (approx. EUR 9.- per person). We continue towards the island of Vis, which was, because of its unique geographical position, a strategic harbor for the navy and closed to the public until recently. Because of this isolation, Vis has a special charm of ‘the Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see. Overnight in the town of Vis, situated on the northern side of the island, developed near the remains of the ancient Issa, first urban center in Croatia. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman thermal place, City museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views of the beautiful village situated along the waterfront.

DAY 4: Tuesday   VIS - HVAR (BL)
Our next destination is little island Šćedro where we will have enough time to relax and refresh in the clean, crystal blue sea. Departure for Hvar after lunch. Hvar is the longest island in the Adriatic. Here we can find the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower; also the oldest community theater in Europe was founded here in 1612. City of Hvar offers plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes that are open long into the night. Hvar is often referred to as the sunshine and jet-set island.

DAY 5: Wednesday HVAR - BOL - MAKARSKA (BL)
Leave Hvar and continue our cruise towards the island of Brač, more precisely to the town of Bol, best known for its famous Zlatni rat beach (Golden horn), a natural phenomenon that with its specific form dominates the other beaches of Croatia. After the swimming break or short walk around the village we continue towards Makarska where strolling along the streets, you will come across numerous churches and other architectural and cultural sites. Overnight in port.

DAY 6: Thursday MAKARSKA - PUČIŠĆA - OMIŠ (BL)
Early in the morning we continue our trip towards Pučišća, a typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of the Brač island at the bottom of the deep bay. It is cradle of the world’s famous stone of Brač. There is a possibility of visiting a stone-masonry workshop, one of the few stone masonry workshops left in Europe. We continue to Omiš, a picturesque town surrounded with steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the river Cetina flows into the Adriatic sea, ideal for river rafting on the streams of the Cetina river. Overnight in port.

DAY 7: Friday OMIŠ - SPLIT (BL)
Departure for our last destination, the town of Split, a city under UNESCO protection famous for its old city center, 1700 year old Diocletian's palace. Upon arrival we recommend to join our guided tour of Split with an English speaking guide. Overnight in Split.

DAY 8: Saturday SPLIT (B)
After an early breakfast say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends!
* Legend: B - breakfast; L - lunch; D - dinner; T - tasting, CD - Captain`s dinner

Add an optional pre Cruise tour
DAY 1: ARRIVE DUBROVNIK
Pick-up at Dubrovnik airport and transfer to the hotel in Dubrovnik. Check-in the hotel and day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel Adria or similar.

DAY 2: DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR (B)
Breakfast followed by escorted bus tour to Mostar. Pass through the breathtaking Neretva Valley and local countryside and arrive to Mostar - where “the east meets west“, a town full of contrasts, culture, color and cuisine. Mostar is not only divided by the Neretva River, but also by religion and culture from one bank to the other. Late afternoon return to Dubrovnik. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 3: DUBROVNIK – MONTENEGRO (B)
Escorted bus excursion to Montenegro - a small country with magnificent mountains rising above the Adriatic Sea, filled with natural beauty, clear lakes, fast rivers and serene beaches. Enjoy exploring Montenegro's contrasting nature attractions, interesting history, culture, tradition, and clean air. Late afternoon return and transfer to hotel.

DAY 4: Saturday DUBROVNIK - ŠIPAN or SLANO (B)
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel (leave the luggage). Transfer to Pile gates followed by a guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town. Transfer to KL cruise.

Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.

INCLUSIONS
• Accommodations as listed or similar
• Meals as indicated
• Transfers - arrival & departure
• Sightseeing as indicated with English-speaking local guides
• Entrance fees to monuments and included features
• Visitor's taxes during land part
• 7 nights on board cruise according to KL7 itinerary with breakfast & lunch on board A+ category ships including Captain’s dinner.
• All transfers as per itinerary (from airport Dubrovnik and to airport Split, from hotel to center of old town and from old town to port Gruž)
• Shared coach tours of Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar & Korčula
• Shared coach tours to Montenegro, Mostar (Optional).
•VISITOR’S TAX & PORT FEES To be paid on the spot: EUR 40. - per person per week

OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
ENTRANCE TO NATIONAL PARK prices vary from EUR 15. - 17.- per person depending on season (to be paid on the spot) DINNER SUPPLEMENT EUR 115.- per person/week, min. 10 pax required.
BABY CHAIR OR BABY COT RENTAL EUR 50.- per week (to be paid on the spot)
PARKING Possible from EUR 10. – 15. - daily
AIRPORT TRANSFERS Available on request from Split and Dubrovnik airport
WEDDING RENEWAL OR OTHER OCCASIONAL / SPECIAL DAY CELEBRATION PACKAGE FROM EUR 150.- per couple – includes renewal ceremony performed by the captain, certificate, champagne, gift
PRE/POST CRUISE ACCOMMODATION Available on request - villas, hotels, private accommodation, hostels...
FERRY TICKETS Cabins, seats or deck, available for coastal & international ferry connections
BEACH TOWELS Katarina Line beach towel can be purchased on arrival for EUR 10.-
PRE CRUISE LAND TOUR US$1,229 per person on double occ. and Single supplement is $219

EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.