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8 days / 7 nights - Cruise

Black Swan:

Dubrovnik to Split

rated 4.9 based on 2002 ratings

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Category Deluxe Superior
Duration 8 days / 7 nights
Date N/A

Day 1 - Dubrovnik

Dinner

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Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik Airport for check in from 14:00h onwards. After settling in, transfer to the city gates for a guided tour of the city. The special charm of this ancient town are the buildings that have remained from the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Many of the monuments belong to the modest Renaissance architecture with some traces of Gothic style.

Take the cable car from the Old Town to Srd Mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and the Elaphiti Islands. After the tour, return transfer to the ship for a welcome meet & greet cocktail reception on board. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

 

Day 2 - Dubrovnik - Slano - Ston

Breakfast , Lunch , Captain's dinner , Tasting

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Departure to the small village of Slano on the mainland. Enjoy the magical scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik city walls before continuing to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swimming stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a peaceful fishermen's village and our starting point to Ston, once a fortified small village and famous for its oysters.

After exploring the town's long medieval ramparts, we head for a small village nearby to learn more about oysters and the special tasting of this delicacy. Time at leisure and return transfer to the ship, Captain's dinner with live entertainment on board.

 

Day 3 - Slano - Ston - Mljet

Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

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Next morning, we cruise a little further north to the Island of Mljet. The legend tells the Greek hero Odysseus spent years on this island when he was captured by the nymph Calypso. Join the cruise manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in Mljet National Park and enjoy a boat ride to St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating back to the 12th Century.

Alternatively, you can rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park or island on your own, but beware of the nymphs! Overnight in port Polaca or Pomena, dinner on board.

 

Day 4 - Mljet - Korčula

Breakfast , Lunch

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Early morning departure towards the island of Korcula is best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korcula Town followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting place surrounded by walls and one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. The fish bone street pattern was used in the Old Town Korcula design for a natural cooling effect and provides citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation.

Korcula has a wide selection of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet experience and numerous bars for those looking for evening entertainment. Optional excursion to a small village near Korcula Town for a typical Dalmatian dinner and to learn about the history and traditional way of living. Overnight in Korcula.

 

Day 5 - Korčula - Vis

Breakfast , Lunch , Tasting

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Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm - “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it really interesting to visit. Vis town, located on the northern side of the island, has developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban center in Croatia.

Try some exquisite local wines in one of the Vis traditional wineries. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman Thermal Place, City Museum or simply take a walk enjoying the views of the beautiful Villae Rusticae located along the waterfront. Overnight in the port of Vis.

 

Day 6 - Vis - Biševo (Blue Cave) - Hvar

Breakfast , Lunch

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Early in the morning we cruise towards the small island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon (entrances to the paid spot - approx. 10-14 EUR). 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 on time. Continue towards the jet-set island of Hvar with a swimming stop and lunch on board in the Pakleni Islands. Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic is known for its glorious lavender fields and breathtaking beauty.

We arrive in the afternoon on a tour of the town - the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, and the oldest community theater in Europe founded in 1612. Hike up the zig-zag path to the town fort overlooking the harbor for lovely scenic views of your ship and the Pakleni Islands. In the evening Hvar offers a variety of entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, many open long into the night. Overnight in the port.

 

Day 7 - Hvar - Bol (Brač Island)

Breakfast , Lunch

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Morning departure to Brac island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia - Zlatni Rat near Bol - whose shingle promoters shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly cause the shape to change. Bol is a typical fishermen's village converted into a popular tourist destination yet retaining its charm.

Continue to Split to enjoy a guided tour of the city upon arrival, a historic town under UNESCO World Heritage Protection. Here there is an abundance of Roman architecture - of particular interest is the magnificent Diocletian Palace, once inhabited by the Roman Emperor. Overnight in Split.

 

Day 8 - Split

Breakfast

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Breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Check out at 9:00 am and transfer to Split airport.

Included

Arrival and departure transfers from Dubrovnik airport and to Split airport (on the day of arrival and day of departure) | 7 night cruise in deluxe or deluxe superior cabin with en-suite bathroom | Professional Tour manager | Daily cabin service
Welcome reception & cocktail | Daily buffet breakfast | Olive oil and wine tasting on board | 9 meals - 4 course lunch as specified in the itinerary | A drink with lunch and a liter of water per person daily | Coffee and tea all day | Captain's dinner with live entertainment in Slano | Additional dinner on Mljet | Croatian wine tasting in Vis | Abundant fresh fruit
Guided walking tours of towns: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula, Split
Luggage handling
Complimentary wi-fi onboard
Note:

Saturday check in from 14h onwards from Dubrovnik harbour

Double cabin for single use (Single supplement): +50%

Rates include:

  • Spectacular cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik
  • Half day excursion of Ston with Oyster farm visit and tasting including entrance to the walls of Ston and Ston saltworks
  • Return bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old town Dubrovnik for sightseeing
  • Dubrovnik cable car fee
  • Mljet National Park entrance fee
  • Visitors' taxes & port fees

No additional fees on arrival except gratuities!

Korčula village dinner experience: EUR 35.- per person

Blue cave entrance aprox. EUR 10-15.- per person

Flight details to be provided at least 3 weeks (21 days) prior to cruise departure and latest 10 days in advance in order for Croatia Holidays to organise the arrival and departure transfers.

  • Advance payment of EUR 200 per person
  • Reminder latest two month prior to arrival
  • The Captain reserves the right in changing the route in case of bad weather conditions
  • All our cruise departures are guaranteed, however if less than 10 participants are booked, we reserves the right in cancelling the departure and changing the ship name if the need arises.
  • Guests are obliged to follow the ship rules and regulations found in written form onboard especially in regards to bringing drinks on board.
  • In case of improper behavior we/captain reserves the right in asking clients to disembark
  • From the day of confirmation up till 60 days prior to arrival – advance payment (EUR 200 per person) - non-refundable
  • 29-22 days – 25% of the remaining balance
  • 21-15 days – 50% of the remaining balance
  • 14-0 days – 100% fee
  • Name change / date change fee – EUR 20 per person

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