Private Charter Cruise - Dubrovnik to Split 7nts

Itinerary and Inclusions:

One of our most popular Private Charter Itineraries! Ask us for a quote for your group. Minimum 20 people.

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the Captain and his crew take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover historical monuments.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/all-ships/

Same itinerary, opposite direction:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/124/deluxe-cruise-split-to-dubrovnik-7nts/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
Suggested private cruise charter itinerary:
8 days from Dubrovnik, Slano (Ston), Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Bisevo (Blue Cave), Hvar, Bol, and to Split

INCLUDED ON DELUXE SHIPS:
• 7 night cruise in an air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
• Visitors' taxes & port fees
• Luggage handling
• Daily cabin service and mid-week linen change
• Beach towel use
• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
• Professional Cruise Manager

Meals included:
• Welcome Dinner & cocktail
• Captain's Dinner with live entertainment
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Three-course lunch daily with cheese and salad bar
• Complimentary drinking water dispenser
• Complimentary coffee and tea at breakfast and after lunch
• Abundant fresh fruit

Sightseeing and extras included:
• Guided walking tours of towns: Split, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik
• One-way bus transfer to Dubrovnik Old Town for sightseeing
• Dubrovnik Cable Car Fee
• Half day excursion of Ston with Oyster farm visit and tasting
• Entrance to the Ston walls and Ston saltworks
• Mljet National Park Entrance Fee
• Spectacular lunch cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik
• Croatian wine tasting
• Olive oil and wine tasting on board

NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips and gratuities
• Drinks and meals not listed
• Transfers

#Optional:
• Blue Cave Entrance Fee: (weather permitting)

ITINERARY:
Check in from 14.00hrs onwards, overnight in port, so clients can arrive anytime. If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage on the ship until your cabin is ready.

Day 1 - DUBROVNIK (WD)
Check-in from 14.00hrs onwards. After settling in, join the afternoon coach 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. After the guided walking tour, free time in the town. Perhaps take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands. After free time a return transfer to the ship is included for a Welcome meet & greet Cocktail Reception, followed by Welcome Dinner onboard. Overnight in port of Dubrovnik, Gruz Harbour.

Day 2 - SLANO (STON) (B, L, T, CD)
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 fortified small village and famous for its oysters. After exploring the town’s long medieval ramparts, heading for a small village nearby to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Time at leisure, then a return transfer to ship. Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment on board tonight. Overnight in the port of Slano.

Day 3 - MLJET NATIONAL PARK (B, L)
This morning, you cruise a little further north to the Island of Mljet. The legend says 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 the Mljet National Park and enjoy the 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 Polača or Pomena.

Day 4 - KORČULA (B, L)
Early morning departure towards the island of Korčula best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korčula 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. Fish bone street pattern was used in the design of Korcula Old Town for a natural cooling effect and it provides citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet experience and numerous bars for those looking for evening entertainment. Optional excursion to small village near Korčula Town for typical Dalmatian dinner and to learn about the history and traditional way of living. Overnight in the port of Korčula.

Day 5 - VIS (B, L, T)
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, situated 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. 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 situated along the waterfront. Overnight in the port of Vis.

Day 6 - Biševo (Blue Cave visit) / HVAR TOWN (B, L)
Early in the morning you cruise towards the small island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon (entrances to be paid on the spot – approx. 10-15 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 at the Pakleni Islands. Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic is known for glorious lavender fields and breath-taking beauty. Arrival in the afternoon on the tour of the town - the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, and the oldest community theatre in Europe founded in 1612. Hike up the zig-zag path to the town fort overlooking the harbour for lovely scenic views of your ship and the Paklinski Islands. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment - numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, many open long into the night. Free evening in Hvar. Overnight in the port of Hvar.

Day 7 - (BOL visit) - SPLIT (B, L)
Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol – whose shingle promontory 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 historical town under UNESCO world heritage protection. Here there is an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian Palace, once inhabited by the Roman Emperor. Free evening in Split. Overnight in the port of Split.

DAY 8 SPLIT - Departure (B)
After breakfast it's time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Check out by 9.00 am. If you are staying inside the old town area (which is a pedestrian only zone), it's just a few minutes walk from Split port.

B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s Dinner, T- Tasting
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