Tour/Cruise Combo; Zagreb to Dubrovnik (with One-Way Cruise Trogir-Dbk) - 9nts (Thursdays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Open-age cruise/tour combo, though usually clients are mature couples or solo travellers or small groups ranging from 35-75yrs. Double/twin cabins on Main and Lower Deck Solo travellers must book a room for solo use. No triple cabins. Not suitable for young children.

This trip has only a few departures all year, so get in quick!
2026: only 8 departures: 14 May, 28 May, 18 June, 23 July, 20 Aug, 03 Sep, 17 Sep, 01 Oct

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/deluxe/


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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
10 days from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes, Trogir to Split, Brač Island, Vis Island, Biševo, Hvar Island, Korčula, Mljet, Slano and Dubrovnik

INCLUDED:
• 2 nights in deluxe class hotel, rooms with private facilities
• 7-night cruise from Split in a cabin with private facilities
• Airport arrival transfers on the tour start day
• Airport departure transfer on the cruise finish day
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach

• 6 lunches with 3 courses and salad bar onboard the ship
• Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Dinner with live music during cruise
• Complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea onboard cruise ship
• Professional Tour & Cruise Manager
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Luggage handling
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Service charges and taxes

Meals Included:
• Welcome Dinner at the hotel
• 2 hotel breakfasts
• Welcome Dinner on the cruise
• Captain’s Dinner with live entertainment on the cruise
• Buffet breakfast daily on cruise
• 6 lunches, all with 3 courses and salad bar; on the cruise
• Complimentary drinking water dispenser; on the cruise
• Complimentary regular coffee and tea; on the cruise
• Complimentary fresh fruits available daily; on the cruise
• Oyster tasting in Ston

Sightseeing tours included:
• Local English-speaking guide for sightseeing tour of Zagreb
• Entrance fee to Plitvice Lakes National Park accompanied by Tour Director
• City tours of Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager
• Olive oil tasting in Milna
• Military Tour in Vis
• Oyster tasting in Ston

HOTEL:
• Zagreb: Hotel Westin 5star or similar

NOT INCLUDED:
• Port Tax € 70pp/week to be paid on board in cash (obligatory)
• Tips and gratuities
• Meals/drinks not listed
• Entrance fees not listed
• Transfers on days other than the listed start and finish days

# Optional Supplements:
• Entrance Fee for Blue Cave approx €25pp


ITINERARY:
Arrive anytime during the day to Zagreb, transfer included to your hotel from airport. Dinner with fellow passengers in the evening around 7pm. Late arrivals are possible, overnight in hotel.

Day 1, arrival Zagreb, Thursday (D)
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner is on us tonight.

Day 2, Zagreb, Friday (B)
We enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that takes us through the historic Upper Town. We see St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or perhaps take an optional excursion into the countryside.

Day 3, Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes – Trogir, Saturday (B,WR,D)
We head south for a visit to the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, we enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking tour takes us around several of the lower lakes. After our visit, we continue our drive to Split harbour, where embarkation begins at 14:00h. Get settled in to your cabin before going on a short orientation walk through this medieval city. Trogir is sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a “mini-Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, or a “floating museum town” - as it has a masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces. After returning to the ship enjoy a Welcome Reception followed by Dinner onboard this evening.

Day 4 TROGIR – SPLIT – MILNA, Sunday (B, L, T)
In the morning, we will head towards Split where you will join a guided tour of Split with and visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After visiting Split, we head towards Milna on the Island of Brač with a swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch onboard. After lunch disembark in Milna and take a ride with us to the Olive Oil Museum where we will share with you the story of this island’s traditions and history and tasting of traditional homemade olive oil. Overnight in the town of Milna. Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbour (reconstructions related) transfer by bus may be organized to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.

Day 5 MILNA – VIS ISLAND, Monday (B, L)
Leaving Milna and Brač Island in the morning set sail to Vis. Cruise towards the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it interesting to visit. Since the independence of Croatia, the island began opening slowly to the outside world. Some of Europe's largest and greatest naval battles had happened in the waters of Vis. Vis Island holds many historic secrets and we will explore Vis history by military Land Rover Defenders. Overnight in one of the harbors on the island of Vis.

Day 6 VIS ISLAND –BIŠEVO - HVAR ISLAND, Tuesday (B, L)
Leaving Vis in the morning and sail towards Biševo island to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon on the islet Biševo just in front of the town of Komiža. The possibility of our visit will depend on weather conditions; however, you will be notified of this on time. Afterwards continue to the island of Hvar, take a swim break and continue sailing through lunch, arriving at the island of Hvar this afternoon after disembarking you will be able to explore the city and see many historical sights of the town, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Overnight in Hvar or Stari Grad.

Day 7 HVAR ISLAND – KORČULA, Wednesday (B, L)
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. We will spend the night here. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history. Evening is free to explore the town on your own.

Day 8 KORČULA – MLJET National Park – SLANO (Oyster Tasting), Thursday (B, L, T, CD)
In the morning head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Lunch on board and departure for a small village called Slano on the mainland. Slano is a peaceful fishermen’s village, and the starting point to Ston, situated on Pelješac peninsula, fortified small village famous for its oysters. Pelješac peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. After exploring the town, we leave to a small nearby village to enjoy the authentic local oyster tasting. Tonight, enjoy Captain’s dinner and overnight in Slano.

Day 9 SLANO - DUBROVNIK, Friday (B, L)
Early morning cruise to Elaphiti Islands with swim stop on one of the secluded bays. Continue sailing to Dubrovnik, and, before we moor at the port, we cruise alongside the old city walls. After docking, join a guided tour at the historical center of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Your guide will show you the most interesting sights of the Old Town and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. After city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace, and the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 10 DUBROVNIK departure, Saturday (B)
After breakfast it’s time to disembark no later than 9:00hrs. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport.


B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner, WR-Welcome Reception, CD-Captain’s Dinner
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NB: You might end up with twin beds, even if you request a double.
Itinerary subject to changes for safety due to any adverse weather events.
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