Adriatic Delights Cruise & Private Land Tour

Welcome to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Take your private transfer from the airport to your hotel where you can enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. You might want to take a trip back in time, strolling the marble, pedestrian-only streets of the Old City, shopping for souvenirs while taking in sights like the grand Pile gate and Bokar fortress. Or, take a ride on the cable car to the top of Mount Srd for a bird’s-eye view of the red-tiled rooftops, the endless blue of the Adriatic Sea, and the Elaphiti Islands.

• Excursions Included N/A
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel More

Today you’ll be able to board the elegant vessel that will bring you on the island-hopping portion of your tour. You’ll be transferred from your hotel (or the airport if you’re arriving in Dubrovnik today) to Gruz Harbour. Your cabin will be ready from 1 pm on. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik’s walled Old City. You’ll be able to explore ancient wonders like Rector’s Palace and even walk atop the medieval walls with its intricate system of forts, towers, bastions, and casemates while enjoying a panoramic view from above.

• Excursions Included Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik
• Meals Included Breakfast and Welcome Dinner

Today we will sail to the charming village of Slano, situated on the mainland. You can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery, as we cruise around Dubrovnik’s city walls before heading in the direction of the Elaphiti islands for a swim stop. Afternoon arrival in charming Slano, this traditional fisherman’s village was once fortified and is famous for its oysters. From Slano we head towards Ston, a sought-after seaside town that is known for its oyster production. You will take a small boat out into the middle of the estuary and enjoy sampling fresh oysters directly from the sea with a dash of lime and some locally produced wine. Return to the ship for the Captain’s Dinner onboard.

• Excursions Included Oyster farm tour and tasting in Ston
• Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner

We’ll venture further north to Mljet Island and its stunning national park this morning. Walk the shores of the two salt lakes at its center and then visit tiny St. Mary Isle which sits in Great Lake and houses a 12th-century Benedictine monastery and historic church. After lunch, we journey to Korcula Island, perhaps best known as the birthplace of one of the world’s most famous explorers, Marco Polo. Your inspirational guide will take you on a tour through fortified Korcula Town. You’ll have the evening to explore on your own, sampling tasty cuisine in the local eateries.

• Excursions Included Entrance to Mljet National Park and guided tour of Korcula
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

An early morning departure for the tranquil island of Vis. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the Adriatic before we arrive at this unspoiled island in the afternoon. For four decades it was closed off to visitors and abandoned by many locals while used as a Yugoslav military base. It’s managed to remain largely undeveloped, offering a step back in time with traditional architecture and pristine beaches. Look forward to exploring Vis Town at your leisure, enjoying the atmospheric vibe as you walk the lovely stone streets lined with fabulous taverns.

• Excursions Included Wine tasting experience
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Weather permitting, our first stop today is the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island, one of Croatia’s most famous attractions. When conditions are right, we can experience the incredible natural phenomenon that occurs when sunlight streams through, illuminating the cave with an ethereal blue glow. Our next stop is the beautiful sunshine island of Hvar. On arrival, enjoy a wine-tasting tour at a very sought-after family winery in Jelsa, a small and charming town on the island. Overnight in the port.

• Excursions Included Entrance to the Blue Cave (entrance fee payable locally). Wine tasting in Hvar
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

We sail towards Trogir, with a stop in Bol, famous as the home of one of Europe’s most photographed beaches, Zlatni Rat. Enjoy a swim off its shores or coffee in town before returning to the ship for lunch. We’ll continue cruising to the UNESCO-listed Trogir, an open-air museum filled with impressive medieval towers, churches, palaces, and monasteries. Its Cathedral of St. Lawrence is considered one of the country’s finest examples of sacral architecture.

• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

The last stop on this deluxe cruise is Croatia’s second-largest city, ancient Split. You’ll have the opportunity for another swim stop before arriving in this Roman-built city. Join our guide for a tour of its historical center, nearly half of which is made up of the 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace, a maze-like complex with a wealth of magnificent Roman architecture. Split was built in the 4th century as the retirement home for Roman Emperor Diocletian. After the tour, explore on your own and enjoy dinner in a myriad of restaurants and bars dotted throughout the palace.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Split
• Meals Included Breakfast and Lunch

Today you’ll be met by private transfer for the scenic drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, nestled among three mountains in the Dinaric Alps: Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak. Enjoy a guided afternoon tour of the park’s 16 interconnected lakes that vary in shades from emerald to turquoise and sapphire blue, with countless cascading waterfalls in nearly every direction. You’ll take a boat trip across the dazzling water while gazing at the remarkable scenery around you. At the end, you’ll catch a train for a panoramic vista of the park too.

• Excursions Included Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel Degenija

Our private driver will transfer you from the Plitvice Lakes to the stunning seaside town of Rovinj. Enjoy the afternoon to explore the beautiful cobbled medieval streets of Rovinj with its stunning sea view vistas. This evening we recommend dining alfresco in one of Rovinj’s popular restaurants such as La Puntalina with its gorgeous sunset views and delicious cuisine.

• Excursions Included N/A
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel Adriatic

Explore the highlights of beautiful Istria while savoring its many flavors on this private tour. Begin by following your guide through Hum, tasting its local products – while it may be the world’s smallest town with just one street looping around its historic walls, it has an especially enchanting atmosphere. Next, visit a truffle hunting family near the village of Buzet for a light lunch with truffle tasting and a presentation of truffle products, followed by a visit to the hilltop village of Motovun, which is arguably Istria’s most beautiful hill town. Enjoy a final wine tasting in Vizinada before returning to your hotel.

• Excursions Included Private Istria Delights tour with light truffle lunch
• Meals Included Breakfast and light lunch
• Hotel Accommodation Hotel Adriatic

After your final breakfast in Croatia this morning, your trip with us ends with a private transfer to either Zagreb Airport or Venice Airport. If you would like to customize this itinerary and add a few extra days in Venice or Zagreb, please discuss this with our Croatia travel specialists who will be happy to assist with this.

• Excursions Included N/A
• Meals Included Breakfast