8 DAYS CRUISE - CROATIA SPLIT RETURN - K210

      

FROM SPLIT TO NP KRKA, ŠIBENIK, ZADAR, PRIMOŠTEN, STARI GRAD, HVAR, VIS, BIŠEVO AND RETURN TO SPLIT


Day 1 - Saturday

SPLIT ARRIVAL

Upon arrival, you will be transferred from Split airport to the port. Embarkation starts at 1pm. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening.

Meals: Welcome Reception, Dinner


Day 2 - Sunday

SPLIT – ŠIBENIK (Krka National Park excursion)

Depart from Split early in the morning towards Šibenik with swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board.  After lunch disembark in Šibenik and continue by bus to visit Krka National Park. It’s magnificent waterfalls, including the famous waterfall Skradinski Buk, are one of Croatia’s most famous sights. After the sightseeing tour, we come back to Šibenik, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage. Set out on a walking tour of Šibenik historical center and visit one of the most beautiful Renaissance Cathedrals of the Adriatic. Your evening is at leisure in town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day 3 - Monday

ŠIBENIK – GALEŠNJAK – ZADAR (Wine tasting)

Early in the morning, we will leave Šibenik and set sail for Galešnjak, a typical small Dalmatian Island, where you will enjoy a swim stop in one of secluded bays. Enjoy lunch while we cruise into Zadar port. After arrival join for a walking tour of Zadar historical center and admire the old walls and Port Gate built in 16th century. Visit the Square of the Five Wells, see the Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum and the largest Cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia and enjoy wine tasting in one of the local wine bars. If there is a breeze, enjoy at the “Sea Organ”, an architectural sound art, which plays music by way of sea waives move into the tubes. Overnight in Zadar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting 


Day 4 - Tuesday

Day 4 - Tuesday

ZADAR – PRIMOŠTEN

Morning departure for Primošten, with a stop along the way for a swim and relax, if weather permits, with lunch on board. Primošten is a small, picturesque town situated between Šibenik and Trogir, in the central part of the Adriatic coast and surrounded by seven other islets, a wonderful sight and an exceptional breathtaking place to explore. Overnight in Primošten.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day 5 - Wednesday

PRIMOŠTEN – STARI GRAD

In the morning we will continue towards the town of Stari Grad on the island of Hvar. We will sail pass by the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Golden Horn (“Zlatni rat”) near Bol – whose pebbles shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape. Swim stop near Golden Horn (“Zlatni rat”) is possible (weather permitted). We head off to Hvar Island where we’ll visit Stari Grad. Stari Grad is one of the oldest towns in Europe with many konobas and restaurants in the backstreets of the old town. The Stari Grad Plain and the old town center of Stari Grad have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2008. Your evening is free to explore Stari Grad on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day 6 - Thursday

Day 6 - Thursday

STARI GRAD – HVAR – VIS

Our morning cruise starts with Hvar Town. Hvar is a charming seaside town and a favourite holiday destination for international celebrities. During a walking tour through the old town and its picturesque little streets, you will see the St Stephen’s Square, the largest piazza in Dalmatia and the main town square, St Stephen’s Cathedral, the first public theatre in Europe, renaissance-style loggia, and its clock tower. Above the town is the impressive fortress Fortica/ Spanjola offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. After lunch disembark in Vis and continue by bus to visit Komiža a charming and lively fishing village located on the southwest side of the island of Vis, where you can walk and enjoy the unique Mediterranean atmosphere and history that is reflected in every stone house, narrow streets, fishing boats that dominate the harbour. After that, we return to the town of Vis, one of the most remote Croatian islands, which remained inaccessible to visitors due to the presence of a military base until 1989. When the island finally opened to tourism, Vis retained the impression of wild, untouched beauty that captivated those looking to get off the beaten track. In the evening enjoy Captain’s dinner on board.

Meals: Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 7 - Friday

VIS – BIŠEVO – SPLIT

We will have an early morning cruise towards small island of Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. Visiting the cave is subjected to weather conditions (entrance is paid locally). We arrive in Split in the afternoon. This UNESCO World Heritage city bases the city center around the stunning Diocletian’s Palace, the Roman emperor Diocletian’s retirement palace from 295–305 AD. Stroll through the palace basement filled with market stalls and experience the historical architecture of this beautiful palace. See the remnants of Split`s Roman heritage, as well as its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter`s temple, the Peristyle, and many other unique sites. Overnight in Split.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day 8 - Saturday

SPLIT DEPARTURE

Disembark after breakfast. You will be transferred to Split airport.

Meals: Breakfast


Services Included:

  • 7 nights cruise from Split to Zadar and back to Split
  • Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
  • Arrival/departure shared transfer* from airport to Split port and back on the first/last day of the program
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • 6 lunches (3 course meal and salad bar)
  • Welcome dinner and Captain's dinner
  • Water dispenser
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh fruits available daily
  • Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout
  • Whisper technology
  • Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek
  • Luggage handling
  • One beach towel per person per week
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board

Sightseeing Tours Included:

  • Professional English-speaking guide for city tours of Šibenik, Zadar, Hvar and Split
  • Guided tour and entrance to Krka National Park
  • Wine tasting in Zadar

Not Included:

  • International Airfare
  • Drinks on board (except water), extra meals
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in the program
  • Port tax + Tourist tax $70 per person (to be paid on board in cash)

Optional Supplements:

  • Additional beach towel 7 EUR per person on request
  • Entrance to Blue Cave to be paid on the spot (between $10-$15 USD, depending on the season)