Embark on an 8-day cruise on the M/S Splendid from Dubrovnik to Zadar. As you travel to beautiful national parks, islands, and thousand-year-old cities, discover Croatia's rich history and heritage, explore medieval towns on foot, and swim in the Adriatic Sea. Experience the Croatian way of life as you visit Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korčula, Hvar, Split, Trogir, Šibenik, and Zadar.
Highlights
Visit three magnificent Croatian National Parks: Mljet, Krka & Kornati
Explore three UNESCO World Heritage Cities: Split, Trogir & Sibenik
Admire medieval architecture and historic sites on walking tours
Experience local culture and dine in restaurants of your choice each night
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board the MS Splendid docked in Gruž harbor in Dubrovnik. Your welcome meeting and dinner starts at 7:00 p.m., where you are introduced by your Cruise director to the Captain, crew and your future fellow passengers with whom you spend a week on board.
Embarkation is possible throughout the day; passengers arriving in the morning cannot enter their cabins before 1:00 p.m. but they can leave luggage on board. Passengers arriving later at night are provided with a cold dinner.
After breakfast cruise to Mljet National Park, passing by the magnificent shores of the Elaphiti Islands archipelago. Enjoy lunch on board along the way. Upon arrival to Mljet National Park, have a free afternoon (entrance fees are not included), walk around the Great and Small Lake, and explore the Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century.
In the afternoon depart towards the Island of Korčula. Korčula is a city known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, the famous explorer. Your English speaking guide provides a short city tour while walking you through narrow and cobbled streets. The rest of the evening is free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Korčula with swim stops along the island. After lunch continue cruising towards Croatia's sunniest island, the Island of Hvar, with a second swim stop in one of the many coves and bays along the way. Hvar is one of the most popular and very attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point for the international jet set. Upon your evening arrival, a local English speaking guide walks you throughout the town, introducing you to the history, culture, and way of life on this island. Learn how lavender was traditionally farmed on the Island of Hvar for centuries. Have a free evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family-owned restaurants.
Start your day with a morning departure towards Bol, said to have the best beach for swimming in Croatia - Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape). Stop in Bol and enjoy this nice Dalmatian town on a walk, or have a cup of coffee and take a swim until lunch is served on board. After a relaxed cruise from Bol to Split arrival is expected during the afternoon hours.
Split is the second largest urban center in Croatia and the seat of Split and Dalmatia County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic center has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The historical and cultural buildings are located inside the walls of the Diocletian’s Palace. In addition, its numerous museums, the National Theater, old churches, and other archaeological sites in the region make this city an important cultural attraction. Your English speaking guide leads a 35-40 minute Split City tour and walks you through the historical Diocletian’s Palace.
After breakfast continue sailing to Trogir. Have free time to explore this unique city with 2300 years of tradition. It is a town-museum in the very meaning of the word. Its rich culture developed under the influence of Greeks, Romans and Venetians. Trogir is also listed among UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage Sites with its St. Lawrence Cathedral.
After lunch on board and a swim stop, arrive in Šibenik in the evening. This compact old town with medieval alleys, ring of fortresses, and a spectacular Renaissance cathedral is also listed among UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage Sites. After arriving enjoy your walk and dinner at one of many restaurants in Šibenik.
Day 6: Krka National Park | Kornati National Park | Sali
Depart this morning by coach to Krka National Park. Visit the waterfalls, village, and old mills in this park before returning to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kornati National Park, on the Kornati archipelago, which is 35 kilometers in length with 140 islands. This archipelago was declared a National Park in 1980.
Depart in the morning for Zadar, the regional center of middle Dalmatia. Stop for swimming and “en route” lunch onboard. In the late afternoon arrive in Zadar, followed by a city tour. Zadar’s historical center is a compact pedestrian zone, perfect for exploring on foot and admiring defensive walls built in the 16th century by Venetians as a defense from Turks. See the 16th century Port Gate where a Venetian lion (symbol of Venice) still guards the entrance, as well as the Square of the 5 Wells, Church of St. Donat, Roman Forum (1st century BC) and the biggest Cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia Cathedral.
Day 8: Disembark in Zadar
1 Breakfast
Transfer by minivans from Zadar to Split or Dubrovnik for your flight home or post cruise stay.
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Standard Cabins
Eight cabins with beds that can be transformed into double or twin. Entrance doors are from the inside of the ship. Non-opening portholes, dual ventilation system, modern private en suite facilities.
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Main Deck Cabins
Five cabins with beds that can be transformed into double or twin, with possibility to have third (bunk) bed on request. Modern private en suite facilities.
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Upper Deck Cabins
Six cabins with beds that can be transformed into double or twin. Modern private en suite facilities.
Notes
- A 50% single supplement is available upon request.
- A 30% reduction is available for a 3rd adult sharing a cabin.
- Child discount: A child (age 3-11 years) sharing a cabin with 2 adults receives a 50% price reduction. A 20% reduction is available for a child sharing a twin cabin with one adult.
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
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