Product Description
Highlights
Board a traditional vessel and sail up along the spectacular Neretva River, inland from Opuzen.. The trip includes an excursion to Krka National Park, where you’ll get a chance to swim in secluded pools and beneath waterfalls.. If you’re worried about long cruise days, this itinerary is a good choice. There are plenty of excursions, short walks and port stops, and the distance between islands is short.. While large cruise liners have to moor out at sea and commute into shore via tender, we drop anchor in the middle of port towns like Hvar or Korcula. You can hop on or off the boat as you please.
Overview
Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is home to plenty of impressive beaches – we’re talking the official second cleanest in Europe. Imagine the sun warming you while you lean over the side of a boat – just peacefully watching the clear ocean wash against limestone cliffs and pebbly shores as you pass on by. This eight day cruise offers plenty of that idle relaxation, broken up with exciting activities like a river cruise and a dip in the waterfalls of the the Krka National Park or expeditions like a winery trip near romantic Korcula to for those who find relaxation at the bottom of a wine glass. Get a taste of what the Dalmatian Coast has to offer on this exciting and varied cruise adventure.
Breakfast Included: 7 Lunches Included: 5 Lunches Included: 4
Dubrovnik
Board the ship at 5 pm and meet your crew and fellow travellers over a welcome drink and introductory meeting. Tonight, enjoy your first dinner on board.
Dubrovnik - Korcula
After breakfast, set sail for Korcula. Enjoy an on-board cooking demonstration by your chef, followed by lunch. Arrive in Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. In the afternoon, embark on a guided orientation tour before enjoying an evening to explore at your own pace. If you're hungry, your leader can assist with dinner recommendations.
Korcula - Badija - Trpani - Opuzen
Depart for Opuzen, enjoying breakfast on board and a mid-morning
swim stop in beautiful clear turquoise waters near the small island of
Badija, then continue on to Trpani. Transfer to Matusko winery for a
tour of the vineyard and a tasting, before returning to the ship and
sailing up the River Neretva to Opuzen. Tonight, enjoy a deck BBQ
on the Eleganza.
Opuzen - Mostar - Opuzen
An early start this morning to make our way to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina by minibus. Take an guided walk through the town, visiting a workshop specialising in traditional coffee sets and copper wall carvings on the way and enjoy some free time to explore the town and have lunch at your leisure. Return to Opuzen in the early afternoon when we will jump into small wooden boats for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands (with local snacks and music on board). We end up at a beautiful local restaurant overlooking the water for Peka lamb and other local dishes. Board the boats to return to Opuzen. You may want to venture out to one of the friendly bars around the town square to meet the locals over a beer or two.
Opuzen - Hvar - Jelsa - Starigrad - Hvar
Sail into Jelsa on the island of Hvar and take a private transfer to a local farm for a honey tasting and a walk through the nearby lavendar fields, then drive to Hvar town. Explore on a walk with your leader before continuing on to Starigrad in the evening.
Hvar - Split
Spend the morning sailing, arriving in Split in the early afternoon. Your leader will take you on a guided walk, then the afternoon is yours to enjoy some free time to explore the beautiful lane ways and squares of the old city.
Split - Krka National Park
After a leisurely breakfast on board, head out with some more time to explore the Split’s old city. After lunch, return to the boat ready to take your private bus transfer to Krka National Park. Here you will board a small boat for some cruising and exploring within the park. The park spans two thirds of the Krka River, and some 142 square kilometres. You visit some of the gorgeous waterfalls for which this park is renowned, stopping for a refreshing swim or two along the way. Afterwards, return by bus to Split, in time for a captain's dinner
for your evening repast.
Disembarkation in Split
Your small ship adventure cruise along the Dalmatian coast ends after breakfast this morning. Should you require a transfer to Split international airport, please enquire with your Travel Consultant prior to travel or your Tour Leader during your trip.
