Croatia Uncorked 2027 (Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 Dubrovnik
Welcome to Dubrovnik! Transfer from the airport to Dubrovnik harbour for check in from 14.00hrs onwards. After settling in, transfer to the city gates for a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town and be charmed by the Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Then, take the cable car from the Old Town to Srd mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands. Return to the ship for a cocktail reception followed by a welcome dinner.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Dubrovnik – Korcula
Cruise to the island of Korcula, the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo. While wandering along the herringbone pattern laneways of Korcula Town, hear stories of legends, tales, and monuments of the area. In the afternoon take a panoramic drive through vineyards to visit the famous sandy beach Lumbarda and enjoy wine tasting at a local winery with grappa and snacks.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 3 Korcula – Hvar
Depart early towards Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic. Visit a local farm and enjoy their wine, olive oil and traditional homemade products. Stop by the Lavender Museum and distillery to learn about the history of lavender production on the island which was a main source of income for many people in the past. Transfer back to Hvar Town for an afternoon guided walking tour where you will see the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower and learn of the oldest community theatre in Europe at the Hvar Arsenal. The remainder of the evening is at leisure to explore this exciting city. You can use this opportunity to climb to the Spanish fortress to view the sunset over the town or perhaps dine at one of Hvar’s many seaside restaurants and enjoy its lively nightlife.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Hvar – Bisevo – Vis
Depart early in the morning and cruise towards the small island of Bisevo to visit the Blue cave. Witness the truly magnificent natural phenomenon as an aquamarine glow is reflected on the walls of the cave, created by the refraction and reflection of sunlight off the sea floor. Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years. As such, Vis has retained a special charm, and shot to fame as being the location for the hit film, Mama Mia 2. Enjoy wine tasting at a local family-owned winery with a long winemaking tradition before overnighting in the port of Vis.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note:
- The ability to visit the Blue Cave is weather dependent and will be determined on the day of the visit by local operators and you will be advised by your Cruise Manager.
- Should the port of Vis be at full capacity, the alternative port of call will be Komiza.

DAY 5 Vis – Kuciste
From Vis, cruise along the Adriatic to the Peljesac Peninsula, an area well known for its excellent wine. Enjoy lunch onboard and on arrival in Kuciste, transfer to the famous Korta Katarina winery for a guided tour of the vineyard followed by wine tasting. Afterwards continue to the Boutique Winery Mikulic in Orebic and learn about the traditional winemaking process employed by this small family-owned winery. Enjoy the wine tasting of award-winning Croatian wines followed by dinner before transferring back to the ship.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 6 Kuciste – Slano
Continue cruising through the Peljesac Peninsula to Trstenik where your first stop will be the well-regarded Grgic Winery which was founded by the highly awarded and legendary Napa Valley winemaker Mike Grgich. Here, you will have the chance to taste some of their superb wines including Plavac Mali and Posip. Next, visit the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putnikovic and be introduced to the traditional process of winemaking from vineyards to barrels, the historical development of the vines followed by a high-quality wine tasting with snacks. Then continue to the once fortified village of Ston, famous for its oysters and saltworks. After exploring the town’s vast medieval ramparts on a guided walking tour, discover Europe's oldest saltworks known as the trademark of Ston. A short coastal walk will then lead you to an oyster farm to learn more about oysters and a special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer back to the ship in Slano for a Captain’s dinner onboard with live entertainment.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 7 Slano – Dubrovnik
As you journey back to Dubrovnik, cruise alongside the magnificent old town city walls for a different perspective of the Old Town. Lunch will be served on board before mooring at Dubrovnik harbour where a transfer will take you south of Dubrovnik to the Konavle region to visit the Crvik winery in Komaji to taste the native Dalmatian wine ‘’Marastina''.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Dubrovnik
Bid farewell to the crew and your new friends as your cruise concludes after breakfast with a departure transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast