Croatia Unveiled 2027 (Zagreb - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 Zagreb
Welcome to Zagreb! Your tour commences with a shared arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free at leisure for you to discover Croatia’s capital city before joining your fellow travellers for a welcome reception followed by dinner.

Stay at: Hotel Westin (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Zagreb
After breakfast, join a morning sightseeing tour of Zagreb's historic Upper Town including St. Mark’s Church, St Catherine's Church, the Croatian Parliament, and the Government Palace. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the winding streets of the Old Town.

Stay at: Hotel Westin (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Trogir
Journey south for a visit to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. Admire the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes joined by cascading waterfalls and surrounded by densely forested mountains. Enjoy a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Next, continue to Trogir for embarkation aboard your vessel at 14:00hrs. After settling into your cabin, join a short orientation tour of the medieval city of Trogir, often referred to as a "mini-Dubrovnik" due to its ancient walls and masterful architecture. This evening, return to the ship and meet your fellow passengers at a welcome reception followed by dinner onboard.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 4 Trogir - Split - Brac
Cruise towards Split, a unique modern city that has evolved from the ruins of the remarkable Diocletian’s Palace. Embark on a guided walking tour of the historic inner city where you can witness the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, it's renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After visiting Split, enjoy lunch on board and a swim stop before heading towards Milna on the island of Brac. In the afternoon, disembark in Milna, a Dalmatian town known for its 1783 Baroque church situated beside the water. The interior of the church is rich in valuable Venetian paintings.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: Due to the limited capacity and reconstruction of Split harbour, a bus transfer may be organised to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.

DAY 5 Brac - Hvar
After a swim stop and lunch, cruise to Hvar, one of Croatia’s most popular destinations due to its pleasant climate all year round. On arrival, join an island tour of Hvar by Land Rover Defender, driving through picturesque villages. Visit a lavender farm, stop and enjoy a wine tasting, and finish your evening at a donkey farm. Overnight in one of the harbours of Hvar.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 6 Hvar - Bisevo - Vis
Your day begins as you cruise to the island of Bisevo to visit the spectacular Blue Cave. Accessible only by boat, the cave's natural underwater entrance allows for sunbeams to penetrate through and reflect off the white cave floor, creating a magical blue glow. Afterwards, continue to Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to its isolation, Vis is known as "The Mediterranean as it once was", remaining relatively untouched by modern development thus retaining its special charm. The afternoon is free at leisure to explore Vis. Overnight in one of the harbours of Vis.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: Visit to the Blue Cave is dependent on weather conditions as sometimes high tide can prevent entry. Your captain will advise conditions and accessibility in the morning of the scheduled visit.

DAY 7 Vis - Korcula
Depart early this morning towards the island of Korcula, the supposed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Stop for a swim break and lunch en route in one of the secluded bays. On arrival, embark on a guided walking tour of Korcula and discover its fishbone streets and numerous restaurants. The remainder of the day is free at leisure. You can visit the small Marco Polo Museum and climb the tower for wonderful views, enjoy a drink at a bar within the fortifications or simply wander through its charming pedestrian streets.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Korcula - Mljet - Slano
Today you cruise to Mljet to visit the National Park famous for its salt lakes and an ancient Benedictine monastery. Here, you can either rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or join your Cruise Manager for a stroll around the salt lakes. Later, enjoy lunch onboard as you cruise to Slano, a peaceful fisherman's village. On arrival, embark on your excursion to Ston, a once-fortified small village now famous for its oysters. After exploring the town's medieval ramparts, a short coastal walk leads you to an oyster farm where you will learn more about oysters and enjoy a tasting of this delicious treat. Upon returning to the vessel tonight, enjoy a Captain’s dinner before overnighting in Slano.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 9 Slano - Dubrovnik
Cruise to the Elaphiti Islands this morning and enjoy a swim in one of the bays before arriving in Dubrovnik. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise along the impressive city walls and fortifications. On arrival, eembark on a guided city tour to discover the treasures of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic. The remainder of your afternoon is free at leisure to further explore this UNESCO World Heritage listed city at your own pace. You can use this opportunity to take the cable car to the top of Mount Srd for incredible panoramic views of Dubrovnik, or perhaps take stroll down the ‘Stradun’, the completely pedestrianised main street in the Old Town where you can find plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants to try out.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 10 Dubrovnik
Say goodbye to your crew and new friends as you disembark after breakfast. Your adventure continues with an included shared departure transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast