Medieval Towns & The Med in Summer 2025 (Split - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 Split
Your cruise commences with a shared airport arrival transfer to Split harbour with embarkation from 14.00hrs. Once settled, embark on a walking tour at 18:00hrs 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 many other fascinating, unique sites. This evening, return to the ship and meet your fellow passengers at a welcome reception followed by dinner onboard.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Split - Vis
Sail to Vis, which for many years was used as a strategic military base and as such was closed off to the general public. As a result, the island has retained a remarkable untouched charm. Some of Europe's largest and great naval battles have happened in the waters of Vis and you will get to discover many of its historic secrets on a military tour.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 3 Vis - Bisevo - Hvar
Enjoy breakfast as you cruise to the spectacular Blue Cave on the island of Bisevo. Here yo uwill have the option to visit the cave, whose natural underwater entrance creates a magical deep blue light that engulfs the interior (subject to weather conditions). Continue to the island of Hvar, supposedly the sunniest island in the Adriatic, enjoying a swim stop and lunch on the way. Upon disembarkation you will be taken on a guided tour of the charming Hvar Town, seeing the Renaissance cathedral and the oldest community theatre in Europe. The remainder of the evening is free to explore more, perhaps the fort or relax at one of the beaches.

Note:
The Blue Cave is only accessible with small boats through an entrance just 1.5m high so unfortunately it can easily be made inaccessible by bad weather and high waves.
Overnight port may be substituted to Stari Grad.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 4 Hvar - Lastovo
A relaxed day as you sail towards the lovely Losotovo Island, taking a relaxing swim break and enjoying lunch onboard before arriving this afternoon in Lastovo. The island is known for its Venetian architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries. Along with Mljet, Lastovo is the most forested Croatian island with more than 70% of its forested area. The afternoon is free to leisurely explore town or the island's nature yourself.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 5 Lastovo - Korcula
Sail to the town of Korcula, best known as the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch en route in one of the secluded bays and enjoy a swim if weather permits. Upon arrival in Korcula, embark on a guided walking tour of the town and discover its fishbone streets and numerous restaurants. The remainder of the day is at leisure to wander through its charming pedestrian streets.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 6 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 to the salt lakes. Enjoy lunch onboard on your way 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 the Capitan's dinner, whilst overnighting in Slano.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 7 Slano - Dubrovnik
Cruise to the Elaphiti Islands this morning and enjoy a swim in one of the bays before arriving in Dubrovnik, the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise along the famed city walls. Upon arrival embark on a guided city tour to discover the treasures of the Old Town and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. Afterwards, the remainder of the day is yours to explore the town, perhaps walk along the city walls and enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars along the way.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 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