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Day 1: Dubrovnik/Korčula
Once you are on board the adventure can start. During a welcome drink, Captain's
orders and safety measures will be explained to you. Moreover, you will be
introduced to the Captain, members of the staff and your tour guide.
While sailing off to Korčula island you can start to mingle with your new fellow
mates. The arrival in Korčula town is in late afternoon hours. Korčula is a
small town situated on the north-east end of Korčula island. The old medieval
part of the town was built on a small oval peninsula. Today the town has about
3,000 inhabitants. Local legend says that a great merchant traveler Marco Polo
was born in Korčula town (but do not argue with locals on this point). The town
centre is dominated by the splendid Cathedral of St. Mark.
Upon your arrival to Korčula local guide will introduce you to historical town,
architecture and stories of Korčula.
Optional Excursion: Korčula town tour
Day 2: Korčula/Povlja Bay/Pučišća
Departure for a spectacular trip between Pelješac peninsula, Hvar island and
Makarska Riviera to the island of Brač. After breakfast we will make a short
stop on Pelješac peninsula, in Orebić town, situated on the opposite side of
Korčula town. Our visit will include Maritime Museum of Orebić, due to the fact
that town is known as a birth place of many Croatian Captains. We will continue
our journey towards Pučišća with a stop for a refreshing swim in Povlja bay.
Pučišća is the island's biggest village and it is settled on the north side of
the island of Brač. Authentic Mediterranean architecture, rustic ambiance,
village location inside a deep fiord; shiny and white stone facades rising
amphitheatrically uphill the hummocks, makes this place so unique and worth
seeing.
Pučišća carries the mark of a stone. It was built on the stone, and the majority
of the inhabitants live from it. The three nearby quarries of Punta, Veselje,
and Kupinovo have produced a stone that has been used to build limestone columns
of the White House in Washington DC, Parliament house in Vienna and many other
famous buildings all over the world. Love of stone continues until nowadays.
Stonemasonry school in Pučišća, one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1906,
supports the skills of an authentic roman stone dressing, that makes it unique
in the world. By Listening, respecting and loving the stone, students create
pieces of work that one is be able to see in their workshop.
Optional Excursion: Maritime Museum of Orebić, Stonemason school in Pučišća
Day 3: Pučišća/Omiš/Split
After few days of cruising, we will stop in mainland towns. In the morning
hours, we will arrive in Omiš, a pirate town where you can join us for a
stunning river boat ride on Cetina river, a river that flows into Adriatic.
After short Omiš town tour, Cetina boat excursion will take place from Omiš 6 km
up the river to the picnic area of Radman mills where your host will welcome
you with a drink and local snacks. Enjoy the food, nature and a boat ride around
an impressive Cetina Canyon surrounded by mountains.
In late afternoon hours we will arrive in Split where a town tour led by a local
guide will start.
Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the center of Split
Dalmatian County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old.
Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on UNESCO World
Heritage List. It is the economic, administrative, educational, sport and
tourist centre of Dalmatia. Many of Split’s historical and cultural buildings
can be found within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. In addition, numerous
museums, the National Theatre, old churches and other archeological sites in
Split region make this city an important cultural attraction.
Optional Excursion: Omiš town tour, Split town tour
Cetina river boat trip to Radman mills with snack - €18
Day 4: Split/Bol/Hvar
Back on island hopping. In early hours, before leaving Split, you will be given
an unique opportunity to accompany the boat Chef to the fish market to pick up
ingredients and fresh fish for a daily meal.
The itinerary includes stop for swimming on the island of Brač. You will visit
Bol, the most famous sandy beach in Croatia situated on the opposite side of
Pučišća town. In Bol you can join us for a few glasses of good quality wine in
awarded winery ''Jako Vino''. Moreover, you will be offered with tasteful bites
of olives, anchovies, prosciutto and cheese. You will be introduced to wine
production in Croatia and on Dalmatian islands. After lunch we will continue
sailing towards the sunniest island in Croatia – the island of Hvar.
Hvar is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich culture and
historical heritage. Its name derives from the Greek name Pharos, today's Stari
Grad (Old Town). Hvar became the island’s centre in the 13th century. The island
gained glory and power during Middle Ages being an important port within the
Venetian naval empire. Today, it is the centre of the island’s tourism and one
of the favorite destinations in the Dalmatian Riviera.
Upon your arrival to Hvar, a local guide and a producer of aromatic oils will
make a short lavender oil presentation and walk you throughout the city
introducing you to history, culture and way of life on this island.
Standard excursion package: Split fish market tour, Lavender presentation, Hvar
town tour
Additional excursion: Wine tasting in ''Jako Vino'' winery in Bol - € 18
Day 5: Hvar/Gradina Bay/Vela Luka
Wednesday is reserved for swimming. Before our arrival to Vela Luka (Big Port)
we will stop for swimming and relaxation in a beautiful Gradina bay near the
town of Vela Luka. Arrival in Vela Luka town will be in the afternoon hours.
On the western part of Korčula island you will find Vela
Luka town that is situated in a deep and large bay, surrounded by many coves. Shores are covered
with vineyards, olive trees, figs and pine trees that gently slope into the sea.
Vela Luka is the second largest town on the Adriatic islands. It is a safe
anchorage and harbor for boaters. Vela Luka is also famous for olive oil
production where almost every inhabitant produces extra-virgin olive oil.
In late afternoon, upon your arrival, the custodian of Vela Luka's town museum
will introduce you to a prehistoric life in this area by showing you findings of
Vela spila (Big Cave) that is considered one of the oldest in this part of
Mediterranean.
Excursion package: Visit to Vela Luka town museum (archeological collection)
Day 6: Vela Luka/Blato/Mljet
On Thursday you can expect a busy morning. After breakfast you will have a coach
tour through the inland part of the island. First we will make a stop in Zlokić
olive oil factory for tasting olive oil and homemade products. After the tour we
will proceed to town of Blato to visit Barilo ethno museum. Folk museum and
ethno house Barilo treasure a collection of variety of artifacts and objects
from peasant life on island's villages. Visit includes tasting of local
liquors
and traditional sweets. Before leaving solid ground we will make a stop in
Smokvica town for a walk or a drink and than the boat will pick you up from Brna
bay up to sail again towards the island of Mljet. In case of bad weather, the
embarkation will be on the northern part of island in Prigradica bay.
On the northwest part of the Mljet island you can find National Park that was
founded on 11.11.1960 as the oldest National Park in Croatia. This part is well
known in the whole world thanks to its natural wonders such as Small and Big
Lakes. In the middle of the Big Lake there is a monastery and St. Mary’s Church
built in the 12th century by the Benedictines from Monte Gargano, Italy. The
church has changed its appearance trough times under different cultural changes,
from the Renaissance to Baroque. However, the central part remained Romanic.
Optional Excursion: Olive oil tasting and snack in Zlokić olive oil factory,
Visit to Folk museum and ethno house Barilo – € 15, Mljet National Park
(entrance fee 90 kn /€ 15)
Day 7: Mljet/Lopud/Dubrovnik
A magnificent trip along the shores of Elaphite Islands consisting of
several
islands northwestern of Dubrovnik. In Dubrovnik you will have an organized town
tour, but before arrival in Dubrovnik we will make a stop on Lopud island,
famous for having one of the best beaches in Dubrovnik region. There you can
take a swim, wonder around or simply enjoy a delightful scenery on the last day
of your Croatian cruise adventure. Arrival in Dubrovnik in the afternoon.
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities on the Croatian coast. In the
middle ages the Republic of Dubrovnik was an important rival to Venice. Many
buildings in the Old city centre testify of this glorious past and of the
Venetian influence. Today, Dubrovnik is also a very lively city, with many
things to do, both during the day and night. The coast nearby offers all sorts
of activities and the town has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Dubrovnik
is the city rich in culture and history, and for that reason, it is inscribed on
UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik has a rich cultural life that includes
Dubrovnik theatre, several cinemas as well as Dubrovnik Film Festival and
Dubrovnik Summer Festival that are held every year in July and August.
Excursion: Dubrovnik City Tour
Day 8: Dubrovnik
Disembarkation after breakfast.
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