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Day 1: Arrive Zagreb
Upon arrival to Zagreb airport, private transfer by car and
chauffeur to elegant Regent Esplanade Hotel for overnight stay at your luxury
suite.
Regent Esplanade, Zagreb, (B).
Day 2: Zagreb/Opatija
Stroll the charming streets of Zagreb and admire the inimitable
architecture of lively Ban Jelačić Square. Pass through popular Tkalčićeva
Street, stroll to the delightful Kamenita Vrata, and visit St. Mark’s Church.
Continue to Opatija. Savor breathtaking views of the wonderful Opatija Riviera.
Hotel Mozart, Opatija, (B).
Day 3: Opatija/Motovun/Pula
Drive through the green countryside and medieval hill towns of
inland Istria. Then you arrive at Motovun, a place of ravishing beauty. Continue
to Pula, that exhibits the best preserved Roman amphitheater in the entire
world. In the afternoon, we board a private luxury yacht and continue our
journey along the Adriatic coast. Overnight on your private yacht.
Day 4: Pula/Brijuni/Mali Lošinj
Brijuni remains an enthralling destination for members of
European and world aristocracy. Now in Mali Lošinj, one feels the breath of
maritime captains. The nucleus of this town and its many stately villas date
from the XIX century. It was when Mali Lošinj citizens were enjoying an
affluent life due to the peak of maritime navigation here. And you can enjoy
some affluence of your own when you visit one of these captain’s homes.
Overnight on your private yacht.
Day 5: Mali Lošinj/Zadar/ Plitvice/Zadar
Admire the beauty of the Adriatic Coast as you stop in
3000-year-old Zadar. Visit the Cathedral of St. Stošia dating from 1285 A.D. And
the Roman Forum and pre-Romanesque church of St. Donat, and other sites of
historical and nonpareil grandeur. After lunch, continue to Plitvice Lakes by
private car and driver. Then discover Plitvice Lakes, one of Europe‘s most
beautiful nature reserve parks. Return to Zadar, and tasty dinner at local
restaurant. Overnight on your private yacht.
Day 6: Zadar/Kornati
Enjoy a day of pure relaxation on Kornati Islands. The land mass
of Kornati National Park covers less than 1/4 its total area. But its
incomparable landscapes, incredible “crowns” (island cliffs) that face the open
sea, and interesting relief structures make this portion of Kornati National
Park extremely unique. The stunning geomorphology of the sea bed attracts divers
from all over Europe. Overnight on your private yacht.
Day 7: Kornati/Split
Southern Mediterranean charm will greet us as we arrive at
Split, the largest city along the Adriatic coast. We begin our tour of Split at
the lofty palace of IV Century Roman Emperor Diocletian. After lunch, we
continue on to the charming town of Trogir, and quickly see why it is called a
museum city by noticing the many artistic repositories it hosts.
Overnight on your private yacht.
Day 8: Split/Hvar/Vis
Hvar is one of Croatia’s most beautiful and most seductive
islands. Visit Arsenal, one of the first communal theaters in Europe, which was
built in 1612. Then via private car and chauffeur, take a sightseeing tour of
the entire island. Visit the small fishing town of friendly Vrboska. Stroll to
the church of St. Lawrence and glower over its rich art collection and huge
cache of gold and silver. Continue on to the town of Starigrad, the oldest urban
settlement on the island. Overnight on your private yacht.
Day 9: Vis/Korčula/Dubrovnik
Spend the day exploring the birthplace of Marco Polo. Then visit
the Abbot’s Treasury and discover all there is to know about the Moreška sword
dance. Do not miss the sunset vistas, nor go without a glass of fine local Pošip
wine at one of Tiepolo Tower‘s swank restaurants.
Overnight on your private
yacht.
Day 10: Dubrovnik
In the company of your private local guide, tour Dubrovnik’s Old
Town. And visit Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries, the Rector’s Palace, and
Dubrovnik Cathedral. Pucić Palace, Dubrovnik, (B).
Day 11: Dubrovnik
Your chauffeur will take you through the beautiful Dubrovnik
countryside to Konavle Valley. Then after lunch at a local restaurant, you will
continue to the picturesque town of Cavtat. Pucić Palace, Dubrovnik, (B).
Day 12: Dubrovnik
Depart for the U.S.
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