Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast (Lower Deck, Small Groups, 2023 2024)
Overview
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Itinerary
Your tour begins with a private chauffeur to your luxurious hotel. Tonight, dine on a selection of traditional Croatian dishes.
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel.
Dinner
Encounter Zagreb’s Ban Josip Jelačić Square. Ascend the Upper Town via funicular for panoramic views before continuing to the Opatija Riviera, once a favorite seaside retreat of the elite.
Hotel Ambassador Opatija
Breakfast
Discover one of the best-preserved Roman Amphitheaters in the city of Pula. Experience the thrill of truffle-hunting at the family owned and operated Prodan Tartufi.
Hotel Ambassador Opatija
Breakfast, Lunch
At the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes, be mesmerised by the waterfalls and turquoise waters as you snake your way around the boardwalks on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Continue to the charming seaport city of Split.
Hotel Park, Split.
Breakfast, Lunch
Soak up Split’s Old Town including the remains of Diocletian’s Palace and enjoy lunch before boarding your cruise ship for your week sailing the Adriatic. Relax in the lounge chairs or hot tub with a cocktail in hand. Voyage to Trogir, savoring a delicious dinner on board.
Markan, Katarina Line.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At the acclaimed Bibich Winery indulge in Croatian wines and a light tapas lunch. See the cascading waterfalls of Krka National Park’s and Sibenik’s 15th-century cathedral.
Markan, Katarina Line.
Breakfast, Lunch
Sail through Kornati National Park’s maze of jewel-like islands past ruins and Roman villas. Swim in crystal clear waters before arriving in Telašćica Bay. Stroll to the Salt Lake and stand in awe at the famous White Cliffs, rising 162 meters above the blue waters. After your visit, continue to Sali.
Markan, Katarina Line.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise to the island of Lošinj touring Mali Lošinj town’s harbor and historic quarter. Enjoy a private tour of the Museum of Apoxyomenos, home of the preserved 2000-year-old bronze statue.
Markan, Katarina Line.
Breakfast, Lunch
Admire the Roman Forum, the city's meeting place for over 2000 years, sip coffee in one of the cafes by St Anastasia's Cathedral or view St. Donatus Basilica and the Venetian city walls. Experience a symphony of sound from the Sea Organ.
Markan, Katarina Line.
Breakfast, Lunch
After a brief stop at Vodice we continue toward the picturesque Primošten. Admire one of the most beautiful towns of the Dalmatian coast famous for its medieval aspect. Let this peninsula that was once an island astound you with its beauty. Enjoy time to swim and then...
Enjoy a beautiful swim stop this morning before a relaxing lunch. Admire the views from the deck as you cruise on to Split. Upon arrival join your Local Expert for a guided tour or take some time to explore the cobblestone streets lined with shops and historical buildings. Enjoy the cafes and restaurants of the seaside promenade.
Markan, Katarina Line.
Breakfast, Lunch
Savor fresh oysters in the fishing village of Mali Ston. Arrive at your historic hotel just outside Dubrovnik's city walls and view the Rector’s Palace, St. Blaise’s Cathedral and the Dominican Monastery with a Local Expert.
Hilton Dubrovnik.
Breakfast, Lunch
Discover the best of Dubrovnik today with your Dubrovnik Museum Passes and personalized recommendations from your Travel Concierge. Choose to stroll along the impressive city walls, taking in the mesmerizing myriad of red roofs tucked within the city juxtaposed agains...
Conclude your Zagreb to Dubrovnik tour with a private transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.
Breakfast
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Accommodation
- Esplanade Zagreb Hotel.
- Hotel Ambassador Opatija
- Hotel Park, Split.
- Markan, Katarina Line.
- Hilton Dubrovnik.
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 13 Breakfast (B)
- 10 Lunch (L)
- Zagreb: Meet your Travel Concierge and fellow travelers for dinner at Boban, a famous Zagreb restaurant.
- Istria: Learn about the aromatic 'black diamonds' and join a local farmer and his well-trained hounds to hunt for truffle, and sample a selection of salamis, spreads and cheeses prepared with this gourmet delicacy.
- Plitvice Lakes National Park: Taste local dishes before your visit to Plitvice Lakes
- Split: Dine onboard your ship, the MV Markan.
- Ston: The quiet town of Mali Ston, set beneath a hilltop fortress has become famous for the mussels and oysters that thrive in its salt-rich channel. Stroll out to the floating oyster beds and, with a cooling ocean breeze in the air, savor fresh, briny oysters straight from the sea. Enjoy more of the region’s tempting cuisine over lunch prepared with seasonal ingredients.
- Dubrovnik: At your Celebration Dinner, raise a glass and savor local dishes toasting to new places and memories.
- Skradin: Specialists in boutique wine production, the Bibich vineyards are over 500 years old. With a deep devotion to the native grape and a strong respect for the land, the vintners of Bibich represent generations of family vintners. Taste some of the finest Croatian wines, paired expertly with tapas, for a true flavor of the region.
- Šibenik: Enjoy a Captain's Dinner tonight with live entertainment aboard the MV Markan.
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