Dalmatian Elegance - Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group

Dalmatian Elegance - Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group

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Dalmatian Elegance - Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group

9 Days Starting and ending in Split, Croatia

Visiting: Split, Korčula, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Pelješac Peninsula, Hvar, Bol

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

E860LMN26

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

Activities:

Walking

From: $3675

NB: Prices correct on 28-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Dalmatian Elegance - Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group" tour and experience the stunning beauty of Croatia's coastline. Begin your journey in Split, exploring the ancient Diocletian's Palace before boarding your deluxe cruiser. Sail to the picturesque islands of Korcula, Mljet, and Hvar, each offering unique cultural and natural treasures. Enjoy guided walks, local wine tastings, and traditional Croatian feasts. Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Paklinski Islands and relax on the famous Zlatni Rat beach in Bol. Conclude your adventure with a scenic cruise back to Split, creating unforgettable memories along the way.

Highlights

  • Split: Enjoy a cocktail and dinner at your meet-and-greet party.

  • Dubrovnik: Cruise alongside the towering old city walls while a buffet dinner is served onboard.

  • Kuna Pelješka: Join the locals for a typical Farm-to-Table village feast of Croatian delicacies.

  • Bol: At a local winery, relax with some appetizers and sample some of the revered wines of the island.

  • Korcula: Join Andrea, a passionate local, for a photography walk across the maze of streets and flagstone plazas.

  • Veliko Jezero: Walk through Mljet National Park with your cruise manager and take in the pristine views of the Big Lake.

  • Dubrovnik: Ride the cable car to the summit of Srd Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications and Elaphiti Islands.

  • Paklinski Islands: Take a dip in the pristine waters of this absolute paradise, an archipelago and a stunning chain of wooded islets.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To The Dalmatian Coast

Location: Split

Accommodation Name: Cornaro, Split

Your private transfer will collect you from Split airport and take you to Cornaro Hotel, located in the heart of the city. Your Local Host will greet you and be on hand to help you decide how to spend your time. Perhaps wander through the Old Town, situated minutes away from your hotel? Maybe enjoy a wine tasting at your hotel, or take in the views from the rooftop bar?

Day 2: Your Elegant Cruise Ship Relaxed Start

Location: Split

Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After a free morning, your Local Host will accompany you to Split harbor, where your deluxe cruiser awaits. After a warm welcome by your Cruise Manager, settle into your cabin. Join your Local Expert for a stroll through the ancient walkways of Diocletian's Palace, which now forms the historic center of Split. Walk through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's, originally Diocletian's Mausoleum, and the Temple of Jupiter, which today is a baptistery, as well as the Golden Gate. Continue your venture underground to explore the cellars. Return to your cruiser to enjoy a cocktail and dinner at your meet-and-greet party.

Day 3: Cruise To Korčula Relaxed Start

Location: Korčula

Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Early this morning, depart from Split and journey along the picturesque coast. From the comfort of your cabin window or the breakfast table upstairs, enjoy views of sun-dappled islands during your leisurely start to the day. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays before arriving in Korčula, on the island of the same name. The locals claim the celebrated globetrotter, Marco Polo was born here. Embark on a fascinating  photography walk with Andrea, a passionate Local Expert who takes you through the herringbone maze of streets and flagstone plazas. Spend time looking for the cultural and natural treasures of the city. Then you are at leisure to indulge your taste buds in the evening at one of Korčula’s many appealing restaurants and bars.

Day 4: Mljet And Dubrovnik Relaxed Start

Location: Mljet

Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Voyage south to the Island of Mljet and join your Cruise Manager for a stroll to Veliko Jezero, the Big Lake of Mljet National Park. A gentle ferry ride brings you to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary, which rises out of the saline waters on its own small island. After time to explore, return to your cruise ship for a traditional Croatian lunch. Next, set sail for the mighty bastions of Dubrovnik. As the receding sun casts autumnal hues across the endless sky, drift alongside the monumental city walls and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner served on deck.

Day 5: Dubrovnik, A ‘Paradise On Earth’ Relaxed Start

Location: Dubrovnik

Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik, where the footsteps of endless travelers have buffed the marbled streets and squares to a smooth patina. After your guided walking exploration, take the cable car to Srđ Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications and the Elaphiti Islands. Enjoy a free afternoon in the Pearl of the Adriatic - explore at your own pace, shop in the markets or stroll with friends along the ancient ramparts.

Day 6: The Pelješac Peninsula Relaxed Start

Location: Pelješac Peninsula

Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start off your day cruising past the beautiful Elaphiti Islands, a summer playground for Dubrovnik's aristocracy during the 16th century. Continue to the Pelješac Peninsula, renowned for its excellent wines, where you will have the chance to take a dip in the beautiful blue waters. Enjoy time to explore before returning to your cruise ship for an included three-course lunch. After mooring at a small port on the peninsula, transfer to the village of Kuna to see the local church and monastery, followed by a visit to a nearby farm. Meet the locals and treat your taste buds to a typical village feast with a Farm-to-Table dinner of Croatian delicacies, freshly made with their own produce. Late in the evening, return to your ship.

Day 7: A Venetian Dream On Hvar Relaxed Start

Location: Hvar

Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Drop anchor at the small island of Šćedro, with quiet coves and pristine beauty offering the most irresistible backdrop for lunch. Cruise west for a chance to swim in the crystal clear waters of the emerald Pakleni Islands. Continue to disembark at Hvar – the island of sunshine, lavender, sage and wine. Follow the gorgeous white stone, laid down by the Venetians to the town’s magnificent main square with your Local Expert, considered one of the country’s most beautiful. Lined with chic cafes, it unfurls onto the yacht-filled harbor, with the photogenic Renaissance cathedral forming a stunning backdrop. Spend time exploring the secluded beaches and tiny seafood restaurants, or visit the crowning fortress for superb views over the town and island-studded bay.

Day 8: Bol’S Famous Beach On The Island Of Brač Relaxed Start

Location: Bol

Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Set sail for Bol in the morning, the oldest town on the island of Brač and one of Croatia’s most famous seaside resorts. Walk along the promenade and swim at the picture-perfect Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape, a shifting triangle of sandy beaches, protruding into the cobalt waters of the Adriatic. At a local winery, relax with some appetizers and taste some of the revered wines of the island. The evening is reserved for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment.

Day 9: Depart Split

Location: Split

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning, cruise to Split port, where your trip comes to an end. Transfers are available to Split airport. Please do not schedule flights prior to 12:00.

What's Included

  • Meals

    8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Lunch with Wine, 3 Dinners, and 1 Dinner with Wine are included.

  • Personal Radio Headsets

    Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of your Local Expert's commentary.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you won't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency. All taxes and porterage charges at hotels are also included.

  • Luggage Handling

    Your bags will be carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.

  • Insight Flourish

    From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

  • Wi-Fi

    Stay connected with friends and family with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

  • Transfers

    If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

  • Welcome Cocktail and Dinner

    Enjoy a cocktail and dinner at your meet-and-greet party in Split.

  • Buffet Dinner in Dubrovnik

    Cruise alongside the towering old city walls of Dubrovnik while a buffet dinner is served onboard.

  • Farm-to-Table Feast

    Join the locals in Kuna Pelješka for a typical Farm-to-Table village feast of Croatian delicacies.

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What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the destination are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Optional Activities

    Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.

  • Gratuities for Tour Director and Driver

    Gratuities for the Tour Director and Driver are not included and are at your discretion.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private transfers from Split airport, and enjoy a luxurious cruise on a deluxe cruiser with stops at various picturesque locations along the Dalmatian Coast.

Accommodation

Stay at the Cornaro Hotel in Split and enjoy deluxe cabins aboard the MV Futura, MV Avangard, or MV Maritimo during your elegant cruise along the Dalmatian Coast.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of activities can I expect during the cruise?

    During the cruise, you can expect a variety of activities including guided tours of historical sites like Diocletian's Palace in Split, a photography walk in Korčula, a visit to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary on Mljet, and a cable car ride to the summit of Srđ Mountain in Dubrovnik. You will also have opportunities to swim in the pristine waters of the Paklinski Islands and Zlatni Rat beach, and enjoy wine tastings and local feasts.

  • Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes several special dining experiences such as a cocktail and dinner at a meet-and-greet party in Split, a buffet dinner served onboard while cruising alongside Dubrovnik's old city walls, a Farm-to-Table dinner of Croatian delicacies in Kuna Pelješka, and a Captain's dinner with live entertainment in Bol.

  • What kind of accommodation will be provided during the tour?

    Accommodation will be provided on a deluxe cruiser, with stays at the Cornaro Hotel in Split at the beginning of the tour. The cruise ship options include MV Futura, MV Avangard, and MV Maritimo.

  • Is there any free time to explore on my own?

    Yes, there are several opportunities for free time to explore on your own. For example, you will have leisure time in Korčula to dine at local restaurants and bars, a free afternoon in Dubrovnik to explore at your own pace, and time to visit secluded beaches and tiny seafood restaurants in Hvar.

  • What kind of transportation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes transportation on a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coach is sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to high standards. Physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer are also provided.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, airport transfers are included if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights' accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 lunch with wine, 3 dinners, and 1 dinner with wine. Meals are provided both on the cruise ship and at various local dining experiences.

  • Will there be any guided tours during the trip?

    Yes, there will be several guided tours during the trip. These include a guided tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split, a photography walk in Korčula, a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik, and a visit to the local church and monastery in Kuna Pelješka.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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