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Croatia Uncovered

From £2,449.00
Duration 11 Days
Departures from: May 2024 - Sep 2024
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From £2,449.00
Duration 11 Days
Departures from: May 2024 - Sep 2024
Tour Overview

Explore Croatia's magnificent medieval cities, including the walled fortress towns of Dubrovnik, Split and Trogir. Discover the country's delectable cuisine at a rural estate near Zadar and venture into the forests and waterfalls of Krka National Park. The second part of the tour sees you board a chartered cruise ship for a tour of the beautiful Adriatic islands along the Dalmatian Coast. Visit Korcula with its striking city walls, stop at Mljet with its beautiful combination of saltwater lakes, dense forest and Franciscan Monastery, take in a quiet fishing village on Solta, and enjoy the photogenic beaches and medieval architecture of Hvar. In between stops, you can soak up the sun from the deck of your elegant ship and enjoy beautiful swim stops.

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Your Holiday Includes

  • Return flights from London 
  • 3 nights in 4-star hotels 
  • 7-night exclusive cruise on board the Deluxe MV Adriatic Pearl
  • 21 meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners and welcome drink 
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

 

  • Guided tour of Trogir 
  • Visit to the Krka National Park waterfalls
  • Explore the marble streets of Zadar
  • Enjoy a Croatian lunch with a local family 
  • Taste local wines and sample home-made olive oil on board your ship
  • Guided tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town 
  • Enjoy a Captain's Dinner on board 
  • Tour of Mljet National Park
  • Discover UNESCO-listed Split
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner on board

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Trogir

Depart on your flight to Split today, from where we will transfer to your hotel in Trogir.

Meals included: D

Day 2 Trogir - Krka National Park - Zadar

After breakfast, meet up with your Local Guide for a fascinating walking tour around the historic highlights of Trogir including the mighty 13th century Trogir Cathedral. Afterwards we'll head off and explore the stunning waterfalls of Krka National Park, then transfer to the medieval walled city of Zadar in the evening. Relax to the soothing sounds of the Sea Organ, an experimental instrument built into marble steps and 'played' by the ocean, and gaze out at the sunset.

Meals included: B,D

Day 3 Zadar

This morning we'll join our Local Guide and embark on a walking tour of the beautiful city of Zadar, which has a history spanning three millennia. You'll love the old frescoes of the Romanesque Zadar Cathedral, while the Church of St Donatus, with its distinctive circular shape, contains columns recycled from the old Roman Forum. After the tour, we'll visit a rural family estate, Micanovi Dvori, where we'll feast on the popular Croatian delicacy 'peka' – meat and vegetables baked on a fire under a bell-shaped pan. Eating traditional food with a Croatian family is an unbeatable way to get a taste of the local culture. This evening is free to explore Zadar at your own pace. Meals included: B,L

Day 4 Zadar - Sibenik - Split

After breakfast we'll head towards Sibenik, a scenic town in a picturesque bay where the Krka River meets the Adriatic Sea. This evening we'll take a bus to Split, where we'll board our chartered cruise ship, our home for the rest of the trip. The MV Adriatic Pearl is a hi-spec vessel with plenty of places to relax and features sun-loungers. The boat also provides easy access for swimming in the sea, so you are free to enjoy the clear waters of Croatia's Adriatic Coast. Meals included: B,D

Day 5 Split - Korcula

For a small country, Croatia produces a huge amount of olives, and the families of your captain and crew grow them in their home village. As we cruise to Korcula we'll learn about the process of making olive oil, enjoy a tasting, then sit down to lunch onboard. This afternoon is yours to spend as you wish, or you can join an optional walking tour of the island. Korcula's highlights include the Gothic-Renaissance St Mark's Cathedral and the striking old city walls. Tonight there's a chance to further immerse yourself in the local culture with an optional dinner at the village of Zrnovo with a local family. Meet different generations of the family who will welcome you into their home and treat you to a wholesome home-cooked meal served with some local tipple.

Meals included: B,L

Day 6 Korcula - Dubrovnik

Today sees us sail to Dubrovnik, the jewel in the crown of the Adriatic. The red roofs, imposing city walls and historic architecture of its medieval Old Town has made Dubrovnik the star of many films and TV series including Game of Thrones, and you can explore it up close as you stroll through its narrow streets, lined with cafés, shops and restaurants. The evening's yours to explore Dubrovnik as you wish – we recommend trying octopus brudet, a rich seafood stew.

Meals included: B,L

Day 7 Dubrovnik

Today we'll explore Dubrovnik in more depth on a guided tour of the famous Old Town, where you'll pass the oldest pharmacy in Europe, walk the polished main street, see the bullet mark remnants of the Balkan War, as well as marvel at iconic sites such as Rector's Palace, a 15th century Gothic-Renaissance masterpiece, and the Franciscan Monastery. In the afternoon, you're free to explore at your leisure. Maybe stop at one of the many ice cream shops or take a scenic cable-car ride to the top of Srd Hill for fantastic views over the city. Back on the ship we'll attend the Captain's dinner, followed by drinks and dancing with the crew.

Meals included: B,D

Day 8 Dubrovnik - Mljet

Today the ship takes us to one of the greenest and most beautiful of the Adriatic Islands, Mljet, where we can explore dense forests and lounge by glittering lakes. Enjoy a tour with a Local Guide at Mljet National Park and have time to explore on your own. Don't miss Mljet's cultural attractions either - these include a photogenic Benedictine monastery shrouded in dark forest, and a starkly beautiful 12th century church, one of the oldest in the Adriatic. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 9 Mljet - Hvar - Solta

You'll want to be up on deck as the ship approaches the stunning island of Hvar. We'll disembark in the main town for an optional walking tour, taking in the 17th century Arsenal and the stately square Trg Sv Stjepana. Next, we head to the tranquil island of Solta, stepping ashore in Stomorska. This fishing village is famed for its fleet of ancient wooden ships, originally used to transport the island's wine and olive oil to the mainland. These traditional ships can still be spotted here, and make a pretty sight bobbing up and down in the harbour beside the modern luxury yachts.

Meals included: B,L

Day 10 Solta - Split

Our final port of call is Croatia's second largest city, the vibrant and vivacious Split. A guided walking tour will introduce us to the mighty Diocletian's Palace, one of the world's best-preserved Roman monuments. Its ancient walls are now home to an array of great restaurants, bars and shops, meaning the complex is as buzzing as it ever was. Later, we'll visit a fresh produce market, a great place to get a feel for everyday life in the city, and then the afternoon is yours to explore. We suggest the Cathedral of St Domnius and adjacent Temple of Jupiter, for a fascinating glimpse into Split's many-layered history. Meals included: B,D

Day 11 Split - UK

Today we'll disembark and transfer to Split airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals included: B

Additional Information

Please note: In some ports you will be required to cross other vessels in order to access the ship. Passengers will also need to ascend and descend steps when moving between decks.

Your holiday price is based on an inside cabin, however it is possible to upgrade your cabin to range of outside cabins and suites (subject to availability) for the latest cabin availability and price information please call our Holiday Advisors on 01858 415 420
  1. Favourite Moment

    Discover traditional Croatian cuisine and the spirit of Bukovica's old times with a local family
    at the Mićanovi dvori rural family estate - an unbeatable way to get a taste of the local culture.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Hotel Rotondo

Hotel Rotondo has a multitude of great facilities that make it a wonderful property to stay at. There is an in-house restaurant serving local cuisine, a swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace area. Rooms are furnished with air conditioning, private facilities, complimentary toiletries, a safe and minibar. Free WIFI is also available at the hotel.

Hotel Kolovare

Hotel Kolovare is a 4-star hotel located close to the centre of the historic city of Zadar and right on the coast. The hotel boasts a Mediterranean style adapted to suit this stunning area. The hotel is surrounded by cultural and historical heritage, perfect for exploring and relaxing. Faculties include; a restaurant, bar and pool. Bedrooms feature; en suite facilities, air conditioning, mini-bar, hairdryer and TV.

MV Adriatic Pearl

Your ship is exclusively chartered for Travelsphere guests. Facilities include a dining room, bar, sun deck with hot tub and sun loungers with towels provided, plus a swimming platform for easy access. Cabins have en suite facilities, air-conditioning, TV and hair-dryer with daily cabin cleaning.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour

Croatia - Traditional Croatian Meal in Zrnovo Village

Croatia - Traditional Croatian Meal in Zrnovo Village

Zrnovo is a village located just outside of Korcula Old Town and is one of the oldest settlements on the island. You will have guided walking tour of the village, home to just over 1000 inhabitants, before a dinner of local delicacies.
Zrnovo is a village located just outside of Korcula Old Town and is one of the oldest settlements on the island. You will have guided walking tour of the village, home to just ove...

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