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Day 1: Dubrovnik Arrival at Dubrovnik and welcome by your tour guide. Dinner and accommodation on board. In case of early arrival, an additional lunch can be booked (with supplement).
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Day 2: Dubrovnik - Mljet: National Park Departure for a spectacular trip along the shores of the Elaphiti Islands consisting of several islands stretching northwest of Dubrovnik. You will be able to discover the different faces of this little populated archipelago which has maintained its savage character until today. Its steep rugged rocks and mediterrannean vegetation present the perfect background. Departure to Mljet, an island located between the island of Korčula and Dubrovnik. Its northwestern part has become a national park. It is of volcanic origin, with numerous chasms and gorges, of which the longest connects the north and south of the island. Its vegetation is opulent, its woods stretch down to the shores and its fauna is very rich as well. Guided tour of the Mljet National Park and the Benedictine monastery on the island of St. Mary. Many tales entwine around the island of Mljet: One of them says it was the favourite holiday destination of the Greek hero Ulysses! Dinner on your own. Accommodation on board.
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Day 3: Mljet - Vela Luka Departure to the island of Korčula just off the Dalmatian coast. Today, Korčula is a unique example of harmony between nature, cultural tradition, rich history and modern tourism. The countless and magnificent beaches and bays, luxury hotels, olive trees, vines and ancient villas - all of them attract tourists from all over the world. Due to it‘s relief created by weather and erosion, southern shores of the islands are steeper, unsheltered from the southern open sea and south wind, while northern shores of Korčula (facing mainland and Pelješac Peninsula) are less steep. Small slopes of sand that are covering large parts of the northeastern bit of the island, near the village of Lumbarda, is where the only sandy beaches are located. Continuation to Vela Luka, the biggest agglomeration located in the largest and best protected bay on the western shores of the island. Its name means „big harbour“. There are several hotels and a medical center for rheumatic disorders and rehabilitation. The inhabitants are farmers, fishermen and workers in tourism. The town has a shipyard called Greben and other smaller industrial plants. Half-board and accommodation on board.
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Day 4: Vela Luka - Split Breakfast on board and departure to Split, the capital of Dalmatia, where you will arrive around noon. Toghether with your tour guide, you will cross the seafront and walk down to the southern gate of the Palace of Diocletian. The city center, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is dominated by this huge Roman palace, and still today, Split is a unique example of a city which has developed from a private residence. Narrow streets bustling with people, ancient columns and Roman belfries – they all contribute to a very special atmosphere. Half-board and accomodation on board.
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Day 5: Split - Hvar - Korčula Continuation to Hvar, also called Lesina or Pharos. Hvar is one of the touristically most developed islands in the Adriatic Sea and also a meeting point for the international jet set. It is also one of the longest islands stretching along the shores of Croatia. It shelters numerous little coves which offer both discrete and paradisiac mooring areas. Half-board and accommodation on board.
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Day 6: Korčula - Trstenik Guided tour of the main city of the island, Korčula. During this tour, you are going to discover scenic alleyways, the Town Hall, St. Marc’s cathedral, the Church of All Saints and also the house where Marco Polo is said to be born. Continuation to Trestenik where you are going to attend a wine tasting (with supplement). Half-board and accommodation on board.
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Day 7: Trstenik - Dubrovnik: guided city tour Guided tour of Dubrovnik, the indisputable pearl of the Croation coast. Its city center has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Impressive city walls enclose the medieval city center and the Stradun around which you can see a beautiful architecural ensemble which combines different styles such as Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque in unique harmony. Entry to the baroque cathedral, to the Knežev Dvor (palace of rectors) and the pharmacy of the Franciscan monastery – one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. Free time to explore Dubrovnik at your own pace. Half-board and accommodation on board. Optional supplement: Traditional Dalmatian dinner with folklore show (drinks included).
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Day 8: Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik airport Breakfast and transfer to Dubrovnik airport.
Note: the itinerary can be changed or reversed; however, all sites and excursions listed will still be undertaken.
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