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Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert’s fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you’ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Korčula: Join Andrea, a passionate local, for a photography walk across the maze of streets and flagstone plazas. Spend time looking for the cultural and natural treasures of the city. Split: Explore above and below the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s palace. A Local Expert guides you through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje’s, the Temple of Jupiter, the Golden Gate and the Cellars. Veliko Jezero: Walk through Mljet National Park with your cruise manager and take in the pristine views of the Big Lake. Sail by boat to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary rising out of the water. Dubrovnik: Ride the cable car to the summit of Srd Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications and Elaphiti Islands. Dubrovnik: Explore the buffed marble streets of the fascinating city during your guided walking tour. Kuna Pelješka: Visit the church and monastery, and learn about local life when you visit a local farm. Paklinski Islands: Take a dip in the pristine waters of this absolute paradise, an archipelago and a stunning chain of wooded islets. Hvar: Walk to the town’s main square with your Local Expert, see the yacht-filled harbor and the Renaissance cathedral. Enjoy time at your leisure to explore this delightful island, famed for being the sunniest in the country and boasting an interior dotted with lofty mountain peaks and aromatic fields of lavender. Bol: Delight in a swim at Zlatni Rat, also known as the Golden Cape, a shifting triangle of shingle protruding into the cobalt waters of the Adriatic. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Meals

8 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner (D) 4 Lunch (L) 1 Lunch with Wine (LW) 1 Dinner with Wine (DW) 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. Brac: Toast to your voyage with a special Captain’s dinner, complete with live entertainment onboard.

Guide

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

Accommodation

Avangard (Futura II) Cruise Ship: The newly built luxurious Avangard (Futura II) features spacious cabins, twin or double beds, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, a sundeck and restaurant area.

Transport

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). 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. Enjoy the comfort of Insight’s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To The Dalmatian Coast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To The Dalmatian Coast

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 Day 2: Your Elegant Cruise Ship Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Your Elegant Cruise Ship Relaxed Start

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 Day 3: Cruise To Korčula Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cruise To Korčula Relaxed Start

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 Day 4: Mljet And Dubrovnik Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Mljet And Dubrovnik Relaxed Start

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 Day 5: Dubrovnik, A ‘Paradise On Earth’ Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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 Day 6: The Pelješac Peninsula Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: The Pelješac Peninsula Relaxed Start

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 Day 7: A Venetian Dream On Hvar Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: A Venetian Dream On Hvar Relaxed Start

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 Day 8: Bol’S Famous Beach On The Island Of Brač Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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 Day 9: Depart Split
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Depart Split

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.

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Dalmatian Elegance (Classic, 9 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Dalmatian Elegance (Classic, 9 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To The Dalmatian Coast

Day 2: Your Elegant Cruise Ship Relaxed Start

Day 3: Cruise To Korčula Relaxed Start

Day 4: Mljet And Dubrovnik Relaxed Start

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

Day 6: The Pelješac Peninsula Relaxed Start

Day 7: A Venetian Dream On Hvar Relaxed Start

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

Day 9: Depart Split

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