MS Mendula: Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik
8 days / 7 nights
Program
Coach transfer from Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik hotel to Zaton harbor. Embarkation starts at 2:00pm (check-in time). Welcome by your tour guide. Dinner and overnight on-board in Zaton.
Breakfast. 8.00 am departure for a pleasant trip along the shores of the the Elaphite Islands (Elaphiti) off Dubrovnik for the discovery of an idyllic setting of steep coastal cliffs. If weather permits, stop in the bay for swimming. Trip to Mljet, an island located between the island of Korčula and the city of Dubrovnik. This is an island of a marvellous natural beauty whose Western part of 30 km2 has been classified as Croatian National Park. Its vegetation is opulent, its woods stretch down to the shores and its fauna is very rich as well. Lunch on board. Visit of the Mljet National Park which covers the Western part, that means the wooded area of the island: there are five types of forests, many species of birds and eagles' nests. The park is characterized by two deep bays that are called “lakes” because of their narrow channel (Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero / “Big Lake” and “Small Lake”). A channel connects the small lake with the big lake, on which St. Mary´s Island is situated with its Benedictine monastery from the 12th century. Many tales entwine around the island of Mljet: One of them says it was the favourite holiday destination of the Greek hero Ulysses! Dinner at your leisure. Back on board and overnight in Pomena (Mljet) or Lumbarda (Korcula).
Breakfast. If time permits, stop on the nearby island of Scedro to bathe. Lunch onboard. Continue to Hvar, also known as Lesina or Pharos, and enjoy a guided tour. Hvar is one of the most popular tourist islands of the Adriatic Sea and one of the trendy places frequented by the International Jet Set. The "Croatian Madeira" is also one of the longest islands along the Croatian coast. It has many small coves offering discreet, paradisiacal berths. Back on board and overnight either at Hvar or Brač. Dinner at your leisure.
Breakfast on-board and depart for Split, the capital of Dalmatia. Lunch on-board during the trip. On the way to Split and if time permits, stop for swimming. Arriving in Split in the late afternoon and guided tour of the port, the promenade and the Diocletian palace (excluding the catacombs). Inside the historic centre of the city, a UNESCO cultural heritage site, nestles a huge Roman palace with its bustling streets, its classical columns and Romanesque bell towers. Dinner at your leisure. Back on board and overnight in Split.
Breakfast and departure to Omis. Day of swimming and free lunch. Back on board. Captain's Dinner and overnight on Brač Island.
Breakfast, then sail to the island of Korčula in central Dalmatia, which stretches from east to west near the continent. Discover a series of bays and coves along the coast. Today, visit the island of Korčula with its beautiful nature, cultural traditions and rich history. If time permits, stop for a swim. Lunch on-board. Late afternoon visit the main town of the island Korčula. This is one of the best preserved medieval cities of the Adriatic with its architectural and historical heritage. During the visit, you will discover the picturesque streets and see the Hotel de Ville, St. Mark's Cathedral in the Gothic style, the museum of All Saints, not to mention the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo (exterior views). Dinner at your leisure. Back on board and overnight in Korcula.
Breakfast and depart for Dubrovnik/Zaton. Lunch on-board. Arrival in Zaton around 3.15pm, coach will pick you up at Zaton harbour and transfer to Dubrovnik - afterwards guided tour of Dubrovnik, the undisputed pearl of Croatia, whose centre is listed as a Heritage Site by UNESCO. Impressive ramparts surround the medieval city and the Stradun, around which stands a beautiful architectural ensemble that blends the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Free time to stroll in the city on your own. Dinner at your leisure. Back on board and overnight (return coach transfer from Dubrovnik city to Zaton may take place before or after dinner). Overnight on board in Zaton. Optional evening dinner with traditional Dalmatian music and folklore, including drinks (supplement payable).
Breakfast, embarkation until 9:00 am (check-out time). Transfer to Dubrovnik airport or Dubrovnik hotel.
Services
Our prices include:
- 1 airport transfer (Dubrovnik airport) on arrival and departure day
- Yacht cruise from day 1 to day 8 according to the programme
- 7 nights in a double/twin/triple cabin according to the chosen category
- Half-board from dinner on day 1, to breakfast on day 8: dinner on arrival day, 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches (according to schedule changes, lunch can be replaced by dinner), 1 Captain’s dinner
- English speaking tour guide throughout
- Guided tours and entries mentioned in the program
- Guided city tours: Split (1h30), Hvar (1h30), Dubrovnik (1h30), Korčula (1h30)
- Admission to the following sights:
- Mljet: National Park
- Split: Diocletian’s Palace (without catacombs)
- All taxes and charges
Our prices do not include:
- Lunch day 1, 5 and 8
- All dinners (except arrival day and captain's dinner): In the evening the boat will stop at the towns and villages along the coast where you can dine in local restaurants or stroll through the old quarters
- Additional airport transfers as per flight times
- Extras, tips and personal expenses
- Drinks
- Travel insurance
- Any service not mentioned above
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