Cruise/Tour Combo: Split to Zagreb (with Split return Cruise) - 9nts (Saturdays)

Activity Level: 1
Comfort: 4
Departs From: Split
Location: Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Plitvice, Zagreb
Duration: 10 days (Sat-Mon)
Availability: SATURDAYS, May - October
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Activity Level: 1
Comfort: 4
Departs From: Split
Location: Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Plitvice, Zagreb
Duration: 10 days (Sat-Mon)
Availability: SATURDAYS, May - October
CLICK FOR PRICING / DEPARTURES

Highlights

7 night cruise Split to Dubrovnik and return to Split
Post-Cruise Tour Including an overnight at Plitvice Lakes!
2 night tour from Split to Zagreb via Plitvice Lakes
Korcula Town
Hvar Town
Mljet National Park

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10 days from Split, Bol, Jelsa, Korčula, Dubrovnik, Mljet, Hvar, Split, Trogir, Plitvice Lakes and to Zagreb

Small Ship Cruise / Tour combo; maximum 40 passengers!
Guaranteed Departure Split to Zagreb 9nts.
Includes breakfast, city sightseeing tours, some entrances and transfers as listed.
7 nights cruise, 2 nights in hotels.
Only a few departures all year, so get in quick!

Itinerary

Open-age cruise/tour combo, though passengers are usually small groups or couples ranging from 35-65yrs. Double/twin cabins on Upper, Main and Lower Deck. Solo travellers must book a whole cabin for solo occupancy.

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days sailing on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the Captain and his crew take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. The evenings you have free to find a good restaurant or discover historical monuments.

SHIP INFO AND PHOTOS:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/ships/deluxe/

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
10 days from Split, Bol, Jelsa, Korčula, Dubrovnik, Mljet, Hvar, Split, Trogir, Plitvice, Zagreb

INCLUDED:
• Arrival shared transfer from Split Airport or Split hotel to harbor
• Departure shared transfer from Zagreb hotel to Zagreb Airport
• 3-night accommodation in 4star hotels on half board basis
• Air-conditioned vehicle throughout
• English/French-speaking Tour Escort throughout for land portion
• 7-night accommodation in a cabin with private bathroom, A/C and LCD TV
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 6 lunches all with 3 courses and salad bar during cruise
• Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Dinner during cruise
• Water dispenser during cruise
• Complimentary coffee, tea and fresh fruits available daily during cruise
• Professional Cruise Manager throughout for cruise portion
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek during cruise
• Luggage handling on boat
• Free Wi-Fi on board

Sightseeing tours included:
• Local guides for sightseeing tours of Zagreb, Split, (English and French), Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik (English only)
• Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir, Diocletian’s Palace and Cathedral in Split
• Guided tour and entrance to Mljet National Park
• Wine tasting in Korčula

Hotels:
• PLITVICE: Stara Lika 4star in Gospić or similar in Plitvice region
• ZAGREB: Academia / Zonar 4star or similar

NOT INCLUDED:
• Drinks, extra meals
• All other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
• Transfers on days other than start and finish days

ITINERARY:
Embarkation fro 14.00hrs. If you arrive early you can leave your luggage on the ship until your cabin is ready. Overnight in port, late arrivals possible.

Day 1 Split Arrival, Saturday (WR, D)
You will be transferred from Split’s airport or your Split hotel to harbour, where embarkation begins at 14:00h. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome Reception followed by Dinner onboard this evening.

Day 2 Split – Bol – Jelsa, Sunday (B, L)
Morning sail towards Bol on Brač Island, you will discover one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Mediterranean – “Zlatni Rat” (the Golden Horn), which is constantly changing direction due to the ocean currents with optional swim if weather permits. Return to the ship for lunch and set sail for Jelsa on the island of Hvar. One of the most picturesque towns on the island of Hvar; Jelsa is nestled in amongst hills dense with pine woods. The town quay extends all the way around the harbour with numerous laid moorings. Walk around the town to see old stone streets, squares, churches, and parks. Enjoy a coffee in the main square and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere of this bustling town. Your evening is free to explore Jelsa on your own.

Day 3 Jelsa – Korčula (Wine tasting), Monday (B, L, T)
Early in the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. Continue towards Korčula, the most preserved medieval town, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Take a walking tour of Korčula which takes you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history and enjoy wine tasting in one of the local wine bars. Evening is free to explore the town on your own.

Day 4 Korčula – Dubrovnik, Tuesday (B, L)
In the morning sail to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Old Town with a panoramic bus ride above the Old Town. After the panoramic view, we will arrive at the historical centre of Dubrovnik, walk through STRADUN – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After city tour, you will be left on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace, and the Cathedral, take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 5 Dubrovnik – Mljet, Wednesday (B, L, CD)
In the morning head further north to the Island of Mljet. Mljet National Park encompasses five types of forest, many species of brids and two deep lakes, Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Tonight, enjoy Captain’s Dinner onboard. Overnight in Mljet.

Day 6 Mljet - Hvar, Thursday (B, L)
Take a break for a swim during your morning cruise. Continue sailing through lunch, arriving this afternoon in Hvar, a favourite holiday destination for international celebrities, but it’s also a charming seaside town with 8 centuries of architecture. On a walking tour visit the old town with the picturesque little streets and the first public theatre in Europe (older than Shakespeare’s theatre in the UK), the Franciscan Monastery and much more. Your evening is free in Hvar. You can explore more and dine on your own at one of the many restaurants in town.

Day 7 Hvar – Split, Friday (B, L)
Next, we head to our final port Split with a stop along the way to swim, cool off and relax, if weather permits, with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we arrive in Split to take a walking tour of the historic inner city takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Your evening is free in Split.

Day 8 Split -Trogir - Plitvice, Saturday (B, D)
Morning city tour of Split or your free time. Diocletian’s Palace is on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage with the Peristyle, the Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral. Departure for Trogir where we visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Free time and continuation to Plitvice. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice region.

Day 9 National Park Plitvice - Zagreb, Sunday (B, D)
Morning tour of the Plitvice Lakes, National Park on the UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage. Sixteen lakes, each at a different level, are joined in a series of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded by dense wood Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of a rare and unique beauty. Continuation to Zagreb, city tour of Zagreb, including the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical center, St. Mark’s Church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian national Theatre and the University. Enjoy the rest of the evening on your own. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb.

Day 10 Zagreb – departure, Monday (B)
After breakfast, the tour ends with a transfer to Zagreb Airport.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, CD=Captain's Dinner
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Accommodations

Great accommodations are provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/

How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:

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