What's included ?

• 2 nights in deluxe class hotel, rooms with private facilities
• 7-night cruise from Zadar on board M/S Premier in a cabin with private facilities
• Airport arrival and departure transfers
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Breakfast daily
• 1 dinner at hotel as per itinerary
• 1 welcome reception aboard the ship, followed by dinner
• 3 dinners:
• Welcome dinner at Hotel in Zagreb
• Welcome reception and dinner on board
• Captain’s dinner with live music and a glass of wine
• Complimentary bottled water, coffee and tea onboard cruise ship
• Professional Tour & Cruise Manager
• Hotel, service, city and port taxes
• Luggage handling
• Sightseeing tours with licensed local guides
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Free Wi-Fi on board

Sightseeing:

• Zagreb, the cultural capital of Croatia
• Tasting of traditional Maraschino liqueur in Zadar
• Kornati National Park
• Krka National Park 
• Sibenik’s medieval Old Town
• Split built around Diocletian’s Palace 
• The Golden Horn beach on Bol island
• Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island
• Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo
• Mljet National Park
• Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic

What's not included ?

Anything not mentioned under "Included"

Day 1, Arrive Zagreb, Friday

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Alternatively, join from a AMTA’ tour. The balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner is on us tonight. (WD)

Day 2, In Zagreb, Saturday

We enjoy a morning sightseeing tour that takes us through the historic Upper Town. We see St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town or perhaps take an optional excursion into the countryside. (B)

Day 3, Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes – Zadar, Sunday

We are headed south for a visit to the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking tour takes us around several of the lower lakes. After our visit, we drive to Zadar to board the beautiful M/S Premier. Later, join your fellow “sailors” and cruise manager for a welcome reception and dinner on board. (B, WD)

Day 4, Zadar – Sali, Monday

We start the day with breakfast and a walking tour of Zadar’s historical center. The city’s compact pedestrian zone, is perfect to explore on foot. We admire the 16th century walls built by the Venetians as a defense against the Turks. We also see the Port Gate where the Venetian lion still guards the entrance, the Square of the Five Wells, the Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum and the largest cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. After the tour, we stop for a tasting of traditional Maraschino liqueur. While we set sail for Sali, lunch is served. In Sali, there is time to explore the town and have dinner on your own in one of the local restaurants. (B, L)

Day 5, Sali – Sibenik, Tuesday

After breakfast, we take in the scenic wonderlands of two National Parks in the Sibenik area: Krka, with its breathtaking waterfalls, and Kornati, comprised of more than 140 islands with numerous coves and crystal-clear waters. The day is devoted to tour these scenic destinations. The evening is at leisure in Sibenik. (B, L)

Day 6, Sibenik – Trogir – Split, Wednesday

In the morning there is time for a swim before we continue sailing. After lunch, we arrive in the UNESCO-listed city of Trogir. Our time here is free to explore at leisure until we set course for Split. Here, a walking tour of the historic inner city takes us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. (B, L)

Day 7, Split – Bol – Hvar, Thursday

We sail to Bol, home of the Golden Horn, one of the most breathtaking beaches in Croatia. This vast, golden pebble beach is unique in that it changes shape and position depending on the direction of the winds. Before lunch, there is time for a swim in the clear blue waters. We then sail to the island of Hvar where we have a sightseeing tour that includes the first public theatre in Europe, the Franciscan Monastery, and many more historic sights. The evening is free to explore Hvar and to dine on your own in one of the excellent restaurants. (B, L)

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during peak season in July and August), the port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad/Jelsa. In that case transfers by bus will be organized to and from Hvar

Day 8, Hvar – Korcula – Mljet, Friday

After breakfast we depart for Korcula, for an early afternoon arrival. Korcula town is thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Our walking tour through its narrow, cobble-stone streets includes a visit to the majestic Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. We continue our journey to the island of Mljet, where an afternoon tour of Mljet National Park awaits. The park features five types of forest, many species of birds, and two deep lakes: Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). This spectacular island was supposedly a favorite holiday spot for the Greek hero Ulysses! Tonight, onboard our ship, enjoy the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment and a glass of wine. (B, L, D)

Day 9, Mljet – Dubrovnik, Saturday

In the morning we sail to Dubrovnik, the so called “Pearl of Adriatic,” and a UNESCO World Heritage site. While in Dubrovnik, we take a walking tour of the old town and visit the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. The remainder of the day is free to discover even more of this amazing city. (B, L)

Day 10, Depart Dubrovnik, Sunday

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport or to your hotel in Dubrovnik. Alternatively, you can continue your journey and join AMTA’s “Jewels of Croatia” tour. (B)