Zagreb -> Dubrovnik
M/S Ambassador & M/S Mama Marija II

Welcome to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia! Upon arrival, your friendly English-speaking driver will welcome you at the airport and will be your private chauffeur throughout the tour.

Transfer from the airport to your hotel in the city center. After some time for refreshment, your guide will be waiting for you in front of the hotel for the private city tour featuring Upper Town and Downtown. Rest of the day is on your own to experience nice and vibrant evening in the city.

Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast, meeting with guide at the reception of hotel and departure for full day excursion to Varaždin.

What distinguishes Varaždin from other Croatian cities is the extraordinarily rich monumental and artistic heritage that is contained within its beautifully preserved Historic Core. Within the relatively small area of the Old Town are preserved palaces, important public buildings, Baroque, Rococo, Classicist and Secessionist houses and villas and one of the oldest City Halls in Europe. Visit Castle Trakoščan and Etno village Kumrovec. Have a lunch in local restaurant Grešna Gorica.

Return to Zagreb and overnight in hotel in Zagreb.

After the breakfast and some free time, we continue our journey to Opatija, one of the most famous tourist resorts in the Mediterranean, which in the last century served as a resting-place of the European aristocracy and was therefore known as “the Croatian Nice“.

Since Roman times, Opatija has been a “spa“ town, offering rest and recreation to its innumerable visitors. With all the sun-drenched pleasures of a European resort town, its grand villas, subtropical botanical gardens, old-style grand hotels, wide boulevards and busy marinas, it has attracted Europeans since the 1840s with almost religious fervour. They were drawn to it mostly for its crystal-clear sea and the Mediterranean blue of the endless sky. Day at leisure to explore, relax and enjoy yourself.

Overnight in Opatija.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full day excursion to the Istrian Peninsula. As soon as we exit the tunnel through Učka Mountain, one will recognize why Istrian Peninsula is usually called The Small Tuscany.

Numerous hills covered with vineyards and olive trees, topped with picturesque small towns dominate the entire panorama. The first stop will be done in medieval hilltop town of Motovun rising over the Mirna River valley. Following the scenic route to the seaside and passing the town of Grožnjan, we will reach Poreč and visit one of the most famous religious monuments.

Lunch in restaurant in Motovun. The final stop before return to Opatija will be a walking tour of picturesque and romantic Rovinj.

Return to hotel and overnight in Opatija.

After breakfast, we head towards Rastoke, small village near the town of Slunj where small river Slunjcica merges with river Korana and creates a natural symphony of 23 waterfalls and numerous rapids.

Explore this hidden paradise and the home of fairies by yourself and find out why Rastoke is often being called “mini-Plitvice”. There you’ll have the time for lunch in a local restaurant of your own preference. After lunchtime, we continue our journey to the world-famous Plitvice Lakes National Park. This beautiful natural lake complex was registered on UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage in 1979 and comprises a string of 16 turquoise-coloured lakes linked by 92 waterfalls and cascades surrounded by dense wooded mountains and lush vegetation.

Accommodation in the hotel in the evening and overnight at the hotel in Plitvice.

After breakfast, start a sightseeing tour with your private guide, which takes approximately 3 hours, and a boat ride is included. Discover firsthand why Plitvice Lakes is renowned as one of the world's most stunning natural wonders.

After the tour you’ll have free time for lunch and then we continue towards the beautiful city of Zadar!

Accommodation in hotel and free rest of the evening for exploring vibrant Zadar night.

After breakfast meeting with guide at the reception and start the city tour, including the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, considered to be the most impressive basilica in Dalmatia, church of Saint Donat and the ruins of Roman Forum.

Stroll along and enjoy the Sea Organ and its uniqueness. Then try some of the delicacies from fantastic city restaurants and enjoy the rest of the day on your own.

Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast, we proceed to the city of Split, where you will say goodbye to your chauffeur and hello to the fancy yacht waiting for you! Ship will be docked in Split harbour and embarkation is possible throughout the whole day.

Passengers arriving in the morning will not be able to enter their cabins before 14:00 but can leave luggage on board. In case your ship is not in the port until evening we will take care of your luggage and organize excursion for you.

At 19:00 we’ll have a welcome meeting where the Cruise manager will introduce you to the crew and your fellow passengers. Welcome dinner will be served at 19:30. The captain will wait for all the passengers arriving late at night, but we must be notified in advance.

All the late arriving guests will be provided with a dinner. Overnight in Split.

Our English-speaking guide will do a morning Split City tour, walking us through the world-famous Diocletian’s Palace.

Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. Over 1700 years old, Split abounds with cultural and historical sights, lots of them situated within Split’s historical nucleus which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list ever since 1979.

At 12 am we’ll sail out for Trogir, another city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Lunch will be served on board, and we’ll have a swim stop en route, arriving to Trogir in the afternoon. This town - museum is literally packed with palaces, churches, monasteries and towers, the main attraction being the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, probably the finest example of sacral architecture in Croatia.

A professional English-speaking guide will take us for a Trogir city tour. Afterwards, you’ll have the evening on your own, free to explore or have dinner in one of Trogir’s cozy taverns.

Overnight in Trogir Historical Town.

In the morning we'll sail for Bol, a place best known for its beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), which regularly hits the top lists of the most beautiful European beaches. Once we stop in Bol, you can enjoy indulging in simple pleasures such as taking a walk around this nice little Dalmatian town until lunch is served on board.

After lunch we shall continue cruising to Vis. Being an important strategic military stronghold for a long time, Vis was spared the excessive tourist development and thus retained its unspoilt beaches, ecological agriculture and traditional architecture. Enjoy the afternoon, exploring the town of Vis, its picturesque stone streets, pristine beaches and fine taverns.

For all interested we will organize an optional military tour and Vis Island excursion, ending in Komiža, stunning fishermen's village to have dinner in one of cosy restaurants.

Reservations and payment on the spot. Overnight in Vis Town.

We'll cruise to the Island of Biševo and its Blue Cave, one of the most famous natural attractions in whole of the Adriatic Sea. Blue Cave is a water-logged cave that can be approached only by boat. However, at times high waves prevent the entrance to Blue Cave, which is something we shall not know before the morning designated for our visit.

In case we can't enter Blue Cave due to such sea conditions, you will get a full ticket refund. After a swim stop and lunch on board we’ll continue cruising along many coves and bays, towards Hvar, the sunniest Croatian island.

Hvar is one of the country’s most attractive tourist destinations and a meeting point of international jetsetters. Upon our arrival to Hvar, a local English-speaking guide will walk you through this unique city, introducing you to its millennia-long history, culture and a way of life. Afterwards, you'll have an evening on your own to explore and dine in one of numerous family-owned restaurants and taverns.

Overnight in Hvar Historical Town.

We’ll start our day with a morning departure towards the Island of Korčula. Before lunch on board, we shall stop for a swim in one of pristine bays en route. Our arrival to the Island of Korčula is scheduled for the afternoon.

Town of Korčula is the island’s main settlement and is known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers of all times. Our English-speaking guide will take you for a tour of Korčula Town, through its narrow and cobbled streets and its rich history.

You’ll have the rest of the evening free to enjoy dining at one of the local restaurants of your choice.

Overnight in Korčula Historical Town.

Sailing out from Korčula in the morning, we’ll cruise towards Mljet National Park. You’ll have just enough time to explore park, walk around Great and Small Lake and visit the Islet of St. Mary with its Benedictine Monastery from the 12th century or take a swim in the heart of Mljet National Park. Entrance fees to the National Park Mljet are included.

Take care to return to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll continue our cruise to Slano, located on the mainland. Slano is one of the most picturesque places on the Dubrovnik Riviera, with a beautiful beach, dense pine forest and olive groves, a long cultural tradition and numerous historical monuments.

For all interested we will organize an optional excursion to Ston, fortified town famous for 5-kilometre-long walls, old saltwork and oysters/mussels farm.

Reservations and payment on the spot.

In the evening, we will have Captain’s Dinner on board, along with live music entertainment. Overnight in Slano.

Morning departure to Dubrovnik, passing by Elaphiti islands with lunch on board and cruise directly to the historical centre of Dubrovnik, the famous city enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. We will cruise along Dubrovnik City walls and fortifications where you will have chance to take an unforgettable group photo of breathtaking Dubrovnik.

We will disembark group directly in the Old Town where our own English-speaking guide will show us the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik. After city tour you will have free time to explore the city, visit City Walls or take the cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ and have intimate farewell dinner. Return scheduled transfer by coaches to Gruž harbor will be organized.

You will have a chance to experience why this city is called the Pearl of the Adriatic. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

After breakfast, the time has come to say farewell to all your new friends.