Charming Croatia Cruise with Romantic Venice (K223SV)

11 days from Trogir, Bol, Hvar, Mljet National Park, Dubrovnik, Korčula, Pučišća, Split, Trogir, Plitvice National Park, Opatija, Postojna and Venice

Leave your guidebooks at home and dive into the local cultures that make each destination so special. We’ll connect you with our exclusive experiences. Each trip is carefully crafted to let enjoy your vacation.

Included Features:

• Arrival shared transfer from Split airport to Trogir port on the first day of the tour
• Accommodation in first class hotels
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Luggage handling (1 pc per person)
• Buffet breakfast daily
• 2 dinners
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional English-Speaking Tour Director throughout
• Licensed Local Guides
• Complimentary whispers with sightseeing tours
• 7 nights cruise from Trogir to Dubrovnik and back to Trogir
• Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 6 lunches (3 course meal 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 English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout
• Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek during cruise
• One beach towel per person per week
• Admissions indicated in BOLD letters

Tour Spotlight:

• Local guide for sightseeing tours of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Venice
• Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna cave , Glassblowing factory Venice
• City tours of Hvar, Dubrovnik, Korčula and Split
• Bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to the Old Town Dubrovnik for sightseeing and back
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager
• Wine tasting in Korčula

Supplement (Optional)

• Additional beach towel 7 EUR per person on request
• Private car transfers available on request (Vehicle transfers are not available in the pedestrian areas

Rates Do Not Include:

• Drinks, extra meals
• Port tax 70 EUR net per person (to be paid by on board)
• All other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
• Departure transfer in Venice (on request only)

WR – Welcome Reception | CD – Captain’s Dinner | B – Breakfast | L – Lunch | D – Dinner | Entrance fees are included where indicated in bold

 

Day 1 – Saturday: Dubrovnik Arrival

You will be transferred from Dubrovnik Airport to the port, where embarkation begins at 2:00 pm. Get settled in your cabin before joining a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik at approximately 5:00 pm, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Walk along Stradun, the city’s main street and square, located within the UNESCO-listed Old Town walls. Visit key landmarks and the Franciscan Monastery with its historic Pharmacy. Return to the ship for a Welcome Reception followed by dinner.

Day 2 – Sunday: Dubrovnik – Slano (Oyster Tasting)

Early morning cruising along Dubrovnik’s city walls before continuing to one of the Elaphiti Islands for a swim stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a quiet fishing village and gateway to Ston on the Pelješac Peninsula. Visit a nearby village to enjoy an oyster tasting, a local specialty. Pelješac is also renowned for its wine production. Captain’s Dinner is served tonight. Overnight in Slano.

Day 3 – Monday: Slano – Mljet National Park – Korčula

Cruise north to the island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a walk to the famous salt lakes inside Mljet National Park. Continue cruising toward Korčula, birthplace of Marco Polo. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour of this beautifully preserved medieval town. Overnight in Korčula.

Day 4 – Tuesday: Korčula – Vis Island

Early morning sailing to Vis Island, once a strategic Yugoslav naval base. Due to its isolation, Vis retains a special charm often described as “the Mediterranean as it once was.” Explore the island’s history independently, including its military heritage. Overnight in one of Vis Island’s harbors.
Note: Due to limited harbor capacity, the port of call may be substituted with a nearby harbor.

Day 5 – Wednesday: Vis Island – Biševo – Hvar Island

Early morning sailing to Biševo Island to visit the Blue Cave, weather permitting. Continue toward Hvar Island with a swim stop and lunch on board. Upon arrival, enjoy an off-road Land Rover tour through the island’s villages, including visits to a Lavender Farm, wine tasting, and a Donkey Farm. Overnight in Stari Grad or another harbor on Hvar Island.
Note: Due to limited harbor capacity, the port of call may be substituted with a nearby harbor.

Day 6 – Thursday: Hvar Island – Brač Island

Morning cruise toward Milna on Brač Island with a swim stop en route. Lunch on board. After arrival, explore Milna, known for its picturesque harbor and Baroque church with a traditional Dalmatian bell tower. Overnight in Milna or another harbor on Brač Island.
Note: Due to limited harbor capacity, the port of call may be substituted with a nearby harbor.

Day 7 – Friday: Brač Island – Split – Trogir

Cruise toward Trogir with a swim stop and lunch on board. Walking orientation tour of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, transfer to Split for a guided tour of Diocletian’s Palace and the historic center. Free time in Split before returning to the ship. Overnight in Trogir.
Note: If Split harbor is unavailable, transfers will be arranged from Trogir.

Day 8 – Saturday: Trogir – Plitvice Lakes – Opatija

After breakfast, disembark and travel by motorcoach to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Walk through the lower lakes of this UNESCO-listed natural wonder. Continue to Opatija for overnight and dinner at the hotel.

Day 9 – Sunday: Opatija – Postojna – Venice

Travel to Slovenia to visit Postojna Cave, touring the underground chambers by electric train. Continue to Venice and transfer to your hotel. Evening Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director.

Day 10 – Monday: Venice

Boat excursion to Murano Island with a visit to a glassblowing factory. Guided walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, including St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Afternoon at leisure or optional gondola ride.

Day 11 – Tuesday: Venice Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. End of Kompas services.

 

Note 

• Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.
• Full flight details (arrival/departure date and flight number) or accommodation (full name and address) to be provided to Kompas d.o.o. no later than 10 days prior to the cruise departure in order to organize the arrival and departure shared transfers.
• Shared transfer will be confirmed by Kompas d.o.o. only if client’s mobile phone (full international phone number together with country code – mobile/cell that will be used while is in Croatia) will be provided In case of unfavorable weather and/or sea conditions, the cruise itinerary may be modified in the interest of passengers’ safety.
• KOMPAS reserves the right to change the vessel provider if deems necessary.

• Opatija: GH Adriatic or similar
• Venice: Principe Hotel, Amadeus Hotel or similar