Divine Adriatic Cruise with Romantic Venice (K240DV)

11 days from Dubrovnik to Slano, Mljet National Park, Korčula, Hvar Island, Biševo, Vis Island, Brač Island, Split, Trogir Plitvice National PArk, Opatija, Postojna and Venic

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 Dubrovnik airport to port on the first day of 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 tour
•  7 nights cruise from Dubrovnik 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 during cruise
• Captain’s dinner with live music during cruise
•  Water dispenser during cruise
• Complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh fruits available daily during cruise
• Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout
• Whisper technology
• Daily cabin servicing, fresh bed linen and towels midweek during cruise
• Luggage handling
• One beach towel per person per week
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
• Admissions indicated in BOLD letters

Tour Spotlight:

• Professional English-speaking 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 Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar, Trogir and Split
• Entrance fees to the Franciscan Monastery’s Pharmacy and Diocletian’s Palace
• Entrance to Mljet National Park accompanied by Cruise Manager
• Olive oil tasting on board
• Tour on Island Hvar (Lavander farm, Wine tasting, Donkey Farm)
• Oyster tasting in Ston

Supplement (Optional)

• Additional beach towel 7 EUR per person on request
• Entrance to Blue Cave to be paid on the spot
• 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 2pm. Get settled in your cabin before going on a walking tour of Dubrovnik around 17:00h, the “Pearl of Adriatic”. Walk through Stradun – both a street and a square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site, where your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. After returning to ship enjoy a Welcome reception followed by dinner this evening. (WR, D)

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

Early in the morning enjoy the magic scenery as the ship cruises around Dubrovnik city walls to continue to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swim stop. Afternoon arrival in Slano, a peaceful fishermen’s village and our starting point to Ston, situated on Peljesac peninsula and once fortified small village famous for its oysters which we will taste in a nearby village. Peljesac peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. Tonight, enjoy Captain’s dinner and overnight in Slano. (B, L, T, CD)

Day 3 – Monday: Slano – Mljet National Park

In the morning we head north to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Continue our cruise towards the Korčula island, best known as a birthplace of Marco Polo. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls, which is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Korčula where you can enjoy a gourmet experience at the multiple restaurants and bars. (B, L)

Day 4 – Tuesday: Korčula – Vis Island 

Early in the morning we sail to the island of Vis once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to this isolation, Vis has a special charm – “the Mediterranean as it once was” making it interesting to visit. Since the independence of Croatia, the island began opening slowly to the outside world. Some of Europe’s largest and greatest naval battles have taken place in the waters around Vis. Vis Island holds many historic secrets and you can explore Vis history on your own by military Land Rover Defenders. Overnight in one of the harbors on the island of Vis. (B, L)

Note: Due to limited capacity at Vis Harbour (during peak season), the port of call may be substituted with one of the nearby harbours.

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

Early in the morning we sail to the small island Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. The possibility of our visit will depend on weather conditions; however, you will be notified of this on time. Afterwards continue towards the island of Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic, with a swim stop and lunch on board. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, disembark and join a tour of Hvar by Land Rover Defenders. We will drive through picturesque villages and visit Lavander Farm, stop for wine tasting and finish with Donkey Farm where we will have a lot of fun. Overnight in Stari Grad or one of the harbors on the island of Hvar. (B, L)

Note: Due to limited capacity at Stari Grad Harbour (during peak season), the port of call may be substituted with one of the nearby harbours.

Day 6 – Thursday: Hvar Island – Brač Island

Early morning we head towards Milna on the Island of Brač with a swim stop, weather permitting, in one of pristine bays, time to relax and lunch on board. After lunch we arrive in Milna still known as the most beautiful and most protected port on Brač. Explore this Dalmatian town dominated by a Baroque church with a typical Dalmatian bell tower. The interior of the church is rich in valuable paintings by Venetian painters. Overnight in Milna or one of the harbors on the island of Brač. (B, L, T)

Note: Due to limited capacity at Milna Harbour (during peak season), the port of call may be substituted with one of the nearby harbours.

Day 7 – Friday: Brač Island – Split – Trogir

In the morning, we will head towards Trogir with a stop along the way to swim and relax, if the weather permits, with lunch on board. After docking, join a short orientation walk through this medieval city. Trogir is sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a “mini-Dubrovnik” because of its ancient walls, or a “floating museum town” – as it has a masterful architecture including some stunning Venetian palaces. In the late afternoon we will take a ride to Split where you will join a guided tour of Split with and visit the seafront promenade and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Enjoy your free time in Split and explore the city on your own. After an exciting evening, we transfer you to the ship. Overnight in Trogir. (B, L)

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Split harbour (reconstructions related) we may sail directly to the port of Trogir. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Split town for the sightseeing tour.

Day 8 – Saturday: Trogir – Plitvice – Opatija

After breakfast it’s time to disembark and bid our crew farewell. We journey north by motorcoach for a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Plitvice, we walk around several of the lower lakes. The Park is a natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After our visit, we motor on to Opatija where dinner is served at our hotel. (B, D)

Day 9 – Sunday: Opatija – Postojna – Venice

After breakfast, we travel to Slovenia and visit the unique and beautiful Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. We tour this wondrous subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, we drive to

Venice. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until you gather for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and traveling companions. (B, D)

Day 10 – Monday: Venice 

We began exploring Venice with a boat ride to Murano Island, famous for its artistic glassware. Visit a glassblowing factory, where you will watch a demonstration of traditional Venetian glassblowing by master craftsmen. Then, on to St. Mark’s Square, for the walking tour, viewing the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, and enjoying views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. The balance of the day is at leisure to enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop, or join an optional gondola ride. (B)

Day 11 – Tuesday: Depart Venice

Breakfast in your hotel. End of Kompas services. (B)

 

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