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South Carolina Senior Lawyers: Croatia Cruise Adventure

2 nights in Split & a 7 night cruise with Diocletian's Palace, medieval Dubrovnik, Trstenik & Korcula

Overview

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Reservations deadline: October 28, 2022

Style Custom Group
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
Themes Active,  Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level Recreational
What to Expect This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. The optional pre-tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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Croatia offers gorgeous scenery, historic cities, impressive architecture, charming villages, great food and wine, and plenty of outdoor activities. It is quickly becoming one of the most desirable destinations for travelers seeking a European destination with a twist. You will spend two nights in Split, one before and another after your Adriatic Sea cruise.

Enjoy special features on board the MV Futura (or similar) including dinner served on the ship’s deck overlooking Dubrovnik’s medieval city walls. Taste the region’s finest wine in Korčula and have fun at an authentic Croatian village party in Kuna. You’ll visit the beautiful Mljet National Park and enjoy Croatia’s rich history with guided walking tours in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula, and Split. Evenings are spent docked in picturesque port towns, offering an opportunity to try the local restaurants and specialties.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Cruise
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round-trip flights from Charlotte via scheduled carrier including taxes & fees
  • All ground transportation and transfers
  • 2 nights accommodations in superior hotel in Split (pre & post cruise)
  • 7 nights accommodations in lower deck deluxe cabin
  • 18 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, & 4 specialty dinners
  • Specialty dinners include: Welcome reception & dinner; Croatian village party & dinner in Kuna; dinner cruise in Dubrovnik; Captains farewell dinner with entertainment
  • Signature cocktail at welcome reception; choice of glass of local wine, local beer, or local soft drink at all lunches and other dinners
  • Mineral water on board
  • Croatian wine tasting in Bol
  • Shore excursions including local guides and entrance fees
  • Professional, English-speaking cruise manager on board cruise
  • Visitor’s tax & port fees

Why you'll love it

  • Spend 7 nights in a deluxe cabin aboard your Adriatic Sea cruise.
  • Marvel at the ancient Roman architecture of Split during your guided walking tour.
  • Discover the numerous monuments and legends of Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo.
  • See the famous salt lakes of Mljet National Park.
  • Sail to St. Mary Isle and explore the park independently by bike, kayak or scooter.
  • Enjoy amazing views of Dubrovnik during dinner on the deck of your cruise ship.
  • Ascend Srd Mountain by cable car for breathtaking views of Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands.
  • Indulge in a variety of local dishes and Croatian delicacies at a traditional village party in Kuna.
  • Stop at the Pakleni Islands for a refreshing swim in the crystal-blue waters.
  • Independently explore Zlatni Rat, one of Europe’s top beaches.

Itinerary at a Glance

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Detailed Itinerary

Note: Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, Katarina Line ships are moored side-by-side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing or requesting it.

Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight

  • Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Split

Day 2 Split

  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Balance of the day at leisure

Cornaro Hotel or similar

Day 3 Split

  • Transfer to Split harbor to board the MV Futura (or similar)
  • Set out on a guided walking tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Enjoy a welcome reception and cocktail with your fellow cruising companions

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Diocletian Palace, Split

After a relaxing morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to Split harbor to board the MV Futura (or similar). After you settle into your cabin, enjoy a guided walking tour of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover magnificent ancient Roman architecture, including the impressive Diocletian Palace. Return to the ship. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception and cocktail with your fellow cruising companions. Overnight in Split harbor.

Day 4 Split & Korčula

  • Disembark in Korčula for a guided walking tour

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary
Korčula photo by Cord Walter

Early this morning, sail towards Korčula, an island known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch en-route in one of the many secluded bays. In the early afternoon, dock in Korčula and disembark for a guided walking tour of this enchanting town. As you wander through the herringbone patterned stone streets, learn about the many monuments and legends that are more abundant here than anywhere else in Croatia. Spend the remainder of the day and evening at leisure to explore the many choices of dining and entertainment that Korčula has to offer. Overnight docked in Korčula.

Day 5 Korčula, Mljet, & Dubrovnik

  • Join your cruise manager for an easy hike to the famous salt lakes of the Mljet National Park
  • Take a boat ride to St. Mary Isle
  • Enjoy an evening cruise along Dubrovnik’s Old City walls

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
St. Mary Isle, Mljet

This morning continue south from Korčula to the Island of Mljet. Join your cruise manager for an easy hike to the famous salt lakes of the Mljet National Park. Enjoy a boat ride to St. Mary Isle, site of an ancient Benedictine monastery and abbey dating back to the 12th century. If you prefer to explore on your own, you may rent bicycles, kayaks, scooters, and even a convertible car to roam the park independently. Afterward, return to the ship for lunch and depart for Dubrovnik, arriving in the late afternoon.

Before docking in Gruž harbor, the captain will take you on an evening cruise along the Old City walls where you will enjoy spectacular views of Dubrovnik while a dinner is served on deck. Overnight docked in Dubrovnik.

Day 6 Dubrovnik

  • Transfer by bus to Dubrovnik’s Old Town for a guided walking tour of the city
  • Balance of the day at leisure

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary
Dubrovnik rooftops Photo by Jonathan Smith on Unsplash

After breakfast, transfer by bus to Dubrovnik’s Old Town for a guided walking tour of the walled city. Enjoy the splendor of this magical city from a cable car as you gently ascend Srđ Mountain, taking in the scenic views of Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps search for the perfect restaurant for lunch or dinner. We recommend that you walk along the Stradun – previously a street and a square, today a promenade inside the city walls. Return to the ship independently. Overnight docked in Dubrovnik.

Day 7 Dubrovnik, Trstenik & Kuna

  • Sail towards the seaside village of Trstenik, stopping en-route at the Elaphiti Islands
  • Transfer to Kuna for a walking tour and visit a local farm
  • Attend a typical village party for dinner

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Trstenik photo by Mario Fajt

This morning, sail towards the quaint seaside village of Trstenik, located on the Pelješac Peninsula and known for excellent wine, stopping en-route at the Elaphiti Islands. This afternoon, transfer inland to the rural village of Kuna for a walking tour, stopping at the local church and monastery, followed by a visit to a local farm. Later, you will have the opportunity to taste Croatian delicacies, traditional dishes, made with locally sourced ingredients, at a typical village party. After dinner, return to the ship. Overnight docked in Trstenik.

Day 8 Trstenik & Hvar

  • Enjoy lunch on the small island of Šćedro
  • Stop at the Pakleni Islands for a refreshing swim
  • Explore the island of Hvar on a walking tour of the town

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary
Panoramic view of Hvar

This morning sail to the jet-set island of Hvar, stopping for lunch on the small island of Šćedro. Later, stop at the Pakleni Islands for a refreshing swim.

In the afternoon, arrive at the sun splashed island of Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic Sea, and renowned for its aromatic fields of lavender and breathtaking beauty. There will be a short presentation of lavender products followed by a walking tour of the town. See the historic buildings such as the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower still standing, and the oldest community theater in Europe, founded in 1612. Later, hike up to the town fort, overlooking the harbor to capture scenic views of your ship and the Pakleni Islands. If you have a taste for nightlife, Hvar features an abundance of entertainment, restaurants, bars, and cafés that remain open long into the night. Overnight docked in Hvar.

Day 9 Hvar & Bol/Milna

  • Spend time at leisure at Zlatni Rat, also known as the Golden Cape
  • The afternoon is at leisure in Bol, a typical fisherman’s village
  • Visit one of the oldest Dalmatia wine cooperatives for a tasting
  • Enjoy the captain’s farewell dinner with entertainment

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Zlatni Rat, Bol

Depart Hvar for your final port of call, the Island of Brac and the picturesque town of Bol. Spend the day at leisure walking along the promenade or swimming at Zlatni Rat, one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia. Also known as the Golden Cape, Zlatni Rat is distinguished by its gravel promontory that constantly shifts from side to side as the force from the wind and waves relentlessly alter its shape.

After lunch on board, spend the afternoon at leisure in Bol, a typical fisherman’s village revitalized as a popular vacation destination. Later, enjoy a wine tasting at one of the oldest Dalmatia wine cooperatives dating to 1903. Spend your final evening on board at the captain’s farewell dinner with entertainment. Overnight docked in Bol or nearby Milna.

Day 10 Bol & Split

  • Disembark in Split and transfer to your hotel
  • Balance of the day at leisure

Cornaro Hotel or similar Breakfast

Day 11 Split/USA

  • Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA

Breakfast

Note: Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, Katarina Line ships are moored side-by-side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing or requesting it.

Hotel & Ship

Hotel

Cornaro Hotel
Deluxe

As an urban lifestyle hotel in the city center, the Cornaro Hotel reflects the vibrant atmosphere and pulsing rhythm of the ancient city of Split, just minutes from popular attractions like Gregory of Nin, Bacivice Beach, and Marjan Hill. The combination of a remarkable staff and exceptional location creates a memorable experience.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

Cruise Ship

Katarina Line Deluxe Ships
Katarina Line Deluxe Ships

Built with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, the Deluxe Ships in Katarina Line's fleet offer a maximum capacity of 34-40 passengers in 18-21 twin or double cabins, guaranteeing an intimate setting for all guests.

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