Cruise Croatia: Dubrovnik to Split via Zadar
Cruise Croatia: Dubrovnik to Split via Zadar
Cruise Croatia: Dubrovnik to Split via Zadar
15 Days Starting in Dubrovnik and ending in Split
Visiting: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Trpanj, Opuzen, Mostar, Hvar, Split, Krka National Park, Šibenik, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes National Park, National Park Kornati, Trogir
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ZSDNC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 31
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
15-99 years
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Cruise, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Tour Overview
There’s a special place in central Dalmatia that’s home to beautifully preserved medieval towns and little coves with some of the clearest waters in all of Europe. Begin in the stunning walled city of Dubrovnik before navigating your way northbound to the romantic old town of Korcula. Venture up the River Neretva and discover the beautiful town of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina then drop an anchor in Hvar and explore the history and glamour of this popular port. Go fortress hunting in Trogir, kayak through the Telascica Nature park, check out the mix of architecture in Zadar and sink your teeth into some smoked ham with a traditional Dalmatian lunch in Sibenik. With local guides, a dedicated crew and plenty of time to relax, it’s all pretty cruisy on the Croatian coast.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Board In Dubrovnik
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Your luggage can be dropped off at this ship from noon, so feel free to explore Split at your leisure before boarding commences at 5 pm, when you’ll meet your fellow travellers for a welcome meeting and safety briefing. This evening, sit down to your first group dinner on board before overnighting in port.
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Day 2 : Korcula
Location: Korčula
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast on board, enjoy a mid-morning swim stop in the beautiful clear turquoise waters of Loviste in the Peljesac peninsula. Return to the ship and set sail for Korcula – the birthplace of Marco Polo – with lunch on the way. This afternoon, join your leader for an orientation tour of the town. This evening you’ll be spoiled for choice with many restaurants overlooking the waterfront – ask your leader for their recommendations. Overnight in the port of Korcula.
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Day 3 : Trpani And Opuzen
Location: Trpanj, Opuzen
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for Opuzen, enjoying breakfast on board and a mid-morning swim stop in beautiful clear turquoise waters near the small island of Badija, then continue on to Trpani. Transfer to Matusko winery for a tour of the vineyard and a tasting, before returning to the ship and sailing up the River Neretva to Opuzen. Tonight, enjoy a deck barbecue on the Peregrine Dalmatia.
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Day 4 : Mostar
Location: Mostar
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
An early start this morning to make your way to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina by minibus. Take a guided walk through the town, visiting a local shop to see a coffee demonstration followed by a tasting. Enjoy some free time to explore the town and have lunch at your leisure. Return to Opuzen in the early afternoon when you’ll jump into small wooden boats for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands (with snacks and music on board). End up at a beautiful local restaurant overlooking the water and enjoy some Peka veal and other local dishes. Board the boats and return to Opuzen. You may want to venture out to one of the friendly bars around the town square to meet the locals over a beer or two.
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Day 5 : Hvar
Location: Hvar
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Set sail for the island of Hvar, enjoying breakfast on board. Stop to swim in the waters of the Adriatic at a secluded beach close to Stari Grad – Hvar's old town. Arrive in Stari Grad around midday and look across one of Europe's oldest towns while lunching on board the Dalmatia. Next, take a bus to explore the island known as the 'Queen of the Dalmatian Islands'. Visit a nearby farm and try local produce before enjoying a walk through the nearby lavender fields. Afterwards, drive to Hvar town for an orientation walk with your leader, then enjoy free time to explore. Return to Stari Grad and dine at a local restaurant of your choosing. Overnight in Hvar (Stari Grad).
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Day 6 : Split
Location: Split
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend the morning sailing, arriving in Split in the early afternoon. Meet a local guide who will take you on a walk around Split – explore the laneways and squares that make up the beautiful old town and hear the stories of conquerors and sieges – then enjoy lunch at your leisure in one of the old town's lovely al fresco eateries followed by free time.
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Day 7 : Krka National Park
Location: Krka National Park
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast on board, enjoy some more free time to explore Split’s old city. After lunch, take a private bus transfer to Krka National Park then board a small boat for some cruising and exploring within the park. The park spans two thirds of the Krka River, and some 142 square kilometres – visit some of the gorgeous waterfalls for which this park is renowned. Afterwards, return by bus to Split, in time for a captain's dinner for this evening.
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Day 8 : Split
Location: Split
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your day is as clear as the waters of the Adriatic Sea, so spend your time as you wish in gorgeous Split. Maybe take a relaxing stroll along the palm-lined Riva Harbour to find a waterside eatery, or otherwise discover the city’s secluded swimming spots. This evening, welcome some new travellers to your group at a dinner on board the Peregrine Dalmatia, with another meeting scheduled to brief you on the next stage of your Adriatic adventure.
Day 9 : Sibenik
Location: Šibenik
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Sail to Sibenik and enjoy a traditional Dalmatian lunch in an agriturismo renowned for its famous smoked ham, known to the locals as prsut. Explore the farm and enjoy the local countryside, before returning to Sibenik for an afternoon walking tour with a local guide.
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Day 10 : Zadar
Location: Zadar
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel to Zadar, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia, and enjoy a walking tour with a local guide on arrival. Visit the ninth-century St Donatus Church, one of the only buildings from this period to survive the Mongol invasion. Later in the afternoon you'll head to the unique Sea Organ, which generates music via sea waves, using tubes placed beneath a set of broad marble stairs. It's not only a profound piece of art, highlighting the long history of the town, but also a feat of engineering. As darkness falls, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at nearby Monument to the Sun, an in-ground monument consisting of 300 multi-layered glass plates in a 22-metre (72 foot) circle that produces a stunning show of light after dark. It works in tandem with the Sea Organ – one communicates with light, the other with sound.
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Day 11 : Plitvice Lakes National Park
Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer by coach to Plitvice National Park, where a leisurely hike with your leader allows you to take in the natural beauty of the surrounding area. While you can't swim in these lakes, the experience of nature is a profound one, with waterfalls and butterflies piercing the ambience of the lush green forest, providing many a photo opportunity. Enjoy a packed lunch, prepared for you by the crew, then return to Zadar in the afternoon. For dinner, you’ll be served a delicious barbecue on deck before sailing to Sali overnight.
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Day 12 : Kornati National Park
Location: National Park Kornati
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise to Kornati National Park, a nautical wonderland made up of 89 islands. Explore the beautiful bays, stopping for a swim to cool-off. Make sure you have your camera handy as you take in the endless blue vistas of the Parks splendour from your deck. In the afternoon arrive at Telascica Nature park – part of Kornati National Park. Those keen for some activities can choose to do some kayaking here or get your heart pumping with a cliff walk guided by the park ranger. Tonight, you will overnight in Telascica Nature Park.
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Day 13 : Trogir
Location: Trogir
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Set sail early for Trogir and enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival, a walk with a local guide to acquaint you with this beautiful town. You visit the Cathedral of St James, which is one of Croatia's finest architectural pieces, and the 15th-century Kamerlengo fortress. Sit down to some lunch on board the ship, before sailing to Primosten where your evening is at leisure.
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Day 14 : Split
Location: Split
Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast on board, stop at Ciovo Island for a swim (if weather and time permits) before sailing back to Split. Take a guided walking tour on arrival, a city buzzing with the Dalmatian lifestyle. Located in the heart of this Mediterranean paradise is Diocletian’s Palace – erected in the fourth century, this white-walled fortress is a city within a city. In the evening, sit down to a captain's dinner on board the Dalmatia.
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Day 15 : Disembark In Split
Location: Split
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast today and you’ll disembark the ship at 10 am.
What's Included
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Ciovo Island Visit
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Boat trip on the River Neretva with local snacks
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Korcula orientation walk
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Matusko winery visit and tasting
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Lavender farm visit
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Hvar Island - Hiking Options
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Split Guided Tour
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Traditional Dalmatian Lunch
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Sibenik Orientation Walk
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Krka National Park waterfalls & swim stop
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Included Activities
- Korcula orientation walk
- Matusko winery visit and tasting
- Boat trip on the River Neretva with local snacks
- Hvar Island - Hiking Options
- Lavender farm visit
- Split Guided Tour
- Krka National Park waterfalls & swim stop
- Sibenik Orientation Walk
- Traditional Dalmatian Lunch
- Zadar City Walking Tour
- Zadar Sunset Drink
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Kornati National Park Visit
- Trogir Old Town Walking tour - includes Cathedral of St Lovro and Kamerlengo Fortress
- Captain's Dinner
- Split Guided Walk
- Ciovo Island Visit
Transport
- Small cruise ship , Boat , Minibus
Accommodation
- Small cruise ship (14 nights)
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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