Cruise Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik via Zadar (Peregrine Dalmatia)

Cruise Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik via Zadar (Peregrine Dalmatia)

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Cruise Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik via Zadar (Peregrine Dalmatia)

15 Days Starting in Split and ending in Dubrovnik

Visiting: Split, Sibenik, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Kornati National Park, Trogir, Krka National Park, Hvar, Opuzen, Mostar – Trpanj, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Disembark in Dubrovnik

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

ZSNSC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 31

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99 years

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours, Cruise

Tour Overview

Spend 15 glorious days exploring the Dalmatian Coast on a cruise from Split to Dubrovnik. With a mix of picture-perfect shorelines, ancient cities teeming with history and European charm, Croatia is truly a Balkan beauty. This tour blends well-known highlights like Zadar’s promenade with quiet charms like a hearty lunch in the Opuzen wetlands and the simple pleasure of daily swim stops in the Adriatic – the perfect way to see guidebook favourites and little-known treasures. Tonnes of ports, pretty coastal towns and clear waters make the Adriatic Coast is the perfect destination to explore on an Adventure Cruising tour.

Highlights

  • This adventure includes a detour to Mostar in Boznia and Herzegovina, where you can snap photos with the town’s iconic bridge and hang out with local craftsmen and metalworkers.

  • Kayak through the tiny islands and bays of the Kornati National Park archipelago or kick back with a beer on deck and take in the views – the choice is yours.

  • Listen to the lilting sounds of Zadar’s Sea Organ while you watch the sun go down with a glass of bubbles in hand.

  • Take a relaxed guided walk in Plitivice Lakes National Park, the ideal way to see the terraced lakes and waterfalls of this World Heritage-listed beauty.

  • There’s nothing like diving into the aquamarine waters of the Dalmatian Coast. Weather permitting, our captain will stop the ship for regular swim breaks during the trip.

  • This adventure includes a detour to Mostar in Boznia and Herzegovina, where you can snap photos with the town’s iconic bridge and see a coffee demonstration followed by a tasting.

  • Cruise through the tiny islands and bays of the Kornati National Park archipelago as you kick back with a glass of wine on deck and take in the views – the choice is yours.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Split

Location: Split

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: dinner

Welcome to Split, perhaps the most famous and beloved of all Croatia's coastal cities. Board the Peregrine Dalmatian at 5 pm and meet your fellow travellers for a welcome meeting and drink. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board and get to know your companions and leader a little better.

Included Activities:
-Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

Day 2: Sibenik

Location: Sibenik

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, 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.

Included Activities:
-Sibenik - Guided Walk
-Traditional Dalmatian Lunch

Day 3: Zadar

Location: Zadar

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Travel to Zadar – the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia – and take a walking tour with a local guide. This includes admittance to St Donatus Church, an imposing ninth-century building still used for musical performances. Later in the afternoon, head to the Sea Organ, which generates music via waves using tubes placed beneath a set of broad marble stairs. As darkness falls, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at nearby Greeting 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.

Included Activities:
-Zadar City Walking Tour
-Zadar Sunset Drink

Day 4: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Transfer by coach to Plitvice National Park, where a leisurely hike with your leader is a lovely way to take in all the natural beauty. 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. Return to Zadar in the afternoon and spend the night at port, enjoying dinner on board.

Included Activities:
-Plitvice Lakes National Park

Day 5: Kornati National Park

Location: Kornati National Park

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Sail to Kornati National Park, a nautical wonderland made up of 89 islands. Explore the bays and islands,. take a dip in clear waters or sit back and take in the endless blue-green vistas with a drink in hand. Drop anchor in Telascica Nature park – part of the Kornati National Park. Those keen for some activities can choose to do some kayaking here or get the heart pumping with a cliff walk guided by the park ranger. Stay overnight in Telascica Nature park.

Included Activities:
-Kornati National Park Visit
-Telascica Nature Park – Cliff Hike

Day 6: Trogir

Location: Trogir

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Set sail early to historic Trogir. Enjoy breakfast on board and a swim stop en route. On arrival, get acquainted with the beautiful town on a leader-led orientation walk. Visit the Cathedral of St James, one of Croatia's finest architectural pieces, and then the 15th-century Kamerlengo fortress. Sit down to some lunch on board the ship before sailing to Primosten. Enjoy a free evening in this picturesque town. Maybe spend time tasting some of the output of the region’s famous vineyards.

Included Activities:
-Trogir Old Town Walking tour - includes Cathedral of St James and Kamerlengo Fortress

Day 7: Split

Location: Split

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, 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. 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.

Included Activities:
-Captain's Dinner
-Split Guided Walk
-Ciovo Island Visit

Day 8: Split

Location: Split

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, 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. This evening enjoy dinner on board the vessel.

Day 9: Krka National Park

Location: Krka National Park

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

After a leisurely breakfast on board, you may wish to join the new travellers on another guided tour of Split. Or perhaps strike out on your own and lunch at your leisure in one of the Old Town's lovely al fresco eateries. In the afternoon, take a private bus transfer to Krka National Park. Board a small boat to explore this stunning environment. Witness the park's many waterfalls, many of which feature multi-tiered falls gushing from verdant forest. Return by bus to Split and enjoy dinner on board the ship.

Included Activities:
-Krka National Park waterfalls
-Split Guided Tour

Day 10: Hvar

Location: Hvar

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Set sail for the island of Hvar, enjoying breakfast on board. Stop to swim at a secluded beach off the coast and continue to Stari Grad – one of Europe's oldest towns and one of Hvar's prettiest. Enjoy lunch with an incredible views of the historic town from the deck. Disembark and hop on a bus to explore Hvar and discover why it is sometimes called the 'Queen of the Dalmatian Islands'. Visit a local honey farm and taste some of this sweet specialty before taking a stroll through vibrant purple lavender fields. Continue to Hvar Town and explore this small but glamorous city on a leader-guided walk before returning to the comparatively quiet Stari Grad for the evening.

Included Activities:
-Havar - Leader led orientation walk
-Havar - Lavender and Honey Tour

Day 11: Opuzen

Location: Opuzen

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Depart early for Opuzen, enjoying breakfast on board and a mid-morning swim stop in turquoise waters. Set sail up the River Neretva, taking in the sight of the steep cliffs that rise on either side of the fjord and lunching while you go. On arrival, hop in a small wooden boat for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands, enjoying some local snacks and music while you glide through the water. Alight at a beautiful local restaurant that looks over the water and savour the rich flavours of Peka veal and other local dishes. Spend the evening in Opuzen as you wish. Perhaps venture out to one of the friendly bars around the town square to meet the locals over a beer or two.

Included Activities:
-Opuzen - Neretva river photo safari boat tour
-Riverside Restaurant Dinner

Day 12: Mostar – Trpanj

Location: Mostar – Trpanj

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

Make an early start this morning and transfer to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina by minibus. Take a guided walk through the charming town, visiting a local shop to see a coffee demonstration followed by a tasting. Enjoy some free time to explore the town and snap some photos of the iconic arched bridge of Stari Most. Return to the ship in the early afternoon and set sail for Trpanj. Alight and transfer to the Matusko Winery for a tour of the evergreen vineyard and a wine tasting. This evening enjoy a barbecue on the deck of the vessel.

Included Activities:
-Trpanj - Matusko winery visit and tasting
-Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience

Optional Activities:
-Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque
-Mostar - War Photo Exhibition
-Mostar - Old Bridge Museum
-Mostar - Koski Mehmed Pasa Mosque & Minaret

Day 13: Korcula

Location: Korcula

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Depart for Korcula, enjoying breakfast on board and a mid-morning swim stop in clear waters off the coast of Loviste. Once in Korcula, get acquainted with the idyllic streets during a guided walk and then explore at your own pace. Perhaps continue your stroll through the narrow alleyways of the marvellously-preserved Old Town or run your hands over the rough-hewn walls and towers that were built to protect Korcula in the 13th and 14th century. Ask your leader for dinner recommendations, and don’t forget to sample some of the famous local white wines.

Included Activities:
-Korcula orientation walk

Day 14: Dubrovnik

Location: Dubrovnik

Accommodation: Peregrine Dalmatia

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

Leave early this morning and cruise to Dubrovnik, stopping mid-morning for a swim near the island of Jakljan. Take your lunch on board before arriving in the early afternoon. Dubrovnik features the terracotta rooves, ancient cliff-built walls and crystal coasts that most people associate with the Dalmatian Coast. Board a local bus (accompanied by your leader) to the Old City, where you can spend the afternoon exploring independently. Return to the ship in the evening and enjoy a four-course dinner with the captain and your travelling companions.

Included Activities:
-Dubrovnik - Local Guide

Day 15: Disembark in Dubrovnik

Location: Disembark in Dubrovnik

Meals Included: breaksfast

Your Adventure Cruising tour along the Dalmatian Coast ends after breakfast. Should you require a transfer to Dubrovnik Airport, please enquire with your travel consultant prior to departure or your leader during your trip.

What's Included

  • Korcula orientation walk

  • Sibenik Orientation Walk

  • Traditional Dalmatian Lunch

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Included Activities

  • 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
  • Krka National Park waterfalls & swim stop
  • Split Guided Tour
  • Hvar Island - Hiking Options
  • Lavender farm visit
  • Boat trip on the River Neretva with local snacks
  • Riverside Restaurant Dinner
  • Matusko winery visit and tasting
  • Korcula orientation walk

Transport

  • Small cruise ship , Boat , Minibus

Accommodation

  • Small cruise ship (14 nights)

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