Gorgeous Balkan with Deluxe Adriatic Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik
Gorgeous Balkan with Deluxe Adriatic Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik
Gorgeous Balkan with Deluxe Adriatic Cruise from Split to Dubrovnik
16 Days Starting in Split, Croatia and ending in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Visiting: Split, Trogir, Krka National Park, Stari Grad, Hvar, Vis, Biševo, Korčula, Mljet, Slano, Elaphiti Islands, Dubrovnik, Budva, Shkodër, Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje, Kolasin, Cetinje, Kotor
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$3790
$3619 (USD)
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NB: Prices correct on 15-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
INCLUDED FEATURES: Arrival shared transfer from Split Airport to port and departure shared transfer from Dubrovnik hotel to Dubrovnik Airport on the first and the last days of the tour First class hotels including accommodation on half board basis Service charges and hotel taxes Luggage handling (1 pc per person) 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 Split to Dubrovnik Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV Daily buffet breakfast 6 lunches (3 course meal and salad bar) Welcome dinner and 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 Professional English-speaking guide for sightseeing tours of Dubrovnik, Tirana, Ohrid, Skopje, Kotor Entrance fees to Diocletian’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery and Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik; National Museum in Tirana; St. Sofia, St. Clement and St. Naum in Ohrid; Church of Holy Savior and Monastery of St. Panteleimon in Skopje; Residence of King Nikola I Petrovic in Cetinje; St. Triphun Cathedral in Kotor, City tours of Split, Trogir, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik Guided tour and entrance to Krka National Park and Mljet National Park Oyster tasting in Ston
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Split – Arrival, Saturday
Location: Split
Accommodation Name: Cruise ship, cabin
Meals Included: Dinner
You will be transferred from Split airport to the port. Embarkation begins
at 2pm. Get settled in your cabin before attending a Welcome reception
followed by dinner this evening.
Day 2 : Split – Trogir (Krka National Park Excursion), Sunday
Location: Split, Trogir, Krka National Park, Trogir
Accommodation Name: Cruise ship, cabin
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning join a guided tour of Split, visit the seafront promenade
and Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The historical center of the city
is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Set sail to the old Dalmatian
town Trogir. 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.
After disembarking in Trogir we take the bus to visit Krka National Park. You
will discover the pristine nature and waterfalls of the Krka National Park, an
area extremely rich with flora and fauna. Overnight in Trogir.
Day 3 : Trogir – Stari Grad, Monday
Location: Trogir, Stari Grad
Accommodation Name: Cruise ship, cabin
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning guided tour of Trogir with a local tour guide. Afterwards, enjoy
sailing towards Stari Grad on the Island of Hvar, swim stop and lunch on
board. Stari Grad is one of the oldest towns in Europe with many friendly
and affordable conobas and restaurants in the backstreets of the old
town. The Stari Grad Plain and the old town centre of Stari Grad have been
listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2008. Your evening is free to
explore Stari Grad on your own.
Day 4 : Stari Grad – Hvar – Vis, Tuesday
Location: Stari Grad, Hvar, Vis
Accommodation Name: Cruise ship, cabin
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Leaving Stari Grad in the morning towards city of Hvar. A sightseeing
tour of Hvar town shows you many historical sites, such as St Stephen’s
Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with the theatre built on its first floor,
the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above the town is the impressive
fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands.
Afterwards continue to Vis. The town of Vis is on the northern side of the
island and was developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban
centre in Croatia, formed by the Greeks in 4th century B.C. Visit the remains
of the Roman Baths, Church or Our Lady and City Museum or take a walk
enjoying the view of the beautiful Villae Rusticae situated along the coast.
Your evening is free in Vis.
Day 5 : Vis – Biševo – Korčula, Wednesday
Location: Vis, Biševo, Korčula
Accommodation Name: Cruise ship, cabin
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Leaving Vis, we will have an early morning cruise towards Biševo island to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon on the island Biševo
just in front of the town of Komiža. Possibility of our visit will depend on
weather conditions; however you will be notified of this on time. Afterwards,
cruise towards the Korčula, and the island’s main settlement, known as the
birthplace of Marco Polo, one of the world’s most famous explorers of all
times. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival
in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of one of the best-preserved
medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Korčula has variety of different
restaurants, bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment.
Overnight in Korčula.
Day 6 : Korčula – Mljet National Park – Slano (Oyster Tasting), Thursday
Location: Korčula, Mljet, Slano
Accommodation Name: Cruise ship, cabin
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise
Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park.
Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the
National Park or island on your own. Lunch on board and departure for a
small village called Slano on the mainland. Slano is a peaceful fishermen’s
village, and the starting point to Ston, situated on Pelješac peninsula,
fortified small village famous for its oysters. Pelješac peninsula is known as
one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. After exploring the town,
we leave to a small nearby village to enjoy the authentic local oyster tasting.
Tonight, enjoy Captain’s dinner and overnight in Slano.
Day 7 : Slano – Elaphiti Islands – Dubrovnik, Friday
Location: Slano, Elaphiti Islands, Dubrovnik
Accommodation Name: Cruise ship, cabin
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early morning cruise to Elaphiti islands with swim stop on one of the
secluded bays. Continue sail to Dubrovnik, and, before we moor at port, we
cruise alongside the old city walls. After docking, join a guided tour at the
historical center of Dubrovnik, walk through Stradun – both a street and a
square, the most famous place inside the town walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s
World Heritage site. Your guide will show you the most interesting sights of
the Old Town and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. After
city tour, you will be on your own to explore the city, visit City Walls, the
Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's
Palace, and the Cathedral, or take a boat ride to Lokrum island or take the
cable car to the top of the Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 8 : Dubrovnik, Saturday
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to your
Dubrovnik hotel. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik hotel.
Day 9 : Dubrovnik, Sunday
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy your free time in Dubrovnik. Tonight you meet the tour guide. Dinner
and overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 10 : Dubrovnik – Budva/Montenegro – Shkodra/Albania – Tirana, Monday
Location: Dubrovnik, Budva, Shkodër, Tirana
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, included in the UNESCO’s List of
World Cultural Heritage. You will visit Franciscan Monastery with Europe’s
third oldest pharmacy, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral. Departure for
Tirana; we drive inland via Budva, crossing the Albanian border at Shkodra,
once the capital of the Illyrian Kingdom (3rd century B.C.). Dinner and
overnight in Tirana.
Day 11 : Tirana – Ohrid/North Macedonia, Tuesday
Location: Tirana, Ohrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning sightseeing tour of Tirana, the capital of Albania, including
Skender Bey Square, the Mosque of Ethem Bey and a visit to the National
Museum representing the flow of Albanian history and housing the finds
from archeological sites across the country. Afternoon departure for Ohrid,
driving via Elbasan and crossing the North Macedonian border at Cafasan.
Dinner and overnight in Ohrid.
Day 12 : Ohrid Wednesday
Location: Ohrid
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Full day in the lakeside resort of Ohrid, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural
Heritage site. Through the activity of St. Clement and St. Naum of Ohrid, the
first pan-Slavic University in Europe, the famous “Ohrid Literary School” was
founded here. Morning sightseeing tour includes the church of St. Sofia (11th
century=, the most eminent mediaeval monument in North Macedonia
with magnificent Byzantine fresco paintings and St. Clement Church with
its icon of Annunciation. In the afternoon a short drive to visit St. Naum
Monastery built on the shores of Ohrid Lake in 900 A.D. and dedicated to
the Slavic missionary and educator St. Naum of Ohrid. Dinner in a local
restaurant. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 13 : Ohrid – Skopje, Thursday
Location: Ohrid, Skopje
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning departure for Skopje. Sightseeing tour of Skopje, including the
Kale Fortress, the Church of the Holy Savior with its iconostas, one of the
finest samples of traditional walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar and Stone
Bridge. We drive to the slopes of the Vodno Mountain where we visit the
Monastery of St. Pateleimon with its 12th century iconostas and frescoes
ranking among the highest achievements of Byzantine art of this period.
Dinner and overnight in Skopje.
Day 14 : Skopje – Kolašin/Montenegro, Friday
Location: Skopje, Kolasin
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning departure for Kolašin, driving via Peć and Berane and along the
impressive Morača River Canyon. Afternoon arrival at Kolašin, spreading on
the left bank of the river Tara, situated at the altitude of 954 m. The whole
area is surrounded by the thick pine forest of the Bjelasica Mountain and is
a popular skiing and air spa resort. Dinner and overnight in Kolašin.
Day 15 : Kolašin – Cetinje – Kotor – Dubrovnik, Saturday
Location: Kolasin, Cetinje, Kotor, Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning departure for Cetinje where we visit King Nikola’s Museum, once
the residence of the Montenegrin King Nikola I Petrović. Continuation to
Kotor, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage site, where we visit its
Romanesque Cathedral dedicated to St. Triphun, the city’s patron saint. We
continue to Dubrovnik driving along the picturesque Bay of Kotor. Arrival
and overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 16 : Dubrovnik – Departure, Sunday
Location: Dubrovnik
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik
airport for your flight home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
First class hotels including accommodation on half board basis. Supreme category ship in a cabin with private facilities, A/C & TV.
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Fully Guided
Professional English-Speaking Tour Director throughout. Licensed Local Guides, professional English-speaking Cruise Manager throughout.
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Drinks, extra meals Port tax 60 EUR net per person (to be paid by on board) All other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions
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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)
Mode of Transport
Bus and cruise ship
Accommodation
Hotels and cabin in the cruise ship.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Four stars hotels
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available in the used accommodation.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Euro.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, you will get all needed information about your accommodation before departure.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can assist you with pre and post stay accommodations.
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Are towels provided on board?
For your comfort, bath towels and a beach towel are provided on all our ships. There is the possibility of renting towels for the beach with a maximum cost of 7 euro per pcs/week.
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Is there a laundry service on board?
No.
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What if I have dietary requirements?
The cuisine on board is a combination of Mediterranean and international cuisine, with traditional Croatian dishes, and includes seafood typical of the region. If you have any dietary requirements, we kindly ask you to provide information in advance to enable the chef to accommodate these dietary needs upon arrival.
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What electricity is on board?
In our Ships we have available electricity 220 V. Due to security measures it is not allowed to have plugs in the bathrooms of the cabins.
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What is good to know before travel?
In the event of adverse weather conditions, the captain can choose to alter the itinerary for the comfort and safety of the passengers. Tips are not included and are discretionary at the end of your cruise. KOMPAS reserves the right to change the vessel provider in case the contracted services are not supplied according to previously agreed standards. All our cruises are equipped with lifejackets, rescue raft, fire alarm and complete navigation equipment (navigation radar, plotter, GPS, radio, etc).
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Is smoking allowed on board?
Smoking in the restaurant area and in the cabins is not allowed. There will be a small-designated area outside for smokers away from the general entertaining areas. Passengers must not throw cigarette butts in the sea.
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Are there baby cribs available in the ships?
Our Ships do not have baby cribs available, but in case any guest wants to bring their own baby crib, please inform us at the time of booking to try to assign a cabin with enough space for it.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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