Croatian Island Explorer

Croatian Island Explorer

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Croatian Island Explorer

8 Days Starting in Ljubljana, Slovenia and ending in Opatija, Croatia

Visiting: Ljubljana, Opatija, Krk, Rab, Mali Lošinj, Cres, Rabac

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTCE1

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Faster

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Sailing

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Walking, Wine Tasting

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Croatian Island Explorer, a captivating cruise aboard the MV Dalmatia that takes you through the enchanting Adriatic Sea. This 7-night journey includes international flights and a VIP door-to-door travel service, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Croatia with guided walking tours of Krk, Rab, and Cres old towns, a visit to the Garden of Fine Scents, and a tour of a family-run winery in Vrbnik. Enjoy the free bar, live musical entertainment, and the pristine, unspoiled charm of islands like Susak and Mali Lošinj.

Highlights

  • Cres Island visit with guided walking tour

  • Walking tour of Mali LoÅ¡inj and the Garden of Fine Scents

  • St Grgur and Goli Otok island visits

  • Guided walking tour of Rab old town

  • Guided walking tour of Krk old town

  • Vrbnik winery tour

  • Guided walking tour of Opatija

  • Optional coach tour to the Istrian Peninsula and Brijuni National Park

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Ljubljana

Accommodation Name: MV Dalmatia

Meals Included: Dinner

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Ljubljana, Slovenia. On arrival, we transfer by coach (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes) to the port of Opatija to board our ship and stay moored for the night.

Day 2

Location: Opatija

Accommodation Name: MV Dalmatia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

A summer resort town built in the 19th century for Habsburg royalty - Opatija is still living its Belle Epoque heyday. After learning about the town’s interesting past on a walking tour, we return to the ship where we sail for the island of Krk.

Day 3

Location: Krk

Accommodation Name: MV Dalmatia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We leave our sea legs behind this morning for a tour of the island, starting with a guided walking tour of Krk old town - a magical mix of Venetian buildings, Franciscan and Benedictine monasteries and fortified castles. We then travel by coach to Vrbnik - a medieval hilltop village whose silhouette is defined by its soaring Renaissance bell tower. As well as being one of the most picturesque villages in Croatia, Vrbnik is also known for Žlahtina - a white wine grape grown exclusively on the island. We tour a family-run winery and sample some of the goods.

Sailing onwards, we head towards the former prisoner islands of St Grgur and Goli Otok. We’ll make a short visit (weather permitting) and explore a little to view the remnants of these islands’ darker history. We’ll spend the rest of the day making our way to Rab, where we dock overnight.

Day 4

Location: Rab

Accommodation Name: MV Dalmatia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Dominated by four bell towers, Rab’s ancient walled town bears the beauty of its changing hands over the years - with Byzantine churches, elegant Italianate mansions and Romanesque towers to explore. After a walking tour, the afternoon is free to wander independently or soak up the city’s crumbling Venetian charms from the ship. Perhaps visit the House of Rab Cake, home of the delicious spiral-shaped cake made mainly from almonds and Maraschino liqueur, first served in 1177 to Pope Alexander III.

Day 5

Location: Mali Lošinj

Accommodation Name: MV Dalmatia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A castaway island flung out to the west of Lošinj, Susak is one of the smallest and remotest of Croatia's inhabited islands - just 4 sq km in size. We’ll take a short walk on this car free island, carpeted in herbs and trees, and circled by golden sandy beaches - it's a true taste of unspoiled Croatian island life.
We’ll then sail to Mali Lošinj, where due to the rocky seabed, the waters are crystal-clear - one factor that was felt to give the island unique healing powers. A health resort for the Habsburg Royal Family in the 19th century, 200 years later, the island is having a wellness revival - with travellers visiting for the clean water, medicinal herbs and warm climate. We dock in the main town of Mali Lošinj. Remnants of its grand Venetian past, the town’s pastel-painted facades and sun-faded clocktowers make it one of the prettiest harbours in the Adriatic.

Day 6

Location: Cres

Accommodation Name: MV Dalmatia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We go ashore to explore the town and take a guided tour of the Garden of Fine Scents - a walled garden of over 250 species of herbs and medicinal plants that naturally grow on the island.
We then sail to the island of Cres - one of the largest of Croatia’s 718 islands, it’s also one of the least developed - covered in thick forests, olive groves and rocky hilltop villages. Adding to its undiscovered and remote charm, the island is also home to 80 breeding pairs of rare griffon vultures - which we keep watch for as we skirt the island’s rugged shoreline.
We moor up in Cres Town, jumping ashore for a guided walking tour. Cres may only have 3,000 permanent residents, but it has a heavyweight history - with buildings, churches and ruins cataloguing its Roman, Byzantine and Venetian occupation. We stay moored here for the night.

Day 7

Location: Rabac

Accommodation Name: MV Dalmatia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sailing around the coast to Rabac, there's the chance to join an optional coach tour to the Istrian Peninsula and a boat out to Brijuni National Park - an archipelago of 14 jewelled islands and islets. Topped by forests and fringed with white beaches, this protected paradise is also scattered with Neolithic, Illyrian and Byzantine ruins. Fully reclaimed by nature, the archipelago is home to over 600 species of plant and 150 species of bird.

This evening, we stay moored in Rabac and join the captain for a farewell dinner on board.

Day 8

Location: Opatija

Meals Included: Breakfast

We sail to Opatija and disembark, then transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

What's Included

  • 7 nights cruise on MV Dalmatia

    Enjoy a 7-night cruise on the MV Dalmatia.

  • International flights

    Prices are based on return flights with easyJet from London Gatwick or Luton, or with British Airways from London Heathrow.

  • Titan tour manager

    A Titan tour manager will accompany you throughout the trip.

  • 18 meals

    Includes 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners.

  • Cres Island visit with guided walking tour

    Explore Cres Island with a guided walking tour.

  • Walking tour of Mali LoÅ¡inj and the Garden of Fine Scents

    Enjoy a walking tour of Mali Lošinj and visit the Garden of Fine Scents.

  • St Grgur and Goli Otok island visits

    Visit the islands of St Grgur and Goli Otok.

  • Guided walking tour of Rab old town

    Take a guided walking tour of Rab old town.

  • Guided walking tour of Krk old town

    Explore Krk old town with a guided walking tour.

  • Vrbnik winery tour

    Tour a family-run winery in Vrbnik and sample local wines.

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What's Not Included

  • Optional excursions

    Optional excursions such as the coach tour to the Istrian Peninsula and boat trip to Brijuni National Park are not included.

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks outside the free bar hours are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes international flights from London Gatwick, Luton, or Heathrow, and coach transfers to and from the port of Opatija, with additional travel by ship and coach during the tour.

Accommodation

Enjoy a 7-night cruise on the MV Dalmatia, offering comfortable and scenic accommodations as you explore the beautiful Croatian islands.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation on the MV Dalmatia cruise ship.

  • Are international flights included in the Croatian Island Explorer tour package?

    Yes, international flights are included. Prices are based on return flights with easyJet from London Gatwick or Luton, and British Airways from London Heathrow.

  • What meals are included in the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    The tour includes 18 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8), 6 lunches (days 2-7), and 5 dinners (days 1 and 7, plus three more).

  • Is there a tour manager available during the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    Yes, a Titan tour manager will be available throughout the tour.

  • What kind of guided tours are included in the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    The tour includes guided walking tours of Cres Island, Mali Lošinj, Rab old town, Krk old town, and Opatija. Additionally, there is a guided tour of the Garden of Fine Scents and a winery tour in Vrbnik.

  • Are there any special entertainment options available on the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    Yes, the tour includes 3 evenings of live musical entertainment.

  • Is there a free bar available during the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    Yes, there is a free bar open 11 hours a day.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    Transportation in the destination is provided by coach, and the tour also includes sailing on the MV Dalmatia cruise ship.

  • What is the VIP door-to-door travel service mentioned in the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from your home for your flight to Ljubljana, Slovenia, and upon return, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the Croatian Island Explorer tour?

    Yes, on Day 7, there is an optional coach tour to the Istrian Peninsula and a boat trip to Brijuni National Park.

  • Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?

    In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.

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03-Feb-2024

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