Dalmatian Island Explorer

Dalmatian Island Explorer

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Dalmatian Island Explorer

8 Days Starting and ending in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Visiting: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Makarska, Split, Hvar, Mljet

Tour operator:

Titan Travel

Tour code:

TTCD1

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Faster

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise, Luxury

Interests:

Cultural

Tour Overview

Embark on the Dalmatian Island Explorer, a captivating cruise that takes you through the enchanting landscapes of Croatia's Adriatic coast. Enjoy VIP door-to-door travel service and international flights with British Airways from London Gatwick. Spend 7 nights aboard the MV Providenca, indulging in 18 meals and a free bar open 11 hours a day. Discover the historic charm of Dubrovnik, the medieval allure of Korcula, and the serene beauty of Mljet. Guided tours of Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik, along with visits to a stonemasonry school in Pucišca and live musical entertainment, make this an unforgettable journey.

Highlights

  • Visit to stonemasonry school in Pucišca

  • Guided tours of Korcula Town, Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik

  • Walking tour of Hvar

  • Visit to the island of Mljet

  • Cruising past the Peljesac Peninsula

  • Exploring the medieval walls of Korcula Town

  • Touring the ancient alleys and Roman ruins of Split

  • Sailing through the Elafiti islands to Dubrovnik

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Uk - Dubrovnik - Sipan (Overnight)

Location: Dubrovnik

Accommodation Name: MV Liberty (4-star)

Meals Included: Dinner

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Dubrovnik. On arrival, we transfer to the port and board our ship.
Lord Byron, a poet who knew a few things about romantic scenes, famously described Dubrovnik as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. Knowing we’ll be back to explore in a few days, we watch from the decks as the famous terracotta rooftops and medieval ramparts of Croatia’s most enchanting city retreat behind us.
Cruising north beneath the pine-shrouded hillsides and small villages along the Dubrovnik Riviera, we arrive at Sipan - the largest of the Elafiti Islands. Popular with locals escaping Dubrovnik, this virtually-car-free island is a peaceful retreat covered by olive groves and vineyards. We moor for the night opposite Sipanska Luka - a horseshoe-shaped lagoon with stone houses and colourful fishing boats.

Day 2 : Korčula (Overnight)

Location: Korčula

Accommodation Name: MV Liberty (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we cruise past the Peljesac Peninsula - a slender stretch of vineyard-covered land that juts out from the mainland to almost touch the shores of our next destination, the island of Korčula. The island is said to be the birthplace of explorer Marco Polo. Whether true or not, the Venetian-style buildings, Renaissance colonnades and palm-dotted waterfront of Korčula Town make it another jewel on the Dalmatian coast.
Arriving late afternoon, we moor up for the night - going ashore on a guided tour to explore the cobbled alleyways, churches and clock towers that jostle for space inside the city’s storybook medieval walls. Known as the ‘wine island’ there’s free time to sample the local goods before heading back to the ship for the night.

Day 3 : Makarska - Pučišća (Overnight)

Location: Makarska

Accommodation Name: MV Liberty (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continuing to hug the Dalmatian coast, we stop at Makarska - a popular beach town sandwiched between a palm-lined promenade and the slopes of the Biokovo mountains - Croatia's second highest mountain range.
Heading north, we arrive at the island of Brač by late afternoon. Despite being the third largest island on the Adriatic coast, Brač is much sleepier than its neighbour, Hvar. We discover a more traditional pace of life here, especially in Pučišća where we moor for the night.
With red-roofed houses stacked into a hillside of pine forests and fruit trees, Pučišća is often listed as one of the prettiest villages in Europe. It’s also the centre for the island’s century-old craft - stone carving. The white stone quarried on the island is responsible for keeping Europe’s palaces looking so shiny for the last two millennia. Split’s Diocletian’s Palace and Budapest’s Parliament Buildings are both carved from Brač stone, and as rumour would have it, so is the White House. There’ll be time to explore the scenic streets and squares and visit the stonemasonry school for a demonstration.

Day 4 : Split (Overnight)

Location: Split

Accommodation Name: MV Liberty (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We continue our voyage to Split. Croatia’s second biggest city is dazzling - spreading out in layers from the waterfront through an old town tangle of ancient alleys and Roman ruins, communist-era Brutalist blocks that look straight out of an architectural digest, and circling mountains beyond.
Starting out life in AD 295 as the Roman emperor Diocletian’s retirement home, the city grew out of the now UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace - home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world. In the Middle Ages, the city spilled out into a warren of medieval streets and gothic churches - a 1,700-year-old treasure trove of Roman, Venetian, Ottoman and Byzantine influences. On our guided tour we uncover some of its architectural gems, including the Cathedral of St Domnius and Roman ruin of Ro Porta Argentea (Silver Gate).

Day 5 : Hvar (Overnight)

Location: Hvar

Accommodation Name: MV Liberty (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Heading south, we cross the Hvar Channel and sail through the narrow passage that separates the islands of Brač and Solta to Hvar. An island that needs little introduction, the yacht-filled azure waters and polished marble streets of Hvar Town make it one Croatia’s most glamorous destinations. It’s also Croatia’s sunniest island, which also helps to cement its appeal.
Arriving mid-afternoon, we take a short walking tour of the 13th-century walled city, passing by Gothic churches and stopping to soak in the glamour of Hvar’s café lined piazzas. There’s free time to explore, perhaps climb up to the Spanish Fortress for views that sweep across the rooftops to the jewelled islets off Hvar’s coast. Or maybe walk along the seafront to the 15th-century Franciscan monastery, home to an impressive mural of the Last Supper.

Day 6 : Mljet (Overnight)

Location: Mljet

Accommodation Name: MV Liberty (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we sail to Mljet. Carpeted in thick forest and dotted with lakes and vineyards, this is one of the Adriatic's most alluring islands. With scenery that sparked Greek epics, it’s said that Mljet is the paradise island of Ogyia in Homer’s Odyssey - with the deep blue sapphire waters of Odysseus’ Cave on the south of the island continuing the legend. We moor here tonight, wrapped in the peace and tranquillity of Mljet’s pine-shrouded slopes.

Day 7 : Dubrovnik (Overnight)

Location: Dubrovnik

Accommodation Name: MV Liberty (4-star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Passing by hidden coves and wooded inlets, we cruise between the Elafati islands of Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan on our way to our final port of call - UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik. Circled by grand city walls, bastions, towers and fortifications, the old town maze of white-stone houses, sun-burnished orange roofs and baroque churches are straight out of a fairy tale. One that we get to explore on today’s guided tour.
We'll pass by Sponza Palace, one of the few buildings that survived the 1667 earthquake that destroyed much of the city. Like walking through a medieval filmset, we also visit Dubrovnik Cathedral, Rector’s Palace and Onofrio’s Fountain.
Moored in the new port on the outskirts of Dubrovnik, we enjoy our final night on board with a farewell dinner.

Day 8 : Dubrovnik - Uk

Location: Dubrovnik

Meals Included: Breakfast

We 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

  • International flights

    Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick.

  • 7 nights cruise on MV Providenca

    Enjoy 7 nights aboard the MV Providenca, a comfortable cruise ship offering a relaxing and scenic journey through the Dalmatian Islands.

  • Titan tour manager

    A Titan tour manager will be available throughout the trip.

  • 18 meals

    Includes 7 breakfasts (days 2-8), 6 lunches (days 2-7), and 5 dinners (days 1, 3, and 5-7).

  • Visit to stonemasonry school in Pucišca

    Experience a visit to the renowned stonemasonry school in Pucišca.

  • Guided tours

    Guided tours of Korcula Town, Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik are included.

  • Walking tour of Hvar

    Enjoy a walking tour of the beautiful town of Hvar.

  • Visit to the island of Mljet

    Explore the scenic island of Mljet.

  • Live musical entertainment

    Enjoy 3 evenings of live musical entertainment.

  • Free bar

    A free bar is open 11 hours a day.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Any personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks not mentioned in the inclusions.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.

  • Optional excursions

    Any optional excursions or activities not mentioned in the inclusions.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for the crew and tour manager are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes international flights with British Airways from London Gatwick, and local transfers by coach and cruise ship, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights aboard the MV Providenca, a comfortable cruise ship offering a relaxing and scenic journey through the Dalmatian Islands.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of entertainment is provided on the cruise?

    The cruise includes three evenings of live musical entertainment.

  • Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, the tour includes guided tours of Korcula Town, Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik.

  • What meals are included during the tour?

    The tour includes 18 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8), 6 lunches (days 2-7), and 5 dinners (days 1, 3, and 5-7).

  • Is there a bar available on the cruise?

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

  • What special visits are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to a stonemasonry school in Pučišća and a visit to the island of Mljet.

  • What kind of travel service is provided for this tour?

    Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service is provided for this tour.

  • What kind of audio equipment is provided during excursions?

    A portable audio headset system is provided on excursions.

  • 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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