Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Dubrovnik, Croatia / Embark

Arrive in Croatia's lively capital and embark on your cruise ship, the Emanuel.

Day 2 Exploring Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a breathtaking sight, entirely surrounded by massive gray walls of stone, interspersed with four gates, three forts, five bastions and 14 square towers. The “Pearl of the Adriatic” contains a treasure-trove of medieval art and architecture that has earned it a designation as a UN World Heritage Site.

The Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries are beautiful examples of Romanesque–Gothic architecture, and other monuments of significance include the Onofrio's Fountain, the Rector's Palace, the Sponza Palace and several fine churches. A stroll along Stradun — the Old Town's wide pedestrian promenade — allows you to discover Dubrovnik's many fine shops, cafés and boutiques at leisure.

Don't miss a chance to take the walk at the top of the wall surrounding the city for beautiful panoramic views of this fascinating city on the Adriatic.

After breakfast join in on a City Tour of Dubrovnik. Drive by coach to a new, panoramic road view point with a wonderful view of Dubrovnik and its entire Riviera. Your coach will take you to Pile Gate where you will start your walking tour along the most famous Dubrovnik Street – Stradun. Today's lunch will be at your choice in the Old Town of Dubrovnik.

Day 3 Mljet Island National Park

The sparsely inhabited Island of Mljet, one of seven Croatian National Parks, offers lovely pine forests and jewel-like lakes, with the opportunity for a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters. Because of its natural resources,uniqueness for its flora and fauna,geographical phenomenon and rich cultural and historical heritage,in 1960 western part of the island has been proclaimed a National Park. Today this is considered as the greatest and most protected forest on the Adriatic coast. The lakes within the National Park, Small and Big Lake, are special geographic phenomenon, which has been directly connected to the sea with two canals. In the heart of the Great Lake there is a small forested island of Saint Mary with Benedictine monastery,dating from the 12th century. Today plan to have a lunch there and after that free afternoon for individual exploring of National Park.

Day 4 Trstenik / Korcula

Trstenik is the small tourist settlement located in gorgeous bay on the central part of the peninsula. Peljesac is situated Grgic winery which has been established by Mr.Miljenko Grgic, one of the most known winemakers in the world. Experience acquired during long time work in the area of winegrowing and wine production guarantees the production of most quality wines world renowned. With his premium wines Grgic Plavac Mali and Grdic Posip has acted on numerous assessments and tasting and received numerous prizes and recognitions.

Korcula Town, the birth place of Marco Polo contains a wealth of artistic masterworks including paintings by Tintoretto. Another highlight is the Treasury, located in the 14th-century Abbey Palace, with its eclectic collection of paintings, jewelery, fine furniture and historic documents. Charming views of the harbor greet visitors as they wind their way through the narrow alleyways. On one of these lanes, you’ll see the Marco Polo house, where the famous explorer is said to have been born in 1254. Shop for handmade Croatian folk art near the City Gate, or relax at one of the picturesque waterfront cafés, and enjoy the breezy resort atmosphere that prevails in this medieval town.

Day 5 Vela Luka

Set sail for the west part of island of Korcula and head for the town of Vela Luka. In afternoon visit one of the famous oil mills in Vela Luka, where you will have presentation of the production of olive oil. After that enjoy a visit of the archaeological museum.

Day 6 Blue Cave / Komiza

Blue Grotto - Blue cave – was proclaimed as national natural heritage in 1951. It is a cave with entrance from sea, with unique form that enables almost magical natural light show to appear in its’ inside. Somewhere around noon, the sun’s rays are reflected through an underwater entrance creating a fascinating blueness. This unique sight can only be seen on a sunny day when the sea is calm.

Later this morning set sail for island of Vis and head for the town of Komiza. Komiza is a small town and port on the western coast of the island Vis, famous for its lobster farming. Visit the original stone building built over water which housed the breeding facilities. There is still a thriving lobster and fishing industry operating from Komiza today. Enjoy a 3 hour coach and walking tour including a visit to Tito’s caves and local winery with tasting very famous local snack - Viska pogaca.

Day 7 Vis town / Hvar Island

Island Vis is the best kept secret of former Yugoslavian government as it emerges from a
long period of isolation (tourists from abroad have been allowed to visit the island since
1989). Visit beautiful Vis on this island of Issa. The name of the island originates from ancient times and is the name that the island still holds in the croatised modern time. In the 6-5th century BC Issa is established as the first Illyrian state in the Adriatic. The local Illyrian population learnd the more advanced way of land cultivation from the Greeks who came later. Visit Old Military tunnels just situated in the bay in front of town Vis and later on enjoy a Vis city tour.

Continue your cruise to Hvar Island. “I know paradise now, I know Hvar,” goes a local saying. A walk along the waterfront promenade and through the Old Town of Hvar reveals a wealth of historic medieval and Renaissance buildings as well as lovely yachts and other private craft. Fine art, including paintings by Old Masters and ecclesiastic treasures of precious materials, can be found in the collections of the Franciscan Monastery and the treasury of Hvar Cathedral.

Day 8 Bol / Trogir

Bol is situated in a secluded place, on the southern coast of Brač. Bol is the oldest town
of Brač and one of the most famous seaside resorts of the Adriatic. Apart from cultural
monuments, Bol also features a number of natural beauties. East and west of Bol are numerous shores, beautiful beaches; the most famous - and probably the most beautiful on the Adriatic - is Zlatni Rat. This pebble cape is a unique phenomenon - it stretches into the open sea in the shape of a tongue, with its tip changing the form and moving to one and another side, according to the direction of winds and waves. A story has it that this is the only beach in the world that runs vertical to the coast.

Continue your cruise to Trogir. Trogir is called "city museum" because each rock and building has its own importance for a specific period of history. In the 1997.Trogir's old city center was put into the UNESCO's list of the world's monumental heritage. Enjoy a special dinner tonight onboard with live music.

Day 9 Primosten

Today plan to leave Trogir's harbor mid-morning so you will have another chance to stroll around beautiful Trogir's promenade before departure. Around midday arrive in Primosten. It is set upon a little island which five centuries ago inhabitants linked to the land by a causeway so that they could go off to their fields more easily. Surrounded by seven little islands, Primošten is a special gift from nature that leaves no one indifferent. What a parsimonious nature did not give, the industrious people created themselves, and made Primošten into one of the most attractive places to visit in the whole of the Adriatic. The stone houses, churches and narrow lines are perfect harmony of the past and the present.

This afternoon sail towards the very beautiful and quiet island of Zlarin, the closest to Sibenik of all islands of the Sibenik archipelago. Once ashore, plan to visit the museum of Corals.

Day 10 Kornati Islands National Park / Zadar

After the breakfast continue your cruise to the Kornati Islands National Park. Enjoy the magnificent view of 140 islands and islets of exceptional beauty and their small fishing villages and picturesque shores.

Late afernoon arrive in Zadar. Once a Roman colony and rival of Venice in medieval times, Zadar is today a “city of Treasury ”, which has partly preserved its Roman Forum, the Romanesque Church of St. Donatus from the 9th century and other monuments such as Benedictine Convent and a permanent exhibition of sacral arts called “Gold and Silver of Zadar“. Stroll the famous Kalelarga street and enjoy its Mediterranean charm.

Day 11 Sibenik

Today in Sibenik visit the Renaissance Cathedral of St. Jacob, the work of famous sculptors Juraj Dalmatinac and Nikola Fiorentinac, and a number of palaces and churches, as a part of UNESCO's World Heritage.

Day 12 Skradin / Rogoznica

Today depart mid-morning and sail for Skradin, traveling for approx 8 miles up the river Krka through fascinating gorge country. On arrival transfer to a local ferry boat to visit the magnificent Krka waterfalls. Heading back in the direction of land again, visit Rogoznica, a nice pleasant tourist fishing town. Interestingly, it's lying on small islet connected to land with narrow embankments. Plan to spend the night here.

Day 13 Split

Split is the second largest city in Croatia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the historical core of Split — and within walking distances of the ship discover with your guide the massive Palace of the Emperor Diocletian, dating from the end of the third century A.D.; one of the last palaces built in the Roman Empire. Enjoy the Captain's dinner with live entertainment while docked overnight in Split.

Day 14 Split / Disembark

Dismebark this morning after breakfast. Bid farewell to your fellow passengers and continue your journey.

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