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Dalmatian Elegance

Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group, Summer Season

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$3,675

9 days

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Overview

Discover the Dalmatian Coast and Islands on a luxury yacht—led by local experts in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Bol and beyond. This exclusive Adriatic cruise begins in the ancient Old Town of Split before embarking on a VIP curated tour of the Croatian isles. From the birthplace of Marco Polo on Korčula, this 9-day tour charts the island of Mljet's Big Lake National Park before the marble streets, terracotta rooftops and towering fortifications of ancient Dubrovnik—all packed within its world famous walls. Sail onwards past the vineyards of the Pelješac Peninsula before a pause at Kuna to feast on Farm-to-Table Croatian delicacies, sourced from the finest local produce. The cruise concludes with the lavender-infused apothecaries of Hvar and a once in a lifetime chance to swim at Brač's Golden Cape.

Locations Visited

Split, Korčula, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Elaphiti Islands, Peljesac, Kuna Pelješka, Scedro, Hvar, Brac, Bol

Countries Visited

Croatia

Travel Style

Easy Pace

Accommodations

8 nights included

Age Requirements

Minimum age 5

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Welcome to the Dalmatian Coast

Your private transfer will collect you from Split airport and take you to Cornaro Hotel, located in the heart of the city. Your Local Host will greet you and be on hand to help you decide how to spend your time. Perhaps wander through the Old Town, situated minutes away from your hotel. Maybe enjoy a wine tasting at your hotel, or take in the views from the rooftop bar.

  • Accommodation

    Cornaro Hotel


After breakfast, join your Local Expert for a stroll through the ancient walkways of Diocletian's Palace, which now forms the historic center of Split. Walk through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's, originally Diocletian's Mausoleum, and the Temple of Jupiter, which today is a baptistery, as well as the Golden Gate. Continue your venture underground to explore the cellars. Transfer to the exclusive yacht marina "Baotić", where your cruiser awaits. After a warm welcome by your Cruise Manager, settle into your cabin. Enjoy Trogir, a quaint Adriatic town, or head to Split for some sightseeing. Return to your cruiser to enjoy a cocktail and dinner at your meet-and-greet party.

  • Accommodation

    MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Visit Emperor Diocletian's Palace in Split

Explore above and below the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace. A Local Expert guides you through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's, the Temple of Jupiter, the Golden Gate and the Cellars.

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Split Dinner

Enjoy a cocktail and dinner at your meet-and-greet party.

Early this morning, depart from Split and journey along the coast. From the comfort of your cabin window or the breakfast table upstairs, enjoy views of sun-dappled islands during your leisurely start to the day. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays before arriving in Korčula, on the island of the same name. The locals claim the celebrated globetrotter, Marco Polo, was born here. Embark on a photography walk with Andrea, a passionate Local Expert who guides you through the herringbone maze of streets and flagstone plazas, uncovering the city’s cultural and natural treasures. Delve deeper into island life with an Optional Experience: join a guided buggy tour of the island or visit a family-run winery to sample three local varietals. In the evening, enjoy time at leisure or opt for a traditional Dalmatian dinner in a nearby village, featuring a pasta-making demonstration.

  • Accommodation

    MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

Highlights

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Meet a Local for a Photography Walk in Korcula

Join Andrea, a passionate local, for a photography walk across the maze of streets and flagstone plazas. Spend time looking for the cultural and natural treasures of the city.

Voyage south to the Island of Mljet and join your Cruise Manager for a stroll to Veliko Jezero, the Big Lake of Mljet National Park. A gentle ferry ride brings you to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary, which rises out of the saline waters on its own small island. After time to explore, return to your cruise ship for a traditional Croatian lunch. Next, set sail for the mighty bastions of Dubrovnik. As the receding sun casts autumnal hues across the endless sky, drift alongside the monumental city walls and enjoy a delicious buffet dinner served on deck.

  • Accommodation

    MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

Highlights

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Visit Mljet National Park

Walk through Mljet National Park with your cruise manager and take in the pristine views of the Big Lake. Sail by boat to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary rising out of the water.

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Dubrovnik Dinner Cruise

Cruise alongside the towering old city walls while a buffet dinner is served onboard.

Transfer to the medieval Old Town of Dubrovnik, where the footsteps of endless travelers have buffed the marbled streets and squares to a smooth patina. After your guided walking exploration, take the cable car to Srđ Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications and the Elaphiti Islands. Enjoy a free afternoon in the Pearl of the Adriatic—explore at your own pace, shop in the markets or stroll with friends along the ancient ramparts. Alternatively, you may wish to join an Optional Experience: paddle along the coast on a sea kayaking tour or take a Game of Thrones walking tour to visit iconic filming locations. The evening is reserved for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment.

  • Accommodation

    MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Dinner

Highlights

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Dubrovnik Cable Car Ride to Mt Srd Summit

Ride the cable car to the summit of Srd Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications and Elaphiti Islands.

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Dubrovnik City Tour

Explore the buffed marble streets of the fascinating city during your guided walking tour.

Start off your day cruising past the beautiful Elaphiti Islands, a summer playground for Dubrovnik's aristocracy during the 16th century. Continue to the Pelješac Peninsula, renowned for its excellent wines, where you will have the chance to take a dip in the beautiful blue waters. Enjoy time to explore before returning to your cruise ship for an included three-course lunch. After mooring at a small port on the peninsula, visit a local winery, relax with some appetizers and taste some of the revered wines of the island. Transfer to the village of Kuna to see the local church and monastery, followed by a visit to a nearby farm. Meet the locals and treat your taste buds to a typical village feast with a Farm-to-Table dinner of Croatian delicacies, freshly made with their own produce. Late in the evening, return to your ship.

  • Accommodation

    MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch with Wine

    Dinner with Wine

Highlights

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Kuna Local Farm Visit

Visit the church and monastery, and learn about local life when you visit a local farm.

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Grgić Wine Tasting

Unwind at a local winery, savor appetizers and sample some of the island's revered wines. 

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Dine At Home in Kuna

Join the locals for a typical Farm-to-Table village feast of Croatian delicacies.

Drop anchor at the small island of Šćedro, where quiet coves and pristine beauty offer the perfect backdrop for lunch. Cruise west for a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the emerald Pakleni Islands before arriving in Hvar. With your Local Expert, walk the gleaming white-stone streets to the town’s elegant main square and Renaissance cathedral, then enjoy a free afternoon. You might join an Optional Experience and take to the trails on a Jeep tour, discovering heritage sites and wild southern vineyards, or explore the nearby Pakleni Islands by sea kayak. For a more relaxed pace, opt to visit a local winery to taste regional varietals and learn how the island’s unique climate shapes its wines.

  • Accommodation

    MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

Highlights

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Swim at Pakleni Islands

Take a dip in the pristine waters of this absolute paradise, an archipelago and a stunning chain of wooded islets.

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Hvar City Tour

Walk to the town's main square with your Local Expert, see the yacht-filled harbor and the Renaissance cathedral. Enjoy time at your leisure to explore this delightful island, famed for being the sunniest in the country and boasting an interior dotted with lofty mountain peaks and aromatic fields of lavender.

Set sail for Bol in the morning, the oldest town on the island of Brač and one of Croatia’s most famous seaside resorts. Walk along the promenade at the picture-perfect Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape, a shifting triangle of sandy beaches, protruding into the cobalt waters of the Adriatic.

  • Accommodation

    MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

Highlights

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Swim in the Adriatic Sea

Delight in a swim at Zlatni Rat, also known as the Golden Cape, a shifting triangle of shingle protruding into the cobalt waters of the Adriatic.

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Brac Dinner

Toast to your voyage with a special Captain's dinner, complete with live entertainment onboard.

Early morning, cruise back to the yacht marina Baotić, 3km from Split airport, where your trip comes to an end. Transfers are available to Split airport.

  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

Well-being

  • Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

  • Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

What's Included

Vox Headsets

  • Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

Gratuities

  • Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Porterage

  • We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

Touchpoints

  • From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Wifi

  • Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

Transport

  • If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

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