CRUISING ADRIATIC

Departure from Split at 12:00. This afternoon we will sail to Korčula and make a stop in peaceful bay Kneža for swimming and relaxing. According to the legend, Korčula Town is birthplace of Marco Polo, world known adventurer and traveler. Enter the city through Coastal doors, walk around its narrow streets surrounded with strong town walls from the 13th century, visit Cathedral of St. Mark and finish the day with the taste of white wine “Grk” (Grk is growing only here in sand soil).
Overnight in the port of town Korčula.

Early morning departure from Korčula to Kotor in Montenegro (obligatory stop in Dubrovnik for custom procedure.) Kotor is medieval little town situated at the end of Kotor bay (known as the world southern fiord), surrounded with fortification system (4.5 km long), which protects it from the sea. Walk through Kotor’s labyrinthine medieval quarter, bustling market and beautiful Renaissance buildings, visit Maritime museum and Cathedral of St. Tryphon.
Overnight in the port of Kotor.

The first stop will be in Perast - small baroque city, with villas and churches built in period of 17th and 18th centuries, during a „boom“ of seafaring. The next stop will be the small islet of Gospa od Škrpjela, situated opposite Perast. The islet was built artificially by scuttling old ships and depositing stones around a small crag. Cultural monuments include a baroque church Our Lady of Škrpjeli (patroness of seamen and fishermen) that was built in 1630 with more than 70 oil paintings dating back to the 17th century and a museum with Greek and Latin inscriptions as well as weapons and drawings depicting Perast seafarers dating back to the 16th and 19th century. The last stop today is Herceg Novi, town of sun, mimosa trees and stairs.
Overnight in the port of Herceg Novi.

Sailing for Dubrovnik (obligatory stop in Zelenike for custom procedure). Thanks to its unique political and cultural history (the Dubrovnik Republic, the Statute from 1272), cultural heritage and beauty (inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO), Dubrovnik is one of the most famous and most attractive city in the Mediterranean. Prepare yourself for a guided city tour in the afternoon. You will visit main highlights of town Dubrovnik, walk on Stradun – the most famous promenade, pass next to Franciscan monastery with beautiful garden and the oldest pharmacy. The last stop on our sightseeing is Dubrovnik house, located inside St. Dominic tower, dating from 14th century. While you are walking around it and enjoying in gallery of pictures take a bit of traditional sweets as “arancin” or “limuncine”( sugared and sun-dried orange/lemon peel) and fried almonds. For memories on taste of Mediterranean take with you virgin olive oil, wines from this area (Plavac, Dingač, Postup) home made brandy and liqueurs made of Mediterranean herbs and fruits.
Overnight in the port Gruž.

We will leave Dubrovnik this morning and leave for Mljet island. Mljet is an island of great diversity and contrast. It was mentioned in the stories about Odyssey, St. Paul and Benedictine monks. Today, an island is lost in the open sea for most of the people. Take a walk around island and discover why its northwestern part was proclaimed as a National Park.
Overnight in the port of Pomena.

After the cup of caffee we will sail to Jelsa village (Hvar island), with en-route stop for swimming. Jelsa is situated on north side of island Hvar and if you still did not buy any souvenir from here, now is perfect opportunity to make your memories vivid for long time after you come back home. Do not forget to take with you pack of lavander, honey, Plavac wine or herb brandy (made of more than 20 species of herbs).
Overnight in port of Jelsa.

The first stop this morning will be in Bol (Brač island) at Zlatni rat beach (Golden Horn) – proclaimed as the most beautiful beach in Adriatic. The specificity of this beach is that its tail-shape end changes the position depending on sea currents and waves on that day. We will arrive Split port in late afternoon. Split is biggest Dalmatian town with 1700 year old tradition. Walk to the Diocletian palace, visit its cellars and Cathedral of St Duje, patron saint of Split. In the evening take a rest on terrace of one of the restaurant and enjoy local specialty such as “pašticada” with gnocchi or lamb under iron bell.
Overnight in port of Split.

Check out and disembarkation till 09:00.

* In the case of bad weather conditions, the captain will anchor the boat in alternative position according to the standard safety procedures. Transfer by bus to/from scheduled town will be provided.