Dalmatian Elegance - Upper Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group
Dalmatian Elegance - Upper Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group
9 Days Starting and ending in Split, Croatia
Visiting: Split, Trogir, Korčula, Mljet, Dubrovnik, Elaphiti Islands, Pelješac Peninsula, Kuna, Šćedro, Pakleni Islands, Hvar, Bol
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Photography, Wildlife Tours
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Dalmatian Elegance - Upper Deck Deluxe Cabin, Classic Group" tour and experience the stunning beauty of Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. This luxurious cruise offers a blend of cultural exploration and relaxation, starting in Split with a visit to the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace. Sail to the serene Mljet National Park and the historic Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary. Enjoy breathtaking views from Srd Mountain in Dubrovnik and explore the charming streets of Korcula. Delight in authentic Croatian dining experiences, including a Farm-to-Table feast in Kuna Pelješca. Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Paklinski Islands and Zlatni Rat on Brac Island. With deluxe accommodations on a luxury yacht, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through Croatia's most picturesque landscapes.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to the Dalmatian Coast
Location: Split
Accommodation: Cornaro Hotel, Split.
Accommodation Name: Cornaro Hotel
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?
Day 2: Your Elegant Cruise Ship Relaxed Start
Location: Split, Trogir
Accommodation: Infinity/Futura I/Futura II
Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 3: Cruise to Korčula Relaxed Start
Location: Korčula
Accommodation: Infinity/Futura I/Futura II
Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early this morning, depart from Split and journey along the picturesque 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 fascinating photography walk with Andrea, a passionate Local Expert who takes you through the herringbone maze of streets and flagstone plazas. Spend time looking for the cultural and natural treasures of the city. Then you are at leisure to indulge your taste buds in the evening at one of Korčula’s many appealing restaurants and bars.
Day 4: Mljet and Dubrovnik Relaxed Start
Location: Mljet, Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Infinity/Futura I/Futura II
Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Day 5: Dubrovnik, a ‘Paradise on Earth’ Relaxed Start
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Infinity/Futura I/Futura II
Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo
Meals Included: Dinner
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. The evening is reserved for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment.
Day 6: The Pelješac Peninsula Relaxed Start
Location: Elaphiti Islands, Pelješac Peninsula, Kuna
Accommodation: Infinity/Futura I/Futura II
Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 7: A Venetian Dream on Hvar Relaxed Start
Location: Šćedro, Pakleni Islands, Hvar
Accommodation: Infinity/Futura I/Futura II
Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Drop anchor at the small island of Šćedro, with quiet coves and pristine beauty offering the most irresistible backdrop for lunch. Cruise west for a chance to swim in the crystal clear waters of the emerald Pakleni Islands. Continue to disembark at Hvar – the island of sunshine, lavender, sage and wine. Follow the gorgeous white stone, laid down by the Venetians to the town’s magnificent main square with your Local Expert, considered one of the country’s most beautiful. Lined with chic cafes, it unfurls onto the yacht-filled harbor, with the photogenic Renaissance cathedral forming a stunning backdrop. Spend time exploring the secluded beaches and tiny seafood restaurants, or visit the crowning fortress for superb views over the town and island-studded bay.
Day 8: Bol’s famous beach on the Island of Brač Relaxed Start
Location: Bol
Accommodation: Infinity/Futura I/Futura II
Accommodation Name: MV Futura/MV Avangard/MV Maritimo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 and swim at the picture-perfect Zlatni Rat, or Golden Cape, a shifting triangle of sandy beaches, protruding into the cobalt waters of the Adriatic.
Day 9: Depart Split
Location: Split
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning, cruise to Split port, where your trip comes to an end. Transfers are available to Split airport. Please do not schedule flights prior to 12:00.
What's Included
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Top Rated Highlights
Explore Split with a Local Expert, visit Mljet National Park, ride the cable car in Dubrovnik, and enjoy guided tours and scenic views throughout the journey.
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Authentic Dining
Enjoy a cocktail and dinner at a meet-and-greet party in Split, a buffet dinner onboard while cruising alongside Dubrovnik's city walls, a Farm-to-Table village feast in Kuna Pelješka, and wine tasting in Bol.
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Transport
Travel on a cruise ship with various stops along the Dalmatian Coast.
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Additional Included Highlights
Personal radio headsets, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes and porterage charges, luggage handling, Insight Flourish, complimentary Wi-Fi, and scheduled airport transfers.
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Insight Experiences
Join a local expert for a photography walk in Korcula and explore the cultural and natural treasures of the city.
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Well-being
Travel in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach, sanitized before the tour, with physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer available.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights to and from the destination are not included in the tour package.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel on a cruise ship with various stops along the Dalmatian Coast.
Accommodation
Deluxe cabins on a luxury yacht, with options for Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin or Upper Deck Deluxe Cabin.
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 4 Lunch (L)
- 1 Lunch with Wine (LW)
- 1 Dinner with Wine (DW)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- 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.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- 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.
Insight Experiences
- 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.
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.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in deluxe cabins on a luxury yacht, with options for Lower Deck Deluxe Cabin or Upper Deck Deluxe Cabin.
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Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes several special dining experiences such as a cocktail and dinner at a meet-and-greet party in Split, a buffet dinner onboard while cruising alongside Dubrovnik's city walls, a Farm-to-Table village feast in Kuna Pelješća, and wine tasting in Bol.
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What activities are included in Mljet National Park?
In Mljet National Park, you will join your Cruise Manager for a stroll to Veliko Jezero, the Big Lake, and take a gentle ferry ride to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary, which is located on its own small island.
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What can I expect during the visit to Dubrovnik?
In Dubrovnik, you will transfer to the medieval Old Town for a guided walking exploration. You will also take a cable car to Srđ Mountain for scenic views over the famous fortifications and the Elaphiti Islands. The evening includes a Captain’s dinner with live entertainment.
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Is there an opportunity to swim during the tour?
Yes, there are several opportunities to swim during the tour, including in the pristine waters of the Pakleni Islands and at Zlatni Rat, the Golden Cape, on the island of Brač.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Hvar?
The highlight of the visit to Hvar includes exploring the town's magnificent main square with a Local Expert, which is considered one of the country's most beautiful. You can also explore secluded beaches, tiny seafood restaurants, or visit the crowning fortress for superb views over the town and island-studded bay.
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What is included in the well-being measures on the tour?
The tour includes well-being measures such as traveling in comfort with Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned coach, which is sanitized before the tour. Physical distancing measures and hand sanitizer are available throughout the journey.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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