Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubrovnik
You'll arrive in Dubrovnik and get transferred to your hotel. Your local host helps you navigate the limestone streets and courtyards that date back to the city's Golden Age. The rest of the day is open, so you can either wander through the Old Town's pedestrian streets or find a quiet café to settle in and get your bearings.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lero)
Optional Activities
- Explore Dubrovnik Old Town's limestone streets and courtyards
- Visit local cafes for refreshments
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town 
- Day 2
Dubrovnik
After sleeping in a bit, you board the cruise ship and get settled. A guided walk takes you through the narrow, car-free limestone streets where you'll see Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Then you'll ride the cable car up Srđ mountain to see the ramparts and Elaphiti Islands spread out below. That evening, cocktails and dinner on the ship feature locally sourced Croatian dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cocktails and dinner on board featuring locally sourced and prepared dishes - locally sourced and prepared dishes - a taste of fine Croatian cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture
- Cable car ride from Old Town to Srđ mountain with scenic views of ramparts and Elaphiti Islands
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Srđ Mountain Elaphiti Islands - Day 3
Slano - Ston
The cruise heads toward the Elaphiti Islands with a swimming stop if you want it. From there, you'll go to Slano, a fishing village, then visit Ston, a fortified town known for oyster farming. You'll taste oysters fresh from a local shellfish farm and learn how the fortress and saltworks created wealth for the region. Back on ship, dinner includes live entertainment with the captain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner and live entertainment with the Captain)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Elaphiti Islands
- Visit fishermen's village of Slano
- Discover the history of Ston City and oyster farming at a shellfish farm, including oyster tasting
Optional Activities
- Swimming stop at Elaphiti Islands
Landmarks Elaphiti Islands Slano Ston - Day 4
Mljet
You cruise north to Mljet, the island where Odysseus was supposedly held captive according to legend. The main attraction is the salt lakes, and a boat takes you to St Mary Isle to see the ancient Benedictine monastery, abbey and 12th-century church. You can also rent a kayak, bicycle, scooter or car to explore on your own, and there's time to try local wine, olives and goat's cheese or find a good swimming spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Mljet's salt lakes
- Boat ride to St Mary Isle to visit ancient Benedictine monastery, abbey and 12th-century church
Optional Activities
- Kayak rental
- Bicycle rental
- Scooter rental
- Convertible car rental
- Wine, olive and goat's cheese tasting
- Swimming at leisure
Landmarks Mljet St Mary Isle Benedictine Monastery on St Mary Island - Day 5
Korčula
The ship arrives at Korčula, one of the best-preserved Medieval cities in the Mediterranean and the legendary birthplace of Marco Polo. A guided walk takes you through streets arranged in a fishbone pattern that keeps the area naturally cool. You'll see 11th-century BC Greek heritage and spend time in the Old Town tasting and picking up local white wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Korčula's historic Medieval streets and Greek heritage sites
Optional Activities
- Local white wine tasting and purchase in Old Town
Landmarks Korčula Korčula Old Town - Day 6
Vis
You reach Vis, Croatia's farthest inhabited island, which remains largely undiscovered and full of history. The island shows its 4th century BC Greek roots along with Roman and Venetian influences. There's an optional trip to a military cave for local lunch and wine tasting, or you can take your time exploring Roman baths, the City Museum (set in a 19th-century Austrian fortress with Croatia's largest Hellenistic collection) or just wander around enjoying wild rosemary, capers and sage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Discover the rich heritage of Vis island
Optional Activities
- Local lunch and wine tasting in an old military cave
- Visit Roman baths
- Visit City Museum housed in 19th-century Austrian fortress
- Leisurely exploration of the island
Landmarks Vis City Museum - Day 7
Hvar
You stop at the Pakleni Islands for a relaxing swim and lunch on board, then sail to Hvar. A guided tour with a local specialist covers this former trading centre with Greek and Venetian history. You'll visit the Cathedral of St Stephen with its original tower and the Historical Hvar Theatre, Europe's first communal theatre. Climbing to Fortica fortress gives you views stretching all the way to the Pakleni Islands. Evening offers plenty of nightlife options to explore with people you've met on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board at Pakleni Islands), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Swim stop and lunch on board at Pakleni Islands
- Guided tour of Hvar with Local Specialist including Cathedral of St. Stephen and Historical Hvar Theatre
- Visit Fortica fortress with views to Pakleni Islands
Landmarks Pakleni Islands Hvar Cathedral of St. Stephen Historical Hvar Theatre Fortica - Day 8
Zlatni Rat - Split
You visit Brač, Croatia's third-largest island, to experience island life in the Adriatic. First stop is Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn), Dalmatia's most well-known beach, a sandy peninsula surrounded by Mediterranean pines. After that, the cruise takes you to Split for a guided tour with a local specialist of this UNESCO World Heritage town, where you'll find plenty of history and things to see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Brač island
- Visit Zlatni Rat beach
- Guided sightseeing tour of Split with Local Specialist
Landmarks Brač Zlatni Rat Split - Day 9
Split Departure
Your Croatian trip wraps up this morning. You disembark at 09:00 and say goodbye to your travel director and the friends you've made. Then you head to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
