Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubrovnik
You'll arrive in Dubrovnik and head to your hotel to settle in. After dropping your bags, spend the afternoon wandering through the Old Town on your own, checking out the limestone streets and courtyards at whatever pace feels right. By evening, find a cafe somewhere in the old town and grab a drink to ease into your first night here.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lero)
Optional Activities
- Explore Dubrovnik's limestone streets and courtyards
- Visit cafes in the Old Town
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town 
- Day 2
Dubrovnik
Take things slow this morning before boarding your luxury cruise. You'll join a guided tour through Dubrovnik's Old Town, walking the narrow limestone streets and seeing the mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Later, head up the cable car to Srdj mountain where you can see the ramparts and Elaphiti Islands stretching out below. That evening, settle in onboard with cocktails and dinner featuring local Croatian ingredients.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cocktails and dinner on board featuring locally sourced and prepared Croatian cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town exploring historic streets and architecture
- Cable car ride to Srđ mountain with scenic views of ramparts and Elaphiti Islands
- Cocktails and dinner on board the cruise ship
Landmarks Dominican Monastery Onofrio's Great Fountain Orlando's Column Church of St. Blaise Rector's Palace Srđ Mountain Elaphiti Islands - Day 3
Slano - Ston
The ship sails toward the Elaphiti Islands and you'll have a chance to swim if you want before heading to Slano, a quiet fishing village. From there, continue to Ston, a fortified town known for its oyster farms and church history. You'll get to taste oysters from a local shellfish farm and learn about the fortress that once protected the valuable saltworks. Dinner and live entertainment with the Captain wrap up the evening onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner and live entertainment with the Captain)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit to Elaphiti Islands with optional swimming
- Visit to Slano fishermen's village
- Ston: Discover the history of oyster farming and taste oysters grown at a shellfish farm
- Ston: Learn about the rich history of Ston City and its fortified settlement
- Dinner and live entertainment with the Captain
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Elaphiti Islands
Landmarks Elaphiti Islands Slano Ston - Day 4
Mljet
Cruise north to Mljet, where you can visit the famous salt lakes and take a boat to St Mary Isle to see the ancient Benedictine monastery and 12th-century church, one of the oldest on the Adriatic. If you prefer exploring on your own terms, rent a kayak, bicycle, scooter or convertible car. Try local wine, olives and goat's cheese, or find a good swimming spot to cool off.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mljet National Park and famous salt lakes
- Boat ride to St Mary Isle to visit the Benedictine monastery, abbey and 12th-century church
Optional Activities
- Kayak rental to explore the island
- Bicycle rental to explore the island
- Scooter rental to explore the island
- Convertible car rental to explore the island
- Wine, olive and goat's cheese tasting
- Swimming at salt lakes
Landmarks Mljet National Park St Mary Isle Benedictine Monastery 
- Day 5
Korčula
You'll arrive at Korcul, a well-preserved Medieval city and the alleged birthplace of Marco Polo. Join a guided walk through its historic streets laid out in a fishbone pattern that naturally keeps things cool. Learn about the 11th-century BC Greek legend connected to the city, then spend time in the Old Town tasting and purchasing local white wines the island is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Korčula's Medieval city streets and historic Greek heritage
- Discover Korčula's beautiful Medieval city layout and architecture
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting and shopping for local white wines
Landmarks Korčula Old Town 
- Day 6
Vis
Pull into Vis, the farthest inhabited island from the Croatian mainland and largely untouched. Its past as a former Yugoslavian army base kept it pristine, and you can explore its Greek heritage from the 4th century BC when it was a major colony. Look for Roman and Venetian influences mixed with modern culture. You can check out Roman bath remains, visit the City Museum in a 19th-century Austrian fortress, or take a quiet walk through wild rosemary and sage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Discover the rich heritage of the island of Vis
Optional Activities
- Optional trip with local lunch and wine tasting in an old military cave
- Visit remains of Roman baths
- Visit City Museum housed in 19th-century Austrian fortress
- Leisurely exploration and walks on the island
Landmarks Vis City Museum - Day 7
Hvar
After a relaxing swim stop and lunch at the Pakleni Islands, you'll arrive in Hvar. A local specialist will guide you through this former trading center with Greek and Venetian roots. Visit the Cathedral of St Stephen and the Historical Hvar Theatre, Europe's first communal theater. Climb the stairs through the old town up to Fortica for views all the way to the Pakleni Islands. Hvar has a lively nightlife scene if you want to explore in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxing swim stop and lunch on board at the Pakleni Islands), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Swim stop and lunch on board at Pakleni Islands
- Guided tour of beautiful Island of Hvar with Local Specialist
- Visit Cathedral of St. Stephen
- Visit Historical Hvar Theatre
Optional Activities
- Ascend to Fortica for views of Pakleni Islands
- Explore Hvar's nightlife
Landmarks Pakleni Islands Cathedral of St. Stephen Historical Hvar Theatre Fortica - Day 8
Split
Head to Brac, Croatia's third-largest island, for a real sense of Adriatic island life. This morning you'll go to Zlatni Rat, Dalmatia's most well-known beach, a sandy peninsula that juts out from a pine grove. Then sail to Split for a guided tour with a local specialist of this UNESCO World Heritage town. You'll see why it has such energy and so much to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Adriatic Cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit to Brač, Croatia's third-largest island
- Visit to Zlatni Rat beach near Bol
- Guided sightseeing tour of Split with Local Specialist discovering the rich history of Split
Landmarks Brač Zlatni Rat Beach Split 
- Day 9
Split (Departure)
Your time exploring Croatia's history, culture and coastline wraps up this morning. You'll disembark the cruise at 09:00 and say goodbye to your travel director and the friends you've made. After that, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
