Day 1, arrive in Zagreb, Friday

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Dinner is on us tonight. (WD)

Day 2, in Zagreb, Saturday

A morning sightseeing tour will take us through the historic Upper Town. We see St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is free to explore the winding streets of the old town, or perhaps take an optional excursion into the countryside. (B)

Day 3, Zagreb – Plitvice Lakes – Split, Sunday

We head south for a visit to the magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, we enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with its 16 terraced lakes surrounded by forested mountains and lush vegetation. A walking tour takes us around several of the lower lakes. After our visit, we drive to Split to board the beautiful M/S Prestige. Later, there is a Welcome Reception followed by dinner on board. (B, WD)

Day 4, Split – Bol – Stari Grad, Monday

We start the day with breakfast and a guided walking tour of Split. We visit the historic inner city, built around the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then we see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, it’s Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. After the walking tour, we set sail towards Bol, home to one of the most breathtaking beaches in Croatia: the Golden Horn. This vast, golden pebble beach is unique in that it changes shape and position depending on the direction of the winds. After a swim, we head to Hvar, one of the most popular islands in the Adriatic and a rendezvous point for the international jet-set. The “Croatian Madeira” is also one of the longest islands in the Adriatic. We spend the evening at leisure and overnight docked in Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns in Europe. (B, L)

Day 5, Stari Grad – Hvar – Vis, Tuesday

Following breakfast, there is a short sail towards the island and town of Hvar for a sightseeing tour featuring the first public theatre in Europe, the Franciscan Monastery and many more historical sights. Then we cruise towards the Island of Vis, arguably one of the most beautiful islands off the Croatian coast. The small and historic town of Vis was founded around 397 B.C. In 2017, the movie “Mama Mia! Here We Go Again” was filmed here. Our tour of Vis features the town’s waterfront and its spectacular and unspoiled nature. The evening is at leisure. (B, L)

Day 6, Vis – Vela Luka, Wednesday

After breakfast, we set sail for Korcula Island, thought to be the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Our port of call for the day is Vela Luka (the “big harbor”) town, dating back to pre-historic times. After lunch onboard, we depart for an afternoon ‘Korcula island tour’. On the island, you will visit an olive oil mill, the Barilo Ethno Museum, and a vineyard for wine and cheese tasting. We return to our ship afterward, for an evening at leisure. (B, L)

Day 7, Vela Luka – Korcula, Thursday

There will be some time for swimming before we continue our cruise to Korcula. There, we walk through its narrow, cobble-stone streets and visit the majestic Gothic Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. The evening is free to discover more of the town and to enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many local restaurants. (B, L)

Day 8, Korcula – Mljet, Friday

Today we set sail for Mljet Island. Mljet National Park features five types of forest, many species of birds, and two deep lakes, Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). This amazing island was supposedly a favorite holiday spot for the Greek hero Ulysses! On board tonight, there is the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment and a glass of wine. (B, L, D)

Day 9, Mljet – Dubrovnik, Saturday

While we have breakfast, we sail to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Dubrovnik, we take a walking tour of the old town and visit the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy. The remainder of the day is free to further explore this wonderful city on your own. (B, L) 

Day 10, depart Dubrovnik, Sunday

After breakfast, it is time to disembark. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport or your Dubrovnik hotel. Alternatively, you can continue on and join Kompas’ “Jewels of Croatia” tour. (B)