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Experience the delights of the Croatian coast on this small-ship cruising adventure beginning and ending in Split. Taking in the small villages, Dalmatian lifestyle, winding streams and crisp blue waters that make this European strip of coast such a winner. After sailing to Trogir to witness some of the country’s finest architecture, drop anchor in the beautiful bays of Kornati National Park for a refreshing dip or kayak. Head up to Zadar to see and hear the phenomenal Sea Organ, whose aural waves tell the story of this old soul of a town. Then, after a leisurely hike around the gorgeous Plitvice National Park, dine like the Dalmatians in a quaint village near Sibenik, and stop for a taste of Croatia’s finest wines. With the Peregrine Dalmatia ship as a base, this is a Croatian adventure of both style and comfort.
Theme
Adventure Cruising
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Highlights
- Eat and drink like Dalmatian royalty – visit one of Croatia’s finest wineries then enjoy a traditional feast in a small village outside Sibenik, renowned for its smoked ham.
- Experience the Sea Organ in Zadar, an incredible marriage of acoustical engineering and historical art – appreciate the ambience of this masterpiece with a glass of sparkling wine at sunset.
- Explore the beauty of Plitivice Lakes National Park on a leisurely guided hike with your leader, the ideal way to experience this UNESCO-listed World Heritage wonder.
- Visit the stunning Kornati National Park, the biggest and most incredible collection of islands in the entire Adriatic Sea.
- Wander through picturesque coastal villages and quaint towns that are brimming with buildings left by various conquerors of the Dalmatian region.
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What's Included
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Transport
Small cruise ship , Boat , Minibus
Accommodation
Small cruise ship (7 nights)
Included Activities
- Captain's Dinner
- Ciovo Island Visit
- Kornati National Park Visit
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Sibenik Orientation Walk
- Split Guided Walk
- Traditional Dalmatian Lunch
- Trogir Old Town Walking tour - includes Cathedral of St Lovro and Kamerlengo Fortress
- Zadar City Walking Tour
- Zadar Sunset Drink
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Itinerary
Day - 1
Location: Split - Welcome to Split, Croatia’s second largest city. Board your ship at 5 pm and meet your fellow travellers for a welcome meeting and safety briefing. This evening, enjoy a group dinner and a drink on board to toast to the adventure ahead before overnighting in port.
Day - 2
Location: Sibenik - Sail to Sibenik, take a short orientation walk with your leader, then a transfer to one of Croatia’s finest wineries to taste some world-class varieties. Enjoy a traditional Dalmatian lunch in an agriturismo renowned for its famous smoked ham, known to the locals as prsut. Explore the farm and enjoy the local countryside, before returning to Sibenik for an afternoon walking tour with a local guide.
Day - 3
Location: Zadar - Travel to Zadar, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia, and enjoy a walking tour with a local guide on arrival. Visit the 9th-century St Donatus Church, one of the only buildings from this period to survive the Mongol invasion. Later in the afternoon you'll head to the unique Sea Organ, which generates music via sea waves, using tubes placed beneath a set of broad marble stairs. It's not only a profound piece of art, highlighting the long history of the town, but also a feat of engineering. As darkness falls, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at nearby Monument to the Sun, an in-ground monument consisting of 300 multi-layered glass plates in a 22-metre (72 foot) circle that produces a stunning show of light after dark. It works in tandem with the Sea Organ – one communicates with light, the other with sound.
Day - 4
Location: Plitvice Lakes National Park - Transfer by coach to Plitvice National Park, where a leisurely hike with your leader allows you to take in the natural beauty of the surrounding area. While you can't swim in these lakes, the experience of nature is a profound one, with waterfalls and butterflies piercing the ambience of the lush green forest, providing many a photo opportunity. Enjoy a packed lunch, prepared for you by the crew, then return to Zadar in the afternoon. For dinner, you’ll be served a delicious barbecue on deck before sailing to Sali overnight.
Day - 5
Location: Kornati National Park - Cruise to Kornati National Park, a nautical wonderland made up of 89 islands. Explore the beautiful bays, stopping for a swim to cool-off. Those keen for some kayaking are welcome to take that option, or alternatively, sit back and take in the endless blue-green vistas and snap some photos as you enjoy the park’s splendour from the deck. Spend the night in Telascica – part of Kornati National Park.
Day - 6
Location: Trogir - Set sail early to historic Trogir and enjoy breakfast on board before a swim stop en route. On arrival, a leader-led orientation walk acquaints you with this beautiful town. Visit the Cathedral of St Lawrence, which is one of Croatia's finest architectural pieces, and the 15th-century Kamerlengo fortress. Sit down to some lunch on board the ship before sailing to Primosten. Enjoy a free evening in this picturesque old town, which was once an island. Maybe spend time tasting some of the output of the region’s famous vineyards.
Day - 7
Location: Split - After breakfast on board, stop at Ciovo Island for a swim (if weather and time permits) before sailing back to Split. Take a guided walking tour on arrival, a city buzzing with the Dalmatian lifestyle. Located in the heart of this Mediterranean paradise is Diocletian’s Palace – erected in the 4th-century, this white-walled fortress is a city within a city. In the evening, sit down to a captain's dinner on board the Dalmatia.
Day - 8
Location: Split - Your trip comes to an end after breakfast today and you’ll disembark the ship at 10 am.
