Balkan Classic 2024 (Split - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 Split
Your cruise commences with a shared arrival transfer to Split harbour with embarkation from 14.00hrs. Once settled, the afternoon is free to explore this city before meeting your fellow passengers at a welcome reception followed by dinner onboard.

Meals included: Dinner

DAY 2 Split - Hvar
Enjoy a morning guided tour of Split and see the historic inner city, built around the impressive Diocletian's Palace, now a UNESCO World Heritage listed site. Cruise towards Hvar, supposedly the sunniest island in the Adriatic. Embark on a guided walking tour and learn about the city’s rich history, beautiful architecture and important landmarks like the Cathedral of St. Stephen, and the Hvar Arsenal which houses the oldest public theatre in Europe dating back to 1612.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 3 Hvar - Ploce
Early morning sail to Ploce with swim stop and lunch en route. Upon arrival, hop on a coach for an excursion to Mostar with dinner included. Here, you'll visit the iconic 'Stari Most', also known as 'Old Bridge' originally built between 1557 and 1566 on the orders of Suleiman the Magnificent. Walkthrough the cobbled streets, see Turkish house and the Mosque.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 4 Ploce - Korcula
Continue your voyage towards the island of Korcula, best known as the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo. Join a walking tour and discover its fishbone streets and numerous restaurants. After, stop at a local wine bar and enjoy a tasting. In the evening, you can visit some of the numerous konobas/taverns, restaurants or cocktail bars located within and around the charming pedestrian streets.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 5 Korcula - Mljet - Slano
Today, cruise to Mljet to visit the National Park famous for its salt lakes and an ancient Benedictine monastery. Here, you can either rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or join your Cruise Manager for a stroll to the salt lakes. Enjoy lunch onboard on your way to Slano, a peaceful fisherman's village.Tonight, enjoy the Capitan's dinner, whilst overnighting in Slano.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 6 Slano - Kotor
Depart for Kotor, the fortified medieval coastal town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coastline that’s also the country’s oldest. After lunch on board, embark on a trip to Lovcen Mountain, Njegusi Village and resort town of Budva on a private coach. You’ll be rewarded with breath taking views of Kotor Bay and encounter the rich culture, deep heritage and striking landscape of Montenegro along the way. Included in your journey is a visit to the village smokehouse and a snack stop where you can try smoked ham, cheese, brandy and wine - all local specialties. Return back to Kotor for a guided tour around this wonderful city that has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Visit St Tryphon’s Cathedral which is Kotor’s largest and most beautiful historic building. The evening will be free for you stroll through the maze of cobbled streets that are lined with museums, stone churches, Venetian palaces and bustling open squares with plenty of dining options for your to try out tonight.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 7 Kotor - Dubrovnik
This morning, head towards the 'Pearl of Adriatic', Dubrovnik. On your arrival, join a guided walking tour of the Old Town. Discover the treasures of this beautiful city including the Franciscan monastery Pharmacy and the Stradun, the main street in Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Afterwards, the remainder of the day is yours to explore the town and surrounds, perhaps walk the city walls or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srd. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 8 Dubrovnik
Say goodbye to your crew and new friends as you disembark after breakfast. A shared departure transfer is included for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast