Croatian Island Explorer - Solo Tour

Croatian Island Explorer

Sail past secret coves, red-roofed villages and ancient olive groves on this island-hopping cruise across the glorious Adriatic Sea. Along the way, discover chic towns, sparkling waterfalls and secluded beaches, sample delicious local wine and cuisine, and take in magnificent views from the highest point in the Adriatic islands.

What's Included:

• Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
• Return flights from London
• 7 nights on board MV Paradis
• A guaranteed cabin of your own
• 17 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners including a welcome 'Paradis' cocktail & farewell meal
• Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Highlights:

• Tour of Trogir & visit to a Croatian tailor
• Krka National Park
• Vineyard wine-tasting
• Tasting of wine & homemade olive oil on board
• Tour of historical Sibenik
• Tour of Zadar
• Tour of the sophisticated island of Hvar
• Visit the island of Brac
• Enjoy a glass of wine at the top of Vidova Gora – the highest peak of the Adriatic islands
• Tour of Split & the fascinating Diocletian’s Palace
• Captain’s dinner on board
• Farewell meal on board
• Small group travel style - Max 20 people on this tour

Day 1: UK - Split

Today you will fly to Split and transfer to the harbour where your ship, MV Paradis, is waiting for you. Enjoy dinner on board.

Day 2: Krka National Park & Sibenik

Krka National Park is a spectacular area, home to impressive waterfalls and hundreds of species of plants, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish. After breakfast we'll cruise north past Sibenik and along the Krka River to reach the park. We’ll head ashore for a tour before continuing by coach to a vineyard, where we’ll enjoy a tasting accompanied by a delicious tapas-style lunch. We’ll dock at Sibenik this evening and get to know your fellow travellers over a ‘Paradis’ cocktail and a welcome reception, followed by a welcome dinner served on board the ship.

Day 3: Zadar

Sibenik is a historical city, rich in cultural monuments, not least its cathedral – a Gothic-Renaissance building made entirely from stone. Enjoy time to discover the city before we set sail for Zadar after lunch. Here, we have free time to explore Roman ruins, medieval churches and vibrant restaurants. Unforgettable sights and sounds await as you discover the famous Sea Organ - stone stairs and pipes which turn the movement of the waves into music, and the Sun Salutation light installation, which uses solar energy to create a light show through the night.

Day 4: Zlarin

Zadar has a lot to offer, and we will enjoy a walking tour this morning to take in a few more of its highlights. We’ll begin with a visit to the famous fish market, before continuing through the mighty city walls and discovering the Roman forum, which dates back to the 1st century AD, and the church of St Donatus – the symbol of the city.

Enjoy lunch on board the ship as we sail towards Zlarin, a small island punctuated with cypress trees and fringed by stunning beaches. Once moored, we’ll enjoy a tasting of wonderful Croatian wines on board. We’ll also enjoy dinner on board the ship this evening.

Day 5: Hvar

Make sure you are on deck this morning as you sail past ancient olive groves, lush vineyards and fragrant lavender fields during your approach to the island of Hvar.

After lunch we'll step ashore in the main town, also called Hvar, one of Croatia's most fashionable resorts, which is dominated by a Renaissance cathedral. We'll head off on a walking tour of Hvar this afternoon before you've the chance to explore at leisure. The town has a good selection of bars and restaurants which stay open late into the evening.

Day 6: Brac

Brac is a picturesque island boasting Croatia's most stunning beach, Zlatni Rat. We'll set sail for the island this morning, enjoying lunch in one of the pleasant bays en route before arriving in the town of Milna in the early afternoon.

The best view of the beach is from the highest peak of all the Adriatic islands, Vidova Gora, and we'll take in the stunning vistas while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. Back on the ship, we'll be served a Captain's dinner.

Day 7: Trogir & Split

This morning we explore the small and lovely medieval town of Trogir, boasting a castle and an array of historical buildings. Visit a tailor's workshop where a presentation will introduce you to the Croatian 'Gena' suit. Then we'll discover Croatia's second-largest city, Split. Our guide will introduce us to all the highlights including Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following the tour, we'll have free time for lunch in the city. Why not seek out a café nestled into the palace walls or a restaurant on the sophisticated Riva promenade, before returning to the ship. This evening, we'll gather for a farewell dinner while we watch the sun set over the Adriatic.

Day 8: Split - UK

​Today we'll transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the UK.​