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Day 1 ZAGREB ARRIVAL, Wednesday

Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, transfer to hotel. Meet the tour guide, dinner and overnight.

Day 2 ZAGREB – NP PLITVICE, Thursday

Morning city tour of Zagreb, including the fortifi ed Upper Town, the city's historical center, St. Mark's Church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the University. Aft er the city tour drive to Plitvice, tour the Plitvice Lakes National Park on the UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage. Sixteen lakes, each at a diff erent level, are joined in a series of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded by dense wood Plitvice Lakes are a natural phenomenon of a rare and unique beauty. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice region.

Day 3 NP PLITVICE – TROGIR – SPLIT, Friday

Morning departure for Trogir where we visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Continuation to Split; city tour of Split, including the Diocletian's Palace on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage with the Peristyle, the Jupiter's Temple and the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Split.

Day 4 SPLIT – DUBROVNIK Embarkation, Saturday

Aft er breakfast, departure for Dubrovnik. Sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit the

HOTELS: zagreb: International 4*otočac: Park 4*split: President 4*

Hotels listed in this brochure will be used on almost all departures. If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotels will be similar to those in the brochure.

May 8, 15, 22 1100 EURJun 5, 12, 26 1100 EURJul 3, 24, 31 1380 EURAug 7, 21, 28 1380 EURSep 4, 11, 18, 25 1380 EURSingle supplement 695 EUR net Main deck suppl. 100 EUR netUpper deck suppl. 200 EUR net

RATES AND DEPARTURE DATES:Price per person. Double occupancy in € (lower deck cabin on a comfort boat)

Please note:- In case of unfavorable weather and/or sea conditions, the cruise itinerary may be modified in the interest of pas-sengers’ safety.- ATLAS reserves the right to change the vessel provider in case the contract-

ed services are not supplied according to previously agreed standards.

RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:- Drinks on board, extra meals.- Tourist tax + Port tax: 35 EUR per person to be paid on board in cash.- Entrance Fees

Franciscan Monastery with Europe's second oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace and the Cathedral. Aft erwards you’ll be transferred to the port for embarkation. Meet your fellow travelers and your Cruise Manager later at an on-board Welcome reception followed by a dinner. This evening, you can relax or take a walk through Dubrovnik’s vibrant streets.

Day 5 DUBROVNIK – KORČULA, Sunday

In the morning we set sail for the island of Korčula, with swimming stop, if weather permits, in one of pristine bays, time to cool off , relax and lunch onboard. Continue towards Korčula, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo, and the most preserved medieval town. Spend the night there. You will have the possibility to book walking tour of Korčula.

Day 6 KORČULA – PUČIŠĆA, Monday

Morning departure towards the Island of Brač, with swim stop and lunch onboard before arriving at Pučišća, village of the stone sculpture and music culture, where you can visit amazing stonemason school. Here students carve sculptures from Brač limestone using traditional tools. Overnight on board.

Day 7 PUČIŠĆA – OMIŠ – SPLIT, Tuesday

We depart for Omiš before breakfast, it’s fortresses are silent stone reminders of the power and might of the infamous pirates who once made their homes and fortunes here. You will have the possibility to book a short walking tour, followed by boarding a small boat and sail into Cetina River Canyon, a protected nature area, continuing to Radman Mills for a local specialty snack. Aft er visiting Omiš we set sails to Split, with a stop along the ways to swim, cool off and relay, if weather permits, with lunch onboard. In the late aft ernoon we arrive at Split to spend the night.

Arrival transfer from Zagreb Airport to hotel and departure transfer from harbor to Dubrovnik Airport on the first and the last day of the tour

3-night accommodation in 4* hotels on half board basis

ATLAS air-conditioned motor coach throughout

ATLAS tour escort throughout land (English/French) portion

Professional English-speaking Cruise Manager

7-night accommodation on board (comfort boat) in a cabin with private bathroom and air-conditioning

Welcome dinner and Captain’s dinner on board

Daily breakfast on board

6 lunches with 3 courses on board

Complimentary fresh fruit available daily on board

Water 0,5 l bottle per person per day on board

Free Wi-Fi on board

SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED:

Local guides for sightseeing tours of Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik (English/French)

Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir, Diocletian`s Palace and Cathedral in Split; Franciscan Monastery and Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik

SUPPLEMENTS (OPTIONAL):

Omiš & Cetina River Excursion - river boat ride, snack in Radman Mills (prosciutto, cheese, homemade bread, wine, water) - 25 EUR per person

Entrance to the Mljet National Park: up to 25 EUR per person – (depending on the season)- to be paid at entrance. Guide free of charge.

Sightseeing Tours available: (price per person)

Korčula: 19 EUR ; Hvar: 17 EUR

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

SERBIA

MONTENEGRO

SLOVENIAHUNGARY

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

PUČIŠĆA

OMIŠ

KOSOVO

guaranteed departures in english/french11 days, 10 nights

ROUTE A302Wonderful Croatia Land & Cruise

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Day 8 SPLIT – HVAR, Wednesday

In the morning we continue our adventure by sailing to the sunniest island of Hvar. We stop along the way for a relaxing swim in one of the secluded coves if weather permits. Lunch onboard and in the aft ernoon we arrive in the town of Hvar. Apart from its unique cultural heritage, Hvar is a celebrated destination for the international jet-set. With its sunny climate, natural beauty, excellent food, wine and sports off er, Hvar became popular during summer time. While in Hvar you will have the possibility to book guided tour of Hvar. Enjoy the overnight here.

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the Hvar harbor (during peak season in July and August) port of call can be substituted for Stari Grad/Jelsa. In that case transfer by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.

Day 9 HVAR – MLJET, Thursday

Departing from Hvar in the morning, our sail to Mljet Island includes a stop

for swimming, if weather permits, and lunch onboard. Croatian “Greenest Island” will hypnotize you with its beautiful, untouched nature and its cultural heritage. We arrive in the heart of Mljet National Park which encompasses fi ve types of forests, many species of birds and two deep lakes. If you want to visit Mljet National Park, walk to the entrance where you can purchase the ticket to walk around the Great Lake and the Small Lake and join the boat ride to St. Mary Island. Have a Captain’s dinner onboard. We will spend the night in Mljet.

Day 10 MLJET – DUBROVNIK, Friday

In the morning we continue our adventure by sailing back to Dubrovnik. Lunch onboard with stop for swimming. Early in the aft ernoon we arrive in Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 11 DEPART DUBROVNIK, Saturday

Aft er breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to Dubrovnik airport or your Dubrovnik hotel.

NP PLITVICE

SPLIT ZAGREB

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