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Day 1: Dubrovnik
Welcome aboard Zdravo and welcome to Croatia. Lovely Dubrovnik features the terracotta rooves, ancient cliff-forged walls and crystal coasts that many people associate with Dalmatia. Your adventure begins this evening at 5 pm, when you will be welcomed aboard the Aurora and introduced to your crew and fellow travelers. Enjoy a drink and get to know each other before your first dinner dance on the ship this evening.
Included Activities: Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Meals Included: Dinner
Special Information: A complimentary arrival transfer is included from Dubrovnik Airport to the Port of Dubrovnik on day one of this trip. Please provide your flight details at least 25 days prior to arrival so as we can organize this transfer for you. Bags can be dropped off at the ship from noon. Feel free to explore Dubrovnik at your leisure until boarding commences at 5pm.
Day 2: Korcula
After breakfast and a morning dance class, set sail for Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, with lunch on board and if time permits, a quick swim stop en route. In the afternoon, embark on an orientation walk before enjoying an evening to explore at your own pace and dance with fellow dancers. If you're hungry, your leader can assist with dinner recommendations.
Included Activities: Korcula orientation walk
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Special Information: Sailing time between Dubrovnik and Korcula is approximately 6hrs, depending on the conditions
Day 3: Opuzen, Winery Visit
Depart for Opuzen, enjoying breakfast on board, a dance class, and a mid-morning swim stop in beautiful clear turquoise waters near the small island of Badija, then continue on to Trpanj. Transfer to Matusko Winery for a tour of the vineyard and a tasting, before returning to the ship and sailing up the River Neretva to Opuzen. Tonight, enjoy dinner and dancing onboard the Aurora.
Included Activities: Trpanj - Matusko Winery visit and tasting
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, River Tour
An early start this morning to make our way to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina by minibus. Take a guided walk through the town, visiting a local coffee shop where you will see how the Bosnian coffee is made and have a taste of it, afterwards and enjoy some free time to explore the town and have lunch at your leisure. Return to Opuzen in the early afternoon when we will jump into small wooden boats for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands (with local snacks and music on board). End up at a beautiful local restaurant overlooking the water for Peka Veal and other local dishes. Board the boats to return to Opuzen. You may want to venture out to one of the friendly bars around the town square to dance with your fellow dancers and meet the locals over a beer or two.
Included Activities: Opuzen - Neretva River photo safari boat tour; Mostar - Guided Tour with Coffee Experience
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Hvar
Enjoy a morning dance class while you sail into Jelsa on the island of Hvar. There, you'll take a private transfer to a local farm for local produce tasting and a walk through the nearby lavender fields, then drive to Hvar town. Explore on a walk with your leader before continuing on to Starigrad in the evening. Dance the night away with your fellow dancers!
Day 6: Split
Spend the morning sailing and attending dance class, arriving in Split in the early afternoon. You will meet a local guide who will take you on a walk around Split, then the afternoon is yours to enjoy some free time for pop-up dances while we explore the beautiful lane ways and squares of the old city.
• Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - HRK40
• Split - City Museum - HRK22
• Split - Diocletian's Palace - HRK42
• Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower (entrance fee) from - HRK70
• Split - Dalmatian Wine and Dine Urban Adventure - EUR 100
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Special Information Sailing times between Hvar and Split are approximately 5.5hrs, depending on the conditions.
Day 7: Krka National Park
After a leisurely breakfast on board, head out with some more time to explore the Split’s old city. After lunch, return to the boat ready to take your private bus transfer to Krka National Park. Here you will board a smaller boat for some cruising and exploring within the park. The park spans two thirds of the Krka River, and some 142 square kilometers. You visit some of the gorgeous waterfalls for which this park is renowned. Afterwards, return by bus to Split, in time for a captain's dinner for your evening repast, followed by our farewell dance.
Included Activities: Krka National Park waterfalls
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Special Information The wooden jetties and walkways in Krka National Park can be quite slippery. Do take care, ensuring your footwear has a reasonable grip, and the stunning scenery will be well worth it.
Day 8: Farewell- Split
Your small ship adventure cruise along the Dalmatian coast ends after breakfast this morning. Should you require a transfer to Split international airport (SPU), please enquire with your Travel Consultant prior to travel or your Tour Leader during your trip.
