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Ulica 56 br.10,
20270 Vela Luka, CROATIA

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Unique Dalmatia cruise MS Magellan ex Dubrovnik 2012

Price from 850.00 EUR Per person

Periods: 07.07.2012, 14.07.2012, 21.07.2012...

Basic information
- EXCURSION PACKAGE INCLUDES FOLLOWING EXCURSIONS:
  1.   Wine tasting in Grgic vinery
  2.   Korcula town tour
  3.   Lavender presentation and Hvar town tour
  4.    Hvar town tour
  5.    Split town tour
  6.   Olive oil tasting in Zlokić etno museum
  7.   Visit to Vela Luka town museum (archaeological collection)
  8.   Dubrovnik town tour
  
  RATES INCLUDE:
  • Accommodation in a chosen category cabin
  • Full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • 7 days cruise on route “Unique Dalmatia cruise”
  • 6 crew members
  • Usage of the ship’s equipment
  • Afternoon coffee/tea
  • Fresh fruit all day long
  • Towels change once a week
  
  RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
  • Beverages from the ship’s bar
  • Transfer from and/or to the ship prior to embarkation and/or after disembarkation
  • Tips, laundry, entrance to National Parks or any other items of personal nature
  • Taxes and fees , € 20,00 per person, to be paid on board.
  
  ITINERARY DEVIATIONS:
  Every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary as stated; however, due to the schedule changes beyond organizer’s control, we reserve the right, without prior notice, to change routing or alter shore excursions.
  Adria travel reserves right to change the vessel provider in case that contracted services are not supplied according to previously agreed standards.
ItineraryUnique Dalmatia Cruise is an additional value cruise; a cruise in which every detail is tailored to meet your high personal requirements. In that way you can have the time of your life, each and every day of your cruise. All Unique Dalmatia Cruises itineraries are carefully prepared in order to give you their maximum in 7 days. You will have enough time for relaxing, swimming, exploring, as well as time to learn something about our country and our way of life. In your week cruise you will visit up to 15 different places of our country. There are also packages of excursion for every destination where you will have an opportunity to get to know the places even better, learn some interesting facts and hear stories that cannot be found in tourist guides.

DAY 1 • SATURDAY DUBROVNIK – SLANO

EMBARKATION IN DUBROVNIK FROM 9:00AM UNTIL 02:00PM
SINCE THE BOAT WILL STAY OVERNIGHT IN SLANO IT IS POSSIBLE TO EMBARK IN SLANO TILL SUNDAY 7:30AM OR IN TRSTENIK BEFORE 12:30PM

Once you are on board the adventure can start. During a welcome drink, Captain's orders and safety mesures will be explained to you. Moreover, you will be introduced to the Captain, members of the staff and your tour guide. The arrival in Slano is expected in late afternoon hours, but early enough for a refreshing swim on Slano beach before dinner.
Slano is a village in the southern Croatia and a small harbour located 27 km northwest of Dubrovnik town. Its main occupations include farming, olive-growing, viniculture, fruit growing, tobacco, herbs growing (sage, laurel, and woodworm), fishing and tourism.
Overnight in Slano

DAY 2 • SUNDAY SLANO – TRSTENIK (PELJEŠAC PENINSULA) – KORČULA

Departure in early hours towards Korčula island. Before coming to Korčula we will make a stop in Trstenik town.
Trstenik is one of the oldest settlements on Pelješac peninsula. It has beautiful natural bays and beaches with clear blue sea surrounded by pine forests. This town is a favourite resort of many tourists who seek peace and quietness, natural beauty and typical Dalmatian atmosphere. Trstenik was founded as a wine export port. Locals used to built their houses further from the coast in order to protect themselves from the pirates. Coastal settlement developed later in the 19th century.
In Trstenik you will have excursion to Grgich winery to learn more about production of vines and autochthon Dalmatian grape sorts.

Excursion: Wine tasting in Grgich winery

ARRIVAL IN BADIJA BAY; SWIMMING AND RELAXATION
After excursion, the boat departs from Trstenik and stops for a swim in a Badija bay, in front of Korčula town. In the late afternoon hours it sails into Korčula town.
Korčula is a small town situated on the north-east end of Korčula isand. The old medieval part of the town was built on a small oval peninsula. Today the town has about 3,000 inhabitants. Local legend says that a great merchant Marco Polo was born in Korčula town (but do not argue with a local on this point). The town centre is dominated by the splendid Cathedral of St. Mark.

Excursion: Korčula town tour
Overnight in Korčula

DAY 3 • MONDAY KORČULA – HVAR

Departure in early hours towards island of Hvar. On our way to Hvar we will make a stop in a bay near island of Hvar for a relaxation and refreshing swimming from the boat platform. Arrival in Hvar town in late afternoon hours.
Hvar is a unique fusion of luxurious Mediterranean nature, rich culture and historical heritage. Its name derives from the Greek name Pharos, today's Stari Grad (Old Town). Hvar became the island’s centre in the 13th century. The island gained glory and power during Middle Ages being an important port within the Venetian naval empire. Today, it is the centre of the island’s tourism and one of the favourite destinations in the Dalmatian Riviera.

Upon your arrival to Hvar, a local guide and a producer of aromatical oils will make a short lavender oil presentation and walk you throughout the city introducing you to history, culture and way of life on this island.

Excursion: Lavender presentation, Hvar town tour
Overnight in Hvar

DAY 4 • TUESDAY HVAR – BAY NEAR BRAČ ISLAND – SPLIT

After few days of cruising, we will overnight in mainland town. Before arriving in Split, we will make a stop in a bay near Brač island. Brač is the largest island of the central Dalmatian group of islands. In late afternoon hours we will arrive in Split where a town tour led by a local guide will start.
Split is the second largest urban centre in Croatia and the center of Split Dalmatian County. It is traditionally considered to be over 1,700 years old. Since 1979 the historic centre of Split has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the economic, administrative, educational, sport and tourist centre of Dalmatia. Many of Split’s historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace. In addition, numerous museums, the National Theatre, old churches and other archeological sites in Split region make this city an important cultural attraction.

Excursion: Split town tour
Overnight in Split

DAY 5 • WEDNESDAY SPLIT – GRADINA BAY – VELA LUKA (KORČULA ISLAND)

Before our arrival to Vela Luka (Big Port) we will stop for swimming and relaxation in a beautiful Gradina bay near the town of Vela Luka. Arrival in Vela Luka town will be in the afternoon hours.
On the western part of Korčula island you will find Vela Luka town that is situated in a deep and large bay, surrounded by many coves. Shores are covered with vineyards, olive trees, figs and pine trees that gently slope into the sea. Vela Luka is the second largest town on the Adriatic islands. It is a safe anchorage and harbour for boaters. Vela Luka is also famous for olive oil production where almost every inhabitant produces extra-virgin olive oil.

In late afternoon, upon your arrival, bus will take you to Zlokić olive oil factory and ethno museum. There you will learn everything you want to know about olives and olive oil. You will see factory and process of producing olive oil accompanied by tasteful bites of homemade products and olive oil. After the tour we will come back to Vela Luka town where the custodian of Vela Luka's town museum will introduce you to a prehistoric life in this area by showing you findings of Vela Spila (Big Cave) that is considerd one of the oldest in this part of Mediterranean.

Excursion: Olive oil tasting in Zlokić ethno museum, Visit to Vela Luka town museum (archaeological collection)
Overnight in Vela Luka

DAY 6 • THURSDAY VELA LUKA – POMENA (ISLAND OF MLJET)

Departure in early hours to the island of Mljet. You can expect afternoon arrival in port of Pomena (on Mljet). Port of Pomena is just few steps away from the entrance to the National Park. Today, you will spend a day in the nature and you can use it for recreation – rent a bike, kayak, canoe or just swim and wonder around in a splendid and peacefull enviroment of the National Park.
On the northwest part of the Mljet island you can find National Park that was founded on 11.11.1960 as the oldest National Park in Croatia. This part is well known in the whole world thanks to its natural wonders such as Small and Big Lakes. In the middle of the Big Lake there is a monastery and St. Mary’s Church built in the 12th century by the Benedictines from Monte Gargano, Italy. The church has changed its appearance trough times under different cultural changes, from the Renaissance to Baroque. However, the central part remained Romanic.

Optional excursion: Mljet National Park (entrance fee 90 kn to be paid directly on the spot)
Overnight in Mljet

DAY 7 • FRIDAY POMENA – DUBROVNIK

Early morning departure for a magnificent trip along the shores of Elaphiti islands consisting of serveral islands northwestern of Dubrovnik In Dubrovnik you will have an organized town tour, but before arrival in Dubrovnik we will make a short last swim stop in a bay near Dubrovnik. After a swim break you can expect arrival in Dubrovnik in early afternoon.
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities on the Croatian coast. In the middle ages the Republic of Dubrovnik was an important rival to Venice. Many buildings in the Old city centre testify of this glorious past and of the Venetian influence. Today, Dubrovnik is also a very lively city, with many things to do, both during the day and night. The coast nearby offers all sorts of activities and the town has many restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Dubrovnik is the city rich in culture and history, and for that reason, it is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik has a rich cultural life that includes Dubrovnik theatre, several cinemas as well as Dubrovnik Film Festival and Dubrovnik Summer Festival that are held every year in July and August.

Excursion: Dubrovnik town tour
Overnight in Dubrovnik

DAY 7 - DISEMBARKATION UP TO 9.00 AM
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- Two lower beds, Lower deck cabin
  Two lower beds, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  07.07.2012 - 14.07.2012
  
  850.00 EUR Per person
  
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  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Excursion package Magellan: 35.00 EUR
- Double bed, Main deck cabin
  Double bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  07.07.2012 - 14.07.2012
  
  940.00 EUR Per person
  
  Book More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Excursion package Magellan: 35.00 EUR
- Double bed + third upper bed, Lower deck cabin
  Double + 3rd upper bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  07.07.2012 - 14.07.2012
  
  850.00 EUR Per person
  
  Send inquiry More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Excursion package Magellan: 35.00 EUR
- Double bed + third upper bed, Main deck
  Double + 3rd upper bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning
  Full board
  07.07.2012 - 14.07.2012
  
  940.00 EUR Per person
  
  Book More info
  Supplements
  
  Halfboard reduction (per person per week): -25.00 EUR
  
  Transfer: 25.00 EUR
  
  Excursion package Magellan: 35.00 EUR

Basic

per person	Min. persons	Min. days	07.07. - 14.07. 21.07. - 28.07. 28.07. - 04.08. 11.08. - 18.08. 18.08. - 25.08. 25.08. - 01.09. 14.07. - 21.07. 04.08. - 11.08.
1. Cabin Two lower beds Full board Lower deck cabin, Two lower beds, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	1	1	1,275.00
	2	1	850.00
2. Cabin Double bed Full board Main deck cabin, Double bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	1	1	1,410.00
	2	1	940.00
3. Cabin Double bed + third upper bed Full board Lower deck cabin, Double + 3rd upper bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	2	1	850.00
4. Cabin Double bed + third upper bed Full board Main deck, Double + 3rd upper bed, Private bath with shower, Air conditioning	2	1	940.00

Supplements

per person	Min. days	Max. days	07.07. - 14.07. 21.07. - 28.07. 28.07. - 04.08. 11.08. - 18.08. 18.08. - 25.08. 25.08. - 01.09. 14.07. - 21.07. 04.08. - 11.08.
Halfboard reduction (per person per week)	1	7	- 25.00

Discounts

per person/night	07.07. - 14.07. 21.07. - 28.07. 28.07. - 04.08. 11.08. - 18.08. 18.08. - 25.08. 25.08. - 01.09. 14.07. - 21.07. 04.08. - 11.08.
Discount for one adult (from 15 years old) on additional bed (valid for: 3, 4)	- 30.00 %
Discount for a child (8-14,99) on additional bed + 2 adults (valid for: 3, 4)	- 50.00 %
Discount for a child (3-7,99) on additional bed + 2 adults (valid for: 3, 4)	- 70.00 %