Drift away on the gentle swells of the Adriatic Sea as history, culture and unparalleled natural beauty swirl around you. Marbled walkways, faded mansions, fields of lavender, and Roman ruins weave together as you effortlessly sail across the aquamarine seas connecting the islands of the Dalmatian coast on this week long journey. From Dubrovnik to Hvar and from Split to the Maksara, this truly unique sail will give you a taste of the mystique that enshrouds the coastline of Croatia. Indulge, enjoy,...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
On Board – Set Sail on the Adriatic Sea, Boarding your Sail in Dubrovnik
As your plane descends over the Mediterranean Sea, you will catch your first glimpse of the effervescent waters that will be your base for the coming week. As you approach the rock plateaus and orange roofs that epitomize Croatia, you will know adventure is but moments away. After clearing customs and collecting your baggage, you will meet a private driver who will transfer you to Gruz Harbour in time for your early afternoon departure.
After you settle into your deeply luxurious cabin, return to the deck to catch a last look at Dubrovnik. From the Adriatic Sea, the walled Old Town bears a striking resembles to a lively medieval city. It will be no surprise that this has served as the filming sight for the Game of Thrones’ famous royal city of King’s Landing! As the city drifts away into the horizon, glittering shades of blue will surround you. Interrupted only by occasional islands and sea birds, you will finally be at sea. Tonight you will enjoy the first of many evenings on board, where the resident chef will delight your palate with flavors of the Mediterranean.
What's Included:
Day 2
On Board – Sail to the Elaphiti Islands
Day 3
On Board – Sail to Hvar, a Lavender-Scented and Historically-Steeped Seaside Town
Day 4
On Board – Sail to Split, Pausing to Dive into the Mediterranean
Day 5
On Board – Voyage into the Makarska Riviera
Day 6
On Board – Sail through the Riviera to Korcula, the Birthplace of Marco Polo
Day 7
Dubrovnik – Wandering Back into the Old City for a Candlelit Dinner
Day 8
Dubrovnik – Travel Home
Trip Highlights
- Sail through the Adriatic Sea, exploring the nuances and subtleties of islands cherished by aristocrats for centuries
- Wander between faded mansions and aquamarine seas as you stroll the shoreline of the Elaphiti Islands
- Follow marble roads out to fields of lavender on the ever-elegant island of Hvar
- Allow yourself to be swept away by the energy of Split’s Riva promenade before disappearing into the ruins of Diocletian’s Palace.
- Taste the subtle flavors of the Adriatic Sea, as you sample countless local olives, olive oil, seafood and grk
- Drift away into the Maksara Riviera, pausing only to slip into the gentle sea off a secluded pebble beach
- Wander beneath the orange roofs of Dubrovnik with ice cream in hand, as local melodies flood the moonlit cobblestone alleyways
Detailed Description
Glide away from the orange-roofed walled city of Dubrovnik as you drift into the Adriatic Sea aboard a gulet sail or, optionally, on a private yacht. As vibrant blue skies begin to blend seamlessly with the effervescent cobalt sea, you will find yourself in the heart of the Mediterranean and on the edge of adventure. Take a moment to slip effortlessly into the tranquil waters before indulging on board with a feast filled with local olives, oils, wines, seafood, and produce. Relax amidst elegant surroundings as you begin to float island to island, exploring the mystique of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast.
Of course, this intimate sail extends well beyond the sea. Arriving first on the Elaphiti archipelago, step into a world of aristocratic elegance. Faded mansions and sandy promenades exude a luxuriously simple aura, while the forested island of Mljet embodies something even more modest and natural. This of course is contrasted by the marbled walkways and Roman infrastructure that covers the ever-cosmopolitan island of Hvar and seaside town of Split. Here, vibrancy and opulence dominate a landscape fringed by the remains of palaces, churches and magnificent fortresses. Interrupted only by fields of lavender and signs of recent turmoil, life here sits in perfect complement to earlier destinations.
The pace changes once more as you sail into the Makasara Riviera. Humbled beneath the shadow of Mount Biokovo, the pebble-fringed shores of this gently winding river provide moments of quiet solitude amidst the striking natural beauty. Take a moment to slip into the fresh water or to stroll up into the forest, before beginning the return voyage to Dubrovnik. Having grown deeply familiar with the rhythm of Croatia after a week at sea, return to Dubrovnik to explore the unique subtleties of “Kings Landing”, before permanently returning to shore and traveling home.
For more tour options, browse the section on tours of Croatia. You may also want to read the tour reviews for Croatia.
Starting Price
$2,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 1340 reviews.
Our travel guide was excellent. Our hotels were perfect and, from the beginning, he accommodated all of my requests, including my need for gluten-free foods. And during the trip, when my daughter got sick, he arranged for a doctor to come to the hotel.
Reviewed By Julie Q.
Croatia is a beautiful country to visit. The people we met and the guides we had were all fantastic, professional, knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Every place we visited, even the more crowded tourist areas, felt very safe.
Our Zicasso travel agent worked really closely with us right from the beginning to make sure the trip gave our family the balance of exploration, relaxation, learning, and adventure that we look for on our vacations. Every aspect of our trip – every tour, every driver, every dinner, everything – flowed exactly as we had planned it.
Reviewed By Julia S.
Our Zicasso travel agent's communication was incredible! She was fast, professional, and always thorough. Everything she planned for us was of such high quality! It was perfect!
Reviewed By Karen W.
Zicasso's travel consultant was so helpful in designing a near-perfect trip for our group of eight travelers. We visited Croatia and Greece. In the planning stages, she was patient yet persistent in moving us toward finalizing the trip. The hotel recommendations and sightseeing choices were, for the most part, outstanding. The ground transfer arrangements were perfect. Most of all, her recommendation for the right Greek island for our group's needs was spot on.
Reviewed By Ann M.
Before our trip, Zicasso's travel specialist assured us we would have an amazing, worry-free trip through Slovenia and Croatia. We most certainly did!!
She had us in beautiful, centrally located hotels, on exciting daily excursions with knowledgeable tour guides, and even on a private speedboat ride!! Our journey included historic sites, wonderful museums, and hikes through caverns, waterfalls, and fortresses!!
Any questions we had were answered in the moment, completely and respectfully! Thank you so much to our travel specialist for her caring attention to detail and for making our trip truly memorable!!
Reviewed By Darlene Z.
The entire nine days of travel from Slovenia to Montenegro were seamless as far as being picked up at the arrival airport and departure as planned. Transportaion was on schedule, which was important to me in a foreign country and eliminated any stress. Each private guide and/or driver throughout our trip was courteous and spoke English, which avoided any misunderstanding about all the wonderful sites we saw.
Lake Bled was absolutely wonderful. The guide parked the van at this family home four blocks from the lake and introduced us to his mother and sister, who welcomed us, and we saw how they lived in this beautiful village. The walk of four blocks to the lake also gave us the opportunity to see more of this quaint place to live. Since the lake does not allow power boats, we and about 20 other people were rowed to the island, where an ancient church was located. We found out that this family, in the past, were the caretakers of the island and our tour guide had to row himself to the shore to go to school and, in the winter, skate to school every day.
Next, we were driven to the castle on top of a small mountain, which had a perfect, 360-degree view of the area. Beautiful!
The next day we went to Plitvice Lakes National Park, with too many waterfalls to count and water that looked as crystal clear as any natural water I have ever seen. The four-kilometer walk upstream was nothing like I've ever seen in the USA.
We spent the night in a wonderful mountain lodge, with individual lodges and an upper-end-style bed and breakfast theme.
Split was a city with parts dating back to the third century, with many Roman influences in its many buildings.
Mostar in Bosnia was very interesting and had a central arch-style bridge which seemed to be a central point for all to see. There was so much we saw that it is too much to describe here.
We also stopped at a wine tasting at the most modern winery I've ever been to. It even had 12 guest rooms, with a pool.
On our way to Dubrovnik, we stopped at Ston to have an unbelievable lunch. At the restaurant, we had an oyster tasting of fresh oysters being farmed several hundred yards from the restaurant. We were served oysters three ways, from raw to fried and baked, and they were the best I will ever eat in my life.
We next went to Dubrovnik, which was particularly interesting to me because it is where Game of Thrones was filmed. Our guide was excellent, as he worked as a "roadie" for the film company, helping set the scenes by taking down modern signs or anything modern, and putting them back after filming. He had large screen shots in a spiral binder and would take us to a cove and hold up the screen shot of the actual scene from the movie to show us the similarity. His behind-the-scenes knowledge of the actors and the reaction from the town and church was beyond expectations. My wife and I were fans of GOT and so excited that we are going to watch if all again one day.
Our last day was in Montenegro, which again was beautiful, and we spent the day next to the water there. We were ferried to a man-made island with an old church on it.
Overall, the Adriatic Sea along the coast of these countries was one of the most beautiful stretches of water you could imagine.
Our expectations of this tour were met and exceeded.
Reviewed By Sandra H.
