Adriatic Explorer from Split Premium Plus - 8 days

Adriatic Explorer from Split Premium Plus - 8 days

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Adriatic Explorer from Split Premium Plus - 8 days

8 Days Starting in Raft the Cetina River and ending in Dubrovnik

Visiting: Split, Makarska, Brač, Hvar, Vis, Korčula, Mljet, Slano, Šipan, Dubrovnik

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

10 - 38

Age range:

Child discount - children under 10 years (in double cabin only) 

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

River Cruise, Sailing

Interests:

Beach Tours, History

Activities:

Cycling, Swimming

From: $1695 $1390 Operator discount: -$305 -18%

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

SAILING HOLIDAY: Cruise the beautiful Dalmatian Coast in style onboard a premium cruiser. Travelling from sensational Spit to Medieval Dubrovnik, visiting some of Croatia's most picturesque islands, national parks and historic towns en route.

Highlights

  • Pakleni Islands - Swim in the azure waters and secluded bays of this small group of islands off the coast of Hvar

  • Brac - Stop at the delightful fishing town of Bol and Zlatni Rat, the most famous beach in Croatia

  • Dubrovnik - End your tour in the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', the famous walled city which starred in the Game of Thrones

  • Split - Begin your Croatian cruise in the charming port city of Split, take in the history, opt to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Diocletian’s Palace and enjoy delicious cuisine

  • Korcula - Wander through the quaint old town and enjoy a refreshing pint in one of the many taverns

  • Makarska - Opt to go rafting on the Cetina River and take a stroll through the old town of Omis, dotted with historic monuments

  • Hvar - Visit the town of Hvar on the island of the same name, which is the sunniest island in the Adriatic

  • Mljet Island - Stroll around the two salt lakes and through the lush forests of Mljet National Park

  • Makarska - restaurants, bars, beautiful promenade and famous beaches

  • Makarska - Explore this charming town to discover beautiful churches and a swathe of architectural and cultural sites

Itinerary

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Day 1: Raft The Cetina River

Location: Split, Makarska

Meals Included: Lunch

Saturday. Split - Makarska. Departure from Split Harbour at 1 pm and cruise along Dalmatian Coast towards the Makarska Riviera. Makarska is a popular tourist destination with many restaurants and bars and a beautiful promenade along the famous beach. Enjoy the magic of the central spot of the Makarska Riviera, and be sure to take a walk along the city streets – with an abundance of churches and other cultural sites.

Day 2: Beautiful Brac

Location: Makarska, Brač

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Makarska - Bol (Brac). This morning we continue our cruise towards our next destination – the island of Brac, more precisely to the town of Bol, a typical Dalmatian fishermen's village. Bol is known for its famous Zlatni Rat Beach (Golden Horn), a natural phenomenon that with its specific form dominates the other beaches of Bol. A walk along the promenade (approx 2 hours) from Bol you can reach the highest peak of all Adriatic Islands – Vidova Gora, under which the town lies. After a swim break and lunch we continue our journey towards Stari Grad on Hvar Island, the sunniest Adriatic Island. Free afternoon to explore this unique town, opt to visit the famous Stari Grad Field, the oldest in Croatia and the best preserved example of ancient Greek system of agriculture. Together with the old town it is World Heritage Listed and protected by UNESCO.

Day 3: Hvar And Swimming By The Paklina Islands

Location: Brač, Hvar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Bol - Hvar. Our next destination is the island of Hvar, the longest of all the Adriatic Islands and a favourite destination for jet setters from all around the world. After lunch, we stop for swim at nearby Pakleni Islands. Take some time to relax and enjoy the refreshment of the clear, crystal blue sea before arrival to Hvar, in the afternoon hours. Hvar Town offers many cultural and historical sites - Renaissance Cathedral, the oldest communal theatre in Europe founded in 1612, Franciscan Monastery, the Benedictine Convent famous for their lace listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Spanjola Fortress towering high above the town... and many restaurants and bars open late into the night.

Day 4: Hvar

Location: Hvar, Vis

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Hvar - Vis. The ship sets sail early this morning as we cruise towards the little island of Bisevo to visit the Blue Cave (weather dependant). We then continue to the island of Vis, which was because of its unique geographical position, a strategic harbour for the Navy and as such, closed to the public until recently. Because of this isolation, Vis has a special charm, ‘the Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it a really interesting place to see. We spend the night moored up by the town of Vis, situated on the northern side of the island, developed near the remains of ancient Issa, the first urban centre in Croatia. If interested, visit the remains of the Roman Thermal Baths, City Museum or simply take a walk and enjoy the views of the beautiful Roman styled villas situated along the coast.

Day 5: Korcula

Location: Vis, Korčula

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Vis - Korcula. Before breakfast we depart towards Korcula, the birthplace of the famous explorer and adventurer Marco Polo. Surrounded by medieval walls, Korcula resembles a miniature Dubrovnik when approaching from the sea. It has more legends, tales and monuments than you can find anywhere else. Today, Korcula is the only place in the world where the Spanish medieval knight's game, Moreska is still performed. Upon arrival, enjoy a walk through the streets of the old town built in the shape of a fish bone. Explore the numerous konobas/taverns, restaurants, cocktail bars and night-clubs located within and around the city walls.he city walls.

Day 6: Mljet Island

Location: Korčula, Mljet, Slano, Šipan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Korcula - Mljet Slano/Sipan. We continue cruising towards one of the greenest Adriatic Islands – the island of Mljet. This afternoon we take time to enjoy the beauties of the National Park, two salt lakes connected by a narrow channel to the sea and a boat ride to the St Mary Isle in the Great Lake, where the old church and monastery are situated. You can cycle around and swim in the lakes. We continue our cruise towards Šipan, part of Elaphite Islands, or towards Slano on the coast, both small fishermen's villages where we will overnight in the port. Tonight we'll enjoy a scrumptious Captain's Dinner.

Day 7: The Pearl Of The Adriatic

Location: Slano, Šipan, Dubrovnik

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Slano/Sipan - Dubrovnik. In the early morning hours we depart towards our final destination, Dubrovnik arriving in after lunch. Discover this “paradise on Earth”, as the famous writer George Bernard Shaw described, here we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik followed by an optional cable car ride up to Srd Mountain for spectacular views of the old town. During your free time, a stroll along the 1940 metre long city walls is highly recommended and offers magnificent views of the old town of Dubrovnik and the surrounding islands.

Day 8: Dubrovnik

Location: Dubrovnik

Meals Included: Breakfast

Saturday. Dubrovnik. After breakfast, say goodbye to the crew and your new friends - Dovidjenja!

What's Included

  • Guided tours of Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik

  • Complimentary WiFi onboard

  • Onboard water dispense

  • 7 days sailing off the Dalmatian Coast in the Adriatic Sea

  • Most port taxes and visitor fees (a supplementary port tax of €40pp will need to be paid upon cruise check-in)

  • Accommodation

    Premium Plus Ship

  • Linen and bedding

  • Breakfast daily, 7 (3-course) lunches and 1 Captain's dinner

  • 7 nights Premium Plus accommodation onboard an air conditioned ship

  • 2 bath towels for personal use

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What's Not Included

  • Transfers to and from the airport or port

  • Port tax of EUR 40 per traveller, to be paid upon cruise check-in

  • Tip for your crew. We recommend you allow EUR 3–5 per day, per traveller. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture

  • International flights and visa

  • Entrance fees to national parks. The exact cost is dependent on the season and parks visited, budget approx EUR15 per traveller

  • International flights and visa.

  • Port tax of EUR 40 per traveller, to be paid upon cruise check-in. Entrance fees to national parks and the Blue Cave, budget approx EUR15 and EUR 14 respectively per traveller.

  • Tip for your crew. We recommend you allow EUR 5-10 per day, per traveller. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture

  • Port tax of EUR 40 per person, to be paid upon cruise check-in.

  • National park entrance fees - prices vary from EUR 10 - 27 per person depending on season

  • Tip for your crew. We recommend you allow EUR 5-10 per day, per traveller. Tipping is an entirely personal gesture

  • Port tax of EUR 60 per person, to be paid upon cruise check-in.

  • National park entrance fees - prices vary from EUR 10 - 35 per person depending on season

Age Policy

There is no minimum child age requirement for this sailing holiday.

Check out our Q&As

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

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Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

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09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 300 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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