Riviera Travel Dalmatian Islands Yacht Cruise with Dubrovnik & Montenegro

• Enjoy panoramic views of Dubrovnik on a cable car ride
• Spend a full day exploring Kotor Bay
• Guided tour of Diocletian’s Palace

• Return flights and transfers
• 7nts onboard yacht
• 3nts in 4* hotels
• 14 experiences
• Swim stops
• Selected Meals: Daily breakfast, 5 lunches & 3 dinners
• Services of a Riviera Tour Manager
• All port charges

Day 1: Arrive in Makarska
Fly to Croatia, where you’ll transfer to Makarska. Here you’ll board the MS Mendula for a 7nts yacht cruise. The rest of the day is free for you to settle into your cabin

Day 2: Bol & Vis
Sail to the island of Brac, where you’ll dock in the town of Bol. Spend some time wandering along the winding lanes before returning the ship for lunch, followed by a swim. Later in the afternoon, arrive on the island of Vis, stepping ashore to admire the quaint harbour.

Day 3: Hvar & Korčula
This morning, the yacht arrives at Hvar Island, enjoying a walking tour of the historic centre before lunch on the ship. You then sail to the town of Korčula. Take some time to explore its old town before finding dinner in one of the island’s restaurants.

Day 4: Jelsa
Start sailing northwards today, with a morning of relaxation to look forward to. Enjoy a swim stop before arriving in Jelsa on Hvar Island. Take some time to explore independently before having a guided wine tasting in town. Back on the ship in the evening, enjoy the Captain’s dinner.

Day 5: Milna & Trogir
After another morning of sailing, stop in Milna where you’ll have free time to find lunch. In the afternoon, sail to the town of Trogir. On arrival, take a walking tour with a local guide, seeing the cathedral and 15^th century walls. The yacht is moored overnight so you can find dinner at leisure in one of the local restaurants.

Day 6: Split
After breakfast, continue sailing south. After a brief stop at Ciovo for a swim stop, you’ll arrive in Split. Here you’ll take a walking tour, including a visit to Diocletian’s Palace.

Day 7: Postira & Makarska
Leave Split and sail back towards Brac. Here you’ll stop in Postira for a chance to explore more of the island. After a late lunch on the yacht, sail back to Makarska, staying on the yacht overnight.

Day 8: Ston & Dubrovnik
Disembark the yacht and head to the town of Ston. Here, you’ll visit a family-run wine cellar to sample cheeses and local wines. After, continue to Dubrovnik. On arrival, take a tour of the city’s landmarks with a local guide. This evening is at leisure to explore and find a restaurant for dinner

Day 9: Kotor Bay
Cross the border into Montenegro today to explore Kotor Bay. The first stop is the town of Perast, known for its man-made island on which stands the church of Our Lady of the Rocks. Spend some time inside the church and museum. Then, you’ll head to the town of Kotor. Here you’ll see its cathedral with twin towers and the Venetian city walls. Enjoy some time to explore and have lunch. This afternoon, continue around the bay to Budva. Explore the old town with a local guide before returning to Dubrovnik.

Day 10: Dubrovnik
Today, take the cable car to the top of Mount Sra for brilliant views out over Dubrovnik. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to continue exploring the city, perhaps walking the city walls before having a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant.

Day 11: Return home
Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your flight home

MS Mendula

Fact File

• Countries: Croatia and Montenegro
• Currencies: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 40 mins to 3 hrs
• Language: Croatia – Croatian, Montenegro – Montenegrin
• Time zone: Croatia and Montenegro – GMT+1

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic.

*Only guests travelling from Birmingham will arrive in Dubrovnik