8-Day Croatia Active Yolo Cruise

FROM 455 EUR

YOLO! The best way to experience Croatia is on our fun filled Croatia Active Cruise. We will present the Adriatic like you have never imagined in a mix of party, culture, nature, activities, food and adventure.

Cruise through most beautiful Adriatic islands like Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet and Vis and have an opportunity to see the hidden beaches, secret coves and bays, taste authentic cuisine, see breathtaking scenery and have a great adriatic holiday. Party all night on the ship with like-minded travellers, enjoying cocktails and dancing while glancing at beautiful Adriatic scenery. Stroll the streets of medieval towns like Dubrovnik and Korčula, but also be an active explorer, hiking and cycling through the island countryside. Enjoy great service as well as Croatian cooking, prepared with traditional ingredients, as well as legendary island wine and olive oil.

8 days

Croatia Active Yolo Cruise

from 455 EUR

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1 Split – Brač island

After arriving in Split we will be embarking the ship. It is a newly renovated wooden boat with double and triple cabines. This ship has a capacity of 40 guests. Upon embarking the ship, we will continue our journey to the Island of Brač where we will overnight!

Day 2 Brač island – Hvar island

Breakfast on board of the ship. After breakfast, you have the option to explore island culture, history, gastronomy and life. During optional Brač gastro tour we will taste olive oil, finest of Brač wines, locally grown lamb meat and take a hike through beautiful island scenery.
Firstly we will take short transfer to a charming restaurant located in olive orchard. Here we will enjoy olive oil tasting. After that we will take an enjoyable walk to the restaurant famous for its locally grown lamb meat where we will taste lamb specialties that are in season at the moment. Finally we will end with wine tasting in award winning winery where we will taste three reds among which the star of Brač wines – plavac mali sort. For those more active hiking or biking to Vidova Gora mountain, the highest point of Brač, are possible. It is also possible just to relax on the boat and meet with the rest of the group on the most famous Croatian Bol beach later on. On the beach you can enjoy swimming, windsurfing, relaxing and chilling. In the afternoon we will set sail to our night port on the island of Hvar (Hvar Town) where we will spend the night. Take the opportunity to dance whole night in one of Hvar’s beach clubs like world famous Carpe Diem.

Day 3 Hvar island – Vis island

Breakfast on board of the ship. You can explore Croatia’s rich island history on an optional 2-hour Hvar city walking tour. Follow your guide from Fortica Castle through the ancient streets of Hvar and enjoy stunning views over the island archipelago. Gain insight into Hvar’s heritage on route through lush pine forest to the bustling Old Town. Discover top local attractions such as the 17th-century Arsenal on St Stephen’s Square, the Dalmatian Renaissance theater and the Cathedral of St Stephen. Also take time to sip a coctail at one of Hvar’s famous beach bars. After the tour we set sail towards Vis island, now very famous for filming the Mamma Mia sequel film. We will spend a night in the harbour of Vis. On the way we can take a dip in the sea on the beautiful beaches of Pakleni island nature park or some of the sand beaches in the hidden coves on Vis island.

Day 4 – Vis – Mljet

Breakfast on board. During the Cold war the island was a military base to which access was strictly controlled and it was only in summer 1989 that the island opened to foreign visitors. An optional tour will be organized for those who wish to see all this. Departure from Komiža or Vis, after a 20-minute drive we will reach cape Stupišće where a former cannon and rocket base is located. We will pass through the labyrinth of underground tunnels, see the remains of cannons and abandoned warehouses. After a tour of the rocket base Stupišće, we will continue driving to the next military tunnel Vela glava. A tour of the tunnel, then ascend to the highest point of the island of Vis – Hum peak (587 m). We will enjoy the view of the surrounding archipelago and town of Komiža and visit the small church St. Spirit. By return, we will take a short walking tour of the well-known Tito’s cave. In the afternoon we set towards the island of Mljet.

Day 5 Mljet – Dubrovnik

Breakfast on board. On Mljet we will have optional activities like biking or hiking through the national park of Mljet. Mljet is the eighth largest Croatian Island, situated near the peninsula of Peljesac, Dubrovnik and Korcula. It is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, dry summers and mild winters with approximately as many as 2500 hours of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest Adriatic islands. Beautiful scenery, crystal clear sea, lakes, islands, rich cultural heritage make the island truly paradise on earth. Situated on the island of the same name, Mljet National Park is the most important protected area of the Dalmatian south. It is the oldest National Park at the Adriatic. The park covers the western part of the island, which many regard as the most alluring in the Adriatic, full of lush and varied Mediterranean vegetation. This day is designed to offer plenty of relaxation and enjoying the beautiful nature of the national park. In the late afternoon we set sail to Dubrovnik. Spend the evening strolling through cool historic Dubrovnik streets filled with bars and restaurants.

Day 6 – Dubrovnik – Korčula

Breakfast on board. After breakfast you can meet with the local guide for optional Dubrovnik sightseeing. Local guide will take you to the most wonderful and hidden streets of the Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most stunning destinations, both in terms of its cultural heritage and as a holi-day destination. The city has often been referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and was inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 as a city of rich culture and history. The Old Town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by 1,970 metres of city walls—over the centuries they served to protect the city from various threats and today are the city’s greatest attraction. The Pile Gate and the Ploče Gate are connected by the main street, Stradun, and form the entry and exit points to the city walls and the old city itself as well as its museums and theatre scene. Besides its wealth and diversity of history and heritage, Dubrovnik is also a city of top culinary delights, stunning natural surroundings and cordial inhabitants, so set some time aside, explore the possibilities the city has to offer and feel the spirit of this ancient city. Explore Dubrovnik City Walls and enjoy a unique view of the Old Town of Dubrovnik including its narrow streets and small squares, shop on the Stradun street, and explore Game of Thrones locations. After the tour you will enjoy the world famous Dubrovnik city walls, or as an alternative take the cable car to Srđ mountain for great views of the city. In the afternoon we set sail towards Korčula.

Day 7 – Korčula – Split

Breakfast on board. After breakfast we will set sail to our new destination, the town of Korčula, where you have the option to visit some wineries and olive oil production sites. Korcula is well known as a wine producing island, famous for its homemade wines so a visit to this island wouldn’t be complete without tasting the local red and/or white wines and sampling a traditional snack. The wine tasting tours offered on the island include visits to local wineries in villages of Lumbarda Cara and Posip. The cycling and wine tasting tour will depart from Korcula Town and you’ll cycle through the small town of Sv. Antun passing through the countryside with stunning views along the route overlooking the Korcula Archipelago. You’ll visit two family run wineries all producing Grk wine that have been passed down through the generations, some as old as 200 years old! After the winery tour you will be transferred back to the ship and we set sail to Split. This last night of your journey indulge yourself in unforgettable partying in one of Split’s nightclubs or bars.

Day 8 – Split

Breakfast on board. After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to the crew and the boat and the journey ends.

 

IS THIS THE TOUR FOR ME?

Service level:

Standard

3* hotels or apartments. Private transfers.

Tour complexity:

Light

Average fitness levels required for some light hiking, cycling, sea kayaking...

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

  • Accommodation on board
  • Meals
  • Happy hour open bar on boat (Beer, wine, rakija, juices)
  • Transportation

*Optional activites (not included in price):

  • Hvar half day sea kayaking to Pakleni islands
  • Hvar Town guided tour
  • Vis half day multisport tour
  • Mljet bicycle rent
  • Hiking / cycling tour on Brač island
  • Vis military tour & guided walk
  • Mljet National Park entrance fee
  • Dubrovnik guided tour
  • Dubrovnik cable car tickets
  • Wine tasting on Korčula Island with traditional snacks
  • Brač olive oil, wine, local food products tasting

ACCOMMODATION:

• 7 nights on board of boat M/Y Tvrdi
Tvrdi is newly renovated wooden boat with double and triple cabines. This ship has a capacity of 40 guests. The upper deck cabins are en-suite (shower/WC).

MEALS:

• Half board on boat (7 days) – breakfast & lunch
• Captain’s dinner on board on first evening
*Dinners in harbours, not included in price

TRANSPORT:

• Cruise with M/Y Tvrdi

GUIDES AND STAFF:

• Tour leader throughout the whole program

DEPARTURES:

Dates (Start - End) Price per person