CROATIA Save and Give Package
$2,895/sale price $2,595 per person STARTING PRICE
This tour will be offered from September 14 to 21, 2024.
In Honor of the Gloucester Catholic Scholarship Fund we our now offering a wonderful opportunity to SAVE a GIVE while experiencing the beautiful Croatian coastline on a private yacht.
Along with our travel partners of Tierno Tours we are able to offer a large saving to you as a guest while giving a sizable donation to Gloucester Catholic! We are delighted to still after 11 years be able to offer this special international vacation and raise money for an exceptional school that is close to our hearts.
Along with our travel partners of Tierno Tours we are able to offer a large saving to you as a guest while giving a sizable donation to Gloucester Catholic! We are delighted to still after 11 years be able to offer this special international vacation and raise money for an exceptional school that is close to our hearts.
itinerary
Hop on our ship in the port of Split. Cruise for 7 nights 8 days along the coast of Croatia. Get the chance to visit 8+ cities and villages while your hotel (the ship) moves with you.
Highlights:
EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF KORČULA
Highlights:
EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF KORČULA
- Panorama drive through vineyards followed by local wine tasting.
- Visit the Lavander museum & enjoy olive oil tasting and Croatian traditional wine tasting
- Wine tasting in the local family-owned winery in Vis
- Visit the small family-owned winery with wine tasting
- Dinner in a local winery with a glass of high-quality wine
- Visit to the Grgić winery with wine tasting
- Visit the first Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putniković & enjoy wine tasting with snack
- Visit the salt farm & great walls of Ston
- Oyster tasting in Mali Ston
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WINE CRUISE ITINERARY
Day 1 SPLIT (D)
Check-in from 14.00 h onwards. After settling, enjoy the guided tour of the city. Split is a historic town under UNESCO protection and part of the world heritage. One will find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once inhabited by the Roman emperor. After the tour of Split, return to the vessel for a
welcome reception and cocktail. Enjoy the meet-and-greet party on board. Overnight in Split.
Day 2 SPLIT-KORČULA (B, L)
Departure towards Korčula island, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. While wandering along the herringbone pattern streets, discover legends, tales and monuments –Korčula treasures more of those than any other place does. Early afternoon panoramic drive through vineyards to visit the famous sandy beach Lumbarda and wine tasting in a well-known
local winery with grappa and snacks. Afternoon guided walking tour. Overnight in Korčula.
Day 3 KORČULA-SLANO (B, L, CD)
Transfer to the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putniković, where the visitors are introduced to the traditional process of winemaking, from vineyards to barrels, the historical development of the vines and finally the wine collection, followed by a high-quality wine tasting with snacks. Then on to Ston, a small village, once fortified, famous for its oysters. After exploring the
town’s vast medieval ramparts, head towards Europe's oldest saltworks known as the trademark of Ston, a short coastal walk that leads to an oyster farm. Learn about the oysters and enjoy the special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer to Slano for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment onboard. Overnight in Slano.
Check-in from 14.00 h onwards. After settling, enjoy the guided tour of the city. Split is a historic town under UNESCO protection and part of the world heritage. One will find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once inhabited by the Roman emperor. After the tour of Split, return to the vessel for a
welcome reception and cocktail. Enjoy the meet-and-greet party on board. Overnight in Split.
Day 2 SPLIT-KORČULA (B, L)
Departure towards Korčula island, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. While wandering along the herringbone pattern streets, discover legends, tales and monuments –Korčula treasures more of those than any other place does. Early afternoon panoramic drive through vineyards to visit the famous sandy beach Lumbarda and wine tasting in a well-known
local winery with grappa and snacks. Afternoon guided walking tour. Overnight in Korčula.
Day 3 KORČULA-SLANO (B, L, CD)
Transfer to the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putniković, where the visitors are introduced to the traditional process of winemaking, from vineyards to barrels, the historical development of the vines and finally the wine collection, followed by a high-quality wine tasting with snacks. Then on to Ston, a small village, once fortified, famous for its oysters. After exploring the
town’s vast medieval ramparts, head towards Europe's oldest saltworks known as the trademark of Ston, a short coastal walk that leads to an oyster farm. Learn about the oysters and enjoy the special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer to Slano for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment onboard. Overnight in Slano.
Day 4 SLANO-DUBROVNIK (B, L)
Cruise towards Dubrovnik with the scenic cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls. Lunch onboard. Mooring at the Dubrovnik harbour followed by a visit to the Konavle area and Crvik winery to taste the native Dalmatian wine sort ‘’Maraština''. Transfer to the Old Town for a guided walking tour to enjoy this magical town. There will be plenty of opportunities to take great pictures as the cable car takes us from the Old Town to the Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and the Elaphiti Islands. Afternoon at leisure to find idyllic spots for lunch and dinner. Meander through the narrow car-free limestone streets – worn smooth under the soles of centuries of pedestrians, seek out a drink in one of the trendy
piazzas or walk the famous 1,940 m long walls and take a stroll along the famous STRADUN – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 5 DUBROVNIK-PELJEŠAC (B, L, D)
Morning departure towards the Pelješac peninsula, well known for its excellent wine. Lunch on board and early afternoon transfer to the famous Korta Katarina winery, for a guided tour of the production, followed by the wine tasting. Continuation to family-owned Boutique Winery Mikulić in Orebić. Get to know the small family-owned winery and traditional winemaking
process and enjoy the wine tasting of the award-winning Croatian wines, followed by dinner. Late transfer back to the vessel. Overnight on the Pelješac peninsula.
Day 6 PELJEŠAC - HVAR (B, L)
Early departure towards Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic to visit the local farm and enjoy their wine, olive oil and traditional homemade products. Visit the Lavender Museum and Distillery with a presentation of lavender history on the island of Hvar. Transfer back to Hvar for the afternoon guided tour. One can find many historical landmarks in Hvar such as the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded in 1612, to name a few. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment - many restaurants, bars and cafes are open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.
Day 7 HVAR – (BOL) SPLIT (B, L)
Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol – whose shingle promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly cause the shape to change. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination yet retaining its charm. After lunch on board, time at leisure
until wine tasting. Overnight in Split.
Day 8 SPLIT (B)
One last breakfast onboard followed by goodbyes with the crew and new friends! Check-out by 9.00 am.
Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, CD – Captain`s dinner
Cruise towards Dubrovnik with the scenic cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls. Lunch onboard. Mooring at the Dubrovnik harbour followed by a visit to the Konavle area and Crvik winery to taste the native Dalmatian wine sort ‘’Maraština''. Transfer to the Old Town for a guided walking tour to enjoy this magical town. There will be plenty of opportunities to take great pictures as the cable car takes us from the Old Town to the Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and the Elaphiti Islands. Afternoon at leisure to find idyllic spots for lunch and dinner. Meander through the narrow car-free limestone streets – worn smooth under the soles of centuries of pedestrians, seek out a drink in one of the trendy
piazzas or walk the famous 1,940 m long walls and take a stroll along the famous STRADUN – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 5 DUBROVNIK-PELJEŠAC (B, L, D)
Morning departure towards the Pelješac peninsula, well known for its excellent wine. Lunch on board and early afternoon transfer to the famous Korta Katarina winery, for a guided tour of the production, followed by the wine tasting. Continuation to family-owned Boutique Winery Mikulić in Orebić. Get to know the small family-owned winery and traditional winemaking
process and enjoy the wine tasting of the award-winning Croatian wines, followed by dinner. Late transfer back to the vessel. Overnight on the Pelješac peninsula.
Day 6 PELJEŠAC - HVAR (B, L)
Early departure towards Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic to visit the local farm and enjoy their wine, olive oil and traditional homemade products. Visit the Lavender Museum and Distillery with a presentation of lavender history on the island of Hvar. Transfer back to Hvar for the afternoon guided tour. One can find many historical landmarks in Hvar such as the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower and the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded in 1612, to name a few. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment - many restaurants, bars and cafes are open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.
Day 7 HVAR – (BOL) SPLIT (B, L)
Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol – whose shingle promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly cause the shape to change. Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popular tourist destination yet retaining its charm. After lunch on board, time at leisure
until wine tasting. Overnight in Split.
Day 8 SPLIT (B)
One last breakfast onboard followed by goodbyes with the crew and new friends! Check-out by 9.00 am.
Legend: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner, CD – Captain`s dinner
This tour includes:
- Transfer from the Split airport to the Split harbor
- 7-night cruise in a deluxe air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
- Welcome reception & cocktail
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Three-course lunch daily + cheese and salad bar
- Captain's dinner with live entertainment
- Complimentary water, coffee and tea after meals
- Abundance of fruit daily
- Professional tour manager, Visitors' tax & port fees, Luggage handling, Daily cabin service and towel change, Linen change during the week, Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours a day will we be walking or on a bus?
Every day we will be walking a minimum of 3 hours. There will also be uphill streets and stairs. The bus rides vary in time for 20 minutes to 2 hours. I am traveling alone, will I be the only one? No, on average we have about half the group that are singles. Is there a single supplement? And why? Yes, there is. It's $750 for a private room. The reason we have a single supplement is because some hotels do not offer a single rate. So as a single person you are paying a full rate of the room instead of it being divided by two. How can I avoid paying the single supplement? We can match guests with same-sex roommates. We will connect you by email and you can see if you are compatible to share a room. Is my deposit of $400 refundable? No, we have limited space and need a commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of $400 per guest is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip does not meet the minimum number of participants. The trip's go-status will be confirmed no later than 90 days before departure. How do I book my flights? As soon as the group is formed, we will be sending out a confirmation email with all necessary information. You can contact our agent or if you are booking your own airfare, departure dates and airports will be listed in the confirmation email. How do we pack? We have a Zoom conference with the group before the trip to explain packing and general information, plus a packing list. Do I need Travel Insurance? Where can I purchase Insurance? We highly recommend Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can get a quote from our agent Carol Symington, [email protected] . Please mention your tour, the dates, price and that it is Tierno Tours. |
Is my flight included?
No, This is a land package only. If booking your own airfare: Departure from USA or Canada no later than Friday, September 13, 2024, we are fly in and out of Split airport. The cruise ends on Saturday, September 21, 2024 Is an upgrade possible? Yes, in some of our accommodation's upgrades are possible. Many times they are limited and we recommend that you contact us to reserve the room as soon as possible. You will be given a price and charged at the time of booking. Upper Cabins $380 per person extra. All upgrades are non-refundable. Where are we staying? Will be confirmed soon. How do I get from the airport to the Hotel? There are many transfer companies. We will help you book your transfer as soon as you purchase your airfare. How much is the cost of the Transfer? A private transfer is about TBD Euro. |
