Beauties of Dalmatia aboard MS Barbara   Split - Dubrovnik - Split aboard M/S Barbara
8 Days / 7 Nights • June 21st - 28th 2008
Saturday, June 21st, 2008.
Embarkation at 2:00 PM
Split, City Port, opposite to entrance to Split Port Authority, address: Obala
Lazareta 1, Split
Leaving for City of Hvar.
Free afternoon in Hvar, night in Hvar.
The island of Hvar is one of the most attractive
tourist destinations on the Adriatic. City Hvar has
an outstanding historical heritage - the cathedral,
the Franciscan monastery, the Hvar theatre
and the fortresses which offer a beautiful view on
the Pakleni Islands and the island of Vis. The
greatest treasure of Hvar are the Pakleni islands,
an archipelago of small islands and rocks outside
the city of Hvar, they managed to stay
uninhabited and thus preserved their natural
beauty.
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008.
Leaving for NP Mljet, Island of Mljet, and night in Mljet.
The sparsely inhabited Island of Mljet,
one of seven Croatian National Parks
offers lovely pine forests and jewel-like
lakes, with the opportunity for a
refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters.
It is believed that Mljet is an island
where Odyssey has been imprisoned.
Monday, June 23rd, 2008.
Leaving for Elaphiti, swimming
ELAFITI are a group of islands placed in the Adriatic Sea west of Dubrovnik. The biggest
is Šipan, and to the group belong also Lopud and Koločep (Kalamota). They attract many
tourists with their beautiful scenery and sandy beaches.
Leaving for Dubrovnik
Free afternoon in Dubrovnik, night in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a breathtaking sight, entirely surrounded by
massive grey walls of stone, interspersed with four gates,
three forts, five bastions and 14 square towers. The
“Pearl of the Adriatic” contains a treasure-trove of
medieval art and architecture that has earned it a
designation as a UN World Heritage Site.The
Dominican and FranciscanMonasteries are beautiful
examples of Romanesque–Gothic architecture, and
other monuments of significance include the Onofrio’s
Fountain, the Rector’s Palace, the Sponza Palace and
several fine churches. A stroll along Stradun-the Old
Town’s wide pedestrian promenade-allows you to
discover Dubrovnik’s many fine shops, cafés and
boutiques at leisure. Don’t miss a chance to take the
walk at the top of the wall surrounding the city for
beautiful panoramic views of this fascinating city on the Adriatic.
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008.
Leaving for City of Korčula, free afternoon in Korčula , night in Korčula
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Korčula, a birth place of Marco Polo contains a wealth of artistic masterworks including
paintings by Tintoretto. Another highlight is the Treasury, located in the 14th-century
Abbey Palace, with its eclectic collection of paintings, jewellery, fine furniture and historic
documents. Charming views of the harbour greet visitors as they wind their way through
the narrow alleyways.
On one of these lanes, you’ll see the Marco Polo house, where the famous explorer is said
to have been born in 1254. Shop for handmade Croatian folk art near the City Gate, or
relax at one of the picturesque waterfront cafés, and enjoy the breezy resort atmosphere
that prevails in this medieval town.
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008.
Leaving for Makarska,
Free afternoon for tour around Centre of town, night in Makarska
Makarska is one of the most attractive
resorts on the Adriatic coast. Strolling
along the streets of Makarska, you will
come across numerous churches and
other architectural and cultural sights.
A special attraction is the Malacological
Museum (in the Franciscan monastery)
with an interesting and unique collection
from the Adriatic and other seas in the
world. It is considered one of the most
beautiful and richest malacological museums in the world.
Thursday, June 26th, 2008.
Leaving for Omis.
Free afternoon in Omis, night in Omis.
Omiš is the tourist centre of a 35 km long Riviera of
outstanding beauty. Numerous monuments from its
past are the witnesses of its history, long and glorious;
besides these one can find nowadays an interesting and
colourful market place, a large number of small
restaurants, coffee shops, bistros, various shops
including duty free ones and fashionable boutiques. All
these will make your stay pleasant and fulfilled.
The Cetina River and its magnificent canyon are cut
into the picturesque mountainous massif in the very
background of the town. On its way to the sea the river
has created numerous long sandy beaches which are characteristics of this part of the coast and make it
one of the most beautiful, unusual and incomparable.
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Friday, June 27th, 2008.
Leaving for Split, night in Split.
Diocletian's Palace
The Palace of Diocletian in the southern Croatian port of
Split is an UNESCO protected world heritage monument. It
was built as a villa for the abdicated Roman emperor
17 centuries ago, and in the course of time developed into what is
now the historic core of the city of Split. Architectural historians
consider it one of the best preserved late Roman villas, but
also cherish the elements of the medieval city as well as the layers
of the subsequent historical styles found in the eclectic makeup
of the Split city core.
The peristyle of the palace, Diocletian's mausoleum,
Jupiter's temple, the colonnades along the streets, Early
Croatian churches, Romanesque houses, the gates of
Andrija Buvina and architectural works by Juraj Dalmatinac
have remained in a good state.
Saturday, June 28th, 2008.
Disembarkation at 9:00 A.M. City
Port , Split
DAY PORT DESCRIPTION ARRIVAL DEPARTURE
1 Split - - 2:00 PM
Hvar overnight 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
2 NP Mljet swimming, overnight 12:30 PM 8:00 AM
3 Elafiti swimming 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Dubrovnik sightseeing , overnight 2:00 PM 8:00 AM
4 Sipan swimming 9:30 AM 12:30 PM
Korcula sightseeing , overnight 5:00 PM 8:00 AM
5 Bay on island Hvar swimming 10:30 AM 3:30 PM
Makarska sightseeing , overnight 5:00 PM 9:00 AM
6 Brela or Baska Voda, swimming 9:30 AM 1:00 PM
Omis overnight 2:30 PM 8:00 PM
7 Bay on island Brac swimming 9:00 AM 1:30 PM
Split overnight 2:30 PM -
8 Disem. Split - 9:00 AM Disembarkation
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Inclusive Prices
- Accommodation in a chosen cabin
- Port taxes
- Usage of the ship’s equipment, dingy transfer if required, welcome dink, meals (breakfast,
lunch and dinner)
- Daily room service plus change of towels every second day
-VAT
Not Included
-beverages from the ship’s bar
- transfer from and/or to the ship prior to embarkation and/or after disembarkation
- tips, laundry, or any other items of personal nature
Daily meal serving schedule:
Breakfast: 08:00 – 09:00 A.M.
Lunch: 01:00 P.M. – 02:00 P.M.
Dinner: 07:00 – 08:00 P.M.
ITINERARY DEVIATIONS:
Every effort will be made to adhere to the itinerary as stated; however, due to
the schedule changes beyond organizer’s control, we reserve the right, without
prior notice, to change routing
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