Cruise from Dubrovnik to Split with Stella Maris

Start the day with a walking tour of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of Adriatic”. Enjoy a guided tour of the historical centre of Dubrovnik, walk through STRADUN – the main street and the most famous place inside the CIty Walls, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Your guide will show you the most interesting sights of Dubrovnik and you will visit the Franciscan Monastery with the second oldest pharmacy in Europe. Then, we set sail for the town of Kotor in the neighbouring country of Montenegro. After lunch on board, we are going to visit Lovćen Mountain, Njeguši Village and Budva. Encounter Montenegro’s rich culture, historical heritage and natural beauty as you travel by bus up the serpentine Lovćen Hills. A beautiful view of the Kotor Bay and lovely mountain scenery accompany you en route to Njeguši, where you will visit the village smokehouse. Stop for a light snack with delicious smoked ham and cheese, paired with brandy and wine—all local specialties. Then, head down the mountains towards the city of Budva, believed to be one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic coast. It is more than 2,000 years old. After the  panoramic stop above Budva's impressive skyline, you will drive back to Kotor and enjoy dinner in one of the local restaurants. 

Start the day with a walking tour of Kotor which will include a visit to St Tryphon’s Cathedral, and you will see the Orthodox Church of St Lukas from the outside. Afterwards continue to Slano with a stop along the way and, if weather permits, with lunch on board. Slano is a peaceful fishermen’s settlement, our starting point to Ston, situated on the Pelješac peninsula, a fortified town famous for its oysters. The Pelješac peninsula is known as one of the best wine-producing regions in Croatia. Tonight, enjoy Captain’s dinner and your evening in Slano.

In the morning we head north to the Island of Mljet. Join the Cruise Manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park. Alternatively, you can rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or island on your own. Continue our cruise towards the Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Before lunch, there is time for a swim stop in the clear blue sea. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this enchanting town surrounded by walls. Korčula is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Enjoy your evening in Korčula, check out multiple restaurants and bars or just indulge in the atmosphere of this lovely historical town.

Early in the morning sail to Ploče with a stop along the way to swim and relax, and if weather permits, with lunch on board. Today we will take a coach tour to Mostar with dinner included. Mostar is a unique city were east and west meet. Built alongside the Neretva River, it is well-known all over the world all thanks to the image of its beautiful “Old Bridge" (Stari Most), which is the heart and the symbol of the area. Since 2005 the “Old Bridge", as well as the old city of Mostar have been inscribed as a World Heritage by UNESCO.  Walk through the narrow cobbled streets of Mostar, visit the Turkish house and the mosque.

Leaving Ploče, we will have an early morning cruise towards the town of Hvar, a favourite vacation destination of many world celebrities,. Hvar is a charming seaside town with 8th century architecture. Before lunch, there is time for a swim stop in the clear blue sea. Upon arrival in Hvar, enjoy visiting many historical sights of the town, such as St Stephen’s Square and Cathedral, the Arsenal with its theatre built on its first floor: the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above Hvar Town there is an impressive looking fortress called Fortica, offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Enjoy your evening in Hvar.

This morning we head towards our final destination - the city of Split with a stop along the way and, if weather permits, with lunch on board. In the late afternoon we arrive in Split to take a walking tour of the historic inner city, which will take us to the Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. Enjoy your evening is free in Split.

After breakfast it’s time to disembark. You will be transferred to Split airport.