Croatia: Jewels of the Adriatic
7 Days / 6 Nights
August 24th-August 30th, 2024 – 4 Star Superior Hotels
August 31st-September 6th, 2024 – 5 Star Deluxe Hotels (Sold out)
September 7th-September 13th, 2024 – 5 Star Deluxe Hotels (1 spot left)
Experience the stunning beauty of this exciting destination from land and sea. Each day brings the opportunity of an active adventure with time to relax and soak in the fabulous surrounds and services of deluxe accommodations. This is a true multi-activity trip, with hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking and yoga. As always, the food is delicious. Our small group will explore the highlights as well as some off the beaten track surprises. Our bespoke adventure begins in the ancient walled town of Dubrovnik and ends in Split or Dubrovnik. (Your choice).
One of the marvels of this delightful country, is the resiliency of the people and their incredible efforts and success to bring back a war ravaged land and rebuild to a top notch, very popular destination. So please book soon to avoid FOMO!
Day 1-Saturday
Check into your hotel anytime before 2:30pm. If you arrive early, bags may be stored. We meet in the hotel lobby at 2.30pm for our first activity. We will walk through a bit of the old town to the trail head where we begin our hike up to Mt Srd. If you choose not to hike, you can take the cable car or a taxi. We are treated to amazing vistas on our hike and will enjoy a complimentary, refreshing beverage at the top! It’s a cable car ride back down. Our welcome dinner with wine tonight is at a wonderful restaurant in the old city.
Hotel-Pucic Palace. – 5 Star or Boutique Hotel Stari Grad – 4 Star. Dubrovnik Old City.
Dinner.
Walking/hiking-1.5 hours
Day 2-Sunday
After a hearty breakfast, we are met at the hotel by our very knowledgeable guide, for a private walking tour of Dubrovnik, highlighting important historical events. For any GOT fans, this is right up your cobbled alley! After the walking tour, we pick up our luggage and meet our boat for a private transfer to the island of Sipan. This island is not a usual pick on most organized tours. It is my “hidden secret” and very far removed from the glitz and glamor of the other islands. Sipan moves to the beat of its own drum.
Hotel Bozica – 4/5 Star. Sudurad, Sipan Island.
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
Walking 3 hours.
Monday. Early yoga, followed by an amazing breakfast, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. Today’s activities are an e-bike ride/tour to the other side of the island, stopping here and there to learn more about the local culture. Lunch at a waterfront restaurant in the charming port village of Sipanska. After lunch we embark on a sea kayaking tour! We bus it back to Sudurad where you get to explore the local cuisine.
Hotel Bozica – 4/5 Star. Surudad, Sipan.
Breakfast, Lunch.
E-bike 2 Hours, Kayak 2 Hours
Tuesday. Today feel free to do your own thing. Relax at the hotel’s private beach or beautiful pool, get a spa treatment, go stand up paddling or join us for an “earlyish” morning hike, through the country side. Late afternoon, we board a catamaran at our own dock for an exquisite sunset cruise with drinks.
Hotel Bozica – 4/5 Star. Surudad, Sipan.
Breakfast.
Walk/Hike 2 hours
Wednesday. After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to this perfect little paradise, as we head out on a private motor yacht charter, to the glamorous island of Hvar. We will stop along the voyage for lunch, swimming and snorkeling, in the warm, crystal clear waters . Our beautiful hotel is only steps from the vibrant harbor of Hvar Town. Tonight you can explore the local cuisine and maybe hit one of the high energy night clubs that Hvar is famous for!
Hotel Palace Elisabeth – 5 Star or Beach Bay Hotel – 4 Star. Hvar Old Town, Hvar. Breakfast, Lunch
Swimming, snorkeling 1 hour
Day 6-Thursday. Early yoga followed by a superb breakfast. Today we will pick up our E-Bikes for a great ride, stopping for lunch at a farm to table, true Croation family run restaurant. We ride through beautiful country, past lavender fields and stop and gape at the most stunning sea views. Before we re-enter Hvar Town, we pop in for a delicious treat at a family farm lavender honey shack. Mmmmmm! Tonight we dine together at a local restaurant, our last supper!
Hotel Palace Elisabeth – 5 Star or Beach Bay Hotel – 4 Star. Hvar Old Town, Hvar. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
E -Bike 3 hours
Friday. Check out is after breakfast. You will have tickets for the ferry to either Split or Dubrovnik.
Breakfast
Logistics, fees etc.
Shared double per person, $3085. Single supplement is $1450 – 4 Star Superior
Shared double per person, $3385. Single supplement is $1550 – 5 Star Deluxe
Included.
6 nights accommodations in 5 and 4 star hotels
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners-1 with wine
4 Yoga Classes
Water and snacks on rides and hikes
All transfers as per itinerary
All activities as per itinerary
Local guides in Dubrovnik, Sipan
Cocktail or beverage on Mt Srd
Refreshment at Lavender Bar
Full time services of on-tour guide
Not Included
International travel
Gratuities for guides, restaurants, crew, hotels
(Tip kitty is $150)
Travel insurance
Meals not specified
Drinks with meals unless specified
Flight suggestions. There is a non stops into DBV from New York on United on most days. Or you can connect somewhere in Europe, like Dublin with Aer lingus or London with BA and other combos. The DBV airport is about 25 minutes from the Pucic Palace Hotel. The ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik is about 3.5 hours, and about 1 hour to Split. If you wish to add on a day before or after the tour and need assistance, please contact Mandy.
Email any questions to julukaveda@gmail.com or call Mandy at 201-638-6828
