Adriatic Islands Explorer

15 days/14 nights

£865.00pp (€1270.00)

May, June and September 2008 (Saturday - Saturday)

Islands: Vis, Bisevo, Hvar, Brac, Korcula, Mljet
Sightseeing: Split, Korcula, Hvar, Dubrovnik

Spending the first part of our journey on the beautiful unspoiled island of Vis we explore the natural caves and grottos and villages where life remains unchanged by the advances of modern life. We then transfer to the sunniest and greenest of the Croatian islands, Hvar which is famed for its fields of lavendar and rosemary. Our journey then continues to Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, with its magnificent 15th century walled town and beautiful bays and vineyards. We then take an excursion to the pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik before visiting the seductive National Park island of Mljet.

Itinerary

Day 1 Transfer from airport to ferry terminal at Split. By boat to Vis island, accommodation on Vis.

Day 2 Transfer to town of Komiza. By boat to Bisevo island where we visit the Blue Grotto and walk to the villages of Polje and Porat. By boat back to Komiza and transfer back to Vis. Walking 2 hr Ascent 150 m Descent 150 m

Day 3 Transfer to Hum (564 m). A gentle walk down to the Titova cave to Zena Glava village and on to Plisko Polje village. Lunch in local Konoba. After lunch we will continue our walk to Vis town. Walking 4,30hr Ascent 30 m Descent 564 m

Day 4 Walking from Vis to Podselje village, and on to Podstrazje. Lunch by local family restaurant. Walking back through the villages Zecja glava, Cunkovica and Kut where time stands still. Walking 4,30 hr Ascent 230 m Descent 230 m

Day 5 Transfer to Sv.Mihovil (385 m). Walking over Mali Hum to Zagrebenje, on to Okljucina and on to Vis. Walking 4 hr Ascent 120 m, Descent 504 m

Day 6 By ferry to Split. Guided tour of the magnificent Diocletians Palace and historical centre. After lunch in a local restaurant we will go by ferry to the island of Hvar and transfer to our accommodation in Hvar town.

Day 7 Transfer to Velo Grablje. Walking to the coastal fishing village of Milna where we will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will continue around the rugged coast back to Hvar. Walking 3 hr Ascent 25 m Descent 320 m

Day 8 Transfer by boat to Brac island and the village of Bol famous for the protruding sliver of sandy beach at Zlatni Rat. Transfer by minibus to the abandened village of Gazul (620 m). Walking to Vidova Gora (778 m), the highest point on the island offering spectacular views. Lunch in Mountain hut. Walking down to Bol and transfer by boat back to Hvar. Walking 4 hr Ascent 178 m Descent 777 m

Day 9 Walking to Brusje village and visiting the 13th century walled town of Hvar with local guide. After lunch we will transfer by catamaran to Korcula. Walking 2 hr Ascent 290 m Descent 000

Day 10 Guided tour of the medieval town of Korcula, the birthplace of the world's first explorer, Marco Polo. Lunch in local restaurant. Afternoon boat trip around the Korcula Riviera and the small islands of Stupa, Vrnik, and Badija. Walking 2 hr Ascent 000 Descent 000

Day 11 Excursion to the pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik. We will visit the UNESCO listed old town and walk on the city walls, now completely restored to their former glory.

Day 12 Visit to Mljet NP. Walking around the saltwater lakes with there island monastery. Return to Korcula Walking 3 hr Ascent 30 m Descent 30 m

Day 13 Today we walk through the vineyards and villages of Korcula first passing Zrnovo, then Pavja Luka and finally on to Orlandusa. Lunch in Smrc. Walking 4,30 hr Ascent 250 m Descent 250 m

Day 14 Peninsula Peljesac. Transfer by Boat to the village of Kuciste. Walking throw the hamlets of Ruskovici, Karmen and Gurica selo, visiting the Fransiscan monastery built on the slopes of Mt. St illija, and on to the ancient home of sea captains, Orebic. By boat back to Korcula. Walking 3,30 hr Ascent 200 m Descent 200 m

Day 15 Transfer by boat to Split and to airport.

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Tour Details

Price includes:
- 14 nights accommodation in 3* small private pensions or inns based on HB (max 2 rooms per 1 bathroom)
- 7 x breakfast, 7 x diner,
- 14 lunches (in local restaurants or picnic)
- trekking - english speaking guide,
- bus transportation 15 days (from airport to airport)
- entrance fees in NP Mljet, museum in Korcula, Orebic, Franciscan monastery and city walls in Dubrovnik, catacombs and cathedral in Split, museums in Vis and Komiza, Guided visit of Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik, blue cave on Bisevo island
- all boat and ferry costs
- 8 days English speaking guide

*Price does not include:
- flights from home country to Croatia
- meals, drinks, snacks other than those indicated above.

All the restaurants we visit are local family run restaurants with excellent food and wines, for those who don't eat meat or fish there is always a vegetarian choice.

Single Travellers: Most programs offer a limited number of single rooms, subject to availability and hotel space. Please contact us prior to you making the booking for availability of single rooms and supplements if applicable.

Group Size: Tour is based on min. of 6 and max of 12 passengers. All tours and tour extensions require a minimum number of participants to operate.

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