Croatian Dreams
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WOMEN ONLY SMALL GROUP ESCORTED HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE
Saturday 22nd August - Monday 14th September 2015
In true VUDA style; A bit of an Adventure, a Splash of Luxury, a Heap of Culture, a Taste of Exotic Cuisine = One Amazing Experience. Aptly named, this getaway is absolutely the stuff dreams are made of! You’ll instantly fall in love with the intriguing culture, dramatic landscapes and the delightful ambience of this stunning country. Lose yourself in Dubrovnik’s charming old cobbled streets and the walled Old Town, experience the northern Istrian Peninsula, visit renowned Plitvice Lakes National Park, soak in the atmosphere in Split and of course take a dip in the truly magical warm waters of the islands. Rounding off this dream itinerary is majestic Prague, cute-as-a-button Cesky Krumlov and scenic Lake Bled. Prepare to fall in love with these destinations and immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences.
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TOUR INFORMATION
In summary: Auckland – Dubai (1 night) – Prague (2 nights) – Konopiste – Ceske Budejovice – Cesky Krumlov (2 nights)– Salzburg –Lake Bled (3 nights) – Vintgar – Bohinj – Ljubljana – Postojna – Rovinj (3 nights) – Pula – Vodnjan –Groznjan – Opatija – Plitvice National Park (1 night) – Trogir (1 night) – Split – Island Cruise (7 nights– sailing from Split – Korcula – Mljet – Dubrovnik – Trstenik – Hvar – Bol – Split) – via Paris – via Dubai – Auckland
Includes: Return economy class airfare from Auckland to Europe with Emirates, connecting flight from Split to Paris with Croatia Airlines, 13 nights hotel accommodation (ranging from 3 star +), 7 nights on board MV Admiral, all land transport throughout the journey by private mini-bus, 20 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 10 dinners as per itinerary, all sightseeing & entry fees as per the itinerary, all airline surcharges, departure taxes, tipping kitty, local ‘Tour Manager/s’ throughout the journey (from Prague to Split), local city guides as required, escorted from New Zealand by your Travel VUDA ‘Tour Hostess’.
A further deposit of $2000 per person is required on or before 20th March 2015. The balance is then required on or before 20th May 2015. All deposits are non-refundable. Direct deposit or chq payment preferred. Credit card payments incur a 2% surcharge. A completed booking form is required at the time your deposit is paid.
Note: This tour has been carefully created to allow for a good mix of sightseeing and free time. Your ‘Tour Hostess’ Rosann ConnollyGeorge, for Travel VUDA, will travel with the group from New Zealand and throughout the tour, and is there to help with suggestions, show you around, recommend cafes and generally help make your holiday run as smoothly as possible. There will also be a local ‘Tour Manager’ (Prague to Split) and local guides as required — their local knowledge is invaluable! Please note that the 7 night island cruise on board MV Admiral is on a non-exclusive basis, therefore there will be other guests on board.
Excludes:
Where meals are shown on the itinerary, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch and D = Dinner
Travel Insurance (it is mandatory that you have some form of cover, approximately $350), spending money/shopping and extra for additional sightseeing/meals not included.
The tour will operate with a minimum group size of 10 and maximum of 12 guests. Standard booking conditions apply, these are included on the booking form which is required at the time your deposit payment is made.
Cost: $11,799 per person share twin Prices are based on twin share accommodation (two people per room). If you are travelling solo Travel VUDA will do our best to team you up with a roommate. If you would like your own room the single room surcharge is $2000. Note prices are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Every care and attention is taken in providing the services stated in this itinerary, however alterations can occur due to local factors beyond our control. The information provided in this itinerary is prepared for the purpose of giving you accurate information available at the time of printing. However, unforeseen circumstances may result in changes to the material advised. • Extend your stay…? Option to stay longer in Kovalam or add a stopover in Singapore. • Need domestic NZ flights? Ask Travel VUDA for details.
Payment:
• Upgrade to Business Class? Ask Travel VUDA for details.
An initial deposit of $500 per person is required within 7 days of making your reservation.
• Extend your stay…? Option to stay longer in Paris / Europe or add a stopover in Dubai.
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ITINE RARY SAT 22 AUG 2015 AUCKLAND – DUBAI
TUE 25 Aug 2015 PRAGUE (B)
15.00
Group meets at Auckland International Airport for check in procedures.
09.00
17.55
Fly from Auckland to Dubai, via Sydney, with Emirates on flight EK413.
The tour will combine walking and the use of the local trams. Today you will see the main sights of the city: The Old Town with the Old Town Hall and the Astronomical Clock, Cross Charles Bridge, which connects the Old Town to the Lesser Town (Mala Strana), and reach the Prague Castle – you will visit all the parts of this castle rich of history.
SUN 23 Aug 2015 DUBAI (B) 05.40
Arrive Dubai.
On arrival into Dubai Airport please make your way through Customs and Immigration to the Arrivals Hall where a representative will be waiting to transfer the group to your hotel. Your accommodation in Dubai is for 1 night at Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa including breakfast (rooms will be available to you at 8:30 am). After check-in you can relax at the hotel before being collected for your sightseeing tour (optional sightseeing tours will be offered to pre book before departure).
MON 24 Aug 2015 DUBAI – PRAGUE (D) After breakfast, at an appointed time, you will be collected from your Hotel and transferred to Dubai International Airport for your onward flight to Prague. 09.05
Fly from Dubai to Prague with Emirates by flight EK 139.
13.25
Arrive Prague.
On arrival into Prague Airport please make your way through Customs and Immigration to the Arrivals Hall where a representative will be waiting to transfer the group to your hotel. Your accommodation in Prague is for 2 nights at the Hotel Pav including breakfast.
This morning after breakfast you will be met for your morning city tour of Prague.
PRAGUE, capital of the relatively new Czech Republic straddles the Vlatava River in the heart of Bohemia and like Rome, is built on seven hills. Prague is like a history lesson come to life, you’ll feel as if this beautiful city stopped back in the 18th Century, as you wander amongst all the pointed towers, the many stone palaces or across the Charles Bridge. It’s easy to see why Goethe called Prague the prettiest gem in the stone crown of the world. 13.00/14.00 The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure. Option to meet the group for pre-theatre dinner (own cost). 19.00
This evening walk to theatre nearby and watch a theatre show at Black light theatre show.
Black Light Theatre or simply Black Theatre is a theatrical performance style characterized by the use of black box theatre augmented by black light illusion. This form of theatre originated from Asia and can be found in many places around the world. It has become a specialty of Prague, where many theatres use it. The distinctive characteristics of “black theatre” are the use of black curtains, a darkened stage, and “black lighting” (UV light), paired with fluorescent costumes in order to create intricate visual illusions Walk back to your hotel after the show.
WED 26 Aug 2015 PRAGUE – CESKY KRUMLOV (B/D) This afternoon your local tour manager will lead a short orientation tour of Prague which will provide you with your first insights into the city. You will see some of the main sights – including St Wenceslas Square – but come back tomorrow for a more thorough visit. This evening join the group for a welcome dinner (included).
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09.00
This morning after breakfast and check out, you will be met for your transfer to Konopiste (approx. 1 hr, 50 km)
10.30
On arrival you will visit the castle. Here you will visit the residential rooms of Franz Ferdinand and one of the largest European collections of armoury and medieval weapons, as well as the adjacent garden.
Time to enjoy some lunch (own cost)
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ITINE RARY 13.00 14.30
We then make our way to Ceske Budejovice (approx. 1 ½ hr, 100 km). Here you will enjoy a guided tour of the Budweiser Budvar brewery.
Surrounded by the aroma of the Moravian malt and the hops from Žatec you will find out about the secrets of how the worldfamous Budweiser Budvar lager is made. Our last stop is to Cesky Krumlov (approx. 45 min, 25 km)
compositions resound between the historic walls of Salzburg. Time to enjoy some lunch (own cost) 15.00
Your accommodation in Bled is for 3 nights at the Hotel Astoria including breakfast. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (included).
SAT 29 Aug 2015 BLED (B/D)
On arrival you will be transfer to your hotel: Accommodation in Cesky Krumlov is for 2 nights at the Hotel Mlyn including breakfast.
09.00
Tonight we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (included).
THU 27 Aug 2015 CESKY KRUMLOV (B) 09.00
This morning after breakfast you will have a morning walking tour of the town. Cesky Krumlov is a lovely town located in Southern Bohemia. You will see many Baroque buildings housing cafes and bars, the spectacular castle and the Old Town Square. Cesky Krumlov is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1992 Your afternoon will be free. Your Tour Hostess will offer a few optional sightseeing opportunities including river rafting and /or visiting the Cesky Krumlov Castle. Both are payable locally.
FRI 28 Aug 2015 CESKY KRUMLOV – BLED (B/D) This morning after breakfast and check out, start heading towards Slovenia. 09.00
Travel to Salzburg (approx. 3 ½ hr, 220 km)
12.30
Upon arrival in Salzburg we proceed on a short city tour to gain an insight into the Gothic, Renaissance and baroque aspects of the city as Mozart saw it.
Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. Salzburg’s “Old Town” has internationally renowned baroque architecture and one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps. Over the centuries the Prince Archbishops of Salzburg represented the worldly and clerical power in their own independent principality. Many impressive monuments still stand witness to their reign. Renowned architects and artists worked throughout the centuries to create architectural jewels. Since the 18th Century, the melody of Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ and other famous
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We continue to Bled (approx. 3 ½ hr, 260 km)
On arrival you will transfer to your hotel:
This morning after breakfast you will enjoy a boat transfer to Bled Island, a very picturesque island in the middle of an Alpine Lake. Take a boat out to the island and visit the Church.
Lake Bled is a glacial lake in the Julian Alps in north-western Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The lake surrounds Bled Island, the only natural island in Slovenia. The island has several buildings, the main one being the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, built in the 15th century, where weddings are held regularly. The church has a 52 m (171 ft) tower and there is a stairway with 99 steps leading up to the building. Traditionally it is considered good luck for the groom to carry his bride up the 99 steps on the day of their wedding before ringing the bell and making a wish inside the church 10.30
We then drive to Vintgar (15 min, 5 km) where you will have entrance to the Gorge.
The Vintgar gorge is one of the most popular natural features in Slovenia. The gorge has been arranged for visitors for more than a hundred years. Along the narrow passage, where the Radovna river thrashes loudly against its rocky confines, there are paths, galleries and bridges constructed in the rock. The trail runs through the 1600 m long gorge. The Radovna flows over cascades and rapids, and in clear pools it finds peace for a few moments. The Vintgar gorge ends at the delightful Šum waterfall, the highest river fall in Slovenia. 13.00
Return back to Bled to explore and enjoy this pretty little lakeside town.
19.30
This evening a very special dinner will be enjoyed in the restaurant in the Bled Castle
Return to your hotel.
SUN 30 Aug 2015 BLED (B) 09.00
This morning after breakfast you will travel to Ljubljana (approx. 1 hr, 55 km)
10.00
Enjoy a short orientation walking tour of the historic town centre.
The old city centre has a unique architectural appearance, particularly due a felicitous combination of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture and masterful creations by the 20th century architect Jože Plečnik. Ljubljana’s central market is more than just a place to shop: traditionally, it is also a place for the locals to meet and socialise
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ITINE RARY 11.30
13.30
TUE 1 SEP 2015 ROVINJ (B/L)
You will have some free time to wonder the flea markets and enjoy an al fresco lunch at one of the many riverside cafes (own cost). Make our way to Bled and enjoy a free afternoon.
MON 31 Aug 2015 BLED – ROVINJ (B/D) 08.30
This morning after breakfast and check out you will travel to Postojna. (approx. 2 hr, 168 km)
10.30
Visit the caves at Postojna; the tour begins with a train journey into the cave system through several chambers before going on a guided walk through the stalagmite studded caverns. The train then brings you back to the surface. Only 9 km away is the Predjama Castle, a remarkable looking castle that looks like it is growing out of a cave. The underground tour will be approx 1.30 hours. Please wear comfortable footwear and warm clothes for the visit.
12.30
After the cave visit you will visit Predjama Castle. Here you will have time for lunch (own cost) and to explore the castle at your own pace.
14.00
We then make our way to Rovinj (approx. 3 hr, 135 km)
09.00
This morning, after breakfast, we then travel to Pula (approx. 45 min, 36 km)
10.00
Here you will visit the Roman Area, followed by free time for coffee in the lively town centre.
The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. It was constructed in 27 BC – 68 AD and is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the World A rare example among the 200 Roman surviving amphitheatres, it is also the best preserved ancient monument in Croatia. 12.00
We travel a short distance to Vodnjan (approx. 30 min, 15 km)
On arrival you will transfer to your hotel:
12.30
Your accommodation in Rovinj is for 3 nights at the Hotel Park including breakfast.
Here we visit an olive oil producer with a tasting session.
13.15
Enjoy lunch together at a local favourite (included).
Tonight we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (included).
15.00
Later in the afternoon we travel back to Rovinj (approx. ½ hr, 25 km)
Rest of the day to explore this pretty little historic town. Many fantastic places to wine & dine.
WED 2 SEP 2015 ROVINJ (B) 09.00
This morning, after breakfast, depart to the charming Istrian hill-town of Groznjan (approx. 1 hr, 55 km)
10.00
Groznjan is humming with artists’ galleries and handmade jewellery shops. Enjoy time to wonder, savour a coffee and soak up the charm.
11.30
Later visit Tomaz winery and have a tasting. An inspiring family run business.
Time to enjoy some lunch (own cost) 14.00
After which we travel back to Rovinj (approx. 1 hr, 50 km)
Afternoon at leisure.
THU 3 SEP 2015 ROVINJ – PLITVICE (B/D)
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10.00
This morning, after breakfast, we will make our way to Opatija (approx. 1 ½ hr, 81 km).
11.30
Enjoy chocolate tasting with brandy at café Wagner, followed by some free time to explore the town on your own and enjoy some lunch (own cost).
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ITINE RARY 14.00
We then travel onwards, making our way to Plitvice National Park area (approx. 2 ½ hr, 160 km).
18.00
16.30
On arrival you will transfer to your hotel:
SAT 5 SEP 2015 TROGIR – SPLIT (board CRUISE) (B/D)
Your accommodation in Grabovac / Plitvice area is for 1 night at the Paviljon Jelena / Kamp Torist including breakfast. Tonight we will enjoy dinner at the hotel (included).
Later have a short walking tour of this small town rich of Greek, Roman and Venetian history.
09.00
This morning, after breakfast, you have the option to join a cooking class (if pre-booked) or spend the morning relaxing, shopping and enjoying the waterfront cafes.
14.00
Transfer to Split harbour where the vessel will be docked (approx. 45 min, 30 km).
Get ready to enjoy seven unforgettable days cruising on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another on board a small ship cruiser. Relax and let the captain, the crew and a tour manager, take care of you. Mornings you can relax on spacious decks, sunbathe on deck or refresh yourself in the Adriatic Sea. Afternoons and evenings are carefully planned for you to explore Croatia’s finest destinations with local experts. After you get settled in, enjoy a guided tour of the city. Split is a historic town under UNESCO world heritage protection. 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 ship for a welcome cocktail and enjoy the meet & greet party on board. Overnight in Split / on board.
SUN 6 SEP 2015 SPLIT – KORČULA (CRUISE) (B,L)
FRI 4 SEP 2015 PLITVICE – TROGIR (B) 09.00 This morning you will have a guided walk to the waterfall. There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos of the beautifully coloured lakes, in shade of green, blue and grey. Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia. The protected area extends over 296.85 square kilometres (73,350 acres). About 90 percent of this area are part of Lika-Senj County, while the remaining 10 percent are part of Karlovac County In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register among the first natural sites worldwide Each year, more than 1,200,000 visitors are recorded 13.00
After some lunch (own cost), we then make our way to Trogir (approx. 3 ½ hr, 240 km)
On arrival you will transfer to your hotel: Your accommodation in Trogir is for 1 night at the Hotel Palace Derossi including breakfast.
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Early morning departure towards Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Early afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this lovely town and fortified walls. On this Island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else while you wonder along the herringbone pattern streets. The guide will complete the tour in a local winery to taste local wines & appetizers. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants where you can continue your gourmet experience and there are many bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korčula / on board.
MON 7 SEP 2015 KORČULA – MLJET – DUBROVNIK (CRUISE) (B/L/D) Next morning we head further south to the Island of Mljet. Join the cruise manager for a stroll to the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to the St Mary Isle, where you will visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating from the 12th Century. Alternatively, you can rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park on your own. Return to the ship for lunch after which we depart towards Dubrovnik. Late afternoon arrival in Dubrovnik, but before we tie the ropes at Gruž harbour the captain will take you for a cruise alongside the old city walls while a buffet dinner is served on deck. Overnight in Dubrovnik / on board.
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ITINE RARY TUE 8 SEP 2015 DUBROVNIK (CRUISE) (B) Today you have a whole day to enjoy this magical town. After breakfast transfer to the old town for a guided walking tour. Afterwards we will take the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ Mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and Elaphiti Islands enabling you to take the best pictures of the town of Dubrovnik. Afternoon at leisure to explore on your own and find perfect spots for lunch and dinner. For those of you with more enthusiasm, we recommend you to walk the famous walls 1,940 m long! Take a stroll along the walking street “STRADUN” – both a street and a square, a promenade inside the city walls. Overnight in Dubrovnik / on board.
WED 9 SEP 2015 DUBROVNIK – TRSTENIK – KUNA (CRUISE) (B/L/D) In the morning we will leave this magnificent town and continue our cruise towards the little seaside village of Trstenik on the Pelješac Peninsula, well known for its excellent wine. Before lunch a short stop at one of the Elaphiti Islands, afternoon arrival to Trstenik. Today we move away from the shore travelling inland to explore the rural areas. Afternoon transfer to the village Kuna for a tour of the local church and monastery followed by a visit to a local farm where, after sightseeing, you will indulge in a typical village feast with Croatian delicacies, an all-inclusive dinner with local dishes made from their own produce. Late transfer back to the ship. Overnight in Trstenik / on board.
THU 10 SEP 2015 TRSTENIK – HVAR (CRUISE) (B/L) Morning departure towards Hvar. Lunch stop on the small Island of Šcedro followed by a swim stop at the Pakleni Islands. Arrival to Hvar in the afternoon. Hvar is the longest Island in the Adriatic and one of the sunniest; known for lavish lavender fields and breath-taking beauty. Before disembarking there will be a short presentation of lavender products followed by a tour of the town. Here one can find many historical landmarks in Hvar: the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, and the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded in 1612. Hike up to the town fort overlooking the harbour to get some lovely scenic views of your ship and the Pakleni islands. In the evening Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment – many restaurants, bars and cafes are open long into the night.
SAT 12 SEP 2015 BOL – SPLIT (disembark CRUISE) – PARIS – DUBAI (B) Breakfast on board. Early morning departure for Split and on arrival it is time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Check out by 9.00 am. Baggage storage will be arranged for the group. You will have a few hours free in Old Town Split – last minute shopping and lunch along the promenade (own cost) – before transferring to airport for your onward flight. 15.15
Fly from Split to Paris with Croatia Airlines by flight OU474.
17.25
Arrive Paris.
Overnight in Hvar / on board.
21.50
Fly from Paris to Dubai with Emirates by flight EK076.
FRI 11 SEP 2015 HVAR – BOL (CRUISE) (B/L/D)
SUN 13 SEP 2015 DUBAI – AUCKLAND
Our final stop will be the Island of Brač and picturesque town of Bol. Walk along the promenade and swim at one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat (the Golden cape – known for its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change its shape). Bol is a typical fishermen’s town turned into a popular tourist destination. Lunch on board and more time to explore the town. The evening is reserved for the Captain’s farewell dinner with entertainment.
06.25
Arrive Dubai.
10.10
Fly from Dubai to Auckland, via Melbourne, with Emirates by flight EK406
MON 14 SEP 2015 AUCKLAND 12.45
Arrive Auckland.
Overnight in Bol / on board.
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YOUR TOUR HOSTESS Rosann Connolly-George Hi, I’m Rosann Connolly-George and I am really excited to be your Tour Hostess for Travel VUDA. I have been in tourism for 17 years beginning my career in Hotel Management moving into the Group Liaison Manager role in the Dunedin hotel sector for inbound travel to NZ. I was fortunate enough in this role to work closely with the All Blacks, Super 12 (S12) rugby visiting teams, England Cricket Team and the FIFA Soccer. Headhunted into the radio industry my tourism career was furthered as the Client Service Manager for (then) Radio Works Otago designing and escorting tours for their client networking incentive trips to a wide variety of destinations. I have escorted group travel for the most part of my tourism career and am now in co-directorship with my husband in our brokerage boutique travel agency Vincent George Travel based in Dunedin. My husband Vincent was the former director of Vincent George House of Travel for 24 years. I escorted our largest group totalling 77 people throughout Egypt and Dubai, a fascinating experience, though the boutique style of touring is definitely a more client (& itinerary) friendly option. My love of travel and people extends through 21 countries including the Pacific Islands, every visit and destination giving a life long journey of memories. From Vietnam to Mexico, Uluru to Egypt hosting group travel is my definite passion. The most recent escorted tour I have conducted is for Travel VUDA on the ladies only Croatian Dreams tour. What a fantastic itinerary combining history, local cuisine, ancient ruins and the most diverse and fabulous towns and rural communities you could ever see in an Eastern European adventure. We travelled by coach through gorgeous rural towns, walked the delightful cobblestoned alleys , had views from mountain ranges to pebbled beaches. For the first two weeks it was like stepping back in time with the medieval townships of Prague and Cesky Krumlov. We touched on the infamous birth place of Mozart, as we travelled through Salzburg en-route to explore the delightful market places, historical buildings and gorgeous lake backdrops of Slovenia. We then embarked on the wonders of Croatia, from caves to pebbled beaches , National Parks with breathtaking waterfalls to quaint fishing villages, wineries to Roman ruins, this part of the tour is unrivalled in its diversity and I cannot leave out the shopping!! Just when you think you have embarked on the most amazing experience we board a fabulous small deluxe ship to explore the unique islands off the mainland of Croatia, once so recently at war in the 1990’s, yet so welcoming and at peace with interesting locals ready to welcome you into their unique and beautiful way of life while we cruise the Adriatic Sea at leisure. Each day we embarked on a new and intriguing island that makes up the recently developed Croatia as we know it today. All the way we had the most interesting and fun local guides giving their knowledge and expertise in every city. I cannot wait to take you on this amazing journey which will hold your memories in a special place in your heart for life.
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“What a fantastic itinerary combining history, local cuisine, ancient ruins and the most diverse and fabulous towns and rural communities you could ever see in an Eastern European adventure.”
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I have to compliment you on the tour. I have so many wonderful memories and as usual your caring and attention to detail, superb. Thank you again. PJ 2013
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A quick email to say how much we enjoyed our Croatian trip. We had a wonderful time, met some really great women and thoroughly enjoyed Rosann, her company, her fun and her meticulous attention to detail. P&H 2014
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MV Admiral
MV Admiral is a new DELUXE category vessel – maiden voyage planned in 2015 Total 19 large and lavishly designed deluxe cabins Cabins: 19 double/twin cabins for guests Under deck: 8 On deck: 11 Additional 1 single cabin for tour manager
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