Hidden Croatia - Noble Caledonia

“All those who seek paradise on earth
should come to Dubrovnik”.
This quotation from George Bernard Shaw could refer to the
whole of the Dalmatian Coast. Join us aboard the Royal
Eleganza and discover the hidden Croatia. The itinerary the
vessel operates is unique, covering the coast and rivers of
Croatia while also mooring in the immediate vicinity of town
centres. The itinerary takes us to a range of scenic delights –
the Zrmanja Gorge, the world-famous Kornati Islands, plus the
dramatic waterfalls of Krka and Plitvice. Well off the usual
tourist route, the rivers Cetina and Neretva have a charm of
their own. We also visit the historic towns of Zadar, Sibenik, Split
and Dubrovnik, with their fascinating history dating back
through the Middle Ages to the Roman Era.
THE ITINERARY
Day 1 London to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Fly by scheduled indirect flight.
Upon arrival, transfer to the Royal Eleganza. We will enjoy dinner on
board and moor overnight in Dubrovnik – the “Pearl of the Adriatic”.
Day 2 Dubrovnik & Korcula. After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk
through this breathtaking city. Dubrovnik’s many historic and cultural
treasures have earned it designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See the major attractions such as the Rectors Palace, the
Romanesque-Gothic Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries, and the
Sponza Palace. Cruise to Korcula during lunch. Said to be the birthplace
of Marco Polo, Korcula boasts crooked medieval streets, and elegant
Sponza Palace, Dubrovnik
SLOVENIA
Zagreb •
A D R I A T I C S E A
CROATIA
PLITVICE LAKES
NATIONAL PARK
BOSNIA &
HERZEGOVINA
Zadar• KRKA NATIONAL
PARK
Sibenik•
Kornati
MONTENEGRO
Islands Split•
Omis
ITALY
• Zrmanja Gorge
River Cetina
•Metkovic
Korcula•
•Dubrovnik
Neretva Delta
Skradinski Buk, Krka National Park
Medieval Korcula
squares which are flanked with palaces of the old nobility. Tonight dine
on board whilst moored in this beautiful location.
Day 3 Neretva Delta & Metkovic. A relaxing morning on board as we
cruise along the coast and into the River Neretva to reach Metkovic.
After lunch we will drive to the village of Vid to visit the Archaeological
Museum of Narona. Afterwards we embark on a “lada” – a typical small
vessel for a tour of the Neretva Delta, one of Europe’s few wetlands.
Rejoin the Royal Eleganza for dinner, after which there will be a
performance by local musicians.
Day 4 River Cetina & Omis. Cruise this morning to Omis. This afternoon
we board small boats for the trip along the valley of the emerald green
River Cetina. Over centuries, the river has cut a magnificent canyon into
the mountains surrounding it. We arrive at Radmanove mlinice
(Radman’s Mills). Dating from 1722, the mill was used to grind cereals
for the inhabitants of Omis. On our return to the ship we will stop at one
of the picturesque sandy beaches that fringe the Dalmatian Coast.
Moor overnight and enjoy dinner independently ashore.