Dalmatian Islands Yacht Tour

Fly into Split where you’ll take private transfer to your catamaran that awaits in Sibenik nearby. If you prefer, arrive early and explore the area, you can also be met at your local hotel. There is a lot to see in Split, including the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace, and in walled Sibenik with a history that dates back over a thousand years. Boarding is at 10 a.m. and once sailing commences, you’ll cruise over to Solta Island with the first stop a swim in the incredibly enticing waters of the Blue Lagoon. Your vessel’s final destination for the evening is Milna on Brac Island.

An unforgettable morning brings you to Zlatni Rat, also known as the “Golden Horn” for its unique shape, which juts out into the transparent turquoise waters that nearly surround it. From there you’ll journey to Croatia’s oldest settlement, Stari Grad which dates to the 4th-century BC. Meet up with your local guide for wine tasting in Jelsa at a popular family-run winery. Next is a walking tour through Hvar Town and its historic landmarks. You’ll have time to sample its renowned dining scene, with many world-class waterfront restaurants and cafes for alfresco dining, before continuing to Palmizana for the night.

• Excursions Included: Guided wine tasting and walking tour on Hvar

Begin cruising through the Pakleni archipelago which lies just off the coast of Hvar this morning. First on today’s agenda is a visit to the Blue Cave where you’ll get to see the magical phenomenon that occurs when the sunlight beams through the interior reflecting of the white sea bottom to illuminate it in blue. Your final destination for the day is Vis Island, the furthermost island from the mainland, it’s remote and beautifully unspoiled with little tourist development having been closed to the public while used as a military base. You’ll overnight here in Komiza town.

• Excursions Included: Enter the stunning Blue Cave

Last but not least is the small island of Korcula known for its forest, sandy beaches, olive groves, vineyards, and perhaps most famously, the walled historic center of Korcula Town. Arriving in the afternoon, you’ll join a city tour, walking inside the gates to gaze up at the ramparts and towers, walking the ancient streets perhaps in the footsteps of international explorer Marco Polo who is said to have been born here. There are many Venetian influences throughout, with the cathedral of St. Mark the most important building. Keep an eye out for the lions of St. Mark atop the pilar.

• Excursions Included: Guided walking tour of Korcula

Having visited the final island on your island-hopping itinerary, it’s time to transfer to Dubrovnik and check into your hotel. You can explore the Old City and its centuries-old stone defensive walls on your own. It’s breathtaking from the outside, and inside historic landmarks line the marble-paved streets, like one of Europe’s oldest still active pharmacies, founded in 1317 at the Franciscan Monastery, and Rector’s Palace which served as the seat of the Rector of the Republic of Ragusa between the 14th century and 1808. We also recommend walking atop the city walls for a spectacular sea and city view.