Croatia October 5-15, 2023

TOUR ITINERARY - you may also download it and the ship details as a printable pdf below.

Cruise on a ship with only 38 passengers. This is a wonderful way to see the Dalmation coast.

The meals that are included on the tour are specified as Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), and Dinner (D).  

DAY 1 – Thursday, Oct. 5
Flight on your own to Dubrovnik, Croatia. 

DAY 2 – Friday, Oct. 6 (B)
You are free to explore Dubrovnik on your own.  

Lodging: Dubrovnik President Hotel or comparable: https://www.valamar.com/en/hotels-dubrovnik/valamar-dubrovnik-president-hotel 

DAY 3 - Saturday, Oct. 7 (B)
You are free to explore Dubrovnik on your own. Consider taking a day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina or Montenegro. Keep in mind that the final day of the tour will allow for more time in Dubrovnik. 

Lodging: Dubrovnik President Hotel or comparable 

DAY 4 – Sunday, Oct. 8 (B, L)
We depart the hotel and head to Port Gruž where we check in at 11:00 a.m. At Noon, we will enjoy champagne and canapés at a welcome reception. The ship will depart at 1:00 p.m., and we will head northwest toward Mljet. Mljet is the first larger island we will see and is Croatia’s greenest island with its Mediterranean vegetation. The clear sea, wines, olives, goat cheeses make Mljet a favorite destination for tourists. You may spend your afternoon relaxing on the ship or exploring the town. You will sleep on the ship for the remainder of the tour. 

DAY 5 - Monday, Oct. 9 (B, L)
Hvar town awaits us this afternoon. It is an ancient town with a rich history on the island of Hvar. Hvar is proud that it has the most hours of sunshine of all the islands in the Adriatic Sea.  

DAY 6 – Tuesday, Oct. 10 (B, L, D)
We cruise to Stari Grad, a town on the northern side of the island of Hvar. One of the oldest towns in Europe, its position at the end of a long, protected bay and next to prime agricultural land has long made it attractive for human settlement. The most ancient part of Stari Grad falls within the UNESCO Protected World Heritage Site. We will enjoy a local Stari Grad village dinner in the 

evening.  

DAY 7 – Wednesday, Oct. 11 (B, L)
We say goodbye to Hvar Island as we head to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Split. Take time to walk through Diocletian’s Palace, which dates to the 4th century. Split is the second largest city in Croatia. A walking tour of Split is included. 

DAY 8 – Thursday, Oct. 12 (B, L, D)
Our next stop is Markarsa, southeast of Split. Your afternoon is free to swim, walk the riviera, relax onboard, or enjoy the streets of the town. A special captain’s dinner with local entertainment is included in the evening. 

DAY 9 – Friday, Oct. 13 (B, L)
We depart for Korcula, rumored to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. Quiet coves and small sandy beaches are part of this sixth largest Adriatic island. The northern shore is flatter and has more pebbles. Take time to enjoy the stone walls in this fortified town. 

DAY 10 – Saturday, Oct. 14 (B, L) 

We come full circle as we go back to the charming city of Dubrovnik. A walking tour is included, although you will need to take a taxi or bus on your own to get to the starting point. 

DAY 11 – Sunday, Oct. 15 (B) 

Flight home on your own. Airport transfer is included. 

Please note that while changes to the tour are not likely, weather, site renovations, and other factors could keep the tour group from any given site or could require a change of lodging. Any changes will be comparable in value. 

Tour Costs and Payments

$2,950 per person in a double room for an above deck cabin - more natural light; arguably a better location
$2,710 per person in a double room for a lower deck cabin - slightly larger with a small porthole window; not under sea level

A single occupancy room adds $1,000 to the tour cost.

A $200 deposit per person will secure your place on the tour.  Your balance is due 90 days before departure.
 

You may purchase your tour with a check or credit/debit card. Please make your check payable to International Tour Company and put 2023 Croatia Tour in the memo line.  

Mail your check to. 

International Tour Company 

P.O. Box 23 

Cloverdale, VA 24077-0023 

You may pay with a credit/debit card. There is a 3.3% fee added to credit card payments. If you wish to pay with a card, please send that request and an invoice will be sent to you.

You must also fill out the reservation form and turn it in with your deposit. The form and terms and conditions can be found at https://internationaltourco.com/important-documents  

What is included: 

*Tour Director Aaron Garber will be with you the entire tour. 

*Croatian Tour Manager 

*Lodging every night in Croatia 

*Airport transfers 

*Meals as outlined in the itinerary 

What is not included: 

*Your airfare is not included in this tour. 

*Travel insurance is highly recommended. International Tour Company is an agent for Allianz Travel Insurance and will be pleased to help you with your insurance. Purchasing your insurance within 14 days of your first tour payment/deposit gives you coverage for pre-existing medical conditions with Allianz.