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Croatia

For individual or group bookings

“voted best tour organizer in 2014

by Croatian National Tourist

Board”

Founded in 1992, Katarina line, a family run business has become the leading cruise specialist in Croatia with capacities of more than 1200 beds on various ships with weekly guaranteed departures covering Croatian highlights. Built on the basis of customer care, attention to detail and value for money, not compromising quality, our team of dedicated travel professionals provide impeccable service and expertise and continue to design and develop unique tours crafted to perfection whether on land or sea. Our choice of guaranteed departures presented in this brochure is just a small part of our extensive pallete of services that we are able to offer.

Anamaria Hauptfeld Schweitzer Cruise Department Manager

Katarina line invites you to experience an authentic Croatian cruise on the crystal clear Adriatic Sea.

Table of Contents:

KL Deluxe Cruise 6

Croatia Deluxe One-way Cruises 8

Kvarner Bay of Islands (Route KL1) 10

Southern Explorer (Route KL2) 12

Dubrovnik Discovery (Route KL5) 14

Croatian Wilderness (Route KL3) 16

Nature and Culture (Route KL4) 17

Northern pearls (Route KL6) 18

Southern pearls (Route KL7) 19

Adriatic explorer (Route KL8) 21

Cycle & cruise from Opatija Kvarner Bay 24

Cycle & cruise from Split South Dalmatia 26

Cycle & cruise from Split North Dalmatia 28

Bike & Sun 30

Light Bike & Hike 31

Walk & hike Kvarner Bay 32

Walk & hike Dalmatia 33

Fit & Vital in Kvarner Bay 34

Yoga cruise 35

Croatia land & cruise Kvarner Bay 36

Croatia land & cruise Southern Explorer 38

Croatia land & cruise Dubrovnik Discovery 40

Croatia land & Southern pearls cruise from Dubrovnik 42

Croatia land & Southern pearls cruise from Zagreb 44

Coast Express 46

Coast Express Venice 48

Young Fun Cruise 50

Gay Deluxe Cruise 52

Naturist cruises 53

Croatian Rhapsody (Land Tour) 54

Lakes & Mediterranean harmony (Land Tour) 56

Bar in dining areaDouble bed cabin

Deluxe category New larger, luxury ships lavishly designed, fully air-conditioned, spacious en-suite cabins with double or twin beds.

Guided tours, numerous special services and experiences are included.

Our fleet

Mostly bunk beds - third bed possibility

Dining area

Dining area

Mostly bunk bedsTwin cabinDining area

Newly built ships with fully air-conditioned en-suite cabins with double or twin beds.

A+ category Wooden vintage sailing ships. Cabins with private bathrooms, mostly bunk beds, air-conditioned dining area.

A category

B category Wooden vintage sailing ships, cabins with bunk beds and washbasin, shared facilities.

Our fleet

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Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

Pelješac PeninsulaKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 2 - DELUX

Guaranteed departures

Deluxe Cruise

Saturday SPLIT (D)Check in at Split harbour. Enjoy our guided tour of Split, a historic town under UNESCO protection and a part of the world heritage – of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once inhabited by the Roman emperor. Return to the ship for a wel-come cocktail and enjoy the meet & greet party on board. Overnight in Split.

Sunday SPLIT - KORČULA (B,L)Early morning departure towards Korčula Island, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays on route. Early afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of this lovely town with fortified walls.Overnight in Korčula.

Monday KORČULA - MLJET/DUBROVNIK (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 to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating from the 12th Century. Return to the ship for lunch after which we depart towards Dubrovnik with late afternoon arrival. Before we tie the ropes at Gruž harbour the captain will take you for a cruise along side the old city walls while a buffet dinner is served on deck to enjoy the spectacular views of the city walls. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Tuesday DUBROVNIK (B) Today you have a whole day to enjoy this magi-cal town. After breakfast transfer to the old town for the guided walking tour followed by a cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and Elaphiti Islands enabling you to take best pictures of the old town. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Wednesday DUBROVNIK - PELJEŠAC PENINSULA (B,L,D)

In the morning we will leave this magnificent town and continue our cruise towards the little seaside village on the Pelješac peninsula, well known for it excellent wine. Before lunch a short stop at one of the Elaphiti Islands and afternoon arrival to Pelješac peninsula. Transfer to the village Kuna for a tour of the local church and monastery followed by a visit to a local farm where you will indulge in a typi-cal village evening with Croatian delicacies, an all inclusive dinner with local dishes made from their own produce. Late transfer back to the ship. Over-night on Pelješac peninsula.

Deluxe category package includes:

Half board (english breakfast & three course lunch or dinner)

1 drink & 1 L of water daily Welcome reception & cocktail Captain’s dinner with live entertainment Tour manager Sightseeing tours of: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula, Split

Evening dinner cruise along the old city walls of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik cable car entrance fee Mljet National Park entrance fee Croatian wine tasting in Bol All inclusive Croatian Village Party Return transfers from Split airport to Split harbour

Bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old town Dubrovnik

Daily cabin service Free wi-fi

KL Deluxe Cruise departures from Split

Itinerary: Thursday PELJEŠAC PENINSULA -

HVAR (B,L ) Morning departure towards Hvar. Lunch stop on the small Island of Šćedro 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 breathtaking beauty. Before disembarking there will be a short presentation of lavender products followed by a tour of the town. Overnight in Hvar.

Friday HVAR - BOL (B,L,D)Our final stop will be the Island of Brač and pic-turesque town of Bol. Walk along the promenade and swim at one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn). Bol is a typical fishermen’s town turned into a popular tour-ist destination. Lunch on board and more time to explore the resort until afternoon wine tasting in the facilities of the oldest Dalmatia wine coopera-tive (dating 1903). The evening is reserved for the Captain’s farewell dinner with entertainment. Over-night in Bol.

Saturday BOL - SPLIT (B)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 and transfer to Split airport.

Enjoy seven unforgettable days cruising on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another with one of our deluxe cruisers. Relax and let the captain, the crew and a tour manager, take care of you. Relax on spacious decks, or refresh yourself in the Adriatic sea in the morning. Afternoons and evenings are carefully planned to explore Croatia’s finest destinations with local experts.

CRUISE CROATIA IN STYLE

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SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

Pelješac PeninsulaKorčula

MljetPomena

Šipan

Ston Slano

Lastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

DELUX OW

Guaranteed departures

Cruise

Saturday SPLIT (D)Transfer from Split airport to the Split harbor for check in from 14.00h onwards. After settling, en-joy the guided tour of Split, a historic town under UNESCO protection and part of the world heritage with the magnificent Diocletian palace, once inhab-ited by the Roman emperor. After the tour, return to the ship for a welcome meet & greet cocktail reception on board. Overnight in Split.

Sunday SPLIT – (BOL) HVAR (B, L)Morning departure to Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol. Continue towards the jet-set island Hvar with lunch on board at the Pakleni Is-lands. Hvar is the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic known for lavish lavender fields and breathtaking beauty. Afternoon arrival followed by a short presentation of lavender products and a tour of the town’s historical landmarks. Hike up to the town fort and enjoy abundance of entertain-ment in the evening hours. Overnight in the port.

Monday HVAR - VIS (B, L, T)Early morning cruise towards small island Biševo to visit the Blue cave, a magnificent natural phe-nomenon (dependent of the weather conditions, entrances to be paid on the spot). Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public. Try some exquisite wine sorts in one of the Vis traditional wineries. Over-night in the port of Vis.

Tuesday VIS - KORČULA (B, L)Early morning departure towards the Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour. Optional excursion to small village near Korčula for typical Dalmatian dinner and to find out more about the history and traditional way of living. Overnight in Korčula.

Wednesday KORČULA - MLJET (B, L, D)Next morning we head further south to the Is-land 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 to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, you can rent kay-aks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the island on your own. Dinner on board and overnight in port Polača or Pomena.

Thursday MLJET - SLANO/ STON (B,

L, T)Departure for a small village called Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen’s village and the starting point to Ston, another, once fortified small village famous for its oysters. After exploring the town’s medieval ramparts a short coastal walk leads

Small ship cruises along the charming Croatian coastline and islands on the brand new lavishly designed, fully air-conditioned vessel Infinity with spacious en-suite cabins. One way itineraries from Split to Dubrovnik or from Dubrovnik to Split include exciting gastronomic and sightseeing experiences with guaranteed departures (May – October) and visits to Split, Hvar, Vis, Korčula, Mljet, Ston and Dubrovnik.

Croatia Deluxe One-way CruisesDeparture from Split

us to an oyster farm to learn more about oysters and tasting this delicious treat. Transfer to the ship for the Captain’s dinner with entertainment.

Friday SLANO – DUBROVNIK (B,

L, D)Early morning departure to Dubrovnik. The special charm of this ancient town are the buildings that have remained from the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Before we tie the ropes at Gruž harbour cruise alongside the old Dubrovnik city walls while lunch is served on deck. After docking, transfer to the old town for the guided walking tour of this magical town ending with the cable car from the Old Town to Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the Walls and Elaphiti Islands. Time at leisure for dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Saturday DUBROVNIK Check out (B)Breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Check out by 9.00 am and transfer to Dubrovnik airport.

7 nights

Itinerary:

or vice-versa for Dubrovnik - Split itinerary

Package includes:

Half board (english breakfast & three course lunch or dinner)

Welcome reception & cocktail 1 drink with lunch & 1 L of water per person daily

Captain’s dinner with live entertainment Tour manager Sightseeing tours of: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula, Split

Breakfast or lunch cruise along the old city walls of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik cable car entrance fee Mljet National Park entrance fee Croatian wine tasting in Vis Oyster farm visit and tasting in Ston Airport transfers (Split APT – Split Port & Dubrovnik APT – Dubrovnik Port)

Bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old town Dubrovnik

Daily cabin service Free wi-fi

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SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

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Guaranteed departures

Cruise KL1Kvarner Bay of Islands Departure from Opatija

Saturday OPATIJA - KRK ISLANDDeparture at 13:00 h with lunch on board followed by a swim stop in the crystal clear sea on route to Krk island - the largest of the Croatian islands. Evening at leisure and overnight in town of Krk.

Sunday KRK ISLAND - RAB ISLAND

After breakfast cruise towards island Rab known as the “island of love”. Sightseeing of town encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches, palaces, stone streets and ancient fa-cades. Overnight in town of Rab.

Monday RAB ISLAND - ZADARMorning cruise from Rab towards Zadar along Pag island with a swim stop on the tiny MAUN island. Enjoy guided tour of the city, which was for cen-turies the metropolis of Dalmatia, and today the centre of the region. Zadar is rich in monumental heritage of world importance visible on every step. Of special interest are the famous Zadar Sea Or-gans, one of a kind in the world and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight in Zadar.

Tuesday ZADAR - MOLAT ISLAND or OLIB

Early departure for Molat or Olib island (depending on available space in the small harbours). Both islands are situated in the northern part of Zadar’s archipelago where one can enjoy peace and serenity. Captain’s dinner party on board and overnight.

Wednesday MOLAT ISLAND or OLIB - ILOVIK - LOŠINJ ISLAND

After breakfast and morning swim, cruise towards Ilovik, the island of flowers for a short stop before departing for Mali Lošinj island, one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic due to the abundance of pine trees and clear waters. Over-night in Mali Lošinj.

Thursday LOŠINJ ISLAND - CRES ISLAND

After a morning swim leave for Cres island, a long and narrow island covered with oak, beech and pine forests as well as wineyards and olive tree planta-tions. Spend the night in the harbour of this typical medieval town Cres.

Friday CRES ISLAND - OPATIJAAfter breakfast we leave for Opatija. On route we can experience the spectacular views of the famous Opatija Riviera. Afternoon arrival to Opatija for a stroll along the famous Franz Joseph promenade – Lungo Mare to the numerous cafes and restaurants in Opatija or nearby fishermen’s village Volosko – well known for excellent seafood restaurants.

Saturday OPATIJAAfter breakfast say goodbye to the crew and hope to see you again aboard Katarina Line cruises.

Itinerary:

Mali Lošinj Secluded bay Captain’s dinner

Original KL route

2 or 5 nights

mini cruise possibility!

7 nights

Optional excursions:

PLITVICE LAKES VENICE KRK ISLAND WINE EXPERIENCE RAB CAKE TASTING WAKEBOARDING & WATERSKIING SIGHTSEEING: Opatija, Krk, Rab, Zadar

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SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

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Guaranteed departures

Saturday SPLIT – MAKARSKADeparture from Split harbour towards Makarska at 13:00h. Cruise along the Dalmatian coast whilst enjoying your lunch. Afternoon swim at one of the wonderful beaches. From there, those feeling ad-venturous can join our optional river rafting excur-sion or zip line on the Cetina river. Overnight in the port of Makarska.

Sunday MAKARSKA – MLJETEarly morning departure towards Mljet with a stop on the Pelješac peninsula for a refreshing swim. Af-ternoon visit to salt lakes in Mljet National Park to enjoy the tranquillity of this peaceful island. Over-night in port Polaca/Pomena.

Monday MLJET – DUBROVNIKAfter breakfast depart for Dubrovnik, the highlight of this cruise. Enjoy the nature along the way towards “the heaven on earth” – according to the famous writer George Bernard Shaw.We recommend a walk on top of the 1,940 m long city walls and a cable car to mountain Srđ for fabulous view of the town and surrounding islands. Overnight in the port of this magical town.

Tuesday DUBROVNIK – ŠIPAN/TRSTENIK

Morning free to explore Dubrovnik. Around noon we leave this magnificent town and continue our cruise towards Šipan isle or small town of Trstenik on the Pelješac peninsula, where we will swim in the afternoon and spend the night. Possibility of visiting a local winery.

Southern ExplorerDeparture from Split

Itinerary:

Wednesday ŠIPAN/TRSTENIK – KORČULA

After breakfast depart for Korčula, the birthplace of MARCO POLO. Lunch on board in the Lumbarda bay near to Korčula. Late afternoon arrival - overnight in port.

Thursday KORČULA –HVAREarly departure towards the Pakleni Islands for lunch and a swim stop followed by afternoon sight-seeing of Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. Hvar offers abundant entertainment, excellent res-taurants, bars and cafes that are open long into the night. Overnight in Hvar.

Friday HVAR (Bol) - SPLITOur next stop is Brač island where swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol (the Golden Horn). Bol is a typical fishermen’s village converted into a popu-lar tourist destination. After lunch we will start our journey back to Split where the last overnight is planned.

Saturday SPLITEarly breakfast after which it is time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends!

Cruise KL2

Šipan Bol Snorkeling

Optional excursions:

CETINA RIVER RAFTING CETINA CANYON ZIP LINE KRKA WATERFALLS PLITVICE LAKES MOSTAR KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE WINE TASTINGS: KORČULA, HVAR SEA KAYAKING IN HVAR RENT A BIKE ON MLJET OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK GAME OF THRONES TOUR OF DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS SIGHTSEEING: Split, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik

Best seller

2 or 5 nights

mini cruise possibility!

7 nights

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MolatZadar

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Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomenaLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

Šipan

KL 5

Guaranteed departures

Itinerary:

Sunday DUBROVNIKCheck in from 13.00 h onwards (GRUŽ harbour) with dinner as your first meal. Dubrovnik - a unique town on the Adriatic with its special charm, dates back to the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Monday DUBROVNIK – MLJETAfter breakfast we continue our journey towards the island and national park Mljet. Lunch on board. The whole afternoon is free to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this peaceful island. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, one can visit an old abbey and church. Bicycles can be hired to cycle around the paths that surround the lakes or cars for those wanting to go further. Overnight in port Polača/ Pomena.

Tuesday MLJET – HVAREarly in the morning we depart towards the little island Šćedro where we will have enough time to relax and refresh in the clean, crystal blue sea. Departure for Hvar after lunch. Hvar is the long-est island in the Adriatic, often referred to as the sunshine and jet set island.

Wednesday HVAR - KORČULADuring breakfast departure for Korčula, the birth-place of MARCO POLO. Lunch on board in front of Lumbarda. Arrive in Korčula in the afternoon where everyone is free to do their own sightseeing. On this island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. Overnight in port.

Thursday KORČULA – TRSTENIKLeave Korčula and continue our cruise towards the little village and harbour of Trstenik on Pelješac peninsula that is covered by pine groves and wine-yards. Overnight.

Friday TRSTENIK – ŠIPANEarly in the morning we continue our trip towards the Elafiti islands, a group of islands west of Du-brovnik. They include Šipan, Lopud and Koločep (Kalamota). Swimming and lunch is planned at one of the smaller Elafiti islands. ŠIPAN, the largest island of the Elafiti, is also the most distant from Dubrovnik. Overnight.

Saturday ŠIPAN – DUBROVNIKEarly departure for Dubrovnik with breakfast on route. Enjoy the nature along the way towards “the heaven on earth” - according to the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Lunch on board and arrival to Dubrovnik early in the afternoon. Explore Dubrovnik on your own or join our guided tour of Dubrovnik with an English speaking guide. Over-night in the port of this magical town.

Sunday DUBROVNIKAfter an early breakfast say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends!

Dubrovnik DiscoveryDeparture from Dubrovnik

7 nights

Cruise KL5

Pakleni islands

2 nights in

Dubrovnik!

Optional excursions:

MONTENEGRO DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS MOSTAR KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE WINE TASTINGS: KORČULA, HVAR SEA KAYAKING IN HVAR RENT A BIKE ON MLJET OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK GAME OF THRONES TOUR OF DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING: Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik

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Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 3

Opatija

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Lošinj

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Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 4

Guaranteed departuresGuaranteed departures

Cruise KL3

Itinerary:

Saturday SPLIT – ROGOZNICA or PRIMOŠTENDeparture from Split harbour with lunch on route after which we stop for an afternoon swim in a quiet bay. Overnight in Rogoznica or Primošten.

Sunday ROGOZNICA or PRIMOŠTEN – ŠIBENIK - KRKA WATERFALLS/SKRADIN or ZLARIN

After breakfast we continue on to Šibenik for morning sightseeing of this his-torical town. Visit the castle above the town center and many historical build-ings. Departure towards Krka Waterfalls with lunch on board while enjoying the views of the Krka Canyon. Overnight in port of Skradin – or on island and village Zlarin.

Monday KRKA WATERFALLS – KORNATI - SALIToday we leave the region of the famous National Park Kornati – rich in fish, cultural and historic remains of old Ilyrian fortress, Roman villas, old Christian church of St. Mary and medieval fortresses and settlements add to the value of these islands. Overnight in Sali on Long Island (Dugi Otok).

Tuesday SALI - ZADARMorning reserved for swimming. Departure for Zadar in the afternoon to spend the night in the port. The town is full of great restaurants and historical monu-ments - of special interest are the famous Zadar Sea Organs and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation.

Wednesday ZADAR - VODICEToday we head back along the Dalmatian coast with a stop for a swim in one of the beautiful bays. After lunch we cruise to the popular lively resort town of Vodice, where we spend the night. Here one can enjoy the beautiful terraces of local restaurants and cafes or simply walk along wonderful beaches of this typical Dalmatian town.

Thursday VODICE - TROGIRDepart after breakfast with a swimming stop in one of the bays. After lunch cruise to the old Dalmatian town Trogir, sometimes referred to as “miniature Venice” or a floating museum town.

Friday TROGIR - SPLITBack to Split Riviera with a whole day of swimming ahead! Stop in one of the bays on the Čiovo island (connected to Trogir by a bridge). Late afternoon we continue toward the last port of call while enjoying the magnificent view of Split Riviera. Join our guided tour of Split with an English speaking guide – of special interest is the Diocletian palace. Overnight in Split.

Saturday SPLITTime to say goodbye to your new friends and check out after breakfast.

Nature and CultureDeparture from Split

Saturday SPLIT - OMIŠ/PUČIŠĆADeparture from Split is followed by lunch on board and a swim break. Continue to Omiš or Pučišća on Brač island. In Omiš experience Cetina river rafting or zip line over Cetina river canyon. Pučišća is a typical Mediterranean place, cradle of the world’s most famous stone of Brač. Possibility of visiting a stone masonry workshop. Overnight in the port of Pučišća.

Sunday OMIŠ/PUČIŠĆA – KORČULAAfter a morning swim in the crystal blue sea, we cruise toward Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch will be served either on the tip of the Pelješac peninsula (near Lovište) or in the quiet bay of Kneža on Korčula. Afternoon arrival in Korčula. Overnight in the port.

Monday KORČULA – LASTOVOWe continue our cruise towards Lastovo, the furthest, inhabited island in Dal-matia, which Romans called the Imperial island. Docked in Ubli port, one has the opportunity to visit the protected Nature Park or visit the biggest town on the island - Lastovo. Overnight.

Tuesday LASTOVO – RAVNIK (GREEN CAVE) – KOMIŽA/VIS

Early morning departure towards Vis island that was a strategic harbour for the navy because of its unique geographical position. Near Vis, there is the little Ravnik island, where the Green cave is situated. It was named after the unusual light that reflects in the sea from the hole on the top of the cave. After a short swim, we sail further to the town of Komiža or Vis for overnight.

Wednesday KOMIŽA/VIS – BIŠEVO (BLUE CAVE) – STARIGRAD

Early in the morning we cruise towards the little Biševo island to visit the Blue cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of our visit will depend on those conditions. After a short visit to Komiža/Vis town, we continue towards Stari grad on the Hvar island, the sunniest Adriatic island.

Thursday STARI GRAD - BOLAfter breakfast we cruise towards the beautiful Brač island and the famous town of Bol. Swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn). Bol is a typical fishermen’s town converted into a popular tourist destination. Hike or rent a scooter up to Vidova Gora for a spectacular view of Bol and surroundings. Overnight.

Friday BOL – SPLITThe last day is spent mostly relaxing and swimming in differ-ent quiet bays of Brač island. Late afternoon return to Split, join our sightseeing tour of the old town (Diocletian’s palace). Last overnight is in the port of Split.

Saturday SPLITEarly breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends.

Croatian WildernessDeparture from Split

Itinerary:

7 nights

7 nights

Cruise KL4

Biševo (Blue cave)

Vis

Optional excursions:

CETINA RIVER RAFTING CETINA CANYON ZIP LINE KRKA WATERFALLS PLITVICE LAKES BOL WINE TASTING KORČULA WINE TASTING KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE MOSTAR SIGHTSEEING: Split, Korčula VIS WINE TASTING UNDERGROUND TUNNELS TOUR ON VIS

Šibenik

Krka waterfalls

Optional excursions:

MOSTAR SKRADIN WINE EXPERIENCE PLITVICE LAKES SIGHTSEEING: Zadar, Trogir, Šibenik, Split

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CresRab

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ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

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Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

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Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 7

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Saturday OPATIJA - KRK ISLANDDeparture with lunch on board followed by a swim stop in the crystal clear sea on route to Krk island - the largest of the Croatian islands. Evening at leisure to enjoy numerous cafes and restaurants alongside the waterfront. Overnight in town of Krk.

Sunday KRK ISLAND - RAB ISLANDAfter breakfast we cruise towards Rab island known as the “island of love”. Sightseeing of the town, encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches and palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. Overnightin town of Rab.

Monday RAB ISLAND - ZADARMorning cruise from Rab towards Zadar along Pag island with a swim stop on the tiny MAUN island. Enjoy guided tour of the city, which was the metropolis of Dalmatia for centuries, and today the centre of the region. Visit the famous Zadar Sea Organs and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight in Zadar.

Tuesday ZADAR - KORNATI/VODICEMorning departure for the National Park Kornati, which consists of 89 islands, islets and rocks. Enjoy the ruins of the ancient Illyrian fortress, Roman villas, old Christian church of St Mary and medieval fortresses and settlements that add to the value of the islands, and reefs that are sometimes as steep as 100 m deep in the sea. Afterwards we continue to Vodice, a typical small Dalmatiantown, where we will overnight.

Wednesday VODICE – KRKA WATERFALLS/PRIMOŠTENEnjoy the beautiful view of the Krka River Canyon while cruising towards the town of Primošten. After lunch you will admire the astonishing nature and waterfalls of the National Park during sightseeing. Enjoy your evening in this fascinating, picturesque small town. This is the place to taste the local wines and everything for which this city is known. Overnight in Primošten.

Thursday PRIMOŠTEN – TROGIRToday we head for “Little Venice”, or the floating museum town as Trogir is often called. Located on a small island, connected to the mainland and Čiovo peninsula by two bridges, the town is a magical place that offers plenty of cul-tural and historical monuments, charming small “konobas” – croatian taverns and restaurants that offer a wide range of typical Dalmatian specialties.Overnight in Trogir harbour.

Friday TROGIR – SPLITOur final destination is situated near Trogir, giving us ample time for swimming and sunbathing in one of the bays of the Čiovo peninsula or the Šolta island in the little village Stomorska. In the afternoon hours we continue our cruise to Split, enjoying the astonishing view of Split Riviera.

Saturday SPLITAfter breakfast we say goodbye to the crew and new friends with the hope of meeting again on one of the Katarina line ships.

or vice-versa for Split - Opatija itinerary

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Cruise KL6Northern pearls One way cruiseDepartures from Opatija or Split

Itinerary:Saturday SPLIT – MAKARSKADeparture from Split harbour to cruise along the Dalmatian coast towards Makar-ska Riviera. After lunch arrival at Omiš, a picturesque town surrounded by steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the river Cetina flows into the Adriatic sea. Try Cetina river rafting or zip line over Cetina river canyon and meet the ship again in Makar-ska. Overnight in Makarska.

Sunday MAKARSKA – BOL (BRAČ) - STARI GRADThis morning we continue our cruise towards the next destination – the island of Brač, more precisely to the town of Bol, known for its famous Zlatni Rat beach (Golden horn). After swimming break and lunch we continue our journey towards Stari Grad on the Hvar island, the sunniest Adriatic island. Free afternoon to ex-plore this unique town, a part of world heritage protected by UNESCO.

Monday STARI GRAD - HVAROur next destination is the island of Hvar, the longest and sunniest Adriatic island, a favourite destination for jet setters from all around the world. Afterlunch we stop for swimming, relaxing and refreshment in clear, crystal bluesea at nearby Pakleni islands. Arrival to Hvar in the afternoon hours followed by sightseeing of this extraordinary town.

Tuesday HVAR – VIS In the early morning hours we cruise towards the island of Vis, which was a stra-tegic navy harbour due to its unique geographical position and as such closed to the public until recently. Because of its isolation, Vis has a specialcharm -‘the Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see. Overnight is in the town of Vis.

Wednesday VIS – KORČULABefore breakfast we depart towards Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer and adventurer Marco Polo. Surrounded by medieval walls, Korčula resembles a miniature Dubrovnik when approaching from the sea. It has more legends, tales and monuments than you will find anywhere else. Overnight in port.

Thursday KORČULA – MLJET - ŠIPAN or SLANOWe continue cruising towards one of the greenest Adriatic islands – the island of Mljet, where on the western part, the National Park is situated. Explore the beau-ties of the National Park. We continue our cruise towards Šipan, part of Elaphite islands near Dubrovnik, or towards Slano on the coastline, both are small fisher-men’s villages where we will overnight in the port.

Friday ŠIPAN or SLANO – DUBROVNIKEarly in the morning we depart towards our final destination – a true pearl of the Adriatic. Sight-seeing of Dubrovnik followed by an optional cable car ride up to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of the old town. We recom-mend a stroll along the city walls. Overnight in the harbour Gruž.

Saturday DUBROVNIKAfter breakfast you will say good-bye to the crew and your new friends with the hope of meeting again on one of the ships of Ka-tarina line fleet!

or vice-versa for Dubrovnik - Split itinerary

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Southern pearls One way cruiseDepartures from Split or Dubrovnik

Cruise KL7

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Primošten

Optional excursions:

MOSTAR SKRADIN WINE EXPERIENCE SIGHTSEEING: Opatija, Krk, Rab, Zadar, Trogir, Split PLITVICE LAKES VENICE KRK ISLAND WINE EXPERIENCE WAKEBOARDING & WATERSKIING ON KRK ISLAND RAB CAKE TASTING KRKA WATERFALLS

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Optional excursions: CETINA RIVER RAFTING CETINA CANYON ZIP LINE KRKA WATERFALLS PLITVICE LAKES WINE TASTINGS IN BOL, HVAR; KORČULA & VIS UNDERGROUND TUNNELS TOUR ON VIS OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK RENT A BIKE ON MLJET KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE MOSTAR DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS MONTENEGRO SIGHTSEEING: Hvar, Korčula, Split or Dubrovnik

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Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 8 - OBA SMIJERA

Guaranteed departures

Saturday DUBROVNIK – SLANODeparture from Dubrovnik to cruise along the magnificent Dalmatian coast to the village Slano, situated north of Dubrovnik, where we overnight. In this for-mer fishermen’s village one can enjoy the tranquillity and harmony of nature.

Sunday SLANO – KORČULAMorning cruise towards Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer and adventurer Marco Polo. Surrounded by medieval walls, Korčula resembles a miniature Dubrovnik when approaching from the sea, and the city has more legends, tales and monuments than you will find anywhere else. In the town of Korčula, enjoy a walk through the streets of the old town. Overnight in port of Korčula.

Monday KORČULA – SPLITFrom Korčula we continue our cruise to Split, the capital of the Dalmatian region and the second largest city in Croatia. Upon arrival, we recommend walking through the old city center, 1700 year old Diocletian’s palace. Overnight in the port of Split.

Tuesday SPLIT – ŠIBENIKThis morning, we continue our cruise to the old Croatian town of Šibenik, situated at almost the central part of the Croatian Adriatic coast. Abundant in historical and cultural monuments, Šibenik is listed on the UNESCO list of world cultural heritage. Overnight in the port of Šibenik.

Wednesday ŠIBENIK – ZADARFrom Šibenik we continue cruising towards Zadar, for centuries the capital of Dalmatia, and the oldest university town in Croatia, well known for its rich historical heritage of world importance, visible at every step. Overnight is in the port of Zadar. Visit the famous Zadar Sea Organs and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation.

Thursday ZADAR – RAB ISLANDMorning cruise towards Rab island known as the “island of love”. Sightseeing of town of Rab, which is encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church tow-ers, churches and palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. If time allows walk up Kamenjak hill to enjoy the magnificent sunset and birds eye view of surrounding islands and Rab. Overnight in town of Rab.

Friday RAB ISLAND – OPATIJAAfter breakfast we leave for Opatija. On route experience the beautiful views of the famous Opatija Riviera. Late afternoon arrival to Opatija and take a stroll along the famous Franz Joseph promenade – Lungo Mare to the numerous cafes and restaurants in Opatija or nearby fishermen’s village Volosko – well known for excellent seafood restaurants. Last overnight in port of Opatija.

Saturday OPATIJAAfter breakfast say goodbye to the crew and your new friends with the hope to meet again on one of the ships of Katarina line fleet!

or vice-versa for Opatija - Dubrovnik itinerary.

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Adriatic explorer One way cruiseDepartures from Dubrovnik and Opatija

Cruise KL8

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MONTENEGRO DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS KORČULA WINE TASTING SIGHTSEEING: Opatija, Rab, Split, Zadar, Korčula, Dubrovnik RAB CAKE TASTING VENICE PLITVICE LAKES

Golden Horn beach (Zlatni rat) of Bol,famous tourist resort on Brač island.Our walking/hiking cruises bring you all the way to the top of Vidova gora hill where astonishing views stretch out of the beach and Hvar island.

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NovaljaMandre

LoparMartinščicaOsor

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

Zadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 1 - BIKE

Guaranteed departures

Bike CruiseCycle & cruise from Opatija Kvarner Bay

Day 1: Arrival in Opatija - Island Krk

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1 (16 km)Lunch is served before departure for the two-hour journey to the island of Krk, the largest of the Kvarner islands where we will have an easy ride from the town of Krk to village Punat and back to the town of Krk. Overnight on board.

Day 2: Island Krk DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4 (36 km) Today you will cycle through Mediterranean scented vegetation, fields of chestnut and fig trees to the village of Dobrinj. After Dobrinj you will pass through the vineyards valley to reach the north east part of the island and the unique town of Vrbnik famous for the golden Zlahtina wines. After strolling through some of the nar-rowest streets in the world and sipping wine, we continue to the natural port of Punat where we spend the night on the ship and have our dinner. Other option would be overnight in town of Krk.

Day 3: Island Rab DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2 (21 km) During breakfast the ship cruises to Lopar on the island Rab from where our biking path will lead us to a sandy beach bay that is very unusual for Kvarner islands. After that we cycle through the interior of the island, past wonderful Supetar-ska Draga in the direction of the ancient walled city of Rab. Around noon our ship will be in the harbour and after lunch one will have an oppor-tunity to enjoy the old town atmosphere or to cycle more to the nature reserve of ‘Dundo’ for-est on the peninsula Kalifront and back to Rab. Overnight in the port of Rab.

Day 4: Pag DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3 (35 km)After a short crossing to the island of Pag we start a tour along the beautiful landscape of this island. First stop is village of Lun with thou-sand year old olive tree and many stone walls that were built by the residents as a protection against the wind. In Novalja you have the oppor-tunity to go back to the ship, or to move

on further with the group. We highly recom-mend a break in a traditional „konoba“ tavern to taste the famous Pag cheese. In the idyllic village of Mandre we return to the ship and cruise to the island Ilovik. Dinner and overnight in Ilovik.

Day 5: Ilovik Island and Lošinj DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2 (21 km)After breakfast we continue towards the island of Lošinj. Enjoy the beauty of this small town and explore its streets till lunch on board after which we cycle to the fisherman’s village of Veli Lošinj and visit one of the many bays surround-ed by pine trees on Čikat peninsula. Overnight in Mali Lošinj.

Day 6: Island of Lošinj and Cres DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2 (20 km) or DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4 (45 km)After breakfast we cycle through the pine and laurel trees towards Cres island with our first stop in the artistic village of Osor, where you have the opportunity to return to your ship and have a relaxing afternoon or take a more strenuous cycling tour towards the fishing vil-lage Martinšćica. Here the ship continues to-wards the historic town of Cres for dinner and overnight.

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Enjoy our exciting cycling cruises and explore quaint towns and remote villages with astonishing views cycling with our professional guide from one island to another.

Day 7: Istria & Opatija DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2 (20 km) orDIFFICULTY LEVEL 4 (30 km)During breakfast the ship takes off for Mošćenička Draga on the Opatija Riviera.From there we cycle along the coastal road with spectacular views of the sea and the islands to the town of Brseč, situated above the sea on a rock. After the break you can decide whether to take the same coastal road again cycling back to the ship or select a more difficult version to cycle together with your guide to St Jelena hill and back to Mošćenička Draga. Lunch on the ship and continue to Opatija, where you have a free evening to admire this enchanting city, walk through the parks or along the 12 km long sea promenade. Overnight in Opatija.

Day 8: Disembarkation OpatijaEarly morning breakfast and check out.

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Radmanove mlinice

Vela luka

Orebić

JelsaLovišta

Milna

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Primošten

Vodice Split

Bol

Stari GradHvar

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 2 - BIKE

Guaranteed departures

Bike CruiseCycle & cruise from SplitSouth Dalmatia

Day 1: Arrival in Split - Island Brač (Milna) (L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3 (17 km)Departure at 1pm with lunch as first service. The two hour journey to the island of Brač is the best time to meet your fellow passengers and the crew. Upon arrival in Milna you will cycle to Bobovišća for a swim or a coffee break. On re-turning to Milna we suggest a cycle ride along the coast. Overnight in the harbour of Milna.

Day 2: Brač Island (B, D)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 5 (43 km)After breakfast your adventure will start with a long, but even climb to the crest of a hill, past mulberry and fig trees, pine forests, olive groves and vineyards. The white marble visible here was used for, among other things, the White House in Washington and the Reichstag building in Berlin. After 35 kilometers cycling you will have an opportunity to try domestic food and wine at a little shepherd’s village called Gažul with stone houses situated in authentic Brač platform. Af-ter a long break you still have another 10 km to get to Bol. The breathtaking panoramic views of the neighbouring island of Hvar on the descent to the beach at Bol are well worth the effort of the ascent. In Bol one can see the Golden Horn beach. Overnight in Bol.

Day 3: Hvar Island (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4 (33 km)The island of Hvar is above all famous for its multicolored rosemary and lavender fields. The biking tour takes us through small island settle-ments, fields and vineyards from Jelsa towards Vrboska and then we descend on an old road towards Stari Grad where we have a refreshing stop. On the way to Hvar we pass through vil-lages of Grablje and Brusje. The tour ends at the historical city of Hvar where you can climb up to the Španjol, a citadel built on the site of a me-dieval castle to defend the town from the Turks. Overnight in Hvar.

Day 4: Korčula Island (B, D/L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4 (44 km) or DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3 (24 km)Korčula is the island with the most abundant vegetation on the Adriatic. Korčula, along with Venice, proclaims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo so you will see the name Marco Polo eve-rywhere when you get to Korčula island. The medieval town of Korčula is constructed like a fishbone, main “bone” (street) going from main gate to the peak of the old town. Overnight in Korčula.

Day 5: Mljet Island National Park (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1 (15 km)While we enjoy our breakfast the boat will take us to lush green island of Mljet also known as Honey-Island. Mljet National Park is a beautiful area of unique charm featuring two connected salty lakes. We cycle around the saltwater lake, in which there is actually another island where in the twelfth century Benedictines created a monastery, beautifully secluded, and surround-ed by pine and oak forests. After lunch take a swim in Small Lake or take another ride around the lakes. Overnight in Pomena (Mljet).

Day 6: Pelješac Peninsula & Makarska Riviera (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4 (30 km)After breakfast enjoy the sail towards Pelješac peninsula where life is very much like that on an island. The climb ahead of us is not an easy one, but we will enjoy the landscape, which will help us get through the difficult part. Once we reach a viewpoint an extraordinary sight over Korčula’s old town opens. Those who feel tired can join the ship in Orebić. Rest of the group can

This guided cycling tour in Dalmatia starts on Brač island and ends in Omiš exploring amazing coastlines, medieval towns, old villages and picturesque bays. Highlights include visiting great beaches, vineyards, pine woods, cycling on the historic islands and exploring Mljet National Park.

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continue the 18 km long road towards Lovište where lunch will be served on board. In the af-ternoon our boat brings us to the popular holi-day resort on Makarska Riviera at the base of the 5,500 ft high Biokovo mountain range. Baška voda or Makarska, for overnight.

Day 7: Omiš & Split (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1 (12 km)After breakfast take the last ride of our Dalma-tian adventure, this time to Radman’s Mills, a popular resort, to enjoy the beauty of a natural park and canyon of the Cetina river. On return to Omiš visit the Mirabella fortress which provided safety from the enemy to the local inhabitants during the period of the infamous pirates of Omiš. After lunch the ship leads us back to the monumental city of Split which is under UNESCO protection. Here we find an abundance of Ro-man architecture - of special interest is the Dio-cletian palace. Overnight in Split.

Day 8: Disembarkation Split (B)

Breakfast at 9:00 am and then disembarkation to make your own way home.

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Saint Mary Monastery on Mljet island

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Preko

Tribunj

Rogoznica

Betina

Brbinj

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Primošten

Vodice Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 2 - BIKE NORTH

Guaranteed departures

Bike CruiseCycle & cruise from SplitNorth Dalmatia

Day 1: Arrival in Split - Rogoznica (L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1 (5 km)Departure from Split towards Rogoznica fol-lowed by lunch. On arrival enjoy cycling tour of this typical Mediterranean town. Rogoznica is a small peaceful place with beautiful beaches encircled by karst and stone. The parish church of St. Nicholas with a bell tower built in medi-eval Dalmatian style architecture dominates the town where we overnight.

Day 2: Betina (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2/3 (21 km)Early morning cruise towards Vodice, a pictur-esque town surrounded by numerous islands and islets. Seafront cycle across Tribunj and Tisno to Betina, a fishermen’s village located right in the heart of the island Murter in a necklace of is-lands. Enjoy the numerous restaurants famous for their fish dishes or take a romantic evening walk from Betina to Murter and enjoy authen-tic stone streets with archways, simple peasant houses and stone walls covered with climbing plants. Overnight in port of Betina/Murter.

Day 3: Brbinj (B, L,)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2/3 (29 km)After breakfast cruise towards Tkon, an old fish-ing village that occupies a total of 15 square km in the southern part of the island of Pašman and

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several small islands scattered throughout the Murter Sea. There are a series of sandy and rocky coves and the nearby hills offer a magnificent view of the islands and Kornati. Enjoy old olive trees and pine forests while cycling towards Pre-ko where we join the boat and cruise to Brbinj, small town where we recommend evening BBQ party on board. Overnight in Brbinj.

Day 4: Tribunj (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3 (27 km)Morning cycle from Brbinj to Sali. On route we visit fish and shell hatchery. Sali is a fish-ing village on Dugi otok, the longest island in North Dalmatia. After lunch cruise around Kor-nati islands to Tribunj for overnight. Tribunj is a Dalmatian fishing village with stone houses and narrow streets originally an island that was con-nected to the mainland by a stone bridge, and has now expanded beyond the former wall that used to defend it against the Turks.

Day 5: Skradin (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1 (9,3 km)Early morning cruise towards Skradin, which lies at the point where Krka river plunges into the Adriatic Sea. Skradin is a distinctive and roman-

tic Dalmatian town. Enjoy cycling tour to Na-tional park Krka, which covers an area of more than 14 000 acres on the central and lower part of the Krka river, whose seven waterfalls will leave visitors breathless. Especially standing out with their grandness are Roški Slap (waterfall) and Skradinski Buk. Lunch on board followed by a ride on local boat around National park. Over-night in Skradin.

Day 6: Vodice (B, D)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3 (49,5 km) orDIFFICULTY LEVEL 2/3 (24 km)After breakfast we continue our cycling tour to Dubrava near Tisno, a typical Dalmatian village of stone houses and streets, spacious squares, lush Mediterranean vegetation with a long promenade and a few taverns and restaurants offering everything you need for a pleasant stay. After lunch cycling tour to Vodice, one of Croa-tia’s most popular tourist towns. Overnight in Vodice.

Day 7: Split (B, L)

DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3/4 (14 km)After breakfast cruise towards Primošten where we start our cycling route across Zečevo to Ro-goznica. After lunch the ship leads us back to the monumental city of Split, under UNESCO protection and part of the world heritage. Here we find an abundance of Roman architecture - of special interest is the Diocletian palace.Overnight in Split.

Day 8: Disembarkation Split (B)

Early morning breakfast and disembarkation.

Croatia is a land of picturesque islands, rich history, Mediterranean vegetation and mild climate and the best way to explore it is, without doubt, by bike. This guided cycling tour in Dalmatia starts in Rogoznica and ends in Primošten. Highlights include visiting amazing beaches, local “konobas”, vineyards, pine woods and cycling through the historic islands.

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Vrbnik

Lun

NovaljaMandre

Osor

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

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TrstenikKorčula

MljetPomena

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Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

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Bobovišća

Radmanove mlinice

Vela luka

Orebić

Jelsa

Tovarnele

Lovišta

Milna

Zapuntel

Opatija

Krk

Cres

Novalja

Osor

Lovran

Rab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Primošten

Vodice Split

Bol

Stari GradHvar

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL - BIKE & SUN

Guaranteed departures

Day 1, Saturday Departure from Opatija harbour for our journey to Krk island. Meet your fellow passengers and the crew and enjoy a swimstop in a bay or cove on route. Krk is the largest of the Kvarner islands with immense variety of villages, gentle green promenades, bare rocky wilderness, tiny isles and hundreds of hidden bays and beaches. Overnight in town of Krk.

Day 2, SundayMorning cycling through Mediterranean scented vegetation to Punat and on to Vrbnik for lunch. Continue to the Rab island, known as the “island of love”, where we spend the night in the harbour. Town of Rab is encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches and palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. Bike tour distance approx. 23km, highest point 190m.

Day 3, MondayHike tour to Kamenjak hill, peak Straža (409m) to enjoy the breathtaking view of the mainland and the Kvarner bay islands. Descend to the ship for lunch. Optional afternoon walk through Komrčar Forest Park. Captain’s dinner party on board with overnight in Rab. Walking time approx. 4 hours, highest point 409m.

Day 4, TuesdayEarly morning coastal cruise to Barbat, Palit and back to Rab through Komrčar park. Lunch on board as we cruise towards Pag island, the fifth-largest island on the Croatian coast. Afternoon cycling from Tovarnele to Novalja, well known for its original Pag lace and world famous Pag cheese. We highly recommend a break in a traditional tavern to taste the famous Pag cheese and wine. Over-night in Mandre. Bike tour cca 10 + 22 km, highest point 175m.

Day 5, WednesdayContinue to the island of Mali Lošinj with lunch and swimstop on route. Hike from Mali Lošinj to the Sveti Ivan (234m) hill, and then in the direction of Veli Lošinj for a swim / coffee break. This picturesque setting in the densely forested surrounding hills with high old stone houses and gardens make it an impressive site. After a break we head back to Mali Lošinj for overnight. Walk-ing time approx. 3,5 hours highest point approx. 258m.

Day 6, ThursdayCycling to small fishing village of Nerezine after which we continue to the old town of Osor situated between Mali Lošinj and Cres islands. Afternoon depar-ture to town of Cres with lunch and swimstop. Evening at leisure to enjoy this charming town. Overnight in Cres. Bike tour distance approx. 24km, highest point 255m.

Day 7, FridayEnjoy cycling around Cres town with an optional visit to St. Francis monastery with a sacral museum. Time at leisure at the numerous seaside cafes and shops in Cres. Lunch is served as we depart towards the mainland and stop at Lovran for a lovely walking tour along the famous Franz Joseph promenade – Lungo Mare. Enjoy the numerous cafes and restaurants in Opatija or nearby fisher-men’s village of Volosko. Bike tour distance approx. 10km, walking time ap-prox. 2 hours (7,5km, highest point 25m).

Day 8, SaturdayDisembark after breakfast.

Cycle and hike/walk with professional Katarina Line guide across the island where the ship waits to pick you up to take you onto the next island for you to explore on foot and by bike! Discover local konobas and their “pršut”, cheese and wines!

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Light Bike & Hike

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Bike Cruise

7 nights

Explore the Kvarner bay islands and picturesque towns cycling while soaking up warm Mediterranean sun on this new 7 night cycling route from Opatija.

Bike & SunBike Cruise

Day 1, Saturday Arrival to Opatija – welcome speech on board before departure towards Krk is-land. A swim stop is planned after lunch in a bay on the way to the main town Krk. Bike tour to Punat and back to Krk for a lovely free evening is planned imme-diately on arrival giving us ample time to discover this lovely old town where we overnight in the harbour. Bike tour distance approx. 17km, highest point 100m

Day 2, SundayAfter breakfast we enjoy our morning cycling tour to the wonderful town of Vrbnik for lunch and a small swim break. Here we can enjoy the fantastic views of the coastline and explore this magical old town famous for its Žlahtina wine found only in this area. Late afternoon we return to Krk town for another over-night with dinner on board. Bike tour distance approx. 23km, highest point 190m

Day 3, MondayEarly morning departure for Rab island where we cycle around Rab town, fol-lowed by lunch on board and free time for swimming or sunbathing or simply strolling around this lovely town to enjoy an ice-cream or cappuccino in one of the numerous cafes. Optional afternoon walk through Park Forest Komrčar or hike up the Kamenjak hill to enjoy one of the most stunning sunsets and have a bird’s eye view of Rab and the surrounding islands.Bike tour distance approx. 13km, highest point 75m

Day 4, TuesdayMorning departure for Pag island followed by a bike ride from Tovarnele to No-valja. Cruise continues on to Molat island or Ilovik island with lunch on board, free time to stroll around these small peaceful communities where we overnight in the harbour. Bike tour distance approx. 22 km, highest point 195m

Day 5, WednesdayEarly morning cycling tour from Molat to Zapuntel and boarding our ship for cruise towards Lošinj island with a possible swim and lunch stop on the way. On arrival in Mali Lošinj we take an afternoon bike tour of this picturesque town as well as of Veli Lošinj with a coffee / ice-cream or / swim break. Return to Mali Lošinj with some time at leisure and optional dinner. Overnight in the main har-bour of Mali Lošinj. Bike tour distance approx. 13km, highest point approx. 80m

Day 6, ThursdayMorning cycling tour from Mali Lošinj to Nerezine and then on to the old town of Osor followed by a walk through the old town full of sculptures and interesting architecture. Departure to town of Cres with a stop for a swim and lunch on the way. Free evening and overnight in Cres.Bike tour distance approx. 24km, highest point 205m

Day 7, FridayMorning cycling around the town of Cres with optional visit to St. Francis mon-astery and museum of sacral art, free time for relaxing in one of the numerous cafes or a swim. Departure and lunch on the route to Lovran from where we will do a lovely refreshing walking tour along the famous Franz Joseph promenade to Opatija. Evening at leisure . We recommend a walk to the fishermen’s village of Volosko with its numerous restaurants and cafes and idyllic setting. Overnight in Opatija harbour. Bike tour distance approx. 12km, highest point 75m

Day 8, Saturday After breakfast we disembark our ship and bid farewell to our lovely crew!

Itinerary:

Mali Lošinj

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Martinščica

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčula

MljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

Lovran

KL 1 - WALK

Vela luka

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 2 - WALK

Guaranteed departuresGuaranteed departures

Hiking CruiseHiking Cruise

Saturday: Arrival at Opatija harbour to meet your crew. Lunch on board is followed by sightseeing of Opatija and a walk along the famous Franz Josef promenade - Lungo Mare. Evening at leisure to enjoy in the numerous cafes and restaurants in Opatija or in the fishermen’s village of Volosko.

Sunday: After breakfast walk along the seaside promenade to Lovran from where our ship picks us up to take us to the island of love – Rab. Lunch and swim break on route. Overnight in the charming town of Rab well known by its four towers and astonishing architecture. Walk up to Kamenjak hilltop to enjoy bird’s eye view and fantastic sunset. Walking time approx. 3 hours

Monday: After breakfast we hike up to Straža (409m) to enjoy the breathtaking view of the mainland and the islands of Kvarner bay. Descend to the ship for lunch and cruise towards the magical island of Mali Lošinj with possible stop for a swim in a secluded bay. Evening at leisure with overnight in the largest town of all the Kvarner bay islands, Mali Lošinj. Hiking time approx. 5 hours

Tuesday:After breakfast we walk from Mali Lošinj to the Sveti Ivan (234m) hill, and then in the direction of Veli Lošinj for a swim / coffee break. This picturesque setting in the densely forested surrounding hills with its high old stone houses and gardens make it an impressive site. After a break we head back to Mali Lošinj for another overnight.Hiking time approx. 4 hours

Wednesday :Morning cruise to the old town of Osor, situated between the islands of Mali Lošinj and Cres. Hiking route from Osor takes us uphill to the mountain cabin Osorčica (approx. 308m), where lunch is served. A glorious view stretches from Osorscica over Nerezine and Lošinj, the open sea and the surrounding islands: Cres, Susak, Sarkane and Unije lay in the palm of your hand. Return to the ship and continue to Martinšćica bay on Cres island for dinner and overnight.Hiking time approx. 5 hours

Thursday: After breakfast we continue on the longest and possibly most beautiful and colorful hiking tour. At first we climb up 280m to the village of Vidovići, then continue walking along sheep drywalls towards a Pine forest to reach its peak Helm (482m). The route then continues to Lubenice village. After lunch – we continue to Valun a picturesque small port where the ship takes us to Cres for dinner and overnight. Hiking time approx. 7 hours

Friday:Early morning cruise to Opatija from where we have a transfer to the top of Učka mountain. The luscious plant carpet distinguishes the natural preserve massif from the rest of the mountains along the coastline. The forests of Učka offer a pleasant freshness in the summer time, and the peak offers a unique view over the entire Kvarner bay and islands. Lunch break on the peak itself, followed by a descend to Opatija – the pearl of Adriatic. Overnight Opatija.Hiking time approx. 6 hours.

Saturday: Disembarkment around 9 am, after breakfast.

Itinerary: Saturday:Departure with lunch as first service to the island of Hvar. On arrival in Stari Grad, one of Croatia’s oldest towns dating back to 385 BC, we go for a light hike to warm up for the week. Overnight in the harbour of Stari Grad. Win-etasting possibility. Walking time: approx. 3 hours

Sunday: After breakfast we start a long and difficult hike across the island to the town of Hvar, where our ship will be waiting. On the way enjoy picturesque sights and pass lovely villages. On reaching Hvar climb up to the Španjol, a citadel built on the site of a medieval castle to defend the town from the Turks for a spectacular view of the town and islands. Walking time: approx. 6 hours

Monday: Early morning we leave the island of Hvar and navigate towards Pelješac peninsula, to a small village called Kučišta from where we hike to the highest peak of the peninsula at the altitude of 961 m. The spectacular views will be well worth the steep and difficult 4 hour climb. After descending we continue navigation further south, to the small village of Lumbarda on the island of Korčula, for a peaceful evening. Walking time: approx. 7 hours

Tuesday: While enjoying our breakfast, the boat will take us to the lush green island of Mljet. Mljet National Park is a beautiful area of two connected salty lakes. This is an easy day of leisure after the difficult climb of the previous day. Take a swim, go for a walk or rent bikes and go for a ride. In the afternoon we con-tinue navigation to the medieval town of Korčula which, along with Venice, proclaims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. Overnight in Korčula. Walking time: approx. 2 hours

Wednesday : Korčula is the island with the most abundant vegetation on the Adriatic. Our hike today takes us through vineyards and olive tree groves up to Pupnat, one of the oldest villages in Croatia, at the altitude of 370 m. After refreshments we head back down to Korčula where our ship awaits us to take us to the other end of the island, to the town of Vela Luka where we spend the night. Walking time: approx. 4 hours

Thursday: Early in the morning we start navigation to the island of Brač and the town of Bol, known for its famous Golden Horn beach. Our afternoon hike takes us to the tiny village of Murvica to visit the Dragon cave. It is a protected site and visit is only allowed with a local guide. The visit to the Cave excluding the hike takes about 2 hours before heading back to the ship. Overnight in Bol.Walking time: approx. 5 hrs

Friday: In the morning, after early breakfast, we start another steep and difficult hike of about 3,5 hrs, to the highest point of the island, Vidova Gora at the altitude of 780 m. Vidova Gora is the highest point of all Croatian islands and gives fantastic views of the mainland and the neighbouring islands. After climbing down to Bol, the ship will take us to Split, the monumental city under UNESCO protection. Overnight in Split. Walking time: approx. 6 hrs

Saturday: Breakfast and disembarkation to make your own way home.Check out time: 9am

Walk and hike DalmatiaDeparture from Split

Itinerary:7 nights

Walk and hike Kvarner BayDeparture from Opatija

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Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL - SLIM&FIT

Guaranteed departures

Yoga Cruise

Guaranteed departures

Fitness Cruise

Day 1: OPATIJA – RABMorning boarding in the port of Opatija. After cocktails and welcome speech departure towards Rab island. Fit and Vital program begins with exercises on the sun deck, followed by lunch and swim stop. If time allows walk up to Ka-menjak hill to enjoy the magnificent sunset or simply walk through the old town. Overnight in the town of Rab.

Day 2: RAB – MALI LOŠINJDuring our early morning exercise we depart for Mali Lošinj followed by a healthy breakfast. Enjoy a massage or a swim before a light lunch and exercises. On arrival to Mali Lošinj walk or cycle to Miomirisni vrt (Garden of fine scents) or to Čikat bay. Evening at leisure to enjoy numerous cafes and restaurants alongside the waterfront. Overnight in Mali Lošinj.

Day 3: MALI LOŠINJ - CRESMorning exercise, breakfast and cruise to Cres island with swim stop. Lunch on board followed by afternoon stretching and swimming exercises before arrival in town of Cres. Cycle around the entire bay or simply walk to enjoy this peaceful fishermen’s town followed by Captain’s dinner with entertainment.Overnight in Cres.

Day 4: CRES - OPATIJAMorning exercise followed by breakfast and then cruise back to Opatija while enjoying the beautiful view of famous Opatija Riviera. Lunch on board and afternoon stretching exercises followed by a swim stop. Possibility of disembarking in Lovran to walk the famous Franz Joseph promenade called Lungomare to Opatija where we overnight in the port.

Day 5: OPATIJAFit & Vital cruise ends with early morning exercise and breakfast; check out till 09:00. Optional tourist-bus tour of Rijeka and Opatija towns or optional kayak-ing with Katarina line’s guide after check out.

Itinerary:

4 nights

Fit & Vital in Kvarner BayActive holiday break

Yoga cruise

Itinerary:Saturday SPLIT – PUČIŠĆADeparture from Split followed by a lunch on board and a swim break. Continue to Pučišća on Brač island. Get acquainted with the yoga teacher and fellow passengers at the first meditation session. Pučišća is the cradle of the world’s famous stone of Brač. Possibility of visiting a stone-masonry workshop, one of the few stone masonry workshops left in Europe. Overnight in the port of Pučišća.

Sunday PUČIŠĆA – KORČULAEarly morning exercise on the sundeck, followed by breakfast. After a morning swim in the crystal blue sea, we cruise towards Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch will be served in the quiet bay near Korčula. Afternoon meditation on board in one of the perfect bays. Late afternoon arrival in Korčula for guided sightseeing of this exceptional town. Optional visit to a nearby village for a typical village dinner experience. Overnight in Korčula.

Monday KORČULA – LASTOVOLet the early morning sun embrace you during your TriYoga session on the vessel’s sun deck. Our cruise continues towards Nature Park Lastovo, the fur-thest inhabited island in Dalmatia, which Romans called the Imperial island. Abundant secluded bays for snorkeling and meditating, and for this occasionmeditating. Lastovo is famous for its unusually shaped chimneys. Captain’s dinner party on board and overnight.

Tuesday LASTOVO – RAVNIK (GREEN CAVE) – KOMIŽA

Enjoy your early morning yoga during departure towards Vis island, once banned to tourists for many years. Vis was, because of its unique geographical position, a strategic harbour for the navy. Near Vis, on the little Ravnikisland, a swim stop at Green cave if weather permits. Overnight in Komiža.

Wednesday KOMIŽA/VIS – BIŠEVO (BLUE CAVE) – STARI GRAD

While we cruise towards the little Biševo island to visit the Blue cave, a mag-nificent natural phenomenon, enjoy your early morning TriYoga session (de-pendent of the weather conditions). We continue towards UNESCO protected Stari Grad on the Hvar island. Afternoon at leisure to explore this unique town after we end our afternoon meditation.

Thursday STARI GRAD - BOLAwake your body and mind with early morning yoga on the sun deck. After breakfast we cruise towards the beautiful Brač island and the famous town of Bol. Swimming is planned at the most famous beach in Croatia – Zlatni Rat. We will search for a perfect spot for meditation on Bol, a typical fishermen’s town converted to a popular tourist destination. Hike or rent a scooter up to Vidova Gora for a spectacular view of Bol and surroundings.

Friday BOL – SPLITThe last day is spend mostly relaxing, meditating and swimming in different quiet bays of Brač island. Late afternoon arrival to Split, the second largest Croatian town and the capital of the region of Dalmatia. Guided sightseeing of the old town and Diocletian’s palace that is under UNESCO protection.

Saturday SPLITEarly breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends.

Yoga cruise offers specially adjusted daily programs for achieving a perfect balance between your mind, spirit and nature. Get away from the rest of the world and take the opportunity to unwind. Spend an unforgettable week cruising on the southern Adriatic Sea from one island to another combined with healthy fresh dishes, exercises and meditation on the clear blue sea.

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Zagreb

Plitvice

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčula

MljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 1 - LAND CRUISE

Guaranteed departures

Land & Cruise KL1

Itinerary:

Wednesday ARRIVAL ZAGREB (D)Arrive in Zagreb and transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure.

Thursday ZAGREB WALKING TOUR (B)

Morning city tour of Zagreb includes walk through the historic Upper Town where, among other sites, visit the St. Mark’s Church, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Lotrscak tower. Overnight in Zagreb.

Friday ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES – OPATIJA (B)

Morning departure towards the spectacular Plitvice National Park, consisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of waterfalls. After the tour of the lakes drive to Opatija for overnight in hotel.

Saturday OPATIJA – KRK ISLAND (B,L)

Morning guided tour of Opatija, once the summer and winter resort of 19th Century elite Wilhelm II, Franz Josef, Gustav Mahler, and Isadora Duncan. Transfer to the ship before departure at 13:00 h. Lunch on board followed by a swim stop in the crystal clear sea on route to Krk island - the largest of the Croatian islands. Evening at leisure and overnight in town of Krk.

Sunday KRK ISLAND - RAB ISLAND (B,L)

After breakfast we cruise towards island Rab known as the “island of love”. Sightseeing of town of Rab, encircled by medieval walls, Romanesque church towers, churches and palaces, stone streets and ancient facades. Overnight in town of Rab.

Monday RAB ISLAND – ZADAR (B,L)

Morning cruise from Rab along Pag island with a swim stop on the tiny island Maun when cruising towards Zadar. Enjoy guided tour of the city,which was the metropolis of Dalmatia for centuries, and today the centre of the region. Of special interest are the famous Zadar Sea Organs, one of a kind in the world and “The Greeting to the Sun” light installation. Overnight in Zadar.

Tuesday ZADAR - MOLAT or OLIB ISLAND (B,L,D)

Early departure for Molat or Olib island (depending on available space in the small harbours of these two islands). Both islands are situated in the northern part of Zadar’s archipelago where one can enjoy peace and serenity. Captain’s dinner party on board and overnight in ports of Molat or Olib.

Wednesday MOLAT or OLIB ISLAND - ILOVIK – LOŠINJ ISLAND (B,L)

After breakfast and morning swim, we cruise towards Ilovik, the island of flowers after which we depart for Mali Lošinj island, one of the most popular islands on the northern Adriatic due to the abundance of pine trees and clear waters. Overnight in Mali Lošinj.

Thursday LOŠINJ ISLAND - CRES ISLAND (B,L)

After a morning swim we leave for Cres island, a long and narrow island covered with oak, beech and pine forests as well as vineyards and olive tree plantations. We spend the night in the harbour of this typical medieval town Cres.

Friday CRES ISLAND – OPATIJA (B,L)

After breakfast we leave for Opatija. On route enjoying the spectacular views of famous Opatija Riviera. Afternoon arrival to Opatija, to take a stroll along the famous Franz Joseph promenade – Lungo Mare to the numerous cafes and restaurants in Opatija or nearby fishermen’s village Volosko – well known for excellent seafood restaurants.

Saturday OPATIJA (B)After breakfast say goodbye to the crew and hope to see you again on board Katarina Line cruises. Transfer to the Airport.

10 nights

Croatia land & cruise Kvarner bay10 night/11 day program

Zadar Krk

Optional excursions:

VENICE KRK ISLAND WINE EXPERIENCE RAB CAKE TASTING WAKEBOARDING & WATERSKIING ON KRK

Included:

Sightseeing of Zagreb, Plitvice, Opatija, Rab and Zadar

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Zagreb

Plitvice

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 2 - LAND CRUISE

Guaranteed departures

Land & Cruise KL2Itinerary:

Wednesday ARRIVAL ZAGREB (D)Arrival in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia - transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight.

Thursday ZAGREB WALKING TOUR (B)

Morning city tour of Zagreb. Walk through the his-toric Upper Town where, among other sites, you will see St. Mark’s Church, the Cathedral, the Gov-ernment Palace and the Lotrščak tower. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb.

Friday ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT (B)

Morning departure towards Croatia’s oldest and most beautiful Plitvice lakes National Park, consisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of waterfalls. Walking shoes are essential for our 3 hour walk in this wonderful environment! Drive to Split for overnight.

Saturday SPLIT – MAKARSKA (B,L)Morning guided tour of Split, a monumental city under UNESCO protection with abundance of Ro-man architecture – of special interest is the Dio-cletian palace. The tour will end in the harbour in front of the ship for cruise check in, with departure at 13:00h. Cruise along the Dalmatian coast to Makarska whilst enjoying your lunch and afternoon swim at one of the magnificent beaches. Overnight in the port of Makarska.

Sunday MAKARSKA – MLJET (B,L)Early morning departure towards Mljet with stop on the Pelješac peninsula for a refreshing swim. Af-ternoon visit to salt lakes in Mljet National Park to enjoy the sun, sea and tranquillity of this peaceful island. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, we visit the monastery and church on St. Mary isle. Overnight in port Polaca/Pomena.

Monday MLJET – DUBROVNIK (B,L)After breakfast departure for Dubrovnik, the highlight of this cruise. Enjoy the beautiful sights of nature along the way towards “the heaven on earth” – according to the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Arrive to Dubrovnik in the afternoon, followed by sightseeing of Dubrovnik and an optional cable car ride up to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of the old town. Overnight in the port of this magical town.

Tuesday DUBROVNIK – ŠIPAN/ TRSTENIK (B,L,D)

Morning at leisure to explore Dubrovnik. Around noon we leave this magnificent town and continue our cruise towards the Šipan isle or a small town of Trstenik on the Pelješac peninsula, where we spend the night. Possibility of visiting a local winery and on return join the Captain’s dinner party on the ship!

Wednesday ŠIPAN/TRSTENIK –KORČULA (B,L)

After breakfast depart for Korčula, the birthplace of MARCO POLO. Lunch on board in the Lumbarda bay near to Korčula. Afternoon arrival where we over-night in port with ample time to wander around this amazing old town.

Thursday KORČULA –HVAR (B,L)Early departure towards the Pakleni Islands for lunch and swim stop. Lunch followed by afternoon sightseeing of Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. The Renaissance cathedral with its original tower as well as the oldest community theatre in Europe founded here in 1612.Overnight in Hvar.

Friday HVAR (Bol) – SPLIT (B,L)Our next stop will be Brač island. Swimming is planned at one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol (the Golden Horn). Bol is a typical fishermen’s village turned into a popular tourist destination. After lunch we head back to Split where the last overnight is planned.

Saturday SPLIT (B)Breakfast and time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends! Transfer to the airport.

10 nights

Croatia land & cruiseSouthern Explorer10 night/11 day program

Hvar

Optional excursions:

CETINA RIVER RAFTING CETINA CANYON ZIP LINE DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS WINE TASTINGS: KORČULA, HVAR SEA KAYAKING IN HVAR RENT A BIKE ON MLJET OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK GAME OF THRONES TOUR OF DUBROVNIK KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE

Included:

Sightseeing of Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik, Korčula and Hvar

Plitvice

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Montenegro

Mostar

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Telašćica

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža

TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 5 - LAND CRUISE

Guaranteed departures

Land & cruise programs with Sarajevo possible on request

Land & Cruise KL5

Sunday DUBROVNIK (D) Arrival at Dubrovnik airport, transfer to Gruž port to embark on our A plus category ship. Overnight and dinner is planned in Dubrovnik port due to many different flight arrivals of other guests join-ing the cruise. Explore the city and walk the walls. Overnight Dubrovnik.

Monday DUBROVNIK - MLJET (B,L)After breakfast we continue our journey towards the island and national park Mljet. Lunch on board. The whole afternoon is free to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this peaceful island. In the middle of the large lake, inside the National park, one can visit an old abbey and church. Bicycles can be hired to cycle around the paths that surround the lakes or cars for those wanting to go further. Overnight in port Polača/ Pomena.

Tuesday MLJET - HVAR (B,L)Early in the morning we depart towards the little island Šćedro where we will have enough time to relax and refresh in the clean, crystal blue sea. Departure for Hvar after lunch. Hvar is the long-est island in the Adriatic, often referred to as the sunshine and jet set island.

Wednesday HVAR - KORČULA (B,L)During breakfast departure for Korčula, the birth-place of MARCO POLO. Lunch on board in front of Lumbarda. Arrive in Korčula in the afternoon where everyone is free to do their own sightseeing. On this island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. Overnight in port.

Thursday KORČULA – TRSTENIK (B,L,D)

Leave Korčula and continue our cruise towards the little village and harbour of Trstenik on Pelješac peninsula that is covered by pine groves and wine-yards. Overnight.

Friday TRSTENIK – ŠIPAN (B,L)Early in the morning we continue our trip towards Elafiti islands. A group of islands (Šipan, Lopud and Koločep) in the Adriatic Sea west of Dubrovnik at-tract numerous tourists with their amazing scenery and sandy beaches. Swimming and lunch is planned at one of the smaller Elafiti islands. Šipan, the larg-est island, is also the most distant from Dubrovnik and there we spend the night.

Croatia land & cruiseDubrovnik discovery10 night/11 day program

Saturday ŠIPAN – DUBROVNIK (B,L) Enjoy breakfast and wonderful nature on the way to Dubrovnik arriving in the harbour early afternoon after lunch. Sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik followed by an optional cable car ride to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of the old town. Overnight in port of Gruž.

Sunday DUBROVNIK - MONTENEGRO (B)

Early breakfast, say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends and join bus excursion to Monte-negro. A small country with magnificent mountains rising above the Adriatic Sea, filled with natural beauty, clear lakes, fast rivers and serene beaches. On return (at approx 6:30 pm) transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Monday DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR (B)After breakfast join the escorted bus tour to Mostar, a town of contrasts, culture, color and cuisine. It is divided not only by the Neretva river that flows through it but also by religion and culture from one bank to the other. Mostar, in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina, is where “east meets west” and full of contrasts. Overnight in hotel.

Tuesday DUBROVNIK (B)Day at leisure.

Wednesday DUBROVNIK (B)After breakfast, transfer to the airport.

Itinerary:

10 nights

3 COUNTRIESCroatia, Bosnia and

Montenegro

Mostar

Hvar

Mljet

Optional excursions:

DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS WINE TASTINGS: KORČULA, HVAR SEA KAYAKING IN HVAR RENT A BIKE ON MLJET OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK GAME OF THRONES TOUR OF DUBROVNIK KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE

Included:

Sightseeing of Dubrovnik, Mostar and Montenegro

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Mostar

Montenegro

Opatija

Krk

CresRab

Lošinj

MolatZadar

Sali

ŠibenikTrogir

Zlarin

Primošten

Vodice

Split

SupetarBolStari GradHvar Šćedro

VisKomiža TrstenikKorčulaMljetPomena

ŠipanLastovo

Dubrovnik

Makarska

Omiš

Krka waterfalls / Wasserfälle

Ilovik

KL 7 - LAND CRUISE MOSTAR

Guaranteed departures

Land & Cruise KL7

Wednesday DUBROVNIK (D)Arrive in Dubrovnik - transfer to hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Thursday DUBROVNIK – MONTENEGRO (B)

After early breakfast join a bus excursion to Monte-negro. A small country with magnificent mountains rising above the Adriatic Sea, filled with natural beauty, clear lakes, fast rivers and serene beaches. Enjoy exploring Montenegro’s contrasting nature attractions, interesting history, culture and tradi-tion. On return at approx 6:30pm transfer to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Friday DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR (B)Join the escorted bus tour to Mostar, a town of con-trasts, culture, color and cuisine. It is divided not only by Neretva River that flows through it but also by religion and culture from one bank to the other. Mostar, in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a memorable place to visit, where “east meets west”. Overnight in hotel.

Saturday DUBROVNIK – ŠIPAN OR SLANO (B,L)

Guided tour of Dubrovnik. The special charm of this old city are the buildings that have remained from the time of the old Dubrovnik Republic. Departure from Dubrovnik harbour Gruz at 1 pm, cruise along the south Dalmatian coast down to the one of Elaphite islands Šipan, or small village Slano on the mainland, where overnight is planned. Enjoy your evening meal and experience the fantastic sunset in one of these small tranquil fishermen’s villages.

Sunday ŠIPAN OR SLANO - MLJET – KORČULA (B,L)

After breakfast we continue towards Mljet where we visit the National Park - two salt lakes connected by a narrow channel to the sea. The entrance in-cludes a boat ride to the St Mary isle in the Great Lake, where the old church and monastery are found. After lunch, we continue towards Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer and adventurer Marco Polo. Surrounded by medieval walls, Korčula resembles a miniature Dubrovnik when approach-ing from the sea. Overnight in port.

Monday KORČULA – HVAR (B,L)This morning we head towards the island of Hvar, the longest and sunniest Adriatic island, a favour-ite destination for jet setters from all around the world. After lunch we stop for swimming, relaxing and refreshment in clear, crystal blue sea at nearby Pakleni islands. Arrival in Hvar in the afternoon hours where we spend the night in the port.

Croatia land & Southern pearls cruisefrom Dubrovnik to Split

Tuesday HVAR – VIS (B,L)Our next destination is the island of Vis, which was a strategic navy harbour due to its unique geo-graphical position and as such closed to the public until recently. Because of its isolation, Vis has a special charm of ‘the Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see. Overnight in the town of Vis.

Wednesday VIS – BOL (BRAČ) - MAKARSKA (B,L,D)

This morning we continue our cruise to the island of Brač, more precisely to the town of Bol, best known for its famous Zlatni Rat beach (Golden horn). After the swimming break or short walk around the village we continue towards Makarska where we overnight in port.

Thursday MAKARSKA –PUČIŠĆA - OMIŠ(B,L)

Early in the morning we continue our trip towards Pučišća, a typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of the Brač island, cradle of the world’s famous stone of Brač.We continue to Omiš, a picturesque town surrounded with steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the river Cetina flows into the Adriatic sea, ideal for river rafting. Overnight in port.

Friday OMIŠ – SPLIT (B,L)Today we cruise towards our last destination – the town of Split, a city under UNESCO protection. Upon arrival we recommend a guided tour of Split for a walk through the old city center and 1700 year old Diocletian’s palace. Overnight in Split.

Saturday SPLIT (B)After breakfast we say goodbye to the crew and new friends with the hope to meet again on one of the ships in the Katarina line fleet! Transfer to the airport.

Itinerary:10 nights

3 COUNTRIESCroatia, Bosnia and

Montenegro

Hvar Bol

Optional excursions:

CETINA RIVER RAFTING CETINA CANYON ZIP LINE KRKA WATERFALLS WINE TASTINGS IN BOL, HVAR; KORČULA & VIS UNDERGROUND TUNNELS TOUR ON VIS GAME OF THRONES TOUR OF DUBROVNIK OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK RENT A BIKE ON MLJET KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS PLITVICE LAKES

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Sightseeing of Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik, Korčula and Hvar

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Wednesday ARRIVAL ZAGREB (D)Arrival in Zagreb - transfer to hotel. Overnight in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.

Thursday ZAGREB WALKING TOUR (B)

Morning city tour of Zagreb. Walk through the his-toric Upper Town, where, among other sites, you will visit St. Mark’s Church, the Cathedral, the Gov-ernment Palace and the Lotrscak tower. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb.

Friday ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT (B)

Morning departure towards Croatia’s oldest and most beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park, con-sisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of wa-terfalls. Walk through the park, enjoy a boat ride on the emerald green Kozjak Lake and ride on the street train back to the entrance. Walking shoes are essential for our 3 hour walk in this wonderful envi-ronment! Drive to Split for overnight.

Saturday SPLIT – MAKARSKA (B,L)Departure from Split harbour and cruise along Dal-matian coast towards Makarska Riviera. After lunch arrival at Omiš, a picturesque town surrounded by steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the river Cetina flows into the Adriatic sea. Try river rafting or zip line and meet the ship again in Makarska. Over-night in Makarska.

Sunday MAKARSKA – BOL (BRAČ) - STARI GRAD

This morning we continue our cruise towards the next destination – the island of Brač, more precise-ly to the town of Bol, known for its famous Zlatni Rat beach (Golden horn). After swimming break and lunch we continue our journey towards Stari Grad on the Hvar island, the sunniest Adriatic is-land. Free afternoon to explore this unique town, a part of world heritage protected by UNESCO.

Monday STARI GRAD - HVAROur next destination is the island of Hvar, the long-est and sunniest Adriatic island, a favourite des-tination for jet setters from all around the world. After lunch we stop for swimming, relaxing and refreshment in clear, crystal blue sea at nearby Pa-kleni islands. Arrival to Hvar in the afternoon hours followed by sightseeing of this extraordinary town.

Croatia land & Southern pearls cruisefrom Zagreb to Dubrovnik

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Tuesday HVAR – VISIn the early morning hours we cruise towards the island of Vis, which was a strategic navy harbour due to its unique geographical position and as such closed to the public until recently. Because of its isolation, Vis has a special charm -‘the Mediterra-nean as it once was’ which makes it really interest-ing to see. Overnight is in the town of Vis.

Wednesday VIS – KORČULABefore breakfast we depart towards Korčula, the birthplace of famous explorer and adventurer Marco Polo. Surrounded by medieval walls, Korčula resembles a miniature Dubrovnik when approach-ing from the sea. It has more legends, tales and monuments than you will find anywhere else. Over-night in port.

Thursday KORČULA – MLJET - ŠIPAN or SLANO

We continue cruising towards one of the greenest Adriatic islands – the island of Mljet, where on the western part, the National Park is situated. Explore the beauties of the National Park. We continue our cruise towards Šipan, part of Elaphite islands near Dubrovnik, or towards Slano on the coastline, both are small fishermen’s villages where we will over-night in the port.

Friday ŠIPAN or SLANO – DUBROVNIK

Early in the morning we depart towards our final destination – a true pearl of the Adriatic. Sightsee-ing of Dubrovnik followed by an optional cable car ride up to Srđ mountain for spectacular views of

the old town. We recommend a stroll along the city walls. Overnight in the harbour Gruž.

Saturday DUBROVNIK (B)After breakfast transfer to the airport.

Optional excursions:

CETINA RIVER RAFTING CETINA CANYON ZIP LINE DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR SEA KAYAKING AROUND DUBROVNIK CITY WALLS WINE TASTINGS IN BOL, HVAR; KORČULA & VIS UNDERGROUND TUNNELS TOUR ON VIS GAME OF THRONES TOUR OF DUBROVNIK OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK RENT A BIKE ON MLJET KORČULA VILLAGE DINNER EXPERIENCE DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR MOSTAR

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Zagreb Dubrovnik

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Sightseeing of Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik, Korčula and Hvar

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Wednesday ZAGREB (D)Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure.

Thursday ZAGREB WALKING TOUR (B)Morning city tour of Zagreb includes walk through the historic Upper Town, St. Mark‘s Church, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Lotrščak tower. Overnight in Zagreb.

Friday ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES – OPATIJA (B)Morning departure towards the spectacular Plitvice National Park, consisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of waterfalls. 3 hour walk in this wonderful environment enjoying a boat ride on the emerald green Kozjak Lake and the street train back to the entrance. Drive to Opatija for overnight.

Saturday OPATIJA (B)Morning guided tour of Opatija, once the summer and winter resort of 19th Century elite Wilhelm II, Franz Josef, Gustav Mahler, and Isadora Duncan.

Split GatewayZagreb - Plitvice Lakes - Split

Wednesday ZAGREB (D)Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure.

Thursday ZAGREB WALKING TOUR (B)Morning city tour of Zagreb includes walk through the historic Upper Town, St. Mark‘s Church, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Lotrščak tower. Overnight in Zagreb.

FRIDAY ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT (B)Morning departure towards the spectacular Plitvice National Park, consisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of waterfalls. 3 hour walk in this wonderful environment enjoying a boat ride on the emerald green Kozjak Lake and the street train back to the entrance. Drive to Split for overnight.

SATURDAY SPLIT (B)Morning guided tour of Split and its famous Diocletian palace.

Ideal 3 night tour visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park from Zagreb and heading towards Croatian coast. Available every Wednesday from April till October.

Coast Expressfrom Zagreb to Opatija or Split

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2 overnights Zagreb 1 overnight Opatija/Split 1 half board and 2 bed and breakfast services Accommodation in 4* Hotel in Zagreb & Opatija/Split Visitor‘s taxes Transfers as per itinerary Entrance tickets Plitvice Lakes Guided sightseeing of Zagreb, Plitvice, Opatija or Split

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Post tour options and connections:

Croatia cruise visiting the highlights of Croatian coastline and islands – any cruise departing on Saturdays from Opatija or Split Beach hotel resort stay

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Coast Express VeniceVenice/Croatia

Ideal 3 night tour visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park from Venice and heading to Croatia coastline Available every Wednesday from 13 April to 12 October (incl.)

Italian GatewayVenice - Opatija - Plitvice Lakes – SplitWednesday ARRIVAL VENICE (D)Pick up at your Hotel in the Venice area or at the Venice airports (Marco Polo or Treviso). Transfer to Opatija on the Croatian riviera. Overnight in Opatija.

Thursday OPATIJA WALKING TOUR (B)

Morning guided tour of Opatija, once the summer and winter resort of 19th Century elite Wilhelm II, Franz Josef, Gustav Mahler, and Isadora Duncan. Overnight in Opatija.

Friday OPATIJA – PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT (B)

Morning departure towards the spectacular Plitvice National Park, consisting of 16 lakes, connected with a series of waterfalls. 3 hour walk in this won-derful environment enjoying a boat ride on the em-erald green Kozjak Lake and the street train back to the entrance. Drive to Split for overnight.

Saturday SPLIT (B)Morning guided tour of Split and its famous Dio-cletian palace. End of tour.

Included:

2 overnights Opatija 1 overnight Split 1 half board and 2 bed and breakfast services Accommodation in 4* Hotel in Opatija & Split Visitor‘s taxes All transfers as per itinerary Guided sightseeing of Opatija, Plitvice, Split

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Croatia cruise visiting the highlights of Croatian coastline and islands Beach hotel resort stay

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Saturday SPLIT – MAKARSKAEnjoy lunch while cruising towards Makarska and on route join optional Cetina river rafting or Ce-tina river canyon zip line! Ship docks overnight in Makarska port to enjoy Makarska’s night life till the early hours. A visit to the famous cave disco is a must!

Sunday MAKARSKA – KORČULAAfter breakfast the ship departs for Korčula, be-lieved to be the birth place of Marco polo, but it is also famous for its scenic city walls and the impres-sive fish bone street alignment, which you will no-tice while exploring this charming town. Once night falls get ready to go out and visit Dos Locos cocktail bar amongst many others...

Monday KORČULA – DUBROVNIKWe leave Korčula and cruise to the world famous town of Dubrovnik, with another short swim stop before we get there in the afternoon. To fully un-derstand the story behind this historic town and its monumental walls, our guide will take you on a walking tour to discover the history of this once highly important and independent republic. To walk the walls and refresh with a cold drink in caffe Buža is a must, but for an unforgettable finish take a kayaking tour around the Dubrovnik walls to take excellent shots of them! The ship will overnight in Dubrovnik, so get ready for a night out in, what many people call, the most enchanting city in the world.

Tuesday DUBROVNIK – MLJETEarly morning departure towards Mljet with the first stop for a refreshing swim. Arrival in Mljet National Park with wonderful salt water lakes and the emer-ald green forest that embraces them. The entrance ticket includes a boat ride to St. Mary’s Isle, located on the Big Lake. To explore the rest of the park and island, bicycles, scooters or cars can be rented in the port. Overnight in the ports of Pomena or Polače.

Imagine 7 perfect days with warm Mediterranean weather on a vintage motor-sailing ship full of like-minded under 35’s. Cruise the magnificent Adriatic coast, relax during the day and experience the hot night scenes. Discover why this particular cruise has become “a must” for the young traveller....

Itinerary:Wednesday MLJET –HVARShip departs Mljet in the morning, and swim stop of the day will be on Pakleni Islands where we just re-lax and chill out before arriving to Hvar later in the day. This jet-set town is known for its nightlife and the bars - the place to be, so get yourself dressed and ready to go! The most famous bars are Carpe Diem, Kiva, Sidro, Nautica and many others...

Thursday HVAR (Bol) - OMIŠAfter a vibrant and long night what better cure than the enchanting sand and pebbles of the Golden cape beach in Bol on the Island of Brač. Soak up the sun on this popular beach or cycle around the area on the Bol promenade made entirely out of the white Brač stone. After a swim break and lunch continue to Omiš to pump your adrenaline up with zip line adventure in Cetina river canyon. For those not so adventurous take a stroll around old city centre with numerous monuments witnessing its history, or have a swim on one of the beaches in the estuary of Cetina river. Overnight in Omiš.

Friday OMIŠ - SPLITBreakfast is served on board while departing to-wards the final destination on this cruise. Swim stop on the way with arrival in Split in time for lunch. Do not miss out on seeing the numerous sights and shops in this city, experience the beauty and night life and see why this city has become so popular with young people from all round the world. The UNESCO protected Diocletian Palace - the heart of the city, cannot be missed as well as a visit to the Bačvica beach that lives both day and night.

Saturday SPLITEarly breakfast after which it is time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends!

Optional excursions

CETINA RIVER RAFTING CETINA CANYON ZIP LINE KRKA WATERFALLS KORČULA WINE TASTING CITY WALLS KAYAKING DUBROVNIK RENT-A-BIKE / CAR / BUGGY ISLAND MLJET OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO MOSTAR CABLE CAR IN DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING: Split, Korčula, Hvar, (Dubrovnik is included) SEA KAYAKING IN HVAR OFF ROAD BUGGY SAFARI FROM DUBROVNIK GAME OF THRONES TOUR OF DUBROVNIK

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Gay Cruise

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These cruises along the Croatian coast and islands promise visits to historic towns and fascinating islands with abundant opportunities for nude sun-bathing and swimming. Choose from two itineraries departing from Split (Croatian Wilderness itinerary on page 14) or from Opatija (Kvarner Bay of Islands itinerary on page 8). Sail on a charming Croatian coastal ship, while enjoying all the delights the is-lands dotting the magnificent coastline have to offer.

Gay Deluxe Cruisedepartures from Split & Dubrovnik

Discover Croatia’s coastal jewels, which infuse your senses with the sights, tastes and temptations of this magical country. Spend seven unforgettable nights cruising on the Adriatic Sea from one island to another, exploring the nature, hidden bays and discover divine night clubs with your gay friendly crew on a Deluxe category ship from Split (program described on page 8) and one way depar-ture also possible (program described on page 8).

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DAY 1 ZAGREB (D) Individual arrival in Zagreb, transfer to the hotel. Welcome drink and group get together to acquaint yourself with your tour manager and others over a plate of Štrukli, a local speciality in the Zagreb area.

DAY 2 ZAGREB – OPATIJA (B,D) After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Zagreb. Af-ter the sightseeing we proceed to Opatija situated in the picturesque Kvarner Bay, once the favour-ite spa resort of the Habsburgs and the European aristocracy including famous personalities such as Mahler, Chekhov and Isadora Duncan. Dinner and overnight in Opatija.

DAY 3 ISTRIA EXCURSION (B,L) Today it is time to get to know the Istrian penisula and visit the 2000 year old roman Colosseum locat-ed in Pula. Afterwards relax in picturesque Rovinj, perhaps the most beautiful town in Istria and an in-spiration to many artists. Departure towards Livade to sample one of the Istrian tastiest treasures, the truffle. Dinner and overnight in Opatija.

DAY 4 OPATIJA – PLITVICE LAKES (B,D)

The most magnificent and oldest national park in Croatia under UNESCO protection – consists of 16 lakes connected by magnificent waterfalls. The visit of the park grounds takes approx. 3 hours. Dinner at the Plitvice lakes and overnight.

DAY 5 PLITVICE LAKES – ŠIBENIK – SPLIT (B,L)

After breakfast, we drive from the mountain region of Lika via the coast towards the historic town of Šibenik, rich in cultural and historical monuments. Then we continue to the Bibich Winery for a gour-met experience that is more than a simple wine tasting - the dalmatian Debit white wine and Cu-vee of Shiraz & Merlot, accompanied with delicious Croatian style Tapas. Departure towards Split for overnight.

DAY 6 SPLIT & TROGIR Sightseeing (B,L)

At the core of sprawling Split cityscape is the palace the Emperor Diocletian built during golden years at the turn of the fourth century. Today’s lunch will be the traditional Dalmatian dish – Pašticada. The town of Trogir, a UNESCO site, has a fascinating 2300 years old continuous urban tradition. The rich culture was created under the influence of ancient Greeks, Romans, and Venetians.

Croatian RhapsodyCharming Mediterranean Experience 9 day land tour of Croatia from Zagreb to Dubrovnik

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DAY 7 SPLIT – STON – DUBROVNIK (B,L, D)

On our way to Dubrovnik we stop in Ston to visit the “MILOŠ” winery and taste the famous “Plavac Mali” wine, a very close relative to the Zinfandel. Here the traditional wine making has been passed on for generations, offering a unique story. Over-night in Dubrovnik.

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK (B) Completed in the thirteen century, the old city Du-brovnik has remained basically unchanged since then. After sightseeing free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Dubrovnik

DAY 9 DUBROVNIK (B) After breakfast our tour ends with individual trans-fers to the airport, or a choice of optional excur-sions, cruises and hotel stays that can be arranged.

8nights

Croatian Rhapsody package includes:

Tour manager Transfers to and from the airports Welcome drink and info meetings 8 x bed & breakfast in 4 star hotels, except 3* at Plitvice lakes

4 x dinner in hotel restaurants 4 x high quality gastronomical experiences in wineries and local restaurants as per itinerary (Zigante Truffels / Bibich winery /restaurant Tragos / Pelješac winery)

Local guides in Zagreb, Šibenik, Dubrovnik,Trogir, Split

Entrances: Pula Colosseum, Diocletian Palace Split, Cathedral in Šibenik, Franciscan monastery in Dubrovnik, Plitvice lakes

Ideally combined with our Dubrovnik Discovery cruise (program described on page 14)

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Lakes & Med. Harmony

Begleitete BustourLakes & Mediterranean harmony8 nights small group tour combining the best of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Austria

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Divine Alpine fresh air, world famous Plitvice lakes and 4 more mesmerizing lake sights, Mediterranean historical towns, wrapped in exquisite taste of unique gastronomical experiences.

DAY 1Arrival to the hotel in Venice/Mestre.

DAY 2 Venice - Bled (D)Sightseeing of the unique Venice by a vaporetto boat. Enjoy a walking tour with an English speaking guide before returning back to land and continu-ing towards Slovenia. Dinner and overnight in the Bled area.

DAY 3 Bled – Bohinj – Bled (B)Enjoy a relaxing tour of glacier Lake Bled, one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia for it’s picturesque setting. A boat ride to the island and a visit to Bled Castle. The terrace of the castle af-fords wonderful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Our final stop of the day will be the Lake Bohinj, one of the best kept secrets in the area, which will give you abundance of photo ops, as will the entire day. Overnight on Lake Bled.

DAY 4 Bled - Klagenfurt – Wörth Lake – Bled (B,L)

Today we visit the neighbour country of Austria, which means this day will offer plenty of views of the Alps, impressive at any time of the year. We pass through the Karavanke tunnel and enter the historic county of Carinthia, to a popular vacation spot, the 20 km long Lake Wörth for a panoramic tour. We continue to the charming Klagenfurt, Uni-versity town with the beautiful Lindworm fountain dominating the old city square, the Altplatz. After the visit, and before returning to Bled via the Loibl pass, a high mountain pass in the karavanke chain of the Southern Alps, we drive to a lunch on the shore of Worth Lake. Overnight Bled.

DAY 5 Bled – Postojna – Rovinj (B,T)Today we continue our trip towards Croatia and stop at the Postojna Caves. One of the largest un-derground caves system in Europe hides wondrous geological creations and is home of the olm. Next destination, Renaissance Predjama Castle situated on a high cliff, tells the 700 years old story of its predecessors and Postojna. After we arrive to Croa-tia, a visit to a family run brewery will open all your senses and the Croatian fairy tale can begin – try out the local delicacies. Arrival in Rovinj in the late afternoon. Overnight in Rovinj.

DAY 6 Rovinj – Istriatour (B,T)Our day will start with sightseeing one of the most romantic towns in Istria - Rovinj. A walk through labyrinths of cobbled streets of this miniature Ven-ice that will lead you through some of the most pic-turesque streets in Istria and numerous galleries of unique art pieces leading up to dominating Basilica of St. Euphemia where one can enjoy stunning panorama view. The rest of the day offers a unique sensory experiences of olive oil and truffle tasting. Overnight in Rovinj.

DAY 7 Rovinj –Lake Bajer - Plitvice Lakes (B,L,D)

Travelling from Croatia’s biggest peninsula, we pass Gorski Kotar Region and arrive to a picturesque lit-tle town Fuzine to enjoy a walk alongside the lake Bajer and visit the small cave Vrelo. Traditional lunch awaits at restaurant Bitoraj.Continue to water empire of Plitvice Lakes. Over-night in the Plitvice area.

DAY 8 Plitvice Lakes - Split (B, D)After breakfast, let yourself be carried away by the fascinating labyrinth of evergreen woods and lakes connected with stunning waterfalls. The UNESCO protected oldest Croatian national park proudly carries the title of one of world’s most impressive national parks. Our journey continues towards Split for a short evening walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest city on the Adriatic coast to explore Diocletian’s Palace, built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century and see the Grgur Ninski Statue, the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St Domnius. Farewell dinner in a typical Dalmatian restaurant - konoba. Overnight in Split.

DAY 9 (B)After the breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. Transfer to Split Airport or your Croatia cruise by Katarina Line.

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GROUP ESCORTED TOURS

Katarina line provides excellent service and wonderful experiences for groups of all sizes and requirements in major congress centers like Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Hvar, Opatija or Rovinj. Each event destination offers unique sights and wonderful options that are all tailor made into unforgettable stays for your clients and partners.

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Spend a romantic week with your partner or bring your family for a relaxing holiday and choose one of our hotel roundtrips. Your selected hotels and excursions will be ar-ranged while you explore stunning views of Croatia driv-ing through quaint towns and magnificent nature. Our brand new program includes car island hopping and visits to Istria, Lošinj island, Krk island and Opatija, the “pearl of Adriatic”. Enjoy charming wine tastings and take great photos on our boat trip excursion included in the package.

CAR ROUNDTRIPS

ACCOMMODATIONKatarina line offers various types of accommodation along the magnificent Adriatic Coast or in the countryside with a selection of hotels of all categories, from family resorts to boutique accommodation. Choose between tourist settle-ments or resorts or experience one of numerous boutique hotels or luxurious villas to cosy apartments all over Croa-tia..

We offer complete planning and support for groups travel-ling through Croatia and neighbouring countries providing services that will make group stays unforgettable. Coaches, transfers, guides, entrances, interesting excursions and many more services will be put together by our experienced team into unique proposals according to your group de-sires. Due to its ideal position within Europe, Croatia can be combined with the neighbouring countries of Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Bosnia & Hercegovina and Monte-negro.

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