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Croatia Split Brac Island
Peljesac Peninsula
Hvar Island Korcula Island
Dubrovnik
Land/Sea Travel
Activities Hiking Trip Level Easy to Moderate Lodging Hotels 8-Day Trip Departs Jun, July, Sep Land Cost From $4,995
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Croatia
Hiking Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands • Travel from island to island while taking in the best of the Dalmatian archipelago from an insider’s perspective • Enjoy beautiful local hotels, and savor fabulous regional food and wine • Visit ancient Split, with world-famous Diocletian’s Palace, and magnificent Dubrovnik’s historic walled city The draw of Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands is undeniable. The crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, sunny skies, magical seaport towns, rocky coastlines, fields of lavender, vineyards, and mouthwatering cuisine… well, it’s just a slice of heaven! Our itinerary is designed for those who want to enjoy hiking with minimal elevation gains while taking in all of the sites and breathtaking scenery along the way. Skipping from island to island, you’ll have a chance to visit the exquisite waterfalls at Krka National Park, soak in the unspoiled beauty of Brac, and visit historic monasteries and ruins. Every day you’ll relax in the comfort of small, boutique hotels and taste the delicacies of the region. Bookended with guided tours of the Split and Dubrovnik, you’ll see all of the highlights of the Dalmatian Islands and still have room for dessert! FOR FULL ITINERARY: Enter Trip Code CRM in the Search Box on www.mtsobek.com
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Itinerary HIGHLIGHTS Day 1: Arrive in Split, Croatia. You’ll meet your guide in our hotel and depart together to explore the historical city of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight we’ll sample the local fare during our welcome dinner. Day 2: Today we’ll visit the exquisite waterfalls and emerald lagoons of Krka National Park. This afternoon we’ll continue to the Roman city of Split before catching a ferry to the island of Brac to spend the night. Day 3: Our walk hugs the rugged coast of Brac. We’ll pass shady pines and vineyards and visit the 16th century Blaca Hermitage. For lunch, an open-fire feast awaits followed by a hike to the top of Mt. Vidova. End with a boat shuttle to Hvar. Day 4: A hike above the village of Milna awaits after a gourmet breakfast. We’ll visit the ghost village of Malo Grablje, passing fields of lavender and vineyards along the
way. After lunch we’ll enjoy wine tasting in Jesla. Day 5: Take a private boat shuttle to Korcula, an ancient trading port. Hike along the coast through olive groves and up a mountain ridge, sampling the local herb brandies of Pupnat along the way. Transfer to Orebic on the Peljesac Peninsula. Day 6: We’ll depart for Mt. Ilija, the highest mountain in Dalmatia. We’ll start in vineyards, passing an old monastery, and climb uphill through pine forests to a rocky finale. Take an excursion this afternoon to Ston on the way to Dubrovnik. Day 7: This morning we’ll enjoy a guided tour of old town Dubrovnik, a haven of the shipbuilding industry and former stopping point along the Spice Route. The afternoon is free to explore on your own. Day 8: Bid farewell to our sunny paradise on the Adriatic and transfer to the airport for flights home.
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