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Venice to Split Coast and Plitvice with Dalmatian Islands Cruise

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  • Venice to Split Coast and Plitvice with Dalmatian Islands Cruise

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$2965.00 $3145.00 Land Only

Discount: $180
  • 12 Days 10 Nights
  • Europe
  • Croatia , Italy

Combine the best of the Croatian mainland with a week at sea. From Venice, travel to the Belle Époque resort of Opatija, walk among the cascading lakes of Plitvice and discover Split, then board a small ship in Trogir for seven nights among the islands of Dalmatia: sunny Hvar, the green national park of Mljet, Dubrovnik, medieval Korčula, the Makarska Riviera and Brač.

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Day 1 of every itinerary is your departure day from the USA.

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  • Day 1

    Your Adriatic journey begins today! Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Venice, Italy.

    Overnight in flight

  • Day 2

    Hotel 4*

    Benvenuti! On arrival in Venice, meet your driver at Venice Marco Polo Airport, Treviso Airport or the Tronchetto bus station and transfer to Opatija, Croatia.

    Opatija is a graceful seaside resort on the northern Adriatic coast, where Belle Époque villas look out over the Kvarner Bay.

    Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.

    Overnight Stay in Hotel Opatija

  • Day 3

    Hotel 4*

    Breakfast

    Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the Kvarner Bay.

    Guided walking tour of Opatija, set on the scenic Kvarner Bay and considered the birthplace of Croatian tourism. In the 19th century it was the favorite spa resort of the Habsburg court and European aristocracy, welcoming famous guests such as the composer Gustav Mahler and the dancer Isadora Duncan.

    Stroll through the colorful Angiolina Park and along the Lungomare seaside promenade, lined with elegant Austro-Hungarian villas and residences that still carry the refined atmosphere of old Opatija.

    Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).

    Afternoon and evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.

    Overnight Stay in Hotel Opatija

  • Day 4

    Hotel 4*

    Breakfast

    An early breakfast before a day among waterfalls and lakes.

    Morning departure for the Plitvice Lakes National Park (entrance included), the oldest national park in Croatia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sixteen lakes linked by cascading waterfalls unfold in shades of turquoise and emerald, explored on foot along wooden walkways and forest trails.

    Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).

    Continue south to Split on the Dalmatian coast and check in at your hotel.

    Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.

    Overnight Stay in Hotel Split

  • Day 5

    Cruise Ship

    Breakfast

    Savor a final Dalmatian breakfast at the hotel.

    Guided walking tour of Split, the largest city in Dalmatia, rich in culture and history since Roman times. At its heart stands the palace built by Emperor Diocletian as his retirement residence at the turn of the 4th century, today one of the best-preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world.

    Transfer to Trogir, the UNESCO-listed island town just west of Split.

    Board your K. Adriatic Collection ship in Trogir (check-in from 11:00 AM). Settle into your air-conditioned ensuite cabin and meet the crew and your English-speaking cruise manager.

    Trogir is a small medieval town on an islet between the mainland and the island of Čiovo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Romanesque and Renaissance stone lanes, palaces and churches.

    Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.

    Overnight on board in Trogir

  • Day 6

    Cruise Ship

    Breakfast & Lunch

    Buffet breakfast on board as the ship sails for the island of Hvar.

    Hvar is one of the sunniest islands of the Adriatic, known for its lavender fields and its elegant harbor town, with a Renaissance main square, St. Stephen's Cathedral and a hilltop fortress overlooking the Pakleni islands. (Due to limited berths, the ship may dock in nearby Stari Grad.)

    Three-course lunch on board. Time to explore, swim or relax.

    Overnight on board in Hvar

  • Day 7

    Cruise Ship

    Breakfast & Lunch

    Breakfast on board before a morning on Mljet, the greenest island of Dalmatia.

    Much of Mljet is a national park of pine forests surrounding two saltwater lakes, with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery on the tiny islet of St. Mary. The Mljet National Park entrance ticket is paid on the spot.

    Lunch on board, then sail on to Dubrovnik.

    Evening at leisure in Dubrovnik, dinner at own expense.

    Overnight on board in Dubrovnik

  • Day 8

    Cruise Ship

    Breakfast & Lunch

    Breakfast on board with the walls of Dubrovnik in view.

    Morning free in Dubrovnik, the walled 'Pearl of the Adriatic', to stroll the marble Stradun, walk the city walls or visit its churches and palaces.

    Lunch on board, then sail to the island of Šipan in the Elaphite archipelago or to Trstenik on the Pelješac peninsula, for a quiet evening by the sea.

    Overnight on board in Šipan or Trstenik

  • Day 9

    Cruise Ship

    Breakfast & Lunch

    Breakfast on board, then cruise north to Korčula.

    Korčula town sits on a small peninsula, a fortified medieval gem of herringbone streets, often called 'Little Dubrovnik' and said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo.

    Lunch on board and time to explore.

    Overnight on board in Korčula

  • Day 10

    Cruise Ship

    Breakfast & Lunch

    Breakfast on board as the ship heads for the mainland coast.

    Makarska is the heart of the Makarska Riviera, a lively harbor town with a palm-lined promenade and long pebble beaches at the foot of the Biokovo mountain.

    Lunch on board, afternoon at leisure.

    Overnight on board in Makarska

  • Day 11

    Cruise Ship

    Breakfast & Lunch

    Breakfast on board before a last day at sea.

    Cruise to the island of Brač, famous for its white stone and its beaches, with a swim stop along the way.

    One Captain's dinner and one guided tour in English are included during the week (three guided tours with the K. Voyage Collection). The order of visits may change due to weather or port conditions.

    Lunch on board, then return to Trogir for the last evening.

    Overnight on board in Trogir

  • Day 12

    Breakfast

    Breakfast on board and check-out by 9:00 AM. End of the cruise in Trogir.

    Travel to Split Airport, only a few miles away, for your flight back home. The airport transfer is not included with the K. Adriatic and K. Voyage Collections (available on request); it is included with the K. Signature and K. Crown Collections.

    It was certainly a pleasure to have you. We will be honored to welcome you again on one of our upcoming tours. Safe travels back home!

About This Trip


What is included


2027 Prices per person, land and cruise (double occupancy)

Departures Apr 13 - May 18 and Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027: $2,965

Departures May 25 and Sep 21, 2027: $3,329

Departures Jun 1 - Sep 14, 2027: $3,475

*Tour departures from the USA every Tuesday from April 13 to October 12, 2027 (arrival in Europe on Wednesday, cruise from Saturday to Saturday). Prices include a lower deck cabin on a K. Adriatic Collection ship.

*Cruise upgrades under Upgrades: K. Adriatic upper deck, K. Voyage Collection (lower or upper deck), and the deluxe K. Signature and K. Crown Collections (lower, upper or balcony cabins). With a deluxe upgrade, the week follows the Dalmatian Paradise route, round trip from Trogir.

*Cruise port fees (EUR 60 per person per week) are paid on board and are not included.

*Single travelers: single-use cabins have limited availability; select both single supplements under Upgrades. Single rates for upgraded cabins are 50% above the upgraded cabin price, on request.

*Cruise itineraries may change due to weather, port conditions or holidays; the final schedule is given on board. In some ports ships moor side by side and guests cross from one vessel to another, so the cruise is not recommended for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

*Cruise departures are guaranteed, but the cruise company may cancel a departure booked by fewer than 20 guests; an alternative will then be offered.

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, land and cruise only (flights can be added when booking).

Land Only travelers: Land Only uses the same dates and itinerary as Air & Land. Day 1 is the travel day from the USA, and your tour begins on Day 2 in Venice. Please book flights that arrive in Venice by 4:00 PM on Day 2. See Day 2 of the itinerary for your arrival details.

What is included

Arrival transfer from Venice (Marco Polo or Treviso Airport, or Tronchetto bus station) to Opatija
2 nights in Opatija and 1 night in Split (Hotels 4*)
3 breakfasts
Guided walking tours of Opatija and Split
Entrance ticket and visit to the Plitvice Lakes National Park
Tourist taxes
7 nights on board a K. Adriatic Collection ship in a lower deck double/twin cabin with private facilities and air conditioning (upgrades available)
Cruise meals: 7 buffet breakfasts, 6 three-course lunches and 1 Captain's dinner, tea or coffee with lunch, fresh fruit and water dispenser
Olive oil and wine tasting on board
English-speaking cruise manager on board
Guided walking tour in English (1; 3 with the K. Voyage Collection)
Daily cabin service, fresh towels and bed linen mid-week, Wi-Fi

What is excluded

International airfare (can be added when booking)
Visa (If applicable)
Port fees of EUR 60 per person, paid on board
National park entrance tickets not mentioned (for example Mljet, paid on the spot)
Dinners on board other than the Captain's dinner, drinks
Lunches and dinners on land
Transfer from the cruise port to the airport (K. Adriatic, K. Voyage and Opatija departures)
Entrance fees to monuments unless mentioned
Tips for Guides, Drivers, Crew
Personal Expenses
Single room and single cabin supplements
Travel Insurance (* Highly Recommended click here https://www.trawickinternational.com to visit our partner site)

Sightseeing highlights

Opatija, Lungomare promenade and Angiolina Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Split and Diocletian's Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hvar town and the Pakleni islands
Mljet National Park and St. Mary's islet
Dubrovnik, the walled Pearl of the Adriatic
Korčula, the fortified 'Little Dubrovnik'
Makarska Riviera and the Biokovo mountain
Island of Brač

Travel highlights

Specific transfer information can be found here:
Transfer from Venice to the Croatian coast
Guided walking tour of Opatija, the Habsburg riviera resort
Visit of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Guided walking tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace
7-night small-ship cruise round trip from Trogir through the Dalmatian islands
Hvar, Mljet National Park, Dubrovnik, Korčula, Makarska and Brač
Upgrades available to K. Voyage, K. Signature and K. Crown Collection ships and balcony cabins

Upgrades

  • Single Room Supplement (hotels) – $385.00 per person
  • Single Cabin Supplement: departure Apr 13 - May 18 or Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $709.00 per person
  • Single Cabin Supplement: departure May 25 or Sep 21, 2027 – $879.00 per person
  • Single Cabin Supplement: departure Jun 1 - Sep 14, 2027 – $949.00 per person
  • K. Adriatic Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 18, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $295.00 per person
  • K. Adriatic Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure May 25 - Sep 21, 2027 – $225.00 per person
  • K. Voyage Collection, lower deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 18, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $369.00 per person
  • K. Voyage Collection, lower deck cabin: departure May 25 - Sep 21, 2027 – $295.00 per person
  • K. Voyage Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 18, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $589.00 per person
  • K. Voyage Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure May 25 - Sep 21, 2027 – $665.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, lower deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 11, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $1,545.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, lower deck cabin: departure May 18, 2027 – $1,989.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, lower deck cabin: departure May 25, Sep 21, 2027 – $1,619.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, lower deck cabin: departure Jun 1 - Aug 10, 2027 – $1,475.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, lower deck cabin: departure Aug 17 - Sep 14, 2027 – $2,355.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 11, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $1,989.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure May 18, 2027 – $2,429.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure May 25, Sep 21, 2027 – $2,059.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Jun 1 - Aug 10, 2027 – $1,915.00 per person
  • K. Signature Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Aug 17 - Sep 14, 2027 – $2,795.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, lower deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 11, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $2,285.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, lower deck cabin: departure May 18, 2027 – $3,015.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, lower deck cabin: departure May 25, Sep 21, 2027 – $2,649.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, lower deck cabin: departure Jun 1 - Aug 10, 2027 – $2,505.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, lower deck cabin: departure Aug 17 - Sep 14, 2027 – $3,239.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 11, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $2,869.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure May 18, 2027 – $3,459.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure May 25, Sep 21, 2027 – $3,089.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Jun 1 - Aug 10, 2027 – $2,945.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, upper/main deck cabin: departure Aug 17 - Sep 14, 2027 – $3,825.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, balcony upper deck cabin: departure Apr 13 - May 11, Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2027 – $3,605.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, balcony upper deck cabin: departure May 18, 2027 – $4,195.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, balcony upper deck cabin: departure May 25, Sep 21, 2027 – $3,825.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, balcony upper deck cabin: departure Jun 1 - Aug 10, 2027 – $3,679.00 per person
  • K. Crown Collection, balcony upper deck cabin: departure Aug 17 - Sep 14, 2027 – $4,559.00 per person

Important Things to keep in mind

  • Not Included:
    • Optional tours and gratuities.
  • Transportation To and from the airport:
    • Airport transfers are included only when listed under What is included.
    • We recommend you arrive at your hotel after 3 PM, for prompt check-in.
  • Accommodation Details:
    • Some departures are operated with more than one coach. Hotels of similar standard may be substituted.
  • Entry Requirements:
    • Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary. For visa information, check our Visas page.

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