Cruise Croatia on a chilled-out adventure past the Adriatic Sea’s hidden highlights and secluded islands. Spend 15-days on board the Lupus Mare, taking in the spectacular ocean views and island vistas along with the offbeat sights the big ships don’t see. From Dubrovnik, discover the underground military cave system on Vis, built under Yugoslav occupation, and the near-empty beaches of Lastovo. Explore the trails that run through lush Mljet National Park, as well as the vibrant foreshore and Old Town of Split. See the romantic and evocative Korcula, and board wooden boats and stop in at Mostar – a town situated in a beautiful valley in the high mountains. With all the comforts you need to sit back and relax, it’s all pretty cruisy from here.Highlights
Head on a tour of the honeycomb underground tunnels of Vis, created to service the secret comings and goings of the Yugoslav military presence that left following Croat independence.
Escape the tourist hordes and get back to nature in Mljet National Park, where deep within the evergreen forest and turquoise lakes there are ruins and secluded coves to explore.
Even though this trip is all about the under-touristed wonders, you’ll still have your medieval moment at the famed city walls of Dubrovnik’s Old Town.
There’s nothing like diving into the aquamarine waters of the Dalmatian Coast, and weather permitting, your captain will be anchoring the ship for regular swim breaks during your cruising.
Head landside with a special detour to the charmed Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where you will see the town’s iconic bridge and have the chance to chat with local craftsmen and metalworkers.
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Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a gorgeous Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts of the Mediterranean and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The city is nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic". The success of Dubrovnik’s tourist industry has brought a certain degree of complacency and self-satisfaction. Certain aspects of the city’s appeal remain immune to tourist numbers, however, most notably the uniquely stunning setting and the unjaded straightforwardness of the Dubrovčani themselves.
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Mostar
Mostar is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, formerly one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country. The city has many important buildings and structures, including the cultural and spiritual icon: The Old Bridge (Stari Most). Mostar has been most famous for this beautiful historic Ottoman-style bridge, which spanned the Neretva river in what is considered the historic center of the city. Through combined efforts with the international community, rebuilding of The Old Bridge was completed in 2004, almost 11 years after its destruction, using some of its original pieces recovered from the Neretva river. A significant portion of the city has been rebuilt and visitors might be surprised to see that this formerly war-torn city is a lively and beautiful destination once again, particularly the area within and around the old town. However, many visible signs of Mostar's troubled recent history remain.