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Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coasts Departure Date: May 8, 2019 11 DAY SMALL SHIP ADVENTURE Including two nights in Dubrovnik, Croatia and a day trip to Montenegro

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Page 1: Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coasts · 2018. 12. 31. · Croatia. DAY 2 –Dubrovnik, Croatia Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is yours to relax

Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coasts

Departure Date: May 8, 2019

11 DAY SMALL SHIP ADVENTUREIncluding two nights in Dubrovnik, Croatia and a day trip to Montenegro

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Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian Coasts

Adriatic Sea

Perast

MONTENEGRODubrovnik

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Kotor

CROATIA

Mljet

Korcula

Hvar

BolPucisca

OmisSplit

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CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two and Three – Hotel Kompass or similar, Dubrovnik, CroatiaDays Four through Ten – Aboard the MV Karizma

Omis, at the mouth of the Cetina River Canyon Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, Split, Croatia

11 Days • 23 Meals Experience the history, culture, food, and

architecture of old-world Europe, combined with amazingly blue

seas, thick forests, and the region's best beaches. Exploration and

relaxation make the perfect vacation!

EXCEPTIONAL INCLUSIONS:E 23 Meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners)E Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & ToursE Visit two countries: Croatia and MontenegroE Accompanied by Mayflower expert staffE Two-night hotel stay and touring in DubrovnikE Seven-night cruise aboard the MV Karizma yachtE Local English-speaking Cruise Director aboard shipE Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides E All meals with local specialties onboard the yachtE Onboard dinners complemented with unlimited local wine, beer and soft drinksE Complimentary WiFi onboard the yachtE $55 in Mayflower Money

DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on an overnight flight to Dubrovnik,Croatia.

DAY 2 – Dubrovnik, CroatiaUpon arrival in Dubrovnik, transfer to your hotel.The afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city onyour own. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner at thehotel. Meal: D

DAY 3 – MontenegroTravel by coach to Montenegro, Europe’s youngestnation. At the mouth of the Bay of Kotor, admire thebeauty of the longest and deepest fjord in SouthernEurope. Enjoy a boat ride to an islet to visit OurLady of the Rocks church and museum. Returningto the coast, stop in Perast to view this picturesque

Overnights

Cruise Overnights

Start/End City

Visit

Cruise Route

Tour Route

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Golden Horn – the best beach in Croatia St. Marks Cathedral in Korcula showcases Gothic-Renaissance architecture

coastal town before continuing to Kotor.Stroll through the winding streets with yourlocal guide and enjoy lunch on your own inthe medieval old town of this charming for-tified city. Return to Dubrovnik by coachfor the evening at leisure. Meal: B

DAY 4 – Dubrovnik and Embarkation of your river shipFollowing breakfast at your hotel, depart ona tour of Dubrovnik with your local guide.Known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, explorethe Rector’s Palace and the Pharmacy of theFranciscan Monastery as you are intro-duced to the city during the walking tour.Following free time for shopping and lunchon your own, the excursion ends at GruzHarbor where your ship, the MV Karizma,awaits. Relax onboard as you become ac-quainted with the ship and crew. Thisevening, enjoy a Welcome Reception anddinner onboard. Meals: B, D

DAY 5 – Mljet National ParkThis afternoon, sailing from Dubrovnik,lunch is served onboard as you make yourway to the Adriatic Island of Mljet. On yourguided visit of the Mljet National Park,learn about the five types of forests, the is-land's geological structure consisting oflimestone and dolomite forming ridges,crests and slopes and the many species ofbirds and eagles’ nests. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6 – PuciscaLeisurely sail along the river and enjoy theremarkable views of the Dalmatian Coast.

Following lunch onboard, arrive in thebeautiful small town of Pucisca that arosefrom stone on the north island of Brac.Known for is culture of stone masonry, thenicely built stone houses with paved whiteroofs give Pucisca its charm. Take a swimin the beautiful blue waters in a bay nearthis quaint town. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 7 – Omis / SplitThe picturesque, ancient town of Omis issurrounded by small fishing villages withbeautiful beaches. Board small boats thattake you into the magnificent Cetina RiverCanyon, a protected nature area. Sail up-river to Radman Mills where you are treatedto a tasting of a local specialty before re-turning to the ship in Omis. This afternoon,arrive in Split, the largest Dalmatian cityand second largest city of Croatia. Yourguided visit will include the seafront prom-enade and the Roman Emperor Diocletian’sPalace, with its ancient columns andRoman belfries. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 8 – Bol, The Golden Horn / HvarThis morning your ship arrives in Bol,known for the best beach in Croatia - theGolden Horn. You’ll have free time to swimand enjoy this beautiful beach. This after-noon, sail on to Hvar, known as ‘the Croat-ian Maderia’, and one of the longest islandsstretching along the shores of Croatia. Onthe included walking tour you’ll see thefirst public theater in Europe (older thanShakespeare’s theater in the UK), the

Franciscan Monastery and other historicsights. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 9 – KorculaSail to Korcula, the acclaimed birthplace ofthe famous explorer, Marco Polo. As youstroll through its narrow, cobbled streets onthe included walking tour, immerse your-self in Korcula’s picturesque town and dis-cover adorned palaces and elegant housesincluding the majestic Cathedral of St.Mark. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 10 –Winery Visit / Return to Dubrovnik Enjoy a pleasant trip along the shores of theMljet Island with a visit to Grgich HillsWinery, owned by the famous Americanwine producer in Trstenik, for a tasting.The ship arrives in Dubrovnik and yourfinal evening of the cruise is free of plannedactivites. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 11 – Dubrovnik / USABid a fond farewell to Croatia and the Dal-matian Coast and return home with memo-ries of life enriching experiences from yoursmall ship adventure. Meal: B

Itinerary and vessel are subject to change.

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MAIN DECK

Seven nights accommodations aboard the

MV KarizmaBuilt: 2016 Speed: 10 nautical mph Staterooms: 18 Length: 157 ft. Crew: 7

Stateroom (140-190 sq. ft.): Main Deck• Double stateroom has a queen bed• Twin staterooms have two twin beds. • Staterooms are spacious and feature: air conditioning, LCD TV, safe deposit box, internal communication system between cabins and bar.• Private bathroom with shower

Stateroom (140-190 sq. ft.): Lower Deck• Double stateroom has a queen bed• Twin staterooms have two twin beds• Staterooms are spacious and feature: air conditioning, LCD TV, safe deposit box, internal communication system between cabins and bar.• Private bathroom with shower

Stateroom

Sun Deck

MV Karizma

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $429 per person (optional)This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel yourtrip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have tobe notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illnessor the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused servicesafter the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer-gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportationis included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Please review thePlan for details on coverage.

Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour

Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.

Pricing does not include airfare.Add $95 per person for port charges and $50 per person for round trip transfers to & from Rochester International Airport.

Airfare is $1,900 per 2 travelers, which is 2 for the price 1 or $950 per person. Travelers must book by January 31, 2019

to receive this airfare deal.

National Tour Association

LOWER DECK

1 2 3 4 5TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL

EASY ENERGETIC

revised 06-01-2018

FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sarah Lentini(585) 227-7275

[email protected]

2019 DEPART USA

May 8 PER PERSON TWIN $3,199 $3,399

SINGLE ROOM ADD $2,239 $2,379

LOWER DECK MAIN DECK

UPPER DECK

Public Areas and Ship Amenities• Fully air-conditioned Upper Deck dining room• Restaurant includes bar area with LCD TV• Buffet breakfast area • Upper Deck observation area offering sweeping panoramic views of the surroundings• Sun Deck offering sun-shade cover and lounge chairs• Complimentary WiFi• Two outdoor showers and fourlavatories on deck

Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline forthe entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at whichtime availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommendindividual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.