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Cruising the Adriatic Coast
 with Vienna and Slovenia
         2022 Departure Date: May 6
Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia - Carson ...
Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia

                       Skradinski Buk Falls – a favorite in Krka National Park                                 Visit the enchanting resort town of Bled, Slovenia

DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to                 DAY 5 Korčula – Hvar: Relax onboard as the yacht sails to
Dubrovnik, Croatia.                                                              Hvar. With its beautiful fields of lavender and carefully cultivated
                                                                                 vineyards, the island is considered one of the most beautiful in the
DAY 2 Dubrovnik, Croatia: Welcome to Dubrovnik, commonly                         world. Carpeting the hillsides around its cozy harbor are terra-
known as “the Pearl of the Adriatic”! Upon arrival, you’ll be met                cotta roofed villas, Gothic palaces and 13th-century ramparts rising
by a representative of Mayflower Cruises & Tours and transferred                 towards an impressive citadel. During your included guided tour,
to your private yacht, and home for the next seven nights. Relax                 visit the impressive bell towers of the Franciscan Monastery, St.
onboard as you become acquainted with the ship and the crew.                     Mark’s Church and the Cathedral of St. Stephen. Meals: B, L
This evening enjoy a Welcome Reception and dinner onboard as
the yacht remains in port overnight. Meal: D                                     DAY 6 Hvar – Pucišca – Split: Your exploration continues with a
                                                                                 visit to the coastal town of Pucišca on the island of Brač, known
DAY 3 Dubrovnik – Slano: After breakfast, depart on your tour of                 for its white limestone, most notably that which was used to build
Dubrovnik with a local guide. Discover the charms of Dubrovnik’s                 part of the White House in Washington DC. For many generations,
Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stroll along it’s white                  locals have been making use of the stone and during the included
limestone streets and see baroque buildings and it’s ancient city                walking tour, you’ll visit a stone mason school. Founded in
walls that protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries.          1909, the school provides educational support for local students,
After the tour, return to the yacht and set sail for Slano, reaching the         producing quality religious icons, fountains and statues. After the
Peljesac Peninsula’s wine empire. Enjoy an included tour of Ston, a              tour, return to the yacht for an afternoon of sailing towards Split, the
jewel of the Adriatic Coast. Following the tour, a wine-tasting session          second largest city in Croatia and the largest city on the Adriatic
completes today’s adventure. Meals: B, L, D                                      Coast. Stroll with your guide on a walking tour viewing the city’s
EmeraldPLUS: Guided tour of Ston with wine tasting                               fantastic sites, including the seafront promenade, and the Roman
                                                                                 Emperor Diocletian’s Palace with its ancient columns and Roman
DAY 4 Slano – Mljet – Korčula: Begin today’s journey with a stop                 belfries. Meals: B, L
in Mljet, one of the most forested islands of the Adriatic. You                  EmeraldPLUS: Tour of Pucišca & visit to a stone masonry school
will have free time to enjoy the pristine beauty of the island’s
untouched nature, mystic groves and vineyards. If you choose,                    DAY 7 Šibenik: Your day begins with a guided walking tour of
join the DiscoverMORE guided tour. Next, visit the island of                     Šibenik, one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic Coast. This
Korčula, one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic Sea. Like most              charming town boasts fantastic monuments dating back to
of the Croatian islands, the Greeks, who gave it the name Korkyra                Venetian times, particularly the marble Cathedral of St. James – a
Melaina or “Black Corfu” for its dark, densely wooded appearance,                UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy the remainder of the day
first settled Korčula. Explore the town on a guided tour, passing its            at leisure to continue exploring this beautiful town on your own.
typical medieval architecture, including towers and clusters of red-             Meals: B, L
roofed houses. Marco Polo, the famous world-traveler and writer,
as well as a Venetian merchant, is reputed to have been born                     DAY 8 Šibenik – Trogir: Today’s adventure takes you to Krka
here. Meals: B, L                                                                National Park, named after the Krka River. Magnificent waterfalls
DiscoverMORE: Guided tour of Mljet National Park                                 are a top attraction of the park, including the famous Skradinski
(additional expense)                                                             Buk Falls - one of Croatia’s most famous sights. A local guide will
Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia - Carson ...
Vienna   1

                      AUSTRIA

provide a tour of theBled
                      park, and you can even swim in some areas,
                                                                              1   Hotel Overnights
so be sure to pack your swimwear! Later, cruise to the town of                                                           Vienna   1
             Ljubljana 2
Trogir, a UNESCO World     SLOVENIA
                            Heritage Site. The small, historic center
                                                                              1   Cruise Overnights
            Postojna
of this medieval town resembles CROATIA
                                   an outdoor museum, and the                     Visit
                       Zagreb
streets boast magnificent   Romanesque     churches and beautiful                 Tour Route              AUSTRIA
                               1 Plitvice Lakes
examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Meals: B, L                     Cruise Route

                                                                                                         Bled
DAY 9 Trogir - Plitvice Lakes: After breakfast it is time to bid                                                                                      1

farewell to your boutique yacht, captain and crew and travel by                                   Ljubljana    2 SLOVENIA                             1
                                                                                                 Postojna
motorcoach to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice
                                                                                                              Zagreb
                                                                                                                          CROATIA
Lakes, where breathtaking
                        Šibenik
                               scenery awaits. Have your camera
                                                                                                                       1 Plitvice Lakes
ready as you take a walking      tour around
                            Trogir       Split several of the lower lakes
at Plitvice Lakes National
                   Adriatic Sea            Pucišcaof this natural wonder
                              Park.7 The scenery
                                Hvar
is spectacular, with 16-terraced lakes surrounded by thickly
                                   Korčula
wooded mountains and lush vegetation.Mljet     CheckSlano
                                                     in to your hotel and
enjoy dinner. Meals: B, D
                                                   Dubrovnik
                                                                                                             Šibenik
DAY 10 Plitvice Lakes – Zagreb – Ljubljana, Slovenia: Journey                                                    Trogir       Split
                                                                                                        Adriatic Sea 7          Pucišca
to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital and largest city. Enjoy a city tour                                                     Hvar
featuring the delightful, historic Upper Town, with its network of                                                      Korčula            Slano
little streets that stretch between Kaptol and Gradec Hills. It’s the                                                             Mljet

oldest part of the city! Visit St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s                                                                         Dubrovnik
Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and Government Palace.
Continue on to Ljubljana, the largest city and capital of Slovenia.
                                                                              Exceptional Inclusions
With exquisite architecture, a river dividing the historic old town
from the modern city center, a 900-year-old castle perched atop a             ..................................................
hill and friendly locals, this town is sure to please. Meal: B                • 23 Meals: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners
                                                                              • Airport transfers on tour dates when air is
DAY 11 Ljubljana – Postojna: On your morning walking tour                       provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours
see the most significant sights of the old city center of Ljubljana,
                                                                              • Visit three countries: Croatia, Slovenia and Austria
including the picturesque, open-air Central Market, the Three
                                                                              • Seven-night cruise aboard the MS Swallow yacht
Bridges, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. After some
free time, journey by motorcoach north to Postojna, home to one of            • Local English-speaking Cruise Director
the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world             aboard ship
by miniature electric train, followed by a walking tour of the caves.         • Shore excursions with English-speaking
Next, you’ll stop at Predjama Castle for a photo opportunity. Return            local guides
to Ljubljana and end your day with an included dinner. Meals: B, D            • Many meals onboard the yacht, featuring local
                                                                                specialties
DAY 12 Ljubljana – Vienna, Austria: After breakfast depart by
                                                                              • Onboard lunches and dinners complemented
coach to Vienna, Austria. En route enjoy a stop in Bled, Slovenia, a
lively all-season resort town which was first discovered by travelers           with 2 glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks
in the middle of the 19th century. Since then it has developed                • Complimentary WiFi onboard the yacht
into a small town of hotels, villas and restaurants around the lake.          • Touring in Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bled and Vienna
During an included tour, walk along the lake and visit Bled Castle.             after the cruise
Afterwards enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Once in Vienna                  • Visit scenic Plitvice Lakes and Postojna
participate in a brief walking tour of the city center, passing the
                                                                              • All gratuities included
Hofburg Palace and strolling through the surrounding area. Enjoy a
                                                                              • $65 in Mayflower Money
farewell dinner with your fellow travelers this evening.
Meals: B, L, D

                                                                            CRUISE ACCOMMODATIONS
DAY 13 Vienna / USA: Bid a fond farewell to the Dalmatian Coast,
                                                                            Days 2 through 8 – aboard the MS Swallow
Croatia, Slovenia and Austria as you transfer to the airport and
                                                                            Day 9 – Ethno Houses Plitvica Selo or similar,
return home with memories of life enriching experiences from your
                                                                            Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
small ship adventure. Meal: B
                                                                            Days 10 and 11 – GH Union or similar, Ljubljana, Slovenia
                 Itinerary and vessel are subject to change.                Day 12 – Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere or similar, Vienna, Austria
MS Swallow
                                                               Built: 2020 Speed: 11.5 mph Staterooms: 18 Length: 160 ft. Crew: 6

                SUN DECK                                                                                                                                                   Public Areas and Ship Amenities
                                                                                                                                                                            1    Rooftop Jacuzzi
                                                                                                                                                                            2    Sun Deck canopy
                                                                                                                                                                            3    Outside Restaurant Terrace
                                                                                                                                                                            4    Inside Restaurant & Bar
                                                                                                                                                                            5    VIP Salon with 180° Lounge area
                                                                                                                                                                            6    Swim platform
                UPPER DECK
                                                                                                                                                                            7    Lobby/Reception

                                                                                                                                                                            Cabin Specifications
                                                                                                                                                                            l En-suite bathroom
                                                                                                                                                                            l Air-conditioning
                                                                                                                                                                            l Toiletries
                                                                                                         13                15            17                                 l Satellite TV
                                                9               11
                MAIN DECK
                                                                                                                                                                            l Hair dryer
                                                                                                         13              15              17
                                                9
                                               10               11
                                                                12                                       14              16              18                                 l WiFi
                                                                                                                  13                15            17                        l Luggage space under the bed
                                                         9                  11
                                               10               12                                       14              16              18
                                                                                                                                                                            l Wardrobe
                                                                                                         13                15            17
                                                9       10      11       12                                       14              16              18                        l Towels for swim stops
                                                                        1            3               5
                                                                                                                       7
                                               10               12                                       14             16               18
                                                                                     3               5                                                                          Ship details are subject to change
                                                                        21           4                                 8
                                                                                                                       7
                LOWER DECK                                                                           6
                                                                                 1          3                 5
                                                                        2                                              8        7
                                                                                     4               6
                                                                        1        23                  5                          8
                                                                                            4                 6        7

                                                                        2            4                                 8
                                                                                                     6

                                                              2022 Departure Date                                                                                          MAY 6
                                                              Cruising the Adriatic Coast with Vienna and Slovenia                                                  PER            SINGLE
                                                                                                                                                                  PERSON           ROOM
                                                              CAT CABIN                                                                                DECK        TWIN             ADD

                                                                B      Twin or double cabin with window or porthole                                    Lower      $4,258         + $2,699

                                                                 A     Twin or double cabin with window or porthole                                    Main       $4,558         + $2,899

                                                               A+ Twin or double cabin with large porthole                                             Main       $4,758         + $3,029

                                             Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Dubrovnik, Croatia, returning from Vienna, Austria.

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      • 90 days to day of departure: 100% of total tour                                    1 2 3 4 5
      • No refund on unused portions of the tour
                                                                                          EASY                 ENERGETIC

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