• Activity Level:  1
  • Comfort:  4
  • Departs From: Split
  • Location: Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik
  • Duration: 8 days
  • Availability: DAILY, private tour
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Highlights

  • Independent Tour that still includes all hotel accommodation, transfers, ferry tickets and breakfast daily as listed (no group!)
  • UNESCO heritage sites:
  • Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian (1979)
  • Old City of Dubrovnik (1979)
  • Dalmatian Islands:
  • Island of Hvar
  • Island of Korcula
  • Fully customisable
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8 days from Split 1 night, Hvar 2 nights, Korcula 1 night, and to Dubrovnik 3 nights

8 days from Split, Hvar, Korcula, and to Dubrovnik. UNESCO listed Split, followed by the islands of Hvar and Korcula and then onto gorgeous Dubrovnik. Hotels (including breakfast) and all transfers and ferry tickets included. Relax and enjoy your island hopping holiday with all the hassles taken care of for you, while still enjoying your independence.

Independent Tour, departs daily April to October. Available in Standard, Classic or Premium hotel combinations. Hotel list is at the bottom of the daily itinerary.

Also available in the reverse direction (link below). Add nights in any town!

Itinerary


8 days from Split 1 night, Hvar 2 nights, Korcula 1 night, and to Dubrovnik 3 nights


Open age Independent Tour. You will be on your own or with your own group, there is no guide and no public group departures. Double bed or twin bed rooms available. Most triple rooms are a double bed with a single bed. Solo travellers must book a double/twin for solo use with a solo use supplement. Ferries, transfers and hotels are all booked for you as a package, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy your time in each city. Bed and breakfast included.

Please note, this is not a cruise, this is a TOUR using hotels, ferries and transfers.

ISLAND HOPPING FAQ: https://discovercroatia.com.au/before-your-island-hopping-tour/


Please note: this 'tour' has 3 different options for hotels; Standard, Classic and Premium and all have different pricing as per the price list. See below for which hotels are in which option.

Also available in the opposite direction: http://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/30/island-hopping-dubrovnik-korcula-hvar-split-7nts/


INCLUDED:
• Accommodation in hotels in Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik on bed and breakfast basis (as per hotel list)
• Arrival and departure airport shared transfers, boat tickets (ferries, catamaran, bus etc.)
• All transfers on Hvar, Korcula and in Dubrovnik, wherever needed

Hotel list - STANDARD version:
Hotel Art Depadanse (Annexe) 3star, Split or similar
Hotel Pharos 3star, Hvar or similar
Hotel Port 9 4star, Korčula or similar
Hotel Aquarius 3star, Dubrovnik or similar

Hotel list - Classic version:
Hotel Art 4star, Split or similar
Hotel Amfora 4star, Hvar or similar
Hotel Marko Polo 4star, Korčula or similar
Hotel Lero 3.5star, Dubrovnik or similar

Hotel list - Premium version:
Hotel Atrium 5star, Split or similar
Hotel Amfora 4star, Hvar or similar
Hotel Marko Polo 4star, Korčula or similar
Hotel More 5star, Dubrovnik or similar

NOT INCLUDED:
• Optional tours/activities or city sightseeing in resorts
• Meals (except breakfast)
• Tips/gratuities

#OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
City tour package of 3 tours (Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik)
City tour package of 2 tours (Split, Dubrovnik)



ITINERARY:

DAY 1 SPLIT
Arrival to Split. Transfer to hotel in Split. Overnight in Split.

DAY 2 SPLIT – HVAR (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure to enjoy the magnificent town of Split with its numerous archaeological, historical and cultural sites. Ferry from Split to the island of Hvar. Overnight in Hvar.

DAY 3 HVAR (B)
Breakfast at a hotel. Free day for exploring Hvar town and the Island. Hvar is the town of a unique cultural and historical heritage and also an important tourist resort with a centuries-old tradition in tourism, pleasant climate, a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, famous gastronomic offer, sports and recreational opportunities. Overnight in Hvar.

DAY 4 HVAR – KORČULA (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Ferry from Hvar harbour to Korcula Island. Explore the Korcula old town, the hometown of famous explorer Marco Polo. Experience the narrow streets, beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Korčula.

DAY 5 KORČULA – DUBROVNIK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Ferry or vehicle transfer from Korcula to Dubrovnik. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 6 DUBROVNIK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Free time in Dubrovnik. We recommend city sightseeing and walk along the city walls. Panoramic ride overlooking Dubrovnik to Srd hill with Dubrovnik’s new cable car should not be missed. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 7 DUBROVNIK (B)
Breakfast at hotel. We recommend a day visit to nearby Elaphite Islands or Island of Lokrum. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK - departure (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (or other accommodation in Dubrovnik) included.

B- Breakfast

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• NOTE: Ferry transfer times are limited to the Jadrolinija and Krilojet ferry timetables. Please note that ferry schedules are occasionally subject to change.

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Inclusions

  • INCLUDED:
  • • Accommodation in hotels in Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik on bed and breakfast basis (as per hotel list)
  • • Arrival and departure airport shared transfers, boat tickets (ferries, catamaran, bus etc.)
  • • All transfers on Hvar, Korcula and in Dubrovnik, wherever needed

Exclusions

  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • • Optional tours/activities or city sightseeing in resorts
  • • Meals (except breakfast)
  • #OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
  • City tour package of 3 tours (Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik)

Extras & Upgrades

Upgrade to private airport transfers. Walking tours of Split and Dubrovnik. Upgrade to Classic or Premium Hotels.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Check out our specific FAQ pages here:

Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)

Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)

Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)

Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)

 

Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/

How far in advance do I need to book?

Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.

Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.

Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.

What do the different ship categories mean?

Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.

 

What is half-board? What meals are included?

Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.

Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.

Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!

 

What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers

Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.

Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.

How fit do I need to be for my holiday?

Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.

Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.

What happens if I can't attend an excursion?

It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.

What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?

For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.

For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.

What equipment do I need?

Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.

Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.

If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:

Call us or WhatsApp: +612-9212-1507
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

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Itinerary

  • DAY 1 SPLIT
  • DAY 2 SPLIT – HVAR (B)
  • DAY 3 HVAR (B)
  • DAY 4 HVAR – KORČULA (B)
  • DAY 5 KORČULA – DUBROVNIK (B)
  • DAY 6 DUBROVNIK (B)
  • DAY 7 DUBROVNIK (B)
  • DAY 8 DUBROVNIK - departure (B)