Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

For full tour itineraries, please visit us online at www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours EUROPE AND THE MED 109 MEAL PLAN: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 1 dinner ACCOMMODATION 7 nights on board a Premium Boat UPGRADE YOUR CRUISE^ Deluxe Croatian Island Cruise £899pp Deluxe Croatian Island Cruise, Dubrovnik £1,099pp DAY 1: UK TO SPLIT Depart London on your direct flight to Split, where you will be transferred to your boat, docked in the port of Trogir. This afternoon* spend time exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian’s Palace. DAY 2: SPLIT TO HVAR ISLAND B/L Head for the island of Hvar, known to be the longest and sunniest Croatian island. Weather permitting, the cruise will stop en route for a relaxing swim off island Solta, a secluded cove, before arriving at the island’s hub, Hvar Town. Spend your evening sampling its hip but laid-back restaurant scene. DAY 3: HVAR ISLAND TO MLJET NATIONAL PARK B/L A highlight of the cruise is a visit to the beautiful island of Mljet. Surrounded by crystal clear waters and a gentle sandy shoreline, Mljet is known as Croatia’s greenest island, with the national park making up almost one third of the landmass. After lunch, take a local ferry to Islet Melita, to visit the former Benedictine monastery. DAY 4: MLJET NATIONAL PARK TO DUBROVNIK B/L Journey south this morning, stopping for a swimming break in the tranquil waters of the Elafiti Islands. This afternoon, arrive in the port of the UNESCO-listed city of Dubrovnik. This enchanting seaside city is the epitome of beauty. Explore the cobbled streets of the well preserved Old Town, where all first-time visitors should begin with a walk around the magnificent medieval city walls. DAY 5: DUBROVNIK TO KORCULA ISLAND B/L This morning head to Korcula, stopping en route in a bay off the Elafiti Islands for a leisurely swim. After lunch, cruise along to Korcula with time to discover the town and acclaimed birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo. With an impressive old fortress and quaint cobbled streets, Korcula is an idyllic place to spend the evening. DAY 6: KORCULA ISLAND TO BRAČ ISLAND B/L/D Set sail along the crystal blue waters for Brač Island, stopping in one of the beautiful secluded bays of this area for swimming and sunbathing. The island landscape of Brač is dominated by a limestone relief, with numerous gullies, crevices, cavities, valleys and coves. Brač is also known for being one of the largest islands in the entire Adriatic Sea. This evening, be a guest of your captain and enjoy a three-course meal on board your vessel. DAY 7: BRAČ ISLAND TO TROGIR B/L Depart from the island of Brač, stopping for a swim in a bay on the island of Čiovo. Continue to Trogir, a small picturesque town on an island by the Adriatic Sea. Discover the beautiful masterpieces of famous sculptors such as the Cathedral’s portal of master Radovan and the reliefs of master Niccolo di Giovanni Fiorentino. You can find many shops and restaurants throughout this medieval town, a perfect way to spend your final evening before retiring to the boat. DAY 8: TROGIR TO THE UK B After breakfast on board the boat, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: No visa is required when travelling to Croatia, however insurance must be obtained before travel. Tips: It is customary to tip your guides. This is at your discretion, but we recommend approximately £20pp for the duration of your tour. Optional excursions are at an additional cost.*Please note dependent on flight schedules your tour of Split will either be done on the afternoon of Day 1 or the morning of Day 8. Please note an alternative itinerary applies to departures from Dubrovnik, visit our website for further details. ^ Please note an alternative itinerary applies to the Deluxe Croatian Cruise departing from Dubrovnik, please visit our website for further details. Cruise between peaceful islands, stopping at historic Korcula, lavender-scented Hvar and the idyllic forest-covered isle of Mljet. On shore, guests will have time on their own to explore the many sights of Croatia. SPLIT BEACH STAY 4 nights 5 ★ B&B from £419 TUCEPI, MAKARSKA BEACH STAY 4 nights 4 ★ B&B from £249 Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR Split DUBROVNIK DEPARTURES & DELUXE CRUISES AVAILABLE PACE: DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES REGIONAL FLIGHTS AVAILABLE FROM: • Prices based on flights from London Gatwick to Croatia with easyjet • A single supplement starts from just £319 CRUISE TOUR CROATIAN ISLAND CRUISE 8 days from £799pp TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ✔ Discover Split and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian’s Palace ✔ The sunny islands of Hvar and Brač ✔ Explore the Mljet National Park and visit its 12 th century Benedictine monastery ✔ Wander the well-preserved streets of Dubrovnik and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town ✔ Spend an evening in Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo ✔ Enjoy a walking tour of Trogir Premium Boat Coach 1 Number of nights < 1 1 <      Split Trogir Brač Korcula Dubrovnik Mljet Hvar Adriatic Sea 1 1 1  2 •   Bristol £879 Stansted £979 24 Apr 21 £859 01 May 21 £959 08 May 21 £999 15 May 21 £1,099 22 May 21 £1,499 29 May 21 £1,499 05 Jun 21 £1,499 12 Jun 21 £1,499 19 Jun 21 £1,599 26 Jun 21 £1,599 03 Jul 21 £1,699 10 Jul 21 £1,699 17 Jul 21 £1,799 24 Jul 21 £1,799 31 Jul 21 £1,799 07 Aug 21 £1,799 14 Aug 21 £1,799 21 Aug 21 £1,799 28 Aug 21 £1,699 04 Sep 21 £1,599 11 Sep 21 £1,459 18 Sep 21 £1,299 25 Sep 21 £1,099 02 Oct 21 £1,099 09 Oct 21 £899 16 Oct 21 £799 LIFE ON BOARD YOUR PREMIUM CRUISE A superior motor yacht experience with excellent service, comfortable cabins and private bathroom facilities. All cabins come with double or twin beds and air-conditioning. Further amenities include a relaxing sun deck with sun loungers, saloon and Wi-Fi on board.