The MV Rhapsody is a Deluxe Superior yacht-like cruiser launched in 2021, built to the highest specifications, offers state-of-the-art technology and a wide range of modern amenities. Sailing on the brand-new MV Rhapsody is sure to provide an unforgettable cruising experience through Croatia, but especially when entering into smaller ports of call.
DAY 1
DUBROVNIK (D)
Check in followed by a guided tour of one of the world’s most beautifully preserved medieval cities. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srđ Mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and the Elaphiti Islands. Welcome dinner & cocktail reception. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
DAY 2
DUBROVNIK – KORČULA (B, L, T)
Departure towards the Korčula island, best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Early afternoon panoramic drive through vineyards to visit the famous sandy beach Lumbarda and wine tasting in a well-known local winery with grappa and snacks. Overnight in Korčula.
DAY 3
KORČULA – HVAR (B, L, T)
Early departure towards Hvar, to visit the local farm and enjoy their wine, olive oil and traditional homemade products. Visit the Lavender Museum and distillery with a presentation of lavender history on the island Hvar. Transfer back to Hvar for the afternoon guided tour. Overnight in Hvar.
DAY 4
HVAR – BIŠEVO (BLUE CAVE) / VIS (B, L,T)
Early morning cruise towards the small island Biševo to visit the Blue Cave, a magnificent natural phenomenon (entrances to be paid on the spot). Continue to the island of Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public for years, today Vis retains a special charm. Enjoy the wine tasting at a local, family-owned winery situated in an old tunnel, with a long wine making tradition. Overnight in the port of Vis.
DAY 5
VIS – KUĆIŠTE (PELJEŠAC) (B, L, T, D)
Morning departure towards the Pelješac peninsula followed by a transfer to the famous Korta Katarina winery, for a guided tour of the production and the wine tasting. Continuation to family-owned Boutique Winery Mikulić in Orebić. Get to know the small family-owned winery and traditional winemaking process and enjoy the wine tasting of the award-winning Croatian wines, followed by dinner. Overnight on the Pelješac peninsula.
DAY 6
KUĆIŠTE (PELJEŠAC) – STON/ MALI STON /SLANO (B, T, CD)
Departure towards Trstenik. The first stop is the widely known Grgić Winery, founded by the highly awarded and legendary Napa Valley winemaker Mike Grgich. Transfer to the Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putniković, where the visitors are introduced to the traditional process of wine making, from vineyards to barrels, followed by a high-quality wine tasting with snacks. Then on to Ston, a small village, once fortified, famous for it’s oysters. Learn about the oysters and enjoy the special tasting of this delicacy. Transfer to Slano for the Captain’s dinner with live entertainment onboard. Overnight in Slano.
DAY 7
SLANO – DUBROVNIK (B, L, T)
Cruise towards Dubrovnik with the scenic cruise along side the old Dubrovnik city walls. Lunch onboard. Transfer to Konavle area and visit to the Crvik winery to taste the native Dalmatian wine sort ‘’Maraština”. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
DAY 8
DUBROVNIK (B)
Gather for one last breakfast at the vessel, followed by goodbyes with the crew and all the new friends, before they see you off in Dubrovnik for transfer to the airport.
Services:
– Shared airport transfers at prescheduled times on the first and the last day of the cruise only
– 7-night cruise in a deluxe superior air-conditioned cabin withen-suite bathroom
– Welcome reception & cocktail
– Daily buffet breakfast
– Three-course lunch daily + cheese and salad bar
– Captain’s dinner with live entertainment
– Complimentary water from the water fountain
– Coffee and tea after lunch
– Olive oil and wine tasting on board
– Abundant fresh fruit
– Professional Tour manager
– Visitors’ taxes & port fees
– Luggage handling
– Daily cabin service and towel change
– Midweek bed linen change
– Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
– Guided walking tours of Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula & Ston in English
Experiences:
– Spectacular cruise along the old town city walls of Dubrovnik
– Return bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to Old Town Dubrovnik for sightseeing
– Dubrovnik Cable Car fee
– Konavle area wine tasting at Crvik Winery
– Panorama drive through vineyards followed by local wine tasting on Pelješac
– The Lavander museum visit with olive oil and Croatian traditional wine tasting on Hvar
– Wine tasting in the local family-owned winery in Vis
– Visit the small family-owned winery with wine tasting and dinner on Pelješac
– The Grgić winery visit with wine tasting
– Visit the first Croatian Museum of Viticulture Putniković & enjoy wine tasting with snack
– The salt farm & great walls of Ston visit
– Oyster tasting in Mali Ston
For more information contact : res@rufaro.co.za
