Czech Republic and Croatia
Day 1: Prague
Arrive Prague, representative will mee you and take you to your hotel. Tonight,
head out for a brief wander around Old Town Square before taking in dinner
at a traditional Czech pub.
Day 2: Prague
After breakfast, your personal licensed guide will meet you in the lobby of the hotel to take you on a 3 hour walking tour. The tour starts in the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe and the only Central European Jewish Town Quarter that survived the Holocaust. Then to the medieval centre of Prague, exploring the area around the Old Town Square.
Lunch today will be at the Municipal House, one of the most beautiful cafés in Prague, designed in the Art Nouveau style with high ceilings, large windows, mirrors and gorgeous crystal chandeliers.
You willl then walk across one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges, Charles Bridge, to reach picturesque Mala Strana.
The rest of the afternoon is on your own to explore.
- Perhaps wander the old Jewish cemetary or have a "Cup and a Debate" at the Kavárna Slavia: The reincarnation of Prague's favorite dissident cafe -- reopened in the late 1990s after being closed since 1993 in a real estate dispute -- retains its former Art Deco glory. The cloak-and-dagger interactions of secret police eavesdropping on political conversations may be gone, but there's still an energy that flows with the talk and java at the Slavia -- and it comes with a great view.
Day 3: Day Excursion to Tabor and Cervena Lhota Castle
After breakfast head out with your guide for a 1 hour drive to the village of Tabor. You will stroll the cobbled streets of its lovely Old Town, lined with colorful homes displaying a mix of architectural styles - discuss the history of this town, then uncover the secrets of the town's most intriguing feature: a clever labyrinth of tunnels hidden below the streets, which used to protect its citizens in times of danger. Around lunch time you will go Cervena Lhota Castle for lunch on the terrace followed by a tour of Cervena Lhota. Return to Prague about 5:00 p.m. today
Day 4: Prague
Morning on your own to explore.
12:30 p.m. meet your guide at Cafe Slavia for lunch. After lunch your guide will take you via tram to the grandest sight of all, Prague Castle! The largest medieval castle complex in Europe. As we explore Prague Castle and the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral within, your guide will bring it to life with stories of where kings were crowned and battles were fought.
Tonight take a sunset cruise followed by dinner at a wonderful restaurant on the river
Day 5: Croatia
This morning transfer to the airport to fly to Croatia. 11:45 a.m. flight on Austrian Airlines departs Prague, arrives Split at 2:45 p.m. Transfer to your gulet for a 5 night Dalmatian Island cruise. This afternoon you have time to explore Trogir on your own. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period.
Dinner is on board
Day 6: Hvar
Today sail to Hvar. Upon docking in Hvar, stroll around this quaint village on your own and have lunch in one of the many seaside cafes. I suggest either The Golden Shell or Konoba Lovincevic for lunch today
- The island Hvar is the queen of the Dalmatian islands and it has been famous since the antique because of its important strategic and nautical position, the rich of the various historical periods, the culture and natural monuments and the literature. Hvar was called the"Austrian Madeira" before the 1st World War, and today it is considered to be one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the world.
Day 7: Korcula 
Today's cruise brings you toward Korcula Island,. After lunch on board, head out for a self guided walk through Korcula’s fortified Old Town. You can visit the museum, cathedral, and the house where Marco Polo, the famous traveler, is said to have been born.
Please be back on board and ready to go to dinner by 7 p.m. Tonight take a short transfer from the harbor to a small village in the hills for dinner at Mate - everything is organic and comes from this family's land.
Tuesday, May 6: Vis
Today you have a short ruise to Vis. The remote Croatian island of Vis is as impregnable as a Bond villain's lair and as beautiful as Capri before the tourists. Despite its picture postcard Mediterranean beauty, its olive groves and vines, its ancient ruins and deserted beaches, it has virtually no tourists. Enjoy the day on your own exploring Vis.
Day 8: Split
With lovely island views, you cruise to Split this morning. After having
lunch on board, arrive in this vibrant port city. Set off for a guided t
our
to explore the fascinating ruins of Roman Emperor Diocletian’s palace,
which occupies the eastern half of the Old Town. This 3rd century palace
is not so much an archaeological site as a living part of town, much of it
converted over the centuries for other uses, such as housing and shops. The
cathedral at the palace was Diocletian’s original mausoleum, but his
body has since disappeared.
Day 9: Mostar - Bosnia-Herzegovina
After breakfast disembark and transfer to to Mostar along the beautiful coast. Arrive in the town of Mostar, a city situated in a beautiful valley bedded between high mountains of Herzegovina. It is thanks to the river Neretva that Mostar was able to develop as a city in the desert-like landscape of Herzegovina. Neretva’s size turned Mostar very early in to a trading centre of the region. The main attraction is its world-famous bridge, although you will soon find yourself immersed in other sights around the Ottoman Old Town such as the Old Bazaar, the Turkish House and one of the many mosques which have stood in this city for hundreds of years. Enjoy lunch at Konoba Taurus and a tour of the town before checking into the Historic Muslibegovic House
- The historic home that had been in Tadzo's family for 150 years was mostly destroyed. For seven years, they made repairs, salvaging an original wooden carved ceiling on the top floor, and renovating and decorating guest rooms Turkish style, with couches along the wall that double as beds and floors covered with Persian carpets. The Muslibegovic House is their home and a private guest house
Time this afternoon on your own to explore.
Day 10: Dubrovnik
At 9:00 a.m. this morning transfer 2 hours to Dubrovnik and check into your hotel. Meet up with your guide for a walking tour of the old city. The entire walled city of Dubrovnik is a World Heritage Site. Auto traffic is prohibited and it’s a wonderful place to explore on foot. We set out for a walking tour, roaming the narrow lanes of its walled center and enjoying the city’s famed mix of European sophistication and medieval art treasures. Your explorations include Pile Gate with visit to the Onofrio`s Fountain, Franciscan Monastery with the Old Pharmacy, Dominican Monastery, Church of St Blaise - the city’s patron saint, Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral.. The tour will end at Poklisar, a wonderful seaside restaurant where you will have lunch Afternoon on your own to explore
Day 11: Dubrovnik
This morning meet your guide and head to Cilipi (18 miles away), a village known for its carefully preserved folk customs, rich national costumes and famous embroidery. Enjoy your stay in this idyllic setting by walking arround this picturesque village. Attend a folklore performance. Lunch will follow in a country home. Visit the gallery of the local painter Mijo Siša Konavljanin in the village of Mihanici before returning to Dubrovnik.
Day 12: Tour Ends
Transfers to airport included