Split is worthy of a tour . The underground cellars, the Mestrovic Gallery with a lovely collection of sculpture plus all the walks through this lovely old town. The architecture is heavily influenced by the Venetians.
Just 25 nautical miles away is Hvar, on an island, a lovely island. In the shade of a Venetian loggia under arches supported by Corinthian columns you will find a cool place to stroll. When you are tired of this graceful and lively town you can cruise around to a nearby cove for a swim in clear water. After dinner aboard or in town at one of the lively restaurants, stroll around to hear live music or enjoy the street scene.
Next stop is Korcula just 40 nautical miles away. Wake up to the view of Korcula, on a hilly peninsular, dominated by white limestone spires and domes and set against a background of green hills. The island is renowned for its superb wines which have an eager market in Venice. Visit the Cathedral of St. Mark and the 18th Century ceiling of the Church of All Saints. The local fish is delicious and featured in many outdoor restaurants.
Your next island : Mljet is a densely wooded island. A 12th century Benedictine monastery is set on an island in the middle of Lake Veliko Jezero.
The anchorage at Luka Polace lies inside a deep fjord like inlet, which is ideal for water sports. Mljet is situated near the wondrous city of Dubrovnik and has been inhabited since ancient Greek times. Most of Mljet is covered by forest and that is why Mljet is also called "the green island". It was declared a National Park 1960. Time magazine judged the island of Mljet among 10 most beautiful islands of the world.
Dubrovnik is 40 nautical miles from Kotor and can be reached in one day.
The history of Dubrovnik is long and storied. Built by Greek refugees in the 7th Century B.C. and then under Roman rule until the 16th Century, It is today a cosmopolitan city, lively and gorgeous. It is one of Europe¹s best preserved medieval cities. It remains a splendid repository of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture.
It is the end of this lovely cruise and time to head to the airport in Dubrovnik
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