The Best Of Adriatic; Venice, Croatia & Montenegro Private Cruise

$ 52302.70

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PRIVATE CRUISE The best of the Adriatic in 14 days: Italy – Slovenia – Croatia – Montenegro! Your exclusive cruise for up to 12 passengers onboard classic wooden schooner – gulet “Patronice” 15 – 29 July 2012 4 countries, 4 national parks, 14 ports in 14 days: Venezia/Italy, Koper/Slovenia, Umag, Brijuni (national park), Mali Losinj, Telascica/Kornati (national park), Skradin (national park), Split, Hvar, Korcula, Polace/Mljet (national park), Dubrovnik, Herceg Novi/Montenegro and Kotor/Montenegro. The price for maximum 12 persons includes: Not included in the price: – 14 days cruise onboard yacht Patronice – air flight (if any) – FB (breakfast, lunch & dinner) – taxi to and from the yacht – VAT – bar drinks – insurance – Marina & Harbour fees – entrance to 4 national parks – Residency Tax Please make a difference between a classic wooden sailing yacht with maximum 12 passengers and mega ship with couple of thousands passengers. msy PATRONICE Venice – Kotor in 14 days itinerary On the day of your arrival onboard we’ll welcome you with snacks and cocktails. After acquaintance of the crew and the boat you’ll be free to discover the port and sightseeings. Dinner will be served at most appropriate time depending on your arrival. The same day or the next one, after breakfast, we’ll sail off for your unforgettable adventure vacation. Our aim is to make sure that you enjoy one of the most relaxing, eventful and stress-free holidays at the same time. During your cruise you will explore historical towns, exotic islands and virgin coves of beautiful Adriatic coast. This is the perfect way to savour the timeless beauty of Venice, Croatia and it’s famous Dalmatian coast and Montenegro with tranquil days of sailing, anchoring and exploring idyllic little towns, islands and swimming in the warm crystal-clear waters of secluded beach-fringed bays. Skilled crew of three: skipper, seaman and cook promise you the holiday of a lifetime onboard Patronice. Our aim is simple, we want you back. More insight at www. croatia-gulet.com Itinerary: This cruise starts in Kotor/Montenegro and ends in Venice/Italy. 1st Day: Venice /Italy Venice is one of Italy’s most sought-after travel destinations. This jewel of the Adriatic is floating on its blue lagoon connected by nearly 400 bridges and with 150 winding canals. The City of Bridges is a myriad of waterways and cobblestone paths, traffic-free streets marked by piazzas and extraordinary Catholic churches. Singing gondoliers in striped jerseys, the Rialto and the Bridge of Sighs, masked balls, golden barges, courtesans in gondolas and crumbling palaces facing streets made of water, no wonder why the Serenissima has been a fabled destination for centuries. 2nd Day: Koper /Slovenia Koper is carved grey Istrian limestone, eight squares situated at the outer edge of the town covered with a carpet of white stone, eleven other squares, remnants of an ancient city wall boasting the largest cathedral in Slovenia. The facades of the buildings and their interiors reveal the millennial history of Koper. The valley of the castles a fortified border that once separated the territory of the Venetian Republic from the Austrian region. Nearby famous stud farm Lipica founded in 1580 offers visitor moments of relaxation in its recreational centre. 3rd Day: Umag /Croatia Umag small town and port on the north-western coast of Istria, presents “Croatia’s gateway to Europe”. The old town of Umag is located on a small peninsula (which was once an island) on the north-western coast of Istria. It was built on the foundations of Roman archaeological ruins and it has preserved its network of narrow streets and a Medieval urban structure. Even the Romans proclaimed Umag for their seaside resort and connected it with the mainland. The magnificence and splendour of those times today is reflected in the many Venetian houses in the old part of Umag. 4th Day: Brijuni Brijuni, are a group of two larger and twelve smaller islets along the West coast of Istria, near Pula. Both archipelago and the surrounding sea are under protection as National Park and open to visitors. The fact that it was visited by the élite of Austrian, Hungarian and German aristocracy when Istria was part of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy speaks of its beauty and charm. In more recent history almost every major statesman visited the islands as Brijuni were residence of late President Tito of Yugoslavia. The islands are rich in natural beauties and sumptuous wildlife (680 different local and exotic plants, 150 bird species brought here from various parts of the world.). On Brijuni there is an attractive archaeological site the Byzantine castrum and luxurious Roman villa, Ethnographic collection, Collection of frescoes, Archaeological Museum and Natural history exhibit. 5th Day: Mali Losinj Mali Losinj known by its sea tradition. Annunziata is a small church of Mary’s announcement at the cape of the Cikat bay, a place where women used to wait and prey for their husbands to return safely. in 1892 Veli and Mali Losinj became climatic spas, which opened a new economic realm – tourism. Its special climate, light winters and not too hot summers, which cured the first visitor of the climatic medical center in 1885. The bridge which is placed at the entering to Mali Losinj, above the channel which was ditched through the narrowest part of the island, makes two separated peace’s of land that are connected by the movable bridge. It makes possible for smaller boats and yachts to enter the port. 6th Day: Telascica Telascica – Thanks to its exceptionally valuable plant and animal life, geological and geomorpho-logical phenomena, valuable colonies of the sea bottom and interesting archaeological heritage this area became protected in 1980 as a Nature Park. Three basic phenomena are certainly the main characteristics of the Nature Park: the unique bay of Telascica as one of the safest, the most beautiful and the largest havens on the Adriatic that includes 25 small bays and 69 km of the well-indented coastline, the cliffs of the island of Dugi otok or so-called “Stene”, rising up to 200 m above the sea level and falling down vertically up to 90 m below the sea level, and finally the salt lake called “Mir” with its curative characteristics. 7th Day: Skradin Skradin, the headquarters of Krka National Park (proclaimed in 1985 as the seventh national park in Croatia), a spacious, largely unchanged region of exceptional and multifaceted natural value, and includes one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. Skradin is one of the oldest Croatian settlements with the status of a town (2nd c. BC). Situated not far from Skradinski Buk, where the Krka river flows with tranquillity, it represents the centre of life from the early ancient times. Located between two wonderful waterfalls Skradinski Buk and Roski Slap there is Visovac Lake and the Franciscan monastery on the islet. 8th Day: Split Split is not only an urban, cultural and traffic centre of Dalmatia with road and sea connections to Dalmatia’s numerous summer resorts, but it is itself often a tourist and excursionists destination. A city with a 1700-year old tradition, a variety of archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, among which the well-known Palace of Diocletian, inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List, certainly occupies a special position, and the warmth and offer of a modern Mediterranean city. 9th Day: Hvar Hvar is the town of a unique cultural and historical heritage but also an important tourist resort with a centuries-old tradition in tourism. Main attractions are pleasant climate, a lot of sunshine, natural beauties, various accommodation facilities, gastronomic offer, sports and recreational opportunities, etc. Hvar is frequented both in the summer and winter months, and its very special climate favoured the development of health tourism. Nowadays Hvar becomes a jet-set destination. 10th Day: Korčula Korcula – The town of Korcula, the historical centre of the island, has a very nice location in the Peljesac Channel. It is also known for its outstanding cultural and historical heritage and a long tradition in seafaring, shipbuilding and stone-masonry. It is the birthplace of the adventurer and traveller Marco Polo. Today Korcula is an important tourist centre and after Dubrovnik, most visited cruising destination in Croatia. 11th Day: Mljet Polace/Mljet, a village in the bay bearing the same name, in the western part of the northern coast of the island of Mljet. Chief occupations are farming and fishing. The bay is 5.6 km long and up to 3.9 km wide. It is protected by a range of small, almost completely bare and unpopulated islands (Moracnik, Tajnik, Kobrava, Ovrata). Due to the closeness to Veliko and Malo Lakes, Polace is also the harbour of the Mljet lakes. 12th Day: Dubrovnik Dubrovnik – the city of a unique political and cultural history (the Dubrovnik Republic, the Statute from 1272), of world-famous cultural heritage and beauty (inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) – is one of the most magnificent and well preserved fortified city in the world, its history dates back to the 6th century. The old city is fully encapsulated by its fortified walls stretching 1940 meter’s. The walls are at their highest are 25 meters and up to 6 meters thick. The territory of the famous Republic of Dubrovnik (Ragusa), was able to keep balance with great forces, which always had respect for its economic well being and culture, and it remained free due to its numerous diplomatic and economic relations. Dubrovnik was especially flourishing from the 15th to the 18th century. 13th Day: Herceg Novi /Montenegro Herceg Novi is recognisable by the abundance of mimosa trees and its numerous flights of stairs. It is a ‘city of the sun’, thanks to the large number of sunny days all year round. The centre of Herceg Novi is Stari Grad, decorated by buildings dating back to the epochs of Sahat – Kula (1667) and Kanli – Kula (1483). Fortress Spanjola (1538) and Fortress Forte Mare (1687) are only a part of the cultural heritage of this renowned town. Full of thick greenery, Herceg Novi hides numerous kinds of tropical flowers. Towards the end of January the town becomes scented with the subtle fragrance of yellow and green mimosas and the Mimosa Festival is dedicated to this flower. 14th Day: Kotor Kotor, a city of traders and famous sailors. The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanisation typical of the Middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor an UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site”. Through the entire city the buildings are criss-crossed with narrow streets and squares. Cathedral of Sveti Tripun, a monument of Roman culture and one of the most recognisable symbols of the city, the Church of Sveti Luka (13th cent.), Church Sveta Ana (12th cent.) Church Sveta Marija (13th cent.), Church Gospe od Zdravlja (15th cent.), the Prince’s Palace (17th cent.) and the Napoleon Theatre (19th cent.) are all treasures that are part of the rich heritage of Kotor. . Gulet Patronice (Pa:tronichć = Little Mistress) is a classic 22m wooden motor sailor schooner – Gulet. She was handcrafted by skilled Turkish “usta” in 1999, a perfect strength match of red pine, okume, sapeli and iroko wood. During 2010 refit has undergone where all details have been meticulously redone. Patronice has been turned into a cozy family cruising yacht with a lot of space on deck and in the cabins for a comfortable stay onboard. Two masts with four sails could harness fair winds for smooth gliding over crisp clear Adriatic. A reliable and powerful Caterpillar 320HP engine could output almost 11 knots making her one of the fastest gulet on the Adriatic. Accommodation consists of six cabins with double bed, wardrobe stowage and en-suite shower/WC with cold/warm water. Each cabin has 220/12V Illumination and 220V AC socket, additional reading light and small digital safe deposit box. Cabins are provided with a selected fine quality linen, blankets, and bath towels. All cabins are airconditioned with Webasto system. Spacious 12 square meters saloon comprises comfortable sitting area and new galley/bar area with fridges where alcohol and soft drinks could be served. Saeco machine for best quality free coffee, ice maker, music/DVD/TV, Wlan internet access and printer are installed for customers’ convenience. Small handy library where customers may exchange popular titles. Shore connection is provided by quality chrome/mahogany 4.5m hydraulic gangway with handrail. Easy sea access and boarding is facilitated by robust chrome ladders on starboard side where deck shower is located as well. On the fore deck there is sunbathing and relaxing area with brand new comfortable mattresses and sitting sofa. The most sought after place on our gulet Patronice is spacious stern shaded by navy blue awning. The whole space could be completely closed in a case of bad weather within a few minutes. There is a large dinning mahogany table with 12 teak wood chairs for convenient open seating dining. On the even stern end there are lounges for relaxation and reading after having delicious cuisine and wine. “By listing this auction I verify that I am the actual travel agent or travel provider and not a third party affiliate. The travel/accommodations in this auction will be booked directly through me and not an outside agency. I also verify that, other than the government taxes and related government fees stated within the listing description itself, there will be absolutely no additional fees, charges or after auction purchases associated with booking the travel within this listing.” We are Croatian charter company established in 1990, owner of gulet Patronice. Welcome aboard !

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