North tour with Kornati Islands

Dalmatia

The diversity of the landscape is home to countless natural beauties, which can be seen in the high mountain ranges, the island world and the highly indented coast. The Mediterranean charm of the picturesque towns with countless historical buildings will take you back to a time of days gone by. Dreamlike, wildly romantic bays lined with white pebbles invite you to relax and sunbathe and round off the area. No matter in which part of Dalmatia you spend your holiday – “the heart of the Adriatic” is reflected in a way that will captivate you!

Crystal clear water, picturesque bays, species-rich national parks, impressive historical architecture and numerous islands to be explored: The country on the Adriatic Sea is multi-faceted and scores with a hot climate and great holiday destinations. Whether families with children, single travellers, couples, night owls or active holidaymakers: in Croatia every travel wish is fulfilled.

From Trogir back to Trogir

(North tour with Kornati Islands)

After arrival on board in Trogir, there will be a small “board briefing” from the captain, a welcome drink and then we will cast off, let us show you a new side of Croatia. Far away from the big crowd we are anchored in untouched nature, discover lonely bays and lagoons with crystal clear water and have plenty of time for swimming, paddling and snorkeling to escape the daily routine completely. In the morning there is an extensive breakfast buffet and at noon a Mediterranean three course lunch is served. On the way along the coastline and islands we sail from bay to bay and from the small fishing village to the many legends of ancient cities, which you can stroll through in the evening like a walk through an open air museum.

The old town of Šibenik

The medieval, proud town of King Krešimir “Sibenik” is, along with Zadar, one of the largest metropolises in the north of the Dalmatian region. It offers numerous museums, galleries and historical sights for culturally interested visitors. In the old town centre there are numerous churches, monasteries and palaces – the magical cultural heritage of a thousand years of important history. The stone cathedral of St. Jacob from the 15th century is decorated with 71 carved heads. St. Michael’s Fortress, built of white stone, serves as an open-air stage and offers a view over the bay of Šibenik and the neighbouring islands.

Skradin, Krka Waterfalls

Skradin is one of the oldest settlements in the country and is a protected monument. “The Gate to Krka” is small, romantic and dreamy and is located directly on the river Krka and is the entrance to the national park. The river Krka, which meanders through gorges, but also through green slopes and overcomes seven natural waterfalls, is a special attraction. In the 1960s, parts of the Winnetou films were shot here. Private excursions behind the waterfalls for swimming are possible.

Island Murter

For centuries the people here have lived mainly from olive growing and fishing. On Murter, there are centuries-old groves of gnarled olive trees, from whose fruits an excellent olive oil is produced. . In the harbour of the main town of the same name, Murter, old stone houses remind us of the long history of the island and its inhabitants. The Latinsko Idro sailing regatta has a very long tradition on the island of Murter. Once a year, on the traditional festival day “Sv. Mihovil”, the traditional Gajeta sailing ships set out for an impressive regatta called “Latinsko Idro”.

Nationalpark of Kornati islands

The many small islands around the larger islands Kornat and Zut lie like randomly scattered bare cairns in the sea. But even the barrenness of the landscape cannot detract from the paradisiacal charm of Kornati islands, because it is wonderfully lonely here, and on closer inspection you will discover a rich variety of flora and fauna – especially below the water surface.
The Kornati National Park includes an entire archipelago with 89 islands and reefs, which lie in the sea on a total area of 220 square kilometres. The largest accumulation of islands in the Adriatic is a popular destination for boat and ship owners, offering almost unlimited possibilities for individual bathing fun. The small islands rising out of the sea close to each other promise endless bathing bays and lonely spots where you can swim, sunbathe or get to yourself completely undisturbed.

Island Kaprije

Kaprije is an irregularly shaped island of the Kornati archipelago, in front of the town of Šibenik. The inhabitants earned their living by fishing and gardening and fruit growing (olives, figs, pomegranates, citrus fruits and mulberries). To resist erosion by wind and weather, hundreds of kilometres of stone walls were piled up by hand over the centuries. The island got its name from the Mediterranean plant caper, which grows on the island alongside other spice plants such as laurel or rosemary. In 1944 the 42-metre-high warship Francesca da Rimini was sighted and sunk by the British. Today it lies at a depth of between 38 m and 50 m. Of the 3 masts she once had, two are lying folded over and the third one still rises 28 metres upright.

Primošten

A labyrinth of narrow streets leads you from Rudina square, at the beginning of the old town, past old Dalmatian stone houses up to the parish church SVJuraj built in the 15th century to the highest point of the peninsula. On the way you will see many a lovingly designed backyard, small well-kept gardens and flowers and bushes blooming in bright colours. The town is surrounded by the town wall built in the 17th century. Sailors often called the place “the dry cape” because of the long periods of drought that prevail here. The region is famous for its red wine “Babic”. Primošten was originally connected to the mainland by a mobile bridge. Later it was replaced by a dike. Therefore, in 1564 the place was given its present name after the verb primostiti, which means “to bridge”.

Drvenik Mali & Drvenik Veli

These two Adriatic islands are natural pearls of untouched landscape, flora and fauna have been preserved in their origins. They were already inhabited by settlers in the 15th century, but are not fully developed by tourism. On the Riviera, many Mediterranean medicinal plants and carob trees thrive under the country’s hot sun. In addition, wine is cultivated and there are numerous idyllic olive plantations. The church St. Juraj from the 15th century is located in the old settlement of Drvenik. Above it is the fortress of Drvenik, which was built during the war against the Ottoman Turks.

The old town of Trogir

A pearl of Dalmatia with special charm and flair. This is due to the Romans, who separated the city centre from the mainland by a canal. The well-preserved old town is known for its mixture of Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque buildings. An exciting journey through the 2000 year old historic city through the narrow romantic alleys leads to the historic squares and buildings. Trogir Cathedral from the 13th century offers a magnificent view from the bell tower. (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997).