12 Day Splendours Of Croatia

• Return international airfares with a full-service airline
• Airport and port transfers with guide assistance
• 3 nights in 4-star accommodation
• 7 nights onboard a Katarina Deluxe Superior vessel on Lower Deck
• All Transportation including coach and cruise
• Activities indicated in the itinerary
• Meals: Breakfast daily, 5 lunches & 4 dinners, as per itinerary
• English speaking tour leader from Zagreb to Split
• English speaking cruise manager from Split to Dubrovnik
• All accommodation as listed
• All entrance fees to the sites listed (except optionals)
• All activities listed in the itinerary unless a paid optional
• Comfortable, dedicated private transportation throughout
• 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent

• Zagreb – Take a walking tour through the elegant, historic capital
• Plitvice National Park – Experience the beauty of this national park, where 16 crystalline lakes connect via a series of waterfalls and cascades
• Split – Take a guided tour of this gorgeous UNESCO-protected Dalmatian town
• Dalmatian Coast – Cruise along the stunning Croatian coast, island hopping for 7 nights
• Zlatni Rat – Visit this famed white-pebbled beach peninsula
• Bol – See this charming fishing village on the island of Brač
• Hvar – Enjoy a walking tour to see this stylish island’s historic landmarks and learn about the renowned lavender industry
• Biševo – Experience the natural phenomenon of the Blue Cave
• Vis – Visit a traditional winery to sample some of Croatia’s famous wine
• Korčula – Enjoy a walking tour of the charming, beautifully preserved Old Town
• Mljet – Stroll along the famous salt lakes in this stunning natural park
• Ston – Visit an oyster farm to taste and learn more about this regional delicacy
• Dubrovnik – Enjoy a guided walking tour of this medieval delight

Deluxe Superior Vessel
Deluxe superior vessels are newer, larger and the best vessels that exist on the Adriatic Sea. They are built with high-quality materials of solid wood, glass, marble, stainless steel and similar materials. They are a minimum of 47 meters in length, newly built or refurbished after 2016, featuring hot tubs and spacious, superbly designed, air-conditioned en-suite cabins with double or twin beds. Cabins are between 11 to 20 square meters in size and are equipped with wardrobes, deposit box, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers etc.

See below for the intended ship to operate each departure date. This is indicative only and ships' schedule may change without prior notice:

29th April 2020 - due to sail on Riva
13th May 2020- due to sail on Aurelia
10th June 2020 - due to sail on Ave Maria
15th July 2020 - due to sail on Aurelia
12th Aug 2020 - due to sail on Aurelia
23th Sep 2020 - due to sail on Black Swan
30th Sep2020 - due to sail on Ave Maria

Cabin Types & Upgrades

Deluxe Superior Cruise on Lower Deck - INCLUDED
Lower Deck cabin amenities vary from vessel to vessel. Generally, you can expect them to be fully equipped with air conditioning, safe deposit box, fire alarm, emergency lights and audio system for announcements by the captain or Tour Director. In addition each cabin has life jackets, desk, wardrobe, and a porthole window. The approximate cabin size is 11 to 14 square meters.

Upper/Main Deck - Upgrade from an additional $467 per person twin share ($934 single)
Upper/Maid Deck cabins have similar amenities to Lower Deck ones. Some may or may not have a window instead of a porthole. Location within the ship is the main point of difference between cabins.
Upper/Main Deck upgrade not available on 12th August 2020 departure.

Deposit & Payment

• Book now and secure your package with only a $200 deposit per person.
• Pay a 2nd instalment of $2,685 per person within 28 days.
• Final payment is then due 90 days prior to departure.

Booking Process

• Select the purple 'Reserve Your Seat' tab to begin your booking (you must 'Sign Up' first by entering your email and creating a password)
• Then select the purple 'Book now' tab of the tour you have selected
• Select your Departure Date, Departure City, Number of Passengers, Room Configuration, any Upgrade Options, and enter any Special Requests
• Click the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tab
• Enter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/payment
• Once your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a Booking Form so that we can fulfil your booking
• Your booking is confirmed once your Booking Form is submitted and you can begin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!
• You will then be allocated and contacted by one of our Dedicated Support Agent's (within 48 hours) who will support you right up until you return from your journey

Airfare Information

• Full-service airline used will be Etihad Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, China Southern, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa or similar
• Flights are not direct and include a maximum of two connections
• If you would like to travel with a preferred airline, please ensure you mention this in the special request field. Please note that appropriate fare and tax difference will be applicable in order to confirm your request.
• Adelaide customers will incur an airfare surcharge of $250
• All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
• Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
• Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable; any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees
• Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required
• Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control
• Any airline 'extras' such as pre-allocated seating are at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)

Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades

• Premium Economy - not available.
• Business Class available from an additional $6,700 per person (subject to availability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will be quoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable, or that you are dissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

Land Only discount
A reduction of $1,300 per person applies if you wish to arrange your own airfares. To purchase a land-only fare, please select this option in the booking process under 'Departure City'.

Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transfers are also no longer included. If you would like us to arrange this service for you, please refer to the ‘Extra services’ section for pricing.

Extending Your Stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour or including a stopover in another destination. If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:

1. Once you have logged in to your account, click on ‘Book Now’ and complete the required fields until you reach the 'Special Requests' free text field.
2. Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and/or preferred airline. Be sure to mention if you would like us to also quote additional nights' accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
3. After finalising your purchase by processing your deposit payment, please proceed to submit your booking form with all traveller details. Your booking will then be assigned to your Dedicated Support Agent who will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.

By choosing to extend your stay, please note that a supplement of $150 per person, plus applicable fare and tax differences will apply. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.

You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour, adding a stopover package en-route or booking a tour extension. On this tour you can choose from the following options:

Pre and post tour accommodation (deviating from group flights forfeits your group airport transfers)

• Pre-tour accommodation (Zagreb): $290 per room per night for double/twin/single including breakfast
• Post-tour accommodation (Dubrovnik): $367  per room per night for double/twin/single including breakfast

Arrival and departure airport transfers

• Arrival Transfer (Zagreb): Available on request
• Departure Transfer (Dubrovnik): Available on request

Please specify in the 'Special Request' field when making your purchase your preferred travel arrangements and if you would like our team to book additional nights' accommodation and/or airport transfers. The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability.

Please note, the transfers are not private and you may be grouped with other Inspiring Vacations customers.

Airport lounges
Escape busy airport terminals and relax at a cosy and catered lounge instead. Departure lounge access in Sydney $70 per person (up to 6 hours); Melbourne & Brisbane $55 per person (up to 3 hours).

Airport lounge passes can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.

Airport chauffeur
Take the hassle out of getting to the airport with private chauffeur transfers to and from your home airport. Your personal chauffeur will meet and greet you, attend to your luggage and drive you to your destination in a luxury vehicle.

• Within 30km of airport: $139 per vehicle (max 2 guests)
• Outside 30km of airport: You may add this option to your booking and the final price will be adjusted based on the transfer distance.

Additional surcharges may apply depending on pick-up time, tolls and government levies.

Airport Chauffeur can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.

• Visas
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Tipping
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional activities
• Optional shore excursions
• Personal expenses

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “3”:

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the vessel and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, ships are moored side by side, making it necessary for travellers to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to shore. In such cases guest need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing and requesting it. This cruise is not recommended for passengers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. While tipping is not customary, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations. You may also consider tipping your tour leader and driver for outstanding service throughout your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $3,019 per person in addition to the twin share price.

Triple Share
Not available.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.

Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.

Australian passport holders do not need a visa for Croatia for travel less than 90 days.

Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.

Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Group Size
2 to 40 people depending on vessel size. Some vessels have a maximum capacity of 36 passengers.

Trip Style - Group Tour
Our Group Tours offer unparalleled value for money and are the perfect style of travel for those on a budget, though still eager to pack as much in to their itinerary as possible. These tours tick all the boxes with an abundance of inclusions such as sightseeing highlights, expert tour guides, quality accommodation, transfers, coach transportation, some meals and more. Please note that the maximum group size will vary between deals and will be mentioned within the Fine Print of each deal page.

Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.

Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.

Refundable deposit within 28 days of purchase:

For cancellations made within 28 days of paying the deposit on any tour, your deposit can be refunded in full or can be transferred to a new booking should you decide to change to another package or destination. Please note this change of mind guarantee does not apply for bookings made within 90 days of departure, after which time our standard 48 hour cooling off period applies. After this time, your booking becomes non-refundable. 

All cancellation or change requests must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you following this time period, your booking becomes non-refundable and you will be issued with a reminder for the second installment due for your booking. 

Refund times will vary and the timeframe of which will be advised at the time of cancellation. Any refund of deposit will be issued back to the original form of payment. 

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Transferrable second installment up until 90 days before scheduled departure: 

Following the second installment payment and up until 90 days before your departure only, should you wish to postpone your travel or transfer to another package, we can provide you with a credit note of the current balance paid on your booking, to be used to rebook within 18 months of the credit being issued. 

Any change request must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.com prior to the cut-off period specified, to allow us sufficient time to respond and action your request. Should we not hear from you once inside 90 days of scheduled departure, your booking remains non-refundable and becomes non-transferrable, and you will be issued with a reminder for the final balance due for your booking.

Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions. 

Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for more details