The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia has been relatively untouched by travelLers. Discover the best of the 1185 dazzling islands. Your adventure begins in the Italian port of Ancona before crossing the Adriatic to meet your guide in Split. Travel is by regional ferries and coaches to give you a true local experience. Visit the 2,300 year old town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before heading for the stunning islands or Brac, Hvar and Korcula. Discover fantastic beaches, dense forests and fields of lavender and rosemary before we head to Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik ’the jewel of the Adriatic’ is one of the most unforgettable cities in Europe. It has played host to royalty and celebrities for centuries. Built in the 10^th century and still relatively unchanged, its dramatic city walls cascade into the sea below.

• Tour Type: 14 Day Fixed Itinerary Island Hopping Tour
• Included: Round trip crossing from Ancona to Split. All local transportation and services of an experienced guide.
• Accommodation: Guaranteed. Organised locally by your guide. Pay as you go.

Itinerary and Departure Dates

You'll be unaccompanied on the crossings between Ancona and Split - a Busabout guide will meet your ferry in Split. Departures from Ancona will be every second Wednesday from 11 May to 14 September. May: 11/5, 25/5June: 8/6, 22/6July: 6/7, 20/7August: 3/8, 17/8, 31/8September : 14/9 Day 1:  Depart Ancona (ferry departs 9pm, check-in at 7pm)Day 2:  Arrive Split, meet Busabout guide and take public bus to TrogirDay 3:  Trogir Day 4:  Trogir - Brac Day 5:  Brac Day 6:  Brac - Havar Day 7:  Havar Day 8:  Havar - Korcula Day 9:  Korcula Day 10:  Korcula - DubrovnikDay 11:  Dubrovnik Day 12:  Dubrovnik - Split (public bus)Day 13:  SplitDay 14:  Evening departure from Split back to AnconaDay 15:  Arrive in Ancona at about 7am

Departure Times and Joining Point in Ancona

The ferry from Ancona (Italy) will likely depart in the evening at about 9pm, arriving in Split (Croatia) the following Morning. Exact timetables are not yet available, but will be posted here by the beginning of February. Check-in for the ferry to Croatia is at desk No 4 in the main hall of the “Stazione Marittima” in Ancona Port. You should arrive at least 2 hours before the sailing time.

If you're travelling on the Busabout network and are taking the bus from Venice to Ancona and then on to Rome, this is how the timings should work (pending the release of the ferry timetables)

- Wed 11 May 08:00 Depart Venice on Busabout coach, arrive Ancona at 13:30
19.00 Check-in at Capt P Amatori desk, Ancona Port
21:00 ferry departs

- Thu 12 May 07:00 Arrive in Split and meet the Busabout Guide.
12 May to 24 May in Croatia

- Tue 24 May 19.00 Check-in at ferry office in Split (the guide will take you there)
21:00 ferry departs

Wed 25 May 07:00 Arrive in Ancona
13:30 Busabout departure to Rome

Accommodation

Accommodation will be organised locally by your guide. You’ll be staying at a hostel or budget hotel on each island/town and will pay as you go. Exact prices are not yet available, but should be in the range of 15 to 25 Euros per person per night.