While we have plenty of time until our cruise I wanted to share some information about the cruise you just booked. Over the next several months you will be receiving emails and updates about our Croatia trip. Below you will find valuable information on accommodations, airlines, tours, and trip preparation. 

 Entry Requirements 

At this time Croatia allows entry to US citizens 

• Entry for tourism is permitted only with documentary evidence of an accommodation paid in advance and in full, prior to arrival at the border (the accommodation reservation alone is not sufficient for entry 
• One of the following must be presented to qualify for entry;
  • A negative viral test result: PCR test not older than 72 hours or rapid antigen test not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the test to arriving at the border crossing point).
  • A certificate of vaccination (any vaccine) for persons whose final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is more than 14 days prior to crossing the border.
  • A medical certificate confirming that the traveler has recovered from COVID-19 after having a positive PCR or rapid antigen test result. The certificate is valid 11-180 days after the positive test result.
• You will need to fill out the Enter Croatia online form. https://entercroatia.mup.hr

 Getting to Croatia 

You will need to arrive into Dubrovnik to start the cruise
Here are a list of airlines that fly into Dubrovnik 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik_Airport

Here are a list of airlines who fly out of Split  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Airport

Every major European city offers direct flights into Croatia. United and Delta also offer seasonal nonstop flights out of JFK  and Newark. 

Accommodations 

You will notice in the booking itinerary below our cruise originates in Dubrovnik and terminates in Spilt. I would suggest spending an additional night or two nights at the end of the trip in Spilt. A list of suggested accommodations can be found below.  It's very important to book ahead because accommodations become scarce in the busy summer time. 

 Dubrovnik 

Dubrovnik Is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings Such as baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun (or Placa) is lined with shops and restaurants. Be inspired by a walk along the ancient city walls that protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries. And take the cable car up to Mt Srđ! Tons of rooftop restaurants!

 Suggested Accomodations in Dubrovnik.

You should consider using AirBnb for stays of 3 days or longer in both Dubrovnik and Split  https://www.airbnb.com 

I would recommend using booking.com and typing in properties in Old Town. Look for apartments in the actual old town! Truly a magical experience. https://www.booking.com If you can book the apartment Studio Cikato you won't be disappointed! 

Split

 Suggested Accommodations in Split. 

 I recommend staying two nights after our trip in the beautiful city of Split. Our group stayed at the Corner Hotel last year.  http://hotelcorner.eu  This is a 3/4 star property and it is about a 10 minute walk to the city center. Check booking.com and AirBnb for deals too! 

You should arrange for a trip to the beautiful waterfalls of Krka which is about an hour drive from Split.     http://www.np-krka.hr/en/. 

If you would like to schedule a winery visit or Market tour, cooking class and wine tasting:
http://www.putalj.com/
http://vinabedalov.com/en/

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