8 Day Croatia Charter Itinerary - Kotor to Trogir

For another steeple of impressive history it's time to pick up any medical supplies as you visit the third oldest pharmacy in the world. Built in 1317, this pharmacy is the only one in the city and is located at the Little Brother's Monastery. The impeccable atmosphere and surroundings of this highlight are truly worthy of a visit and also makes great backdrops for holiday photographs.

If you are in Dubrovnik over the summer months you are in for an extra special treat. Every year there is the annual Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Continuing over 45 days, the festival features many live plays and shows as well as concerts and a range of games for the residents and many visitors. Food is not in short supply at these festivals and you can guarantee you will never be hungry.

Before returning towards the harbor, there are some magnificent buildings for you to see including the beloved church of St Blaise. Built in the 1800s this church is dedicated to the patron saint and holds some beautiful relics from Saint Blaise. Another church worth a quick visit is the fortress looking Gothic-Romanesque church. The outside appearance is deceptive, as you walk in there is a religious area for worship as well as an art museum.

Back in the harbor join your luxury charter yacht to see a small wooded island in the bay by the name of Lokrum. Rumored to be the place where Richard the Lionheart was cast ashore after being shipwrecked, this is a pretty little island and gives great views of the surrounding city. Enjoy a fresh supper on board your vessel as you watch the sunset on your second day of exploring.

Anchoring down in the pretty harbor you are inevitably drawn to the popular cobbled streets of the surrounding settlements. Looking up and around, the medieval architecture is well preserved and gives an atmosphere of jumping back through time. The culturally rich destination of Korčula offers many insights into the way of life for local residents, starting with sword dancing. Including many traditional dances like the Moreska, you can watch some sword dancing in village squares and maybe even ask for a demonstration from willing residents.

Another tradition you may be able to lap up liberally is some capella singing. With an annual Korkyra Baroque Festival you can listen to some of the very best soloists and ensembles of baroque style music from across the globe as you enjoy local delicacies and locally produced drinks. After enjoying the festival make sure you take time to browse some of the local stores and businesses to treat yourself to some exquisite stone masonry pieces, traditional to the island mainly during the rule from the Venetian Republic.

Heritage isn't easy to miss when visiting Korčula but if you want to visit some archaeological sites you're in luck. There are two caves to visit which are the Vela Spila, translating as big cave, and Jakas Cave. Both of these locations held items from the very first settlers to the island, which can now be seen in museums. Visiting the caves gives you a clear indication of how the Mesolithic and Neolithic peoples lived. Although the eventuality of the peoples is unknown, the caves remain an integral part of the island's history and continue to attract tourists throughout the year.

The advantageous location of the island has made Hvar a staple location for trade in the past and has also continued to attract many tourists for the same reason. Aside from the accessibility of the island, the town of Stari Grad also has a magnetic pull on incoming tourism. Founded by the Greeks in 384 BC, the old town of Stari Grad is one of the oldest towns in Europe and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Some of the communal buildings still dominate the land and the cultural activities of pottery and performing arts still heavily feature in everyday life on the island.

Cruising along the northern coast of the island there are some unusual buildings along the shorefront to see from the 16th century. In a time when the coastline was constantly under threat from pirates and the Ottoman army, fortifications rose to defend the local people and much of the infrastructure is still in use today.

Back in the main area of Hvar, there is a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, museums and art galleries which blend in beautifully into the range of medieval buildings around the town. Before joining the night scene, indulge in a freshly caught and prepared seafood supper accompanied by the island's famous red wine developed from the Plavac Mali grape.

The breadth of architecture to see while visiting the town is staggering, making it easy to see why it is a listed destination. Leave the harbor and explore the center of the town where you will find some medieval walls bordering a preserved castle and palaces from different eras including Baroque and the Renaissance.

After visiting the bordered old town, turn your attention to one of the main reasons that Trogir is the best kept Romanesque-Gothic town in Central Europe. The St Lawrence church is perhaps one of the most impressive structures in Trogir and boasts an incredible magnetic pull to explore. Even if you're not religious, this is a spectacle you must see.

Before calling it a day, enjoy one last Croatian, freshly prepared lunch on board your luxury charter yacht before disembarking to start planning your next adventure.