Zadar

thanks to everybody, had a nice day!

We loved this tour! They bring you to several nice places all along the Kornati islands. We also loved the freshly grilled fish. We thought it's funny that they start the tour with strong schnaps in the morning. The wine was fine. Don't expect a high class wine. Also their fresh coffee on board (costs extra) was pretty good. The team was friendly all the time, everything was well organized. Although they don't talk and explain much about the places, which was fine considering there are more than 100 people on board. On the tour back one of their elders played and sang some Croatian songs on his accordion which was a perfect way to end the tour. I can understand that for some people it could be disappointing to not get a seat on the upper deck, especially the ones that got on board at the second stop. But even on the lower deck you still have some good views. I would still recommend it to everyone for this price.

We honestly can't understand the bad reviews for this tour, we have just come back from our day out to the Kornati Islands and had a great time. The boat arrived on time and the boarding was fast and straightforward. The seats are not assigned, which is potentially the only downside to the experience, but there was enough space for everyone and we found seats we were happy with. The boat was not overcrowded, on the contrary; maybe that's because we went on a weekday rather than during the weekend, so that might be something to keep in mind. The food was surprisingly good, simple but tasty and filling and there was plenty of drinks to keep hydrated throughout the journey. We liked all the stops and found the travelling between them relaxing and enjoyable, as you are surrounded by the stunning views of the islands. The staff was kind and helpful; the guide could have maybe spared a few more words throughout the trip, but that's just a minor point. All in all we had a great time and found the trip to be excellent value for money!

We met our lovely and knowledgeable guide, Vines (pronounced Venus) at the docking place of our cruise ship. We booked the tour through Happy to Visit but it can be booked directly through Terra Travels. Our tour, at less than half the price of the cruise ship fee, included a private car, private tour guide, and only the two of us. Vines was incredibly knowledgeable of the area, the history, the nuances of the town and area. Our tour began walking along the water to see the 'singing stairs', and invention where there are pipes underground that play a tune based on the in inflow of water along the waterway. It is uniquely idyllic. Vines explained the Roman influence in the town, took us to several historic sites within the main ancient city, walked the old Roman road which is now lined with local shops and vendors, took us through the local market where we sampled incredible cheeses of the region, walked with us to the old port and main entrance to the walled ancient city, then, by private sedan, took us to the Ancient Vineyards (Kraljevski Vinogradi) to sample five wines--2 whites, one rose, two reds--along with some light snacks. Vines was a delight! I wanted to get some flowers for our cabin and she took us to an exquisite florist (Sarita) who made an incredible arrangement of fresh flowers that lasted over a week for under 20 euros! While we were waiting we enjoyed a neighborhood café bar drinking coffee, Maraschino liquor, and local beer called Karlovacko. You will NOT get this personal and up-close tour anywhere else! And the price is half what you would pay aboard ship! Ask for Vines (pronounced Venus) and you will be Most Happy!