Croatia is Europe's sailing hidden pearl, a destination that will unexpectedly capture your heart. Rich in culture and heritage, gastronomy, and more than 5000 kilometres of coastline, it's no wonder why Croatia is called a sailing paradise. And did we mention it has over 1000 islands? 

Picture the scene – sailing along the calm sea while watching the magnificent scenery go by with a glass of excellent wine. In the middle of all this, you visit enchanting islands and coves and discover beautiful beaches covered with white pebbles, perfect for soaking up the sun. 

We have found the best 3-day luxury sailing tours along the Dalmatian coastline to make your vacation planning easier. 

If you're starting from Split…

When it comes to sailing, we want three things; explore, adventure, and relax. This 3-day luxury sailing tour by Croatia Cruises & Tours has it all. You will start from the beautiful city of Split and then sail directly to the Pakleni islands. They may be called 'pakleni', translated in English as' hell,' but these islands are a paradise. Think beautiful pebble and sandy beaches, clear warm water. Could we ask for anything more? A perfect place not only for relaxing and sunbathing but swimming and snorkeling. Then you will sail to the sunniest island in Croatia – Hvar. This island is known for its beautiful beaches, vineyards, olive groves, and excellent restaurants. Try delicious traditional Croatian local food and enjoy a glass of wine. The following islands on your sailing tour are Vis ( where Mamma Mia sequel was filmed) with lots of churches and archaeological museums, and Biševo, which is known for its series of caves. Both are perfect for exploring. You have probably heard about the Blue Cave with iridescent blue light; it is the most popular one! The last island on your 3-day sailing tour is the largest in Dalmatia, Brač. It has one of the best European beaches, Zlatni rat, which is protected as a geomorphological monument by the government of Croatia.

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For all the information about this fantastic sailing tour, check out Croatia Cruises & Tours website.

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If you're starting from Dubrovnik…

Dubrovnik, known as Kings Landing to fans of "GoT", gives endless sightseeing opportunities, but if you don't want to stay on the mainland, you can go on a 3-day luxury sailing tour and go to the nearby islands. First, you'll start with the small island of Lopud with beautiful sandy beaches. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or stand-up paddling, and admire the beautiful blue hues of the Adriatic sea. Then you'll sail towards a golden island – the island of Šipan. It is known for its seafood dishes. After Šipan, you'll sail out towards Ston. This town on the Pelješac peninsula is known for its great wall, the longest fortress system in any European city. Ston is known for delicious oysters, so be sure to try some while docked. The last island on the 3-day sailing tour is the island of Kolocep – ideal for swimming, relaxing, and listening to the sounds of the waves.

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If you want to book this 3-day sailing tour, check out Royal Croatian Tours website.