Silversea Luxury Cruises À VIS

In the sequel to the famous blockbuster Mamma Mia 2, the island of Vis indeed represents the Greek island of the made-up name Kalokairi, which actually means summer. Most of the scenes of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again were filmed in the sheltered bay of Barjoska, on the west side of island Vis.

Kayking to Perna Bay, and Knezica Bay

Your kayaking trip will take you there to enjoy untouched nature and explore the filming location.

You will paddle from Komiza in the North West direction of Vis Island in double kayaks. On the way you will visit three nice beaches, hear the story about Manjarema Fort, whose remnants witness the well-known naval battle, known as the battle of Vis from 1866.

Barjoska Bay

Your last stop is Mamma Mia filming location - Barjoska Bay where you will have time to swim in the crystal clear sea and if you want to keep away from the sun, natural shade from pine trees will protect you. You can also take a short walk, explore the bay and enjoy in the scents of rosemary, lavender and other herbs - as there are over 300 kinds of herbs growing on the island

Afterwards beging your kayaking back to Komiza

Stiniva Bay, Green Cave

Depart the pier by speedboat from Komiza for a 30-minute cruise to Stiniva Bay. Here enjoy some free time for swimming in one of the most attractive bay's of Vis island and throughout the region. Stiniva bay has been protected as a Croatian natural monument since 1967.

Reboard the boat for a 15 minute cruise to the famous Green Cave which is located on the open-sea side of the islet Ravnik. Known for the visible green beam of light that penetrates through the opening on its ceiling and refracts on the sea surface. You can swim and discover this shimmering green underwater world.

Town of Vis

Proceed and cruise to the Vis for a short visit. Vis has always been a town and for a short period a state as well. At the beginning of 19th century 12,000 people lived here from all over Europe. That influenced Vis' language where you can find, besides the derivate of the Venetian dialect, English, French, German and even Hungarian words. Compared to Hvar or Korčula, Vis faces the land and is open to everything coming from there.

Submarine Tunnel

Continue to the Submarine tunnel. The Submarine tunnel was built in the early 80's of the last century and is embedded in a massive rock in the bay called Parja. The tunnel was used as a secondary position for boats and submarines in the defense of Vis. While had been inhabited for hundreds of years previous, it was during World War II that Vis came under the control of Yugoslavian leader Josip Broz Tito, who began establishing new military fortifications around the island. The site had been the home of previous military bases as well, but it was not until Tito took the island for Yugoslavia that most of the major remaining structures were created. After WWII ended the island officially went to Yugoslavia and their army made it their central naval base, installing such features as an imposing concrete submarine dock that led right into the island hills, and long tunnels that ran under the surface. However when the island reverted to Croatian control in the early 1990's, most of the structures were simply abandoned.

Your beutiful half-day tour will end with a 30-minute cruise to Komiza on your speedboat.

This half day tour combining history and flavors will take you around Vis island - through the picturesque villages and important historical sites. Visit the WWII RAF Airfield Base, Hum Hill, Podhumlje Village, and enjoy a wine and food tasting.

Hum Hill, Podhumlje Village,

Depart the pier for the scenic 30 minute drive to Hum Hill with a stop for panoramic views. Its highest point is Hum, which is 587 metres (1,926 feet) above sea level.

Continue on a scenic drive to Podhumlje Village with a population of approximately 35 people. Podhumlje also has several hamlets, where one can see the 19th-century storey houses, with associated outbuildings and older ground floor houses.

Wine and Food Tasting, WW11 RAF Airfield Base

Stop for a tasting of local specialities before continuing to the RAF airfield from WW II. Vis was at one point the site of the general headquarters of Marshal Josip Broz Tito, the leader of the Yugoslav Partisan resistance movement. It was occupied by Italy between 1941 and 1943, then was liberated by the Partisans and held by a British flotilla in 1943-44. At the end of World War II the island returned to Yugoslavia.

After 30 minutes continue on to a winetasting with excellent local Plavac (red) and Vugava (white) wines, home-made grappa and liqueurs made from sage, carob, fennel or myrtle.

On the return drive to the ship relax and enjoy panoramas along Vis Island.

Explore the village of Komiza a quaint, small town on the western coast of the island of Vis on foot. This small town is situated in a deep bay of the same name. The village that was established in the 16th century still depends largely on fishing and agriculture. Upon arrival your guide will lead you through the streets and squares of this charming fisherman village.

Our Lady of Gusarica Church

Make a visit to the Gusarica Church. The name '(Gospa) Gusarica' (loosely translated as "Lady of the Pirates") for the Church of Our Lady in Komiža. The Church of St. Mary was built in the mid 16th century, close to the sea shore. The church has a somewhat unusual shape because it consists of three connected churches with three triangular facades. Inside, there are three naves with three vaults, separated by arches on strong masonry columns. The oldest of the three is the middle church (16th century), while the side churches were built in the 17th and the 18th centuries. The church features Baroque altars, an organ from 1670 and a 17th-century silver relief of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Kastel Komuna Fort (Fort of Komiza)

The fortress "Komuna" in Komiža is unique in Croatia in that its existence is due to a joint undertaking of Komiža fishermen. In order to build it, the Komižan fishermen introduced a taxation on fishing at the most fruitful fishing spot - the bay Trešjavac, to the south of the island of Biševo.

Komiza is a village where the fishing on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea was born. Komiza has always been proud of it's fisherman's history, whose remains can be found in the Fisherman's museum located in the old Venetian tower on the promenade (riva), the only one in Croatia. The traditional fishing tools are displayed there.

Explore Vis at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Vis at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Enjoy your bike ride with rapidly changing amazing landscapes, breathe fresh sea air and discover remarkable history points.

Depart Komiza by minivan toward Town of Vis. Upon arrival and short safety briefing, depart from Vis town by bikes on your adventure trip. Cycling by Hellenistic cemetery, remains of Roman baths, peninsula Prilovo (Roman theater) to the bay Stonac and English fortress Fort George. View of the submarine tunnel "Lobster", return to the town of Vis through former military base Samogor and former palm nursery. Cycling continues through the center of Vis town, along Riva, to Kut, Czech villa and beach Grandovac - swimming possible. Upon commencing with tour in Vis, take short break before rejoining your minivan for return ride back to Komiza

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

· Vis island

· Komiža

· Peninsula Prilovo

Stupišće, ARK Vela Glava

A 20 minute drive by jeep will take you to the rocket base Stupišće.

The military tunnels dug throughout the island after 1945 when the island was a major military base for the Yugoslav army. Stupisce was a huge base for land-sea missiles with quite impressive tunnel and bunker complex's to be on alert in case of an invasion from Italy. Yugoslav authorities were paranoid about invasions, and enemy attacks from abroad. Pass through the labyrinth of underground tunnels, see the remains of cannons and abandoned warehouse

You will continue driving to the next military tunnel ARK Vela glava the former atomic Missile Command. Take a tour of the tunnel, then ascend to the highest point of the island of Vis - Hum peak (587 m).

St Spirit Church, Tito's Cave

Enjoy the view of the surrounding archipelago and town of Komiža and visit the small church St. Spirit. The Church Holy Spirit is built on highest peak oft he island - Hum hill. It is believed to date from the 15th century. A record kept by Bishop Milan int he year 1650 notes that processions had been visiting the church since its founding. By return, take a short walking tour of the well-known Tito's cave (Tito was Partisan Comander in WW II and President of ex Yugoslavia).

The island played an important part for the resistance movement during World War II (housing resistance leader Tito), and was a naval base during the days of the former Yugoslavia. As such, the island is home to a number of military buildings, Tito was indeed 'hiding' out on the island of Vis during World War II, but as to whether he was actually hiding and working in these caves is more likely to be a legend rather than reality.

At the conclusion of the tour enjoy a 20 minute scenic drive to the pier.