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. Your kayaking trip will take you there to enjoy untouched nature and explore filming location. You will paddle from Komiza in the NW direction of Vis Island. 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. 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 you were probably not aware of the fact that there are over 300 kinds of herbs growing on the island

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

· Bay of Barjoska

· Manjarema fort

· Mamma Mia filming location

Departure from Komiža.

Visit to Stiniva bay - the most beautiful and attractive bay of Vis island and throughout the region. Stiniva bay has been protected as a Croatian natural monument since 1967. A tour of 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.

Continue to Town of 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. Its port even today offers shelter for many fishermen and seamen, lost researchers and other dejected adventurers.That is how the Greeks from Syracuse found the port of Vis which reminded them of home.

After short visit of Vis continue to 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. Interesting to see and have a short history lesson! Enjoy travelling through the north part of the island and listen to stories about famous Battle of Vis (1866) which took place there. Return to Komiza.

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

- Stiniva Beach

- Town of Vis

- Submarine tunnels from time of former Yugoslavia

Gastro and history tour will take you all around the Vis island - through the picturesque villages, important history sites to mountain Hum (panoramic view). You will see hundreds of years old vineyards that had been there since the ancient Greek times and hear the interesting history facts.

You will see RAF airfield from the WW II, enjoy in panoramic views on Vis Town and finally taste excellent Plavac (red) and Vugava (white) wines, home-made grappa and liqueurs made from sage, carob, fennel or myrtle, olive oils and famous local dishes.

On a way back to Komiza, seats and relax while enjoying beautiful panoramas along the Vis Island.

Explore picturesque village of Komiza a quaint, small town on the western coast of the island of Vis.

This small town is situated in a deep bay of the same name. The village that was established in 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.

Komiza is a village where the fishing on the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea was born. Its fishers not only ruled with their boats over the Adriatic Sea but they also traded with the neighboring coast creating fishermen's centers on the Pacific coasts of both Americas. Komiza has always been proud of the 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 in it..

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

Departure from Komiža and after a 20-minute drive we will reach cape Stupišće where a former cannon and rocket base is located. You will pass through the labyrinth of underground tunnels, see the remains of cannons and abandoned warehouses. After a tour of the rocket base Stupišće, you will continue driving to the next military tunnel ARK Vela glava. A tour of the tunnel, then ascend to the highest point of the island of Vis - Hum peak (587 m). You will enjoy the view of the surrounding archipelago and town of Komiža and visit the small church St. Spirit. By return, we will take a short walking tour of the well-known Tito's cave (Tito was Partisan Comander in WW II and President of ex Yugoslavia)

Major points of interest seen on this excursion may include:

· Komiza City

· Stupisce