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Dive into centuries of Croatian history as you explore its medieval cities, tranquil lakes, and quaint local villages. Take in the white stone buildings, winding alleys, and massive city walls of the ancient harbor town of Dubrovnik.
Enjoy a visit and dinner with a local family. Step back into Roman times in Diocletian’s Palace. Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park by foot and by boat, a place where waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs connecting sixteen pristine lakes.
Discover the richness of Opatija, the “Riviera of Croatia” and an Istrian gem. Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s quaint capital city, and float on a Pletna boat on serene Lake Bled. Delight in the old-world charm found in this sunny Adriatic paradise.
Your tour package includes
Included highlights
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Explore Croatia and the countries of the Adriatic, a region filled with ancient cities, medieval architecture, intriguing cultures, rolling hills and stunning coastal scenery.
Day 2
Dinner Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
Dubrovnik, Croatia – Tour Begins
Your tour begins in the medieval city of Dubrovnik. Get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner this evening.
Day 3
Breakfast & Dinner
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
Dubrovnik
Join a local guide on a tour of the “Old Dubrovnik,” a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Franciscan Monastery, where Europe’s oldest pharmacy resides, and see Dubrovnik’s many historical sites like the Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, Dubrovnik Cathedral, and Old Town’s famous main street, Stradun.
This afternoon, it’s your choice!
Join a local expert in Dubrovnik’s Old Town harbor for a cruise* with magnificent sea views of the medieval city walls before visiting nearby Lokrum Island where you can swim, marvel at exotic plants or take a walk with peacocks –
OR- receive a ticket to access the walls that contain the old city of Dubrovnik and gain a different perspective on this remarkable place with leisure time to explore the city.
This evening, travel to Cilipi in the culturally rich Konavle region, where you’ll be welcomed for dinner at a family-owned restaurant.
Visit with the family and learn about life in the Croatian heartland as you sample regional wines. At dinner, servers introduce you to a culinary feast, prepared in the way of their ancestors.
Day 4
Breakfast
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
Dubrovnik
Spend today at leisure. Relax or independently explore the marble streets and beautiful baroque buildings of Dubrovnik’s breathtaking Old Town.
Or, perhaps you’ll embark on an optional culinary excursion where you will journey along the Pelješac Peninsula and sample local wines paired with fresh oysters plucked from the sea.
A Taste of Croatia – $115 pp
Dubrovnik
Duration: 7 Hours
Your transportation is included
Journey to Mali Ston and meet an oyster farmer, who will take you on a boat ride through the family’s oyster farm. Stop at a floating dock bar in the middle of the bay, where you’ll sample local wines paired with fresh oysters and mussels plucked from the sea. Next, stop by a local winery where another tasting awaits you! Then, travel to a local family’s home and learn about their production of olive oil. You’ll have the opportunity to taste the fresh oil, try the vegetables out of their garden, and enjoy traditional Croatian music. As you sample the family wine, enjoy a nice lunch at their home before heading back to Dubrovnik for the remainder of the day.
For the oyster farm experience, guests should be comfortable getting on and off a boat.
Day 5
Breakfast & Dinner
Atrium Hotel – Safir Hoteli
Dubrovnik – Split
Savor stunning sea views as you travel up the winding coastal road, hugging the sheer cliffs that drop dramatically into the aquamarine of the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a stop in a quaint village in the Croatian countryside. You will have time to taste some of the local specialties and perhaps take a walk through the village square. Upon arrival in Split, set out on a walking tour featuring the impressive Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO), one of the most significant late-Roman historical monuments, and also see the peristyle of the palace and the Temple of Jupiter.
Day 6
Breakfast & Dinner
The Lyra Hotel Plitvice
Split – Plitvice Lakes
Enjoy a relaxing morning at leisure. You might consider an optional trip to Trogir, a city of medieval walls, towering cathedrals, and captivating Venetian architecture. This afternoon, travel to Plitvice Lakes, one of the oldest, largest, and most beautiful national parks in Croatia. Inspiring scenery is one of the wonders you’ll experience at this designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
Charming Trogir – $60 pp
Trogir
Duration: 4 Hours
Your transportation is included
Travel to the historic town of Trogir. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this coastal gem is renowned for its picturesque Venetian architecture. Trogir is set on a small island but is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Located within medieval walls, admire the prominent stone houses and scenic charm as you tour this historic city with a local guide. Visit the 13th-century Cathedral of St. Lawrence and admire the sweeping views from its bell tower.
Enjoy free time to discover the city’s hidden nooks and crannies. Perhaps you’ll sit along the seaside promenade and admire boats slowly meandering by, or consider enjoying a bite to eat in a local café or restaurant. Although Trogir may be small in size, it makes up for it with its overflowing culture.
Guests will travel from Split to Trogir where they will enjoy a locally guided tour, including entrance to the St. Lawrence Cathedral, followed by free time before heading back to Split.
Plitvice
Duration: 2 Hours
Set on the border of present-day Croatia and Bosnia lies a secret airbase that once housed some of the most sophisticated and valuable military intelligence in Yugoslavia. Long abandoned and not presently open to the public, “Tito’s Secret Airbase,” is shrouded in mystery. Join a local guide to explore the cavernous halls protruding deep into the mountainside that once hid jets and other military equipment. Strap on your headlamp and grab a flashlight to explore this underground hangar reminiscent of a James Bond hideout.
Guests should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to stand for at least one hour navigating uneven terrain in dim lighting.
Day 7
Breakfast
Amadria Park Hotel Agava
Plitvice Lakes – Opatija
Travel among the park’s dense forests and 16 terraced lakes, where waterfalls and free-flowing cascades connect one lake to the other. Enjoy a short cruise that takes you into the heart of this natural wonder that extends over 73,000 acres. From the forest landscapes of Plitvice Lakes, travel this afternoon to the seaside resort of Opatija, known as “Croatia’s Riviera.” This fashionable region was once the summer retreat for Roman Caesars and Habsburg Monarchs. Get acquainted with this coastal town on a brief walking tour. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Day 8
Breakfast & Dinner
Amadria Park Hotel Agava
Opatija – Istrian Peninsula – Opatija
Discover the richness of the Istrian Peninsula with its Italian and Croatian influences. Pay a visit to a local distillery, where the owners use regional plants, fruits, and herbs to produce brandies, snacks and other treats. Discover a picture-perfect example of a rural Croatian town.
In the late afternoon, a delightful farm-to-table dinner at a local restaurant lets you sample the regional wines and culinary delicacies of the Istrian Peninsula.
Day 9
Breakfast High
Grand Plaza Hotel Ljubljana
Opatija – Ljubljana, Slovenia
Travel into picturesque Slovenia, arriving in Ljubljana, a capital city in the midst of a cultural renaissance. Upon your arrival, meet a local expert who introduces you to this quaint town, nestled gently along the banks of the river.
Your tour includes the impressive City Hall and a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of St. Nicholas. The evening is yours to relax and explore the city.
Day 10
Breakfast
Grand Plaza Hotel Ljubljana
Ljubljana – Lake Bled – Ljubljana
Surround yourself with the tranquility of Lake Bled. You’ll experience the old-world charm that comes with taking a Pletna boat to the picturesque island in the center. Spend time exploring the 17th-century cathedral, St. Mary’s Church, and the “wishing bell.” Enjoy some time to stroll the quiet paths of this lakeside community at your own pace.
Day 11
Breakfast & Dinner
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel
Ljubljana – Zagreb, Croatia
Today we travel to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Embark on a tour of this fascinating city that has marked the intersection of Eastern and Central Europe for more than 1000 years. After free time this afternoon for independent exploration, celebrate the end of an unforgettable trip with dinner at one of Zagreb’s local restaurants.
Day 12
Breakfast
Zagreb – Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close in Zagreb this morning.
Post Night
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel
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