Tour Overview
Don't tell anyone, but Croatia has become Europe's hot new destination. After slumbering in the shadow of the former Yugoslavia for decades, the country burst onto the scene in 1991, billing itself as "the Mediterranean as it used to be". Along its coastline the glistening sea winds around rocky coves, lapping at the shores of pine-fringed beaches. Ports bustle with life. Dalmatian cities throb with nightlife amid ancient Roman ruins. Then there's the magical city of Dubrovnik, adorned with Renaissance carvings and marble paved streets. Visit Dubrovnik, the crown jewel of Croatia, with it's well preserved historic center contained within 13th century city walls, and a stunning location overlooking the Adriatic. See Split, the second largest city in Croatia, the heart of the Dalmatian Coast. Tour Zagreb, Croatia's economic, cultural and administrative heart. Enjoy a full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes and visit the 300 year old settlement of Rastoke. It all adds up to a relaxed, easy going tour that offers an unparalleled wealth of travel opportunities. But, please, try and keep it a secret!Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Dubrovnik, CroatiaArrive Dubrovnik, you are met and transferred to your hotel for check-in and balance of your day at leisure. Unanimously considered the jewel of Croatia, Dubrovnik is best known for its well-preserved historic center contained within 13th-century city walls, its terracotta rooftops, and a stunning location overlooking the Adriatic.
Overnight: Dubrovnik Day 2: Dubrovnik
Morning tour of Dubrovnik, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Walk around the medieval ramparts that encircle the city. Visit to Sponza Palace, notable for its columned courtyard with elaborate stone carvings, the impressive Rector's Palace, church of St Blaise and the 14th century Franciscan Monastery - the cloister of which is one of the most inspiring sites of the city, with the oldest pharmacy in Europe. Afternoon at leisure.
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Overnight: Dubrovnik Day 3: Dubrovnik
Transfer to the old city harbor where you will take a short cruise to Lokrum. Enjoy a guided visit to this small island with an interesting history and natural beauty. Return to Dubrovnik pier and continue by car to Cavtat, an ancient town of Epidaurum from which the town Dubrovnik ‘Ragusa’ was founded. Cavtat is a town of beautiful palaces, summer mansions and hotels, with a pleasant climate and luxurious vegetation. Enjoy time in Cavtat, we suggest a visit Vlaho Bukovac gallery and/or outside visit of Racic family memorial chapel. (under construction). Late afternoon return transfer to your hotel.
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Overnight: Dubrovnik Day 4: Dubrovnik-Spilt
Morning departure to Split. The ride passes through the most beautiful part of the Adriatic coast. You may stop for lunch (on own) to taste exquisite oysters grown in Ston Channel before crossing the border into and out of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Arrive Split and check in to your hotel.
After check-in, enjoy an afternoon guided walking tour. At the center of this sprawling cityscape is the palace that Emperor Diocletian built during his golden years at the turn of the 4th century. The mausoleum of the pagan Roman emperor evolved with time into the oldest Roman Catholic Church. Tour of the Palace including the entire new wing, which has recently been opened after 50 years of excavations. What first was an imperial residence and fortified camp is nowadays an intriguing maze of narrow cobblestone streets where pre-Romanesque churches are nestled along the Gothic chapels. History-filled museums boast galleries of contemporary art and aroma - alluring restaurants compete with bustling cafes for the attention of the people that pass them by.
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Overnight: Split Day 5: Split-Zagreb
Transfer to the airport for a short morning flight to Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. You are met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon, enjoy an orientation walking tour through the city and, visit Mimara Museum, then take a walking tour of medieval Kaptol and Gradec. Croatia’s economic, cultural and administrative heart, on the north bank of the river Sava. Its historic nuclei Gradec and Kaptol, in Gornji Grad (Upper Town) were founded in the Middle Ages.
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Overnight: Zagreb Day 6: Plitvice Lakes National Park
Full-day excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plitvice Lakes with visit to 300 year-old settlement of Rastoke en route. Enjoy the day in the park to explore the 16 crystal-blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on wooden promenades to view majestic and pristine waters where every turn leads to breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Late afternoon return to Zagreb.
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Overnight: Zagreb Day 7: Zagreb-Depart
Transfer to Zagreb airport for your departing flight.
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