Fabulous Croatia Tour / 10 Days

DAY 1

Arrival to Zagreb airport.

Private transfer from airport to your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Zagreb area.

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel.

Zagreb sightseeing tour with local guide (duration approx. 2 hrs)

Zagreb grew up on two neighbouring hills: Kaptol - the centre of spiritual and religious life of north-western Croatia and Gradec - the commercial centre of skilful tradesmen and craftsmen. Visit the Upper Town with its Gothic Cathedral, the beautiful and ornate St. Catherine’s church or the massive St. Mark’s church with its famous colour-tiled roof. Continue to the medieval Stone Gate and “Dolac”, the open-air market which are a must for all visitors.

Rest of the day at lesiure.

Overnight at the hotel in Zagreb area.

DAY 3

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private transfer from Zagreb to Zadar via Plitvice.

Free time for the visit of the Plitvice National Park

with entrance fee included

Plitvice National Park is one of the most beautiful and best preserved national parks in the country. This is why the entire lakes and surrounding area were declared a national park in 1949 and are listed on the UNESCO`s list of World Heritage Sites because of its exceptional beauty. it is a valley situated between high forested mountains in which lie, one below another, a string of sixteen beautiful lakes of crystal blue and green waters. Fed by small streams and brooks, they spill into each other in 92 foaming cascades and thundering waterfalls. The lakes themselves cover about 2 square kilometres and the entire national park covers 200 square kilometres.

Transfer continues to Zadar.

Overnight at the hotel in Zadar area.

DAY 4

Breakfast at the hotel.

Zadar sightseeing with local guide (duration approx. 2 hrs)

The Zadar peninsula still preserves very old network of narrow and charming city streets, as well as a Roman forum dating back to the first century AD. The town is fortified with medieval walls, distinguished for their pretty and impressive ports – entries in the city all dating back to the sixteenth century. Even Alfred Hitchcock was impressed and supposedly said that the sunset here is more beautiful than in California.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Zadar area.

DAY 5

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private transfer from Zadar to Ston (duration approx. 3,5 hrs)

Stop in Ston for personal exploring.

Ston - was the second most important town, after Dubrovnik, of the Dubrovnik Republic. This was confirmed by the monumental walls, constructed between the 14th and 15th centuries, and extending over 5 kilometers in length.

The walls were fortified by forty towers and bastions.

Transfer continues to Dubrovnik (duration approx. 1 hr)

Overnight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.

DAY 6

Breakfast at the hotel.

Dubrovnik sightseeing tour with local guide (duration approx. 2 hrs)

“Those who seek paradise on earth”, George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “should come to Dubrovnik”. The old city of Dubrovnik has remained basically unchanged since the thirteenth century. Its medieval ramparts encircle the city which pedestrians can enter through one of two gates - either way, they find themselves joining the evening promenade Stradun which you can either join or watch, a drink in hand, from one of the various cafes and restaurants along the way. The city is alive with open air markets, artisans’ shops and studios of artists, Baroque churches and Gothic-Renaissance palaces, unexpected courtyards, and covered loggias.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Dubrovnik area.

DAY 7

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split (duration approx. 3 hrs)

In the afternoon, Split sightseeing tour with local guide (duration approx. 2 hrs)

The old town of Split is built on and around the spectacular Roman Palace erected by the Roman Emperor Diocletian (born in Salona – today’s Solin) in the 4th century. The walking tour starts with a visit to the cellars of the Palace that are still very well preserved. The cellars offer a good view at how the life in the Palace was organized. Other sights such as the Golden Gate, the Silver Gate, the Peristyle Square etc. will be seen from the outside.

Overnight at the hotel in Split area.

DAY 8

Breakfast at the hotel.

OPTIONAL: Blue Cave and Hvar excursion from Split (duration approx. 8 hrs) – SIC *available from May to

September :Witness the originality and magnificence of the Blue Cave on Biševo Island. Float in Stiniva Cove, taking in the towering cliffs that encircle you. Strap on your diving mask and explore a thriving underwater world by Budikovac Island before visiting Palmižana Bay. Sign off your day with a stroll through the quaint streets of Hvar Town, lined with Venetian palaces, a palm-dotted seafront, and bustling squares.

OR

OPTIONAL: Private excursion to Hvar with local guide (duration approx. 8 hrs)

Embark the local ferry /catamaran to Hvar.

Upon arrival,

Hvar sightseeing tour (duration approx. 1,5 hr)

Enjoy a tour of the culture, art and history of Hvar, one of the principal destinations on the Dalmatian Riviera. Hvar is home to fiercely proud, determined and courteous people, who are eager to show off their city. 

Walk around historical center of Hvar, called Groda; you’ll also see the city square, the arsenal, the theater and the cathedral.

Free time for lunch and personal exploring.

Embark the local ferry / catamaran to Split.

Overnight at the hotel in Split area.

DAY 9

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from Split to Rastoke (duration approx. 3 hrs)

Visit of Rastoke on own (duration approx. 1 hr) – entrance fee included

Rastoke is a watermill village situated where the blue-green water of river Slunjčica flows into the Korana river. Most of the houses were built at the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Because of its extraordinary natural beauties and historical tradition, in 1962 Rastoke village fell under the protection of the State Directorate for cultural and historical heritage. Many ancient civilizations, as well as contemporary urban environments witness that the water has always attracted people to come to its banks and settle there.

Transfer continues to Zagreb. (duration approx. 2 hrs)

Ovenright at the hotel in Zagreb area.

DAY 10

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private transfer from your hotel to Zagreb airport for your departure flight.