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10 Day itinerary in Croatia, Europe

Croatia Countryside and Island Hopping

On this 10 day journey you will be able to enjoy the gems of Croatia and taste its creative food, discover their potent wines and the wonderful towns and nature of this unique and charming country.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Zagreb

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Meet local people

Visit markets

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Visit the natural gem, the Plitvice Lakes.

2

Enjoy a walking tour at the Dalmatia’s largest coastal of Split

3

Marvel at the purple lavender fields of Hvrar and its potent red wines from steep vineyards

4

Stroll the narrow, curved streets of Korčula

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrive to Zagreb

Arrive at Zagreb Airport and transfer to the hotel in Zagreb where you will stay overnight.

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 2

place Zagreb

Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided encounter with Croatia’s largest city. With an air of a true European capital, Zagreb charms with its baroque facades and spiffy towers, green parks and open-air terraces, quiet courtyards and bustling streets. Continue exploring on your own in the afternoon and spend another night in Zagreb.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 3

place Zagreb to Split

The first visit of the day takes you to Croatia’s most popular natural gem, the Plitvice Lakes. A guided walk around the wooden pathways unveils an amazing world of 16 cascading lakes interlaced with over 90 stunning waterfalls, bound to mesmerize you in any season. Continuing the drive to Split, take a break in Trogir, UNESCO listed World Heritage. A bundle of narrow atmospheric streets which twist and bend between houses, palaces and churches, the heritage of Trogir is rooted in the greatness of Greek and Roman times and showcases some of the finest architectural works in Croatia, including the incredibly intricate portal of its Cathedral, the Town Loggia and the Cipiko palace. Arrive to Split and stay overnight in Split/Split area.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 4

place Split – Hvar

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a late morning walking tour of Split. Dalmatia’s largest coastal town bustles and buzzes, as it grows more and more popular among travelers for its easy-going spirit, creative food and shopping scene and of course, remarkable heritage. Learn about the Diocletian’s Palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city center housing 3,000 people! Finally, enjoy a ferry or catamaran ride from Split to the neighboring island of Hvar where you will spend the night at a hotel in the glitzy town of Hvar.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 5

place Hvar

The island of Hvar is known for its purple lavender fields, a backdrop for oil production, potent red wines from steep vineyards especially enjoying the island’s status as Croatia’s sunniest island, and the glitzy jet-set scene along the starlit waterfronts of the town of Hvar, so often featured in national and international summer media. In your morning walking tour, explore the island’s prime gem and its most trendy destination, the town of Hvar. Home to the oldest theater in Europe, also the home of organized tourism in Croatia, the heritage of Hvar extends far beyond the popular party scene! Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and spend the night in a hotel in Hvar.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 6

place Hvar – Korčula

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and some time on your own. Hvar is known for diverse opportunities, from the bustling squares of Hvar town to the serene waterfront of Jelsa, the bridges of Vrboska and the vineyards of Ivan Dolac, so expect time to fly. In the afternoon, bid farewell to Hvar and hop on a boat to take you to the neighboring island of Korčula. Arrive in the evening and enjoy an overnight stay in Korčula.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 7

place Korčula – Dubrovnik

The far south of Croatia holds many gems. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates, intertwined with some of the most outstanding stonework you will get to see anywhere on the Adriatic coast. Stroll the narrow, curved streets, marvel at beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Early in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Dubrovnik, which once successfully rivaled the Venetian Republic. Arrival to Dubrovnik and overnight stay in a hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

place Dubrovnik

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and a lazy start of the day. In the late morning, embark on a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town, a.k.a. the Pearl of the Adriatic or the King’s Landing. Whatever you might consider to be the town’s main draw card, the mighty city walls of Dubrovnik and its courteous spirit will swiftly transport you back in time to when this was an independent republic and a highly cultured Mediterranean town. After learning of its history and present, enjoy the afternoon exploring on your own. Stay overnight stay in your Dubrovnik hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 9

place Dubrovnik

A marvelous city like Dubrovnik can only be surrounded by a marvelous region. Tailor this day to your own liking, whether you are up for just relaxing or perhaps venturing out to explore the islands nearby. Locals would suggest Lokrum Island as an easy trip from the Old Town Harbor. Promising a day of heavenly serenity, Lokrum envelops you in thick green forests of holm oak, pine and laurel, to be shared with the island’s only permanent inhabitants: peacocks and bunnies. Just a tad bit further away, the Elaphite Archipelago packs sandy beaches, remarkable heritage, fun hiking trails and good food into a day excursion. Enjoy the overnight stay in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 10

place Dubrovnik Departure

Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (or other hotel/accommodation in Dubrovnik). End of program.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 4* hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)

Transport expand_less

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Boat tickets (ferries, catamaran etc.)
  • All transfers on Hvar, Korcula and in Dubrovnik, wherever needed.

Activities expand_less

  • City tours of Zagreb, Hvar, Split and Dubrovnik.

Extras expand_less

  • Assistance with boat tickets (delivery or similar) during the program.
  • Entrance to the Plitvice National Park.

Not Included expand_less

  • Optional tours/activities or city sightseeing in resorts.
  • Other meals or drinks not mentioned
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurence

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