• More than 15 included sightseeing tours & cultural experiences
• Discover the best of the “City of the thousand hearts”-the stunning Zagreb
• Visit Varazdin, the former capital town of Croatia which today is a true baroque gem
• Discover Trakoscan, the most romantic castle in Croatia
• Sample a variety of Croatia’s top-quality wines
• Get to know some of the most representative Croatian dishes, their tradition and preparation
• Explore the most visited European cave system-Postojna Caves
• Included regional meals: All breakfasts, 2 street food experiences, 3 dinners,2 lunches (main meals include wine, mineral water, local coffee or tea only)
• Exceptional English speaking tour guides 
• All entrances to main Croatian sites are included
• All transportation on tour, via private air-conditioned mercedes car or deluxe 8 seater minibus
• Included gratuity for city guides
• All transfers while overseas; baggage transfers & porterage
• City taxes and service charges at all hotels and restaurants are included
• No hidden extras
• Arrival & departure:The tour will begin with transfers from Zagreb airport to the hotel and end with a transfer to the airport in Dubrovnik from your hotel at scheduled times
• Early arrival/Late stay options: We recommend arriving a day or more prior to tour start.We’ll be happy to make these arrangements for you.
• Activity level: Light/Moderate
• Terms & conditions/Single supplement: (View Here) and FAQ ( View Here)
• Trip Interruption and Cancellation insurance is not included. We highly recommend Travelex-Insurance.com to protect your vacation.
• Purchase of European Travel & Health Insurance is strongly recommended.We highly recommend Travelex-Insurance.com to protect your vacation

• ZAGREB,”Hotel Esplendade” or similar (3 nights)
• SPLIT,”Hotel Cornaro” or similar (2 nights)
• DUBROVNIK,”Hotel PrijeKo Palace” or similar (2 nights)

8 DAYS THE JEWELS OF CROATIA PRIVATE TOUR ITINERARY

PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FROM ZAGREB TO DUBROVNIK

Day 1: WELCOME TO ZAGREB-THE NATION’S VIBRANT CAPITAL

Arrive at Zagreb airport and travel to the city center for a three nights stay at the central 5 stars “HOTEL ESPLENADE” or similar,close to the city’s architecturally treasures. This evening enjoy an included dinner in a local restaurant.Overnight in ZAGREB

Day 2: ZAGREB WALKING TOUR & CROATIAN NATIONAL THEATRE                 

Art, culture and a vibrant cafe’ scene are the keynotes of this easy-going Central European metropolis.Close in style to Vienna and Budapest,Croatia’s laid-back capital city is very different to the Mediterranean flavoured towns of the Adriatic coast.Embark on a tour of this fascinating city that has marked the intersection of Eastern and Central Europe for more than 1000 years.Begin on the city’s central square, perpetually busy with pedestrians and passing trams.From here it is a short walk to the Neo-Gothic CATHEDRAL and then the DOLAC MARKET,one of Central Europe’s most colourful collections of fruit and veg stalls.Stroll up RADICEVA STREET to the atmospheric UPPER TOWN, a well-preserved Baroque quarter where the church of St Mark’s is a popular landmark. After an included street food experience in a cosy wine bar, we’ll visit the CROATIAN NATIONAL THEATRE, completed in 1895, a blend of Neo-Baroque and Rococo.The interior is richly decorated with works by Croatian and Viennese artists.The remainder of the day is at leisure for more personal discoveries.Overnight in ZAGREB

Day 3: BAROQUE VARAZDIN & TRAKOSCAN CASTLE

Today’s drive takes you to visit the nearby ZAGORJE REGION,a hilly region filled with Medieval and Renaissance fortresses and numerous Baroque castles all blending into a memorable, romantic landscape.With more than 50 castles, some with most mesmeric parks, this is one of the richest regions in the whole of Croatia! Here we will visit the charming so-called “Little Vienna” of VARAZDIN,a city of baroque, young people, music, flowers and bycycles, including the 17th century SERMAGE PALACE, displaying Croatian, international old masters and modern paintings.We conclude the visit by discovering the romantic TRAKOSCAN CASTLE, where you can enjoy the surrounding nature and a picturesque lake.A rustic lunch is included today in the heart of Zagorje paired with well-known local wines.Overnight in ZAGREB

Day 4: THE MAGIC OF WATERFALLS IN PLITVICE LAKES,UNESCO TROGIR & SPLIT

Returning to the mainland,scenic roads wind their way over the Velebit mountain range, a dramatically dry and rocky place on its seaward side,lush and forested further east.On the far side of the Velebit’s main ridge lies the stunning UNESCO PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK, known as the “Falling lakes”, a frothing sequence of waterfalls,lakes and streams.Walkways weaver their way around the water,while trails lead into the wilder,woodland parts of the park in the surrounding hills.After time on your own for lunch,continue to the town of TROGIR, a beautiful tiny island treasure declared a UNESCO World Heritage. Trogir’s roots are Greek, not Roman like Split, and its crown jewel is the spectacular 13th Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Its daring portal, carved in 1280 is just a precursor of the wonders inside.Late afternoon,we depart for SPLIT where we spend the next two nights at the central “HOTEL LUXE” or similar.Overnight in SPLIT

Day 5: UNESCO HERITAGE OF SPLIT-THE PALACE OF DIOCLETIAN                               

Welcome to SPLIT, one of the oldest cities in this historic region.Explore ancient Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which the emperor chose as his retirement home because of the area’s spectacular beauty. Your special tour also takes you into the mysterious passages in the lower levels of the palace’s massive structure — Game of Thrones fans will recognize this site as one of the show’s filming locations! You’ll have the balance of the day free to explore Split on your own.Dinner is included this evening in a local restaurant.Overnight in SPLIT

Day 6: HVAR-THE ISLAND OF SUN & WINE

After breakfast today, we’ll spend the day exploring one of the Mediterranean’s most celebrated islands. We’ll start by taking a private speedboat to the lavender-covered HVAR, one of only three European islands included in the World’s Ten Most Beautiful Islands List.Upon arrival, we’ll take a guided tour of Hvar’s Old Town, then we’ll have time to explore the island: we can enjoy the many secret beaches and coves, walk up to the medieval castle overlooking the town, walk among the lavender fields and olive groves below the castle and right outside the town’s medieval gate, spend time in a café people watching or shop for unusual jewelry, lavender and olive oil for which Hvar is famous.Then we visit a local winery for a tasting and lunch.We continue our journey south today, leaving Hvar for the mainland then traveling along the scenic Dalmatian coast to popular and beloved historic walled-city of DUBROVNIK for the last two nights at the central boutique “HOTEL DUBROVNIK PALACE” or similar.Overnight in DUBROVNIK   

Day 7: WALKING TOUR OF DUBROVNIK’S OLD TOWN    

George Bernard Shaw was so enchanted by this beautiful city, about which he said “those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and see Dubrovnik”, as well as famously describes it as “the pearl of the Adriatic”.Dubrovnik is a stunning city with its amazing Old Town, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.Today we discover the city whose ancient walls have withstood both time and tide for hundreds of years. We begin with a walking tour around the city walls, whose original ramparts and bastions date to the 12^th and 13^th centuries (Dubrovnik itself was founded in the 7^th century). Then we continue through the Old City, paying a visit to the stately Baroque Cathedral (c. 1672), the Treasury, whose gilded shelves and historic relics sit behind locked wooden doors; and the Franciscan monastery with a 14^th-century pharmacy.Rest of the day is at leisure for more discoveries.In the evening celebrate your Croatian adventure with an “Good-bye dinner” sharing travel memories. Overnight stay in DUBROVNIK

Day 8: GOOD-BYE CROATIA

Morning transfers at scheduled times to Dubrovnik airport

2023 TOUR PRICE: € 4,500           SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 800  Currency Converter   

Prices are per person based on double room occupancy for 8 days/7 nights