11-Day Croatian Trails of UNESCO

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Get ready to be enchanted by the medieval stories as you pass by the Gothic Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Stone Gate and the Tower of Lotrščak. Today, you'll also visit Dolac Farmers Market, the intriguing Museum of Broken Relationships, and have the option to take a bus ride to the Mirogoj Cemetery. After this amazing exploration of Zagreb, you can enjoy the rest of your day relaxing in a cafe, watching the world go by and enjoying a traditional Croatian meal.

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We head towards Istria, the region of Croatia that carries the title “the new Tuscany”. First stop is Pula, the biggest city on the peninsula. Stroll through this ancient town and visit sites like the remains of the Hercules temple, Forum Romanum with the Temple of Augustus and the Roman Amphitheatre. After the walkthrough of Pula’s history, travel to Rovinj, the most romantic city in Istria. As you walk through its narrow alleyways, you will find lots of restaurants, bars and shops.

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We head towards Poreč and the first UNESCO protected site on this tour, the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica. Walking around the basilica will take you back to the early years of Christianity and religious worship. Afterwards, you'll head back to Rovinj, where you'll be able to explore the charming Old Town, known for its labyrinth of cobbled stone streets and pastel-coloured houses, where quaint restaurants and cafes occupy street corners.

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Today, you'll head for another UNESCO-protected site and the most beautiful destination Croatia has to offer – Plitvice Lakes National Park, the first Croatian national park. Today, you'll enjoy a relaxing hike through the park, taking in the sights and the sounds that it offers, completing the adventure with lunch at the park’s restaurant. You'll then continue your Croatia sightseeing tour towards your next destination, Zadar, home to 3000 years of history.

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Today, you'll visit two UNESCO-protected sites, the St James Cathedral in Šibenik and the old town of Trogir. Combining the visit to the cathedral with a stroll through Šibenik's medieval heart and stone labyrinths, you will have a truly memorable experience. Afterwards, you'll head towards Trogir, known as “the town museum”. Trogir is unique among Dalmatian towns for its profuse collection of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture. After exploring Trogir, you'll continue to Split.

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Today, you'll explore yet another famed UNESCO World Heritage site, the historical complex of Split. You'll walk inside Diocletian’s Palace, and you’ll see bars, restaurants and shops thriving amidst the atmospheric old walls where Split life has been going on since the 4th century. You'll visit various cultural monuments like Renaissance Prokurative Square, noble family’s palaces, churches, galleries and museums. In the afternoon, you'll have some more free time to relax and enjoy the city.

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Today, you'll leave Split behind and head to the sunniest place in Croatia, the island of Hvar. Hvar is home to the 2,400-year-old preserved Greek parcellation of land on the Mediterranean, the Stari Grad Plain. You'll explore this UNESCO-protected site among many other sights in Hvar. In the evening, you'll head slightly inland to enjoy a traditional dinner in a Konoba, a traditional Dalmatian restaurant which will offer regional specialities of typical Croatian cooking mastery.

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Today, you'll leave the island of Hvar and head towards Dubrovnik, the quaint seaside city that is bursting with charm. You'll take a ferry from Hvar and be transferred to your hotel upon arriving. You'll have some time to relax, perhaps have a dip in the hotel pool, before setting out to explore this incredible medieval city. You'll soak up the historic atmosphere as you walk along the city's UNESCO-protected walls, explore the cathedral and take a cable car for the best view of the city.

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Today, you'll head out of Dubrovnik to visit Cavtat, a beautiful seaside town filled with stunning Renaissance and Baroque architecture and home to a bay of gorgeous beaches. Whilst in Cavtat, there are many buildings of great cultural significance to explore including the home of a famous Croatian painter. In the afternoon, you'll head to a traditional Croatian family home on a farm where you'll take part in gathering ingredients from the farm and preparing delicious traditional dishes.