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12-Day Croatia With a Touch of Montenegro Tour

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Trip Overview

Discover the most amazing sights of Croatia and Montenegro in one glorious Tour! This trip covers all the best sites of Croatia with the last day in Montenegro visiting the stunning waters of the Bay of Kotor, sprinkled with medieval towns.

Croatia extends from the furthest eastern edges of the Alps in the north-west to the Pannonian lowlands and the banks of the Danube in the east; its central region is covered by mountains and its southern coast is scattered with stunning islands in the Adriatic Sea.

Beginning in the capital city of Zagreb, you'll travel through Croatia visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning medieval towns, national parks and breathtaking islands. You'll finish your Croatian adventure in Dubrovnik where you'll hop across the border to visit some of Montenegro's most magnificent sites.

This Croatia and Montenegro Tour is an exciting combination of history, nature, culture, and of course, plenty of beach time.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Zagreb

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Welcome to Zagreb

Your Croatia and Montenegro Tour begins today! Arrive at Zagreb airport, your guide and driver will greet you and transfer to your hotel in the city. You'll have some time to explore Croatia's largest city which is full of wonderful architecture and has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. With the Medvednica Mountain and the Sava River encompassed in Zagreb's districts, the city has a great geography which makes it even more attractive and interesting to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria4 star

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    Zagreb

    Free Time in Zagreb

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    Private Driver from Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb to Zagreb

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    Destinations

    Zagreb

Day 2

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

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Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Today, you'll head to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia's most famous and most beautiful parks. You'll explore by walking through the park made up of sixteen big lakes and many small ones connected by cascading waterfalls; a unique phenomenon more than 4,000 years old, that was put on UNESCO's list of World Natural Heritage. Plitvice Lakes in the wintertime are covered with snow and often looks like in fairy tales.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Degenija4 star

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    Activities

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zagreb

    Plitvički Ljeskovac

    Selište Drežničko

Day 3

Discover Pula & Rovinj

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Discover Pula & Rovinj

You'll leave Plitvice in the morning for Pula. Once you reach, Pula you'll venture out on a sightseeing tour including a visit to the Arena of Pula, built in the 1st century AD and one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world, Triumphal Arch of Sergius Temple of Augustus and Gate of Hercules. Afterwards, you'll continue on to Rovinj, the most picturesque town of Istria. Finally, in the early evening you'll arrive in the centre of Opatija.

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    Accommodation

    Bristol Hotel Opatija4 star

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    Pula

    Arena of Pula

    Rovinj

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Plitvice Lakes (Plitvička Jezera) to Pula

    Private Driver from Pula to Rovinj

    Private Driver from Rovinj to Opatija

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Selište Drežničko

    Pula

    Rovinj

    Opatija

Day 4

Explore Zadar

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Explore Zadar

Today, you'll drive to Zadar, located in the very centre of the Croatian Adriatic in the vicinity of the most indented Adriatic archipelago, the Kornati Islands. You'll have the option to go sightseeing around Zadar, a town rich with spiritual and material culture. The town is home to many important monuments including the St. Donatus Church of Zadar, Cathedral St. Stošija, St. Krševan Church, St. Mary Church and many museums.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel ZaDar4 star

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    Activities

    Zadar

    Sea Organ

    Church of St. Donatus

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Opatija to Zadar

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Opatija

    Zadar

Day 5

Discover the Kornati National Park

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Discover the Kornati National Park

Today, you'll take a day trip to a beautiful archipelago of islands known as Kornati National Park. You'll embark on a traditional wooden boat that will take you to the kingdom of the Kornati Archipelago, home to 89 islands, islets and reefs. You'll have lunch in the Mir Bay followed by a walk to the salt lake, Mir. You'll explore its banks and climb to the cliffs and enjoy the view of the glittering sea with a row of islands and islets below.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel ZaDar4 star

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    Activities

    Kornati National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Zadar to Nacionalni park Kornati

    Private Driver from Kornati to Hotel Zadar

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Zadar

    Kornati

Day 6

Sightseeing in Split

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Sightseeing in Split

Today, you'll leave Zadar behind and head to Split, Croatia's cultural and art centre. Split's heritage has been preserved beautifully for generations. Once you arrive, you'll head out into town to do some sightseeing which will include visiting the grand Diocletian’s palace, included in UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage sites, as well as Jupiter temple, and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, which is said to be one of the oldest Catholic churches in the world.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Fanat4 star

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    Activities

    Split

    Diocletian's Palace

    Saint Domnius Cathedral

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zadar to Split

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zadar

    Split

Day 7

Tour to the Blue Lagoon

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Tour to the Blue Lagoon

Today, you'll jump on a ferry from Split and head off to enjoy the stunning waters of the Blue Lagoon. Whilst it's not a typical blue lagoon, the water here is stunningly crystal clear and allows you to see right to the bottom where you can watch the animals and fish moving around. You'll have plenty of free time today to swim, snorkel, explore the island and soak up some rays on the beach.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Fanat4 star

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    Activities

    Blue Lagoon Tour from Split

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Split to Blue Lagoon

    Ferry from Blue Lagoon Croatia to Split

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    Breakfast

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    Split

Day 8

Ferry to Hvar Town

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Ferry to Hvar Town

Today, you'll head towards Hvar via a ferry to Stari Grad and a further transfer to town. Hvar Town is the oldest tourist centre in Dalmatia, rich with historical monuments that are simply must-see. In Hvar, you'll visit the 17th-century theatre, the 13th century Arsenal, or the central town square with the Cathedral, and the Franciscan Monastery famous for its collection of old art masters, including Ingoli’s ‘Last Supper’.

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    Accommodation

    Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Hvar Town

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Split to Ferry Port of Split

    Ferry from Split to Hvar

    Private Driver from Stari Grad to Hvar

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    Breakfast

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    Split

    Hvar

Day 9

Explore the Blue Cave

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Explore the Blue Cave

Today you'll venture out on a full-day excursion to Blue Cave, beach Stiniva and Pakleni island. Blue Cave is located on the Croatian island of Bivsevo, a small island near Vis. The cave glows blue due to the sunlight that enters the cave through its ceiling and reflects down onto the limestone bottom of the cave creating a unique and magical blue appearance to the entire cave. Following the Blue Cave, you'll visit the Pakleni Islands before heading back to the resort in Hvar.

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    Accommodation

    Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Blue Cave

    Pakleni Islands

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Amfora, hvar grand beach resort to Blue Cave

    Private Driver from Paklinski Islands to Amfora, hvar grand beach resort

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hvar

    Biševo

Day 10

Hvar to Dubrovnik

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Hvar to Dubrovnik

Today, you'll board a ferry to the mainland and continue to Dubrovnik, a city rich in cultural and historical monuments. The most recognisable feature is its intact city walls which run uninterrupted for almost two kilometres encircling the city. This complex structure, one of the strongest fort systems in Europe is the main attraction to the city's visitors. Here you will visit, the Dubrovnik Cathedral and also take the cable car up to Srd Hill for a stunning view of Dubrovnik.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Park4 star

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    Activities

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik City WallsOptional Activity

    Franciscan MonasteryOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hvar to Sućuraj Ferry

    Ferry from Sućuraj Ferry to Drvenik

    Private Driver from Drvenik to Dubrovnik

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    Breakfast

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    Hvar

    Dubrovnik

Day 11

Visit Kotor

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Visit Kotor

Today, you'll enjoy the breathtaking view of the magnificent scenery of the Bay of Kotor. You'll drive along the bay visiting the picturesque locality of Perast and then you'll take a small boat to reach the islet known as Our Lady of the Rocks. You'll then visit Kotor Town, a medieval city classified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site, surrounded by impressive walls and fortresses and dominated by the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Tryphon.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Park4 star

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    Activities

    Bay of Kotor

    Perast

    Our Lady of the Rocks

    Kotor

    Cathedral of Saint Tryphon

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Kotor

    Private Driver from Kotor to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Perast

    Montenegro

    Kotor

Day 12

Departure

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Departure

Today is the end of your Croatia and Montenegro Tour. After a leisurely breakfast and depending on the time of your departing flight, your driver will transfer to the airport and wish you a safe and pleasant onward journey.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

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What’s included?

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 20 activities
  • 11 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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