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7-Day Ultimate Croatia

Customisable Itinerary
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Trip Overview

Come along on this one week Croatia itinerary for an experience that you will never forget. Blessed with a wealth of natural riches, boasting almost 2000km of rocky, indented coastline and more than a thousand islands: Croatia is blanketed with rich vegetation, it's one of nature's greatest gifts, waiting for you to enjoy it.

From north to south and east to west, each region of Croatia has its own special culinary personality that will surprise you. Proto-Slavic essences mixed with Hungarian, Viennese and Turkish influences create seasoned meats, desserts and vegetable dishes bursting with Mediterranean flavours. Greek, Roman and Illyrian roots season fine fish delicacies and create a balanced palate that defines one of the best wine regions in the world.

Precariously poised between the Balkans and central Europe, this land has been passed between competing kingdoms, empires and republics for most of the millennia. If there's an upside to dislocation, it's in the rich cultural legacy that each has left behind.

Now, the country a peaceful gathering for travellers from all over the globe; the best place to get lost, the best place to find yourself is in the land of hidden wonders that awaits.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts

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Itinerary

Day 1

Go Back in Time in Zagreb

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Go Back in Time in Zagreb

Welcome to your wonderful one week Croatia itinerary! Witness a different side to Zagreb. Enjoy a romantic drive through the centre of the city in an electric replica of the legendary Ford model T to take in the city's beauty at a relaxed pace. Then, with a professional driver guide your disposal, you're free to enjoy many sights, including the upper and tower town sites.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Dubrovnik4 star

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    Activities

    Vintage Car City Tour of ZagrebOptional Activity

    Zagreb CathedralOptional Activity

    Croatian National Theatre in ZagrebOptional Activity

    Art PavilionOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Franjo Tuđman Airport Zagreb to HOTEL DUBROVNIK d.d.

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    Destinations

    Zagreb

Day 2

Must-See World Heritage Sites

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Must-See World Heritage Sites

Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s best-known national park and the only one of eight that are on the UNESCO List of World Heritage sites. The main attractions of this park are the 16 small lakes joined by waterfalls created by the sedimentation of travertine, a special type of limestone.

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    Accommodation

    Piazza Heritage Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Private Driver from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zagreb

    Plitvički Ljeskovac

    Split

Day 3

The Roman Town of Split

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The Roman Town of Split

Walk inside Diocletian’s Palace, once the summer residence of the Roman emperor Diocletian, now one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world. This fascinating town was developed inside the structure, yet the design still remains the same, inside you'll walk past bars, restaurants and shops that are a thriving part of life in Split.

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    Accommodation

    Piazza Heritage Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Trogir

    Cathedral of St. Lawrence

    Split

    Diocletian's Palace

    Riva

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    Restaurants

    Bokeria Kitchen & Wine BarOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Split to Trogir

    Private Driver from Trogir to Split

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Split

    Trogir

Day 4

An Island Of The Senses

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An Island Of The Senses

Hvar holds Croatia's best assets: the most luxurious island, the sunniest place in the country (2,724 hours of sunshine each year) and, the most popular tourist destination. You'll take a tantalising tour of the island, smelling the sweetness of lavender, savouring the tannins of wine and being transported on a culinary journey with classic Dalmatian snacks.

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    Accommodation

    Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Island of Hvar Tour

    Hvar Island

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    Restaurants

    Traditional “Konoba”

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Luka Split to Harbour of Hvar

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Split

    Hvar

    Vrisnik

    Milna

Day 5

Almighty Dubrovnik

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Almighty Dubrovnik

A fortified seaside city, Dubrovnik is steeped in history that tells the tale of Croatia's coastal past through its architecture with Venetian inspired sites and perfectly preserved sites that date back to the 10th century. A city of perspectives that go from sea to sky: you'll start your day by shores and finish it in the mountains, so you can really take in this fascinating cultural melting pot.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

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    Activities

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik City Walls

    Dubrovnik CathedralOptional Activity

    Dubrovnik Cable Car to Srd HillOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Panorama Restaurant & BarOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Harbour of Hvar to Luka Gruz

    Private Driver from Luka Gruz to Pile Gate

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hvar

    Dubrovnik

Day 6

Cook With a Local

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Cook With a Local

In Croatia, and anywhere for that matter, cooking and eating are an important role in everyday life. What's fascinating is how different cultures treat this as a necessity or as an art in itself. In Croatia, you'll find that the latter becomes evident pretty quickly. Challenge yourself and be like a local - dobar tek!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

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    Activities

    CavtatOptional Activity

    Culinary Experience in LovornoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to CavtatOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Cavtat to Konavle RegionOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Lovorno to DubrovnikOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Cavtat

    Lovorno

Day 7

Dubrovnik Departure

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Dubrovnik Departure

You've reached the end of your one week Croatia itinerary. Today you will meet your driver for a private transfer to Dubrovnik airport to catch your flight onward.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Old Town to Dubrovnik Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

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What’s included?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 6 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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