Discover Croatia

Vibrant Zagreb, the spa resort of Opatija, scenic Plitvice Lakes, Split & Diocletian's Palace & medieval Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic

Aerial view of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Seafront promenade in Rovinj
Amphitheater in Pula
Aerial view of Dubrovnik Old Town
Café in Rovinj
Ston
Croatian National Palace, Zagreb
Dubrovnik Cable Car
Dubrovnik Cathedral
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Fort Bokar, Dubrovnik
Beach in Dubrovnik
Luza Square, Dubrovnik
Central Square in Trogir
Panoramic view of Motovun
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kamerlengo Castle, Trogir
Park Svetog Jakova, Opatija
Lungomare Promenade, Opatija
Wandering Dubrovnik's city walls
Early morning in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Aerial view of Rovinj
North Gate, Kotor
Stradun, Dubrovnik
Aerial view of Plitvice Lakes boardwalk
Harbor in Rovinj
Street in Rovinj
Ban Jelačić Square, Zagreb
Split
Old City of Mostar
Zadar Sea Organ
View of countryside from Motovun
Panoramic view of Kotor at dusk, Montenegro
Piazza of the Arms, Kotor
Aerial view of Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
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ThemesHistory & Culture
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What to Expect
This moderately-paced, escorted tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip.
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Croatia is a favorite destination for travelers seeking a European vacation package with a twist. It offers gorgeous scenery, historic cities, impressive architecture, charming villages, great food and wine, sparkling clean water, and plenty of hiking, sports and activities for everyone.

Visit Croatia's most enticing areas, including Zagreb, the capital city and Opatija, playground of the Habsburgs. Spend the day in the Istrian Peninsula visiting Pula and its 2000 year-old Roman theatre that will remind you of the Colosseum in Rome. Walk through the amazing Plitvice Lakes National Park. Visit the Adriatic Coast towns of Zadar, Split and Trogir, and spend time in the timeless old town of Dubrovnik.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Coach
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
  • All ground transportation and transfers
  • 8 nights accommodations in Superior hotels
  • 13 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
  • Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
  • Professional, English-speaking tour director and local guides
  • Wine tasting near Split and Dubrovnik

Optional add-ons

  • Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.

Why you'll love it

  • Visit Zagreb's medieval Upper Town.
  • Discover Pula's 2,000 year old Roman amphitheater.
  • Sample a truffle, Motovun's most prized delicacy.
  • Lace up your hiking shoes and explore Plitvice Lakes National Park.
  • Listen to the mysterious sounds resonating from Zadar's famous Sea Organ.
  • Indulge in award-winning wines and delectable tapas during a tasting at a well-known winery.
  • Explore Split's 4th century palace where Emperor Diocletian spent his golden years.
  • Sip Plavac Mali wine at a winery near Ston.
  • Walk through the old city of Dubrovnik on a guided tour

Dates & Prices

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight

  • Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Zagreb, Croatia

Day 2 Zagreb

  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Meet your tour manager and traveling companions with a welcome drink and light dinner

Hotel Academia, Hotel Dubrovnik or similarDinner

Day 3 Zagreb & Opatija

  • Set off on a walking tour of Zagreb
  • Depart by coach to Opatija

Heritage Hotel Imperial, Hotel Admiral or similarBreakfast & dinner

Day 4 Opatija & Istria Peninsula

  • Visit Pula and tour the 2000-year-old amphitheater
  • Independently explore Rovinj
  • Venture to Motovun and sample the truffle

Heritage Hotel Imperial, Hotel Admiral or similarBreakfast

Day 5 Plitvice Lakes

  • Hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Take a boat ride across the emerald green Kozjak Lake

Hotel Degenija, 16 Lakes Hotel & Rooms or similarBreakfast & dinner

Day 6 Zadar & Split

  • Depart for the historic town of Zadar
  • See the famous Zadar Sea Organ

Cornaro Hotel, Hotel Fermai or similarBreakfast

Day 7 Split & Trogir

  • Walk through the old town and visit Diocletian’s palace
  • Enjoy a walking tour of Trogir’s old town
  • Have lunch at the Tragos Restaurant

Cornaro Hotel, Hotel Fermai or similarBreakfast & lunch

Day 8 Ston & Dubrovnik

  • Visit a local winery for a presentation of the wine-making process and a wine tasting

Hotel Lapad, Hotel Lero or similarBreakfast & dinner

Day 9 Dubrovnik

  • Enjoy a walking tour of the old city of Dubrovnik
  • Spend the balance of the day at leisure

Hotel Lapad, Hotel Lero or similarBreakfast

Day 10 Dubrovnik/USA

  • Transfer to the airport to board your return flight to the USA

Breakfast

Hotels

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