Best of Croatia EX Dubrovnik – 9 Days – 8 Nights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1 - ARRIVE DUBROVNIK | WALKING TOUR OF DUBROVNIK

Welcome to Croatia!

On arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

The city of Dubrovnik lies right on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. The old town walls date back to the 16th century and are among the best preserved in the world.

Later this evening, explore Dubrovnik on a guided walking tour and enjoy a Cable Car ride.

Explore around the Old Town discovering Dubrovnik’s past and present. Get mesmerised by architectural treasures, artistic intensity and its cultural opulence. Take the Dubrovnik Cable Car and enjoy breath taking views of the Old City and the Adriatic Sea from the top of the Srd Hill.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 2 - DUBROVNIK – SPLIT WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT

Check out and travel to Split.

Later this evening, enjoy a guided walking tour of Split.

Discover the 1700-year-old Diocletian Palace in the modern city of Split. Unveil the hidden secrets and gain insight into this ancient city’s colorful past. Admire the famous landmarks such as the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the Peristil, the Golden Gate and the statue of Gregory of Nin — a medieval Croatian bishop. Later, see the 24-hour “sun” clock at City Square and the Riva promenade.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 3 - SPLIT | BLUE LAGOON 3 ISLAND TOUR

Today, set off on a relaxing and refreshing excursion to the Blue Lagoon – 3 Island Tour.

Enjoy panoramic views of Split and its surroundings as you travel by boat to the beautiful UNESCO protected world heritage town of Trogir. Get lost in its small stone streets and learn about the 4000 years old historical sites and monuments. Next, visit the Blue Lagoon by speedboat. Spend time swimming or snorkelling on small, hidden, untouched beaches, and take the opportunity to click amazing photographs. The last stop tour is the picture-perfect small island Šolta. Here, visit the fishing village of Stomorska and enjoy free time for swimming, relaxing and exploring this island.

UPGRADE YOUR TOUR: You have an opportunity to upgrade your Blue Lagoon tour to a full day Blue Cave Tour at an additional cost.

Explore some of the most beautiful Adriatic islands: Biševo, Vis, Pakleni islands, Hvar and Brač on a full day Blue Cave – 5 Island tour (weather permitting). Begin the tour with a visit to the Blue Cave – one of the most beautiful spots on the Adriatic. Arrive exactly when the sunlight reflects through the sea floor and bathes the entire cave in aquamarine light. Next, enjoy a small coffee break at Komiza, a fisherman’s village on the island of Vis. Stop briefly in the bay of Stiniva and enjoy swimming. Enroute, visit the small caves carved by the sea into the cliffs of island Vis. Arrive at Stončica bay, enjoy swimming and sun-bathing on the sandy beach. Enroute to beautiful island of Hvar, enjoy panoramic view of the Pakleni islands. Hvar town is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, and a rich cultural heritage center as well. End your tour with a visit to the beautiful Brač island for swimming.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 4 - SPLIT – ZAGREB | ENROUTE VISIT PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK | (400KMS – 5HRS)

This morning travel to Split, enroute visit Plitvice National Park.

Plitvice National Park is renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs. It is Croatia’s best-known national park and one of eight that is listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The ticket offers you full access to the park’s hiking trails and boardwalks, a ride on the park’s panoramic train, shuttle buses between the Upper and Lower Lakes, and an electric boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.

Later travel to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, known for its diverse economy, historical museums, cultural events. It has many fine sights, plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars and lots of entertainment.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 5 - ZAGREB AT LEISURE | OPTIONAL DAY TRIP TO SLOVENIA

Spend the day at leisure on your own. We recommend you take an optional day Trip to Ljubljana and Lake Bled OR Excursion to Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle.

Discover the gems of Slovenia on this exciting day trip from Zagreb. Start the day visiting the capital city of Ljubljana – an enchanting town. Continue with a getaway to the nature and enjoy mesmerizing views of Lake Bled and the castle of Bled. (NOTE: You need to be in possession of a multiple entry Schengen visa to visit Slovenia)

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 6 - WALKING TOUR OF ZAGREB | ZAGREB – ZADAR (420KMS – 4HRS)

Today, explore the city on a guided walking tour of Zagreb with a scenic funicular ride.

Feel the pulse of the city and embrace all the charm Zagreb has to offer. Get acquainted with the past and the present that will show you the hidden gems of the Croatian capital. Discover Lower and Upper Town and experience the true stories that shaped Zagreb into the city it is today.

Later continue your journey to Zadar, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 7 - WALKING TOUR OF ZADAR | ZADAR – DUBROVNIK (350KMS – 4HRS)

Early this morning, check out of the hotel as you proceed on a guided walking tour of Zadar

During the walk you will see the Old City, stop by the Church of St. Donat that lies on the ancient Roman forum built from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD, Cathedral of St. Anastasia, Sea Gate, Land Gate, City Walls and the Square of Five Wells also included is free tasting of Maraschino liqueur and Pag cheese for you. At the end of the tour you can spend your time listening to the unique sound of the Sea organ. Later continue your travel to Dubrovnik. The city of Dubrovnik is located right on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It has been rightly nick named as the ‘The Pearl of the Adriatic’ and has captivated kings and artists with its immaculate medieval architecture.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 8 - DUBROVNIK | CHOICE OF ANY ONE OF THREE TOURS

Choose any one of the 3 tours. Day Trip to Bosnia & Herzegovina OR Montenegro OR Elaphiti Islands.

(NOTE: Guest travelling only on SIC will do the Dubrovnik Walking tour on Day-1 and, on this day, they will choose from any one of the below mentioned 3 options. Guests travelling on Private Tours will do the Dubrovnik Walking Tour and Cable Car on this day).

Spend a day exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina, visit the UNESCO-listed city of Mostar, a city with a rich history. See the Ottoman–era mosques and bathhouses; explore the cobbled stone streets and one of the wonders of the modern world, the spectacular Mostar Bridge.

OR Discover the beauty of Montenegro, exploring the coastal towns of Kotor and Budva. Cross the valleys of Dubrovacka and Konavle and discover the magnificent bay of Kotor. (Note: You need to be in possession of multiple entry Schengen visa to visit Montenegro)

OR Set out to explore the sunny Elaphiti Islands, see the three most beautiful islands – Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan and enjoy a day swimming in crystal clear sea.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 9 DEPART DUBROVNIK

Your trip concludes with a departure transfer to Dubrovnik Airport. Thank you for visiting Croatia! We hope you have enjoyed your vacation and wish you a safe journey back home.

Meal: Breakfast