Vibrant Croatia

Day 1

Arrive Zagreb

• Welcome to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia
• Meet our representative at the Zagreb Airport for a transfer to your hotel.
• Zagreb welcomes you with its medieval towers, Croatian culture, open markets, ancient cathedrals, and more.
• Explore the main spots on your guided walking tour of Zagreb with a scenic funicular ride.
• The city is a hidden gem with a blend of its past and present showcasing Croatian culture
• Discover Lower and Upper Town and experience the true stories that shaped Zagreb.
• You can add an optional activity like the Zagreb Eye Observation Deck.
• Overnight stay in Zagreb.

Day 2

Agreb –plitvice | visit plitvice national park (425 kms – 5 hrs)

• Enjoy breakfast and proceed to Plitvice to check into your hotel.
• Witness the Plitvice National Park with dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs.
• It is Croatia’s best-known national park and one of eight listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.
• The ticket offers 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.
• Onwards to Split, one of the most attractive cities to visit.
• Overnight stay in Plitvice.

Day 3

Plitvice – Zadar (150 kms – 2 hrs) | walking tour of zadar

• After breakfast, proceed to Zadar, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage.
• Later, enjoy a guided walking tour of Zadar to see the Old City, and stop by the Church of St. Donat on the ancient Roman forum built from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD.
• See the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, Sea Gate, Land Gate, City Walls, and the Square of Five Wells
• Also included is a free tasting of Maraschino liqueur and Pag cheese for you.
• Enjoy listening to the unique sound of the sea organ.
• Later this evening, experience the most beautiful sunset on an optional Romantic Sunset Cruise.
• Overnight stay in Zadar

Day 4

Zadar

• Enjoy breakfast and a day off leisure OR you can take an optional excursion to the Kornati Islands, sprinkled along Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
• Kornati Islands is an idyllic retreat for those looking to escape mainland crowds.
• Discover numerous islands of the Zadar archipelago and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea.
• Overnight stay in Zadar

Day 5

Zadar – Split (160 kms – 2 hrs) | walking tour of split

• This morning after breakfast, continue to Split, one of the most interesting and attractive cities. t
• In the evening, enjoy a guided walking tour of Split.
• Discover the 1700-year-old Diocletian Palace in the modern city of Split.
• 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.
• See the 24-hour "sun" clock at the City Square and Riva promenade.
• Overnight stay in Split.

-(NOTE: Private tours include a brief orientation tour, en route Trogir, a beautiful UNESCO-protected world heritage town.)

Day 6

Split – Hvar (by ferry – 2 hrs)

• This morning, after breakfast, transfer to the pier to board the ferry to Hvar Island, queen of the Croatian Dalmatian islands.
• Enjoy its pleasant climate, dense Mediterranean nature, architecture, and attractive nightlife.
• The day is free to explore the island and enjoy the resort.
• Overnight stay in Hvar Island.

Day 7

Hvar – Blue and green cave tour

• Today, after breakfast, explore the Blue and Green Caves (weather permitting).
• The tour also includes Vis and the Pakleni Islands!
• First, visit the Green Cave to swim and enjoy the emerald light show!
• Next, discover a picturesque hidden inlet called Stiniva, where you can swim and sunbathe.
• Later, set off to experience the world-renowned Blue Cave, where an ethereal silvery blue color is created by the sun.
• The color bathes the inside of the cave through an opening in the roof and is reflected by the sandy surface below.
• Continue to the legendary island of Vis and end the tour at the Paklinski Island.
• Enjoy lunch (own arrangements) and relax at the beach bar.
• Overnight stay in Hvar Island.

Day 8

Hvar – Dubrovnik (by ferry – 3 hrs 30 mins) | walking tour of Dubrovnik

• Relish breakfast and proceed to Hvar ferry terminal on your own to board the ferry to Dubrovnik, ‘The Pearl of the Adriatic’
• On arrival at Dubrovnik Port, transfer to the hotel.
• The city of Dubrovnik lies on the edge of the Adriatic Sea.
• Enjoy its immaculate medieval architecture on a guided walking tour and take a Cable Car ride.
• Explore the Old Town discovering Dubrovnik’s past and present.
• Wander by architectural treasures and its cultural opulence.
• Take the Dubrovnik Cable Car for breathtaking views of the Old City and the Adriatic Sea from the top of the Srd Hill.
• Overnight stay in Dubrovnik

Day 9

Dubrovnik | Day at leisure

• Enjoy breakfast and spend a day exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina, visit the UNESCO-listed city of Mostar with a rich history.
• See the Ottoman–era mosques and bathhouses; explore the cobbled stone streets and the spectacular Mostar Bridge, one of the world's modern wonders!
• OR discover the beauty of Montenegro, by 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 own a multiple-entry Schengen visa to visit Montenegro)
• OR explore the sunny Elaphiti Islands, and see the three most beautiful islands – Kolocep, Lopud, and Sipan swimming in the crystal clear sea.
• Overnight stay in Dubrovnik

(NOTE: Guests traveling on SIC and Point to Point Tours will do the Dubrovnik Walking tour a day prior and on this day they will choose from any one of the below-mentioned 3 options)

Day 10

Departure Dubrovnik

• After breakfast, transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for a safe journey back home.