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Croatia and the Dalmation Coast

10 Days

from $5,434 pp

SMALL GROUP HOSTED JOURNEY

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Golden-roofed towns and pristine national parks; tranquil islands lapped by turquoise waters; ancient sites and time-honoured traditions. Our ten-day tour of South Croatia and Montenegro takes in all this and more, inviting you to discover one of Europe’s most enticing destinations.

Tour Highlights:

  • Explore Krka National Park’s maze of mesmerising waterfalls and crystalline lakes with a local guide

  •  Uncover the fascinating tales behind Our Lady of the Rock islet in the Bay of Kotor

  •  Savour the distinct flavours of Croatian cuisine with a cooking demonstration and dinner in Korcula

What's Included:

  • 9 nights in hand-picked accommodation

  • Experienced Tour Leader and Driver

  • Premium mini-coach transportation

  • Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

What's Not Included:

  • Airfares

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Travel insurance (mandatory)

  • Visas (if applicable)

  • Optional activities

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Your Itinerary:

DAY

SPLIT (CROATIA)

01

Our incredible journey will begin in Split, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city beside the azure Adriatic. Tonight, we’ll get to know one another better over a delicious welcome dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel Jupiter (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

DAY

SPLIT - TROGIR

02

Today’s history-filled agenda begins with a walking tour of Split – where a local guide will take us into the white walls of Diocletian’s Palace, a vast fortress filled with centuries of history. We’ll also pay a visit to the Grgur Ninski Statue and the Cathedral of St Domnius, before moving on to medieval Trogir. Here, we’ll be taken around the maze of marble streets and Romanesque buildings by a local guide – before going our separate ways to explore this tiny island town and indulge in some delicious local cuisine.

Accommodation: Hotel Pasike (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY

TROGIR - KRKA NATIONAL PARK - TROGIR

03

This morning will see us seeking the crystalline lakes and energetic waterfalls of Krka National Park. We’ll be shown around this mesmerising park by a local guide, before moving on to a local winery. At this quaint establishment we’ll learn the history of winemaking in the region – while being treated to a tasting of selected wines. After that, we’ll round off the day with some free time to relax back in Trogir.

 

Accommodation: Hotel Pasike (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY

TROGIR - KORCULA

04

Today we'll say goodbye to Trogir and move on to Split, where we'll catch the ferry to Korcula – an island that's reputed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. After checking into the hotel, our Tour Leader will take us on a stroll through the Old Town, before we enjoy some free time to delve deeper into the hidden treasures of this medieval island. Then: time to experience some culinary delights! We’ll uncover the distinct and unique flavours of Croatian cuisine with an included cooking demonstration – and indulge in its delicious result for dinner this evening.

 

Accommodation: Hotel Marko Polo (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY

KORCULA

05

Today you’re free to explore Korcula as you wish. Lounge at a nearby beach or find a café and get better acquainted with the local cuisine. If you’re in the mood for exploration, you can even hop aboard a taxi boat to the tiny island of Vrnik.

 

Accommodation: Hotel Marko Polo (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY

KORCULA - PELJESAC - KOTOR (MONTENEGRO)

06

After bidding farewell to Korcula, we’ll set sail to the nearby Peljeaac Peninsula – a hotspot for winemaking since the days of the Roman Empire. Savour the fruits of this ancient tradition with a visit to a local winery before we leave Croatia for Montenegro. Kotor Bay is a soul-stirring sight – and at the centre lies UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kotor town, seemingly untouched by time. Enjoy some free time to explore the picturesque Old Town at your leisure, before reconvening tonight for sumptuous group dinner.

 

Accommodation: Hotel Cattaro (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY

KOTOR - BUDVA - KOTOR

07

First today: a guided walking tour of Kotor. Old Kotor was built like a maze for protective purposes – and it’s very easy to get lost here without some local expertise! Following that, we’ll make our way to the picturesque Budva. A local guide will show us around as we soak up the town’s historic beauty. After, we’ll return to Kotor – where you’ll be free to spend the rest of the afternoon as you please.

 

Accommodation: Hotel Cattaro (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY

KOTOR - DUBROVNIK (CROATIA)

08

Today we take to the water (passing wonderful scenery, of course). A boat will carry us to Our Lady of the Rocks: a small church on a manmade island. After hearing the fascinating legend behind the church, we’ll continue along the road less travelled to the mesmerising ancient city of Dubrovnik where the remainder of the afternoon will be yours to hunt down more local fare, explore the city’s cobbled streets or simply put your feet up and relax at the hotel.

 

Accommodation: Hotel More (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY

DUBROVNIK

09

Today’s guided tour of Dubrovnik will see us strolling through the Old Town, where we’ll see the likes of the Franciscan Monastery, Sponza Palace, the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Old Port. If the weather is on our side, we’ll take the opportunity to climb the spectacular Mt Srd on a cable car ride. Tonight, we’ll come together for one last included dinner – and clink glasses to what an incredible nine days it has been.

 

Accommodation: Hotel More (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY

DUBROVNIK - TRSTENO - DUBROVNIK

10

Before our journey comes to an end, there’s still plenty of time to round things off with a visit to the beautiful Trsteno Arboretum. After tucking into a delicious lunch at a local oyster farm, we’ll return to Dubrovnik – where we’ll say our goodbyes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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