CROATIA

CROATIA

Signature Trip

ITINERARY

 Day 1 : DEPARTURE

Leave from departure city. Mostly overnight flights, depending on departure city.

Day 2 : ARRIVE IN CROATIA

Arrive in Zagreb, transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Zagreb

Day 3 : HALF DAY TOUR

Breakfast

UPPER TOWN

Guide will take you to the medieval Upper Town which consists of two medieval settlements that the city grew from – Kaptol and Gradec. Then onto Zagreb Cathedral. After visiting Cathedral you will go to near market Dolac, a buzzing open food market known as ”belly of Zagreb”. There you can buy or taste fresh local products. Onto Tkalča, a famous long pedestrian street where you can see lots of cafes and bars that offer you a great place to sit, drink coffee and watch people passing by. Later you and your guide will arrive at Stone Gate – an archway, a sanctuary where candles always burn for Zagreb’s patron saint, St. Mary of the Stone Gate. You can light a candle there and enjoy in the mystique that this place provides. In Upper Town, you will also see the colorful Church of St. Mark which is one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb and of its symbols. There you will also see Parliament with the Government Palace. Croatian Naive Art Museum and Museum of Broken Relationships are located here.

Day 4 : FREE DAY OF LEISURE

Breakfast. Full Day Free at Leisure. Overnight in Zagreb

Day 5 : FULL DAY TOUR

Breakfast.

Bus from Zagreb to Split via UNESCO Plitvice Lakes (private bus tour: includes entrance to park, boat and tram ride).

Within the boundaries of this heavily forested national park, 16 crystalline lakes tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. The mineral-rich waters carve through the rock, depositing tufa in continually changing formations. Clouds of butterflies drift above the 18km of wooden footbridges and pathways that snake around the edges and across the rumbling water.  A boat will whisk you from here to the lower lakes, where the circuit culminates in the aptly named Veliki Slap, the tallest waterfall in Croatia (78m). The path then climbs steeply (offering great views and photo opportunities) to a bus stop.

Day 6 : FULL DAY TOUR

Breakfast

Boat Trip/Island Hopping/Winetasting:

We sail from the departure location along the historic city of Split for a breathtaking panoramic view then sail to the island of Vis. It is about 60 kilometers distance to Vis, and 80 kilometers to our first stop, Biševo island. Along the way, we talk about the Adriatic coast, the islands, the flora and fauna and also hope to see Dolphins move. It is about 1,5 hours by boat and there is a lot to see along the way. Biševo island is our first stop where the Blue Grotto is located. The best time to visit is in the morning. Get ready for a unique cave experience that radiates a fairy-tale feeling. 

After the blue cave visit you will take a 20 minutes ride to Stiniva bay, a very unique place. Thereafter, you will proceed to the green cave where your boat will go inside the cave. Depending on how many boats are inside, there is a possibility that you will be required to take a short swim. Our next stop is island Budihovac. A beautiful, peaceful island with a blue lagoon in front of it. There is enough time for swimming/snorkeling, having a sunbath on the beach, or a walk around the island.

 After approx. 1,5 hour free time you are invited for lunch at the restaurant. Its the only house on the island between trees and wine fields. There restaurant serves daily fresh lunch and food from the island and area around. After lunch you will take a 30 minute ride to Hvar town. There is time to discover the fortress and have coffee at one of the great terraces. Hvar is a great picturesque village with a rich history and culture to explore. After 1,5 hours in Hvar town you will then move on to your last destination, Island Brac, Milna. There you will experience a Wine tasting (Red/White wine, Prosec/Dessertwine, Rakija, Olive oil, Sugar almonds and vinniger). After the wine tasting, you will then have your last ride for the day to Split.

Day 7 : FREE DAY OF LEISURE

Breakfast. Full Day Free at Leisure. Overnight in Split

Day 8 : FREE DAY OF LEISURE/DEPARTURE/DUBROVNIK

Breakfast. Full Day Free at Leisure.

Check out from the hotel & transfer to the airport for night flight to Dubrovnik

Day 9 : HALF-DAY TOUR

 Breakfast.

Game of Thrones Tour: King’s Landing & Qarth

Overnight in Dubrovnik

Day 10 : FULL-DAY TOUR

Breakfast

Enjoy a full day wine-tasting tour. Sail to vineyard island of Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo.

Overnight in Dubrovnik

Day 11 : Departure

Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast and then depart for US.