Best of Croatia tour

Day 1

Zagreb

On arrival at Zagreb airport, you’ll be met by our private guide who will drive you to Zagreb to start the Best of Croatia Tour. In the afternoon sightseeing tour of the old town and its main attractions: Dolac market, church of St. Mark, Cathedral, Parliament, Ban Jelačić Square, etc. Overnight in Zagreb.

Day 2

Zagreb - Opatija

After breakfast, we drive towards the Adriatic coast and its 19C resort – Opatija. Time to enjoy a walk along the boardwalk or relax in one of its luxurious hotels overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Overnight in Opatija.

Day 3

Opatija - Pula - Rovinj - Opatija

In the morning, day excursion to the Istrian peninsula. We visit Pula with its impressive Roman amphitheatre and Rovinj thought to be one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic coast. Evening return to Opatija for overnight stay.

Day 4

Opatija - Plitvice lakes - Zadar

We start the day with a drive to the Plitvice Lakes to visit one of the most popular sites in Croatia. In the afternoon we drive to Dalmatia where we visit Zadar. We listen to the Sea “organs” and view the “salutation of the sun”, visit the churches of St. Donatus and St. Anastasia, and see the old Roman Forum followed by the most beautiful sunset. Overnight in Zadar.

Day 5

Zadar – Trogir – Split

Our drive takes us to Trogir and its Renaissance buildings surrounding the cathedral of St. Lawrance and charming narrow streets dating back to the original antique Greek settlement. In the afternoon we explore Split where, in Roman times, the emperor Diocletian’s Palace stood. Walk through the Golden Gate of the old palace, and visit the cathedral and Temple of Jupiter. Overnight in Split.

Day 6

Split - Dubrovnik

In the morning drive towards Dubrovnik for a sightseeing tour of this beautiful town often known as the pearl of the Adriatic. We explore the old town, one of the best preserved medieval centres in Europe, walk on the city walls and, in the evening, admire the sunset from a spectacular viewpoint above the town. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 7

Dubrovnik - Hvar

We leave Dubrovnik, take a ferry to the island of Hvar, and drive towards its main city. Visit one of the most picturesque towns along the coast with its rich Venetian influence. Overnight in Hvar.

Day 8

Hvar - Šibenik - Zagreb

We end our journey with a drive to Šibenik which is proud of its UNESCO-protected cathedral. The town is the youngest of all Dalmatian towns, built “only” in 8C by Croatian kings. In the evening arrival at Zagreb for an overnight stay.