Embark on an 11-day journey that showcases the best of Croatia’s diverse landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage. From the historical streets of Zagreb and Dubrovnik to the natural wonders of Plitvice and Krka National Parks, this trip combines the perfect blend of history, gastronomy, and adventure. Discover hidden gems like the Istrian truffle region, the mesmerizing Sea Organ in Zadar, and the serene beauty of Konavle Valley. Whether you’re wandering through medieval towns, savoring fresh oysters, or marveling at UNESCO World Heritage sites, this tour promises an unforgettable Croatian experience.
Upon arrival in Zagreb, pick up your rent-a-car and head from the airport to the city centre, check in to Hotel.
Recommended sightseeing tour: The sightseeing tour of the capital of Croatia featuring Upper Town and Down Town. The Upper Town is Zagreb’s historical centre.
After you can head towards Samobor. Samobor is a picturesque small town with the well maintained ancient town core and one of the most popular excursion destinations of Zagreb. Lunch and dinner in own arrangement.
Return to Zagreb. Overnight at Hotel in Zagreb.
After breakfast transfer to Konjšćina, picturesque town surrouned by gentle Zagorje hills. There is settled Zagyland, picnic and recreation center and gastronomic mecca.
Besides enjoying in beautiful nature and good food, you can have Quad Safari here.
If you like you can rent a Gazebo for your own private event and barbecue.
Return to Zagreb for overnight.
After breakfast depart towards Kvarner. Stop in
Opatija
for a walk city tour. Rest of the day free to explore this beautiful town on your own.
Since its early days, Opatija was always seen as an exclusive resort and it had become popular amongst the Austro-Hungarian royal family. Emperor Franz Josef himself was a regular visitor. So, Opatija isn’t called Home of Croatian tourism for no reason. And If you are looking for a romantic getaway in Croatia, then don’t overlook the Opatija Riviera. After breakfast depart towards Kvarner. Stop in Opatija for a walk city tour. Rest of the day free to explore this beautiful town on your own.
Optionally, after check into your hotel and refreshment, you can visit nearby Matulji, tratitionaly used as a destination for bikers, hikers and hunters, and have dinner at family owned property Stancija Kovačići or hike or drive to Draga di
Breakfast at hotel. Meet your full day guide or start on your own towards inland of Istria. The dreamlike nature, almost mythical landscapes and magic-like mediaeval towns of central Istria will make you believe you are in a fairy tale. Unspoiled natural landscapes, rich heritage and unmatched gastronomic offers will awake all your senses.
Head towards Motovun, the most famous and attractive Istrian medieval town. This captivating hilltop town is one of the c hara cteris tic symbo ls of the Istrian interior. From Motovun hill enjoy breath taking view on surrounding vineyards. According to some views, the white truffle of Istria is as good as the most famous white truffle from the Italian region of Alba. But we will let you decide this on your own. In one of the oldest family owned truffle hunting company your will be accompanied for a truffle hunt and, you will also learn all about this gastronomic delight and try fresh meal from hunted truffles.
Return to Opatija for overnight.
After breakfast continue your trip towards Dalmatia with stopover at most visited National Park in Croatia Plitvice Lakes and e enjoy one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. Due to its beauty and significance, this system of 16 interlinked lakes and a large forest complex around it were set aside as a national park in 1949. In 1979 the park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage site List.
Overnight in Plitvice area.
After Plitvice tour take a drive to Zipline Pazi Medo in Rudopolje (cca 40 km from Plitvice entrance), the longes Zipline in Europe. Or visit Adrenalin Park Plitivce, located in Seliste Dreznicko, 3 km from the main Plitvice entrance, in the canyon of the rier Korana.
Breakfast and early departure towards Zadar.
Stop at Kuterevo, Bear Refuge which provides a unique safe haven for vulnerable brown bears. If you come early enough, you may even be able to participate in feeding bears.
Arrival to Zadar and sightseeing tour of Zadar which includes the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, considered to be the most impressive basilica in Dalmatia, spectacular church of St. Donat, the ruins of Roman Forum and urban installations Sea Organs and The Greeting to the Sun. Have free rest of the day. Overnight at hotel in Zadar
The particularity of the city is irresistible for those who respect and admire historical onuments and cultural heritage, artists, tourists and its citizens. Zadar is a city monument, surrounded by historical ramparts, a treasury of the archaeological and monumental riches of ancient and medieval times, Renaissance and many contemporary architectural achievements such as the first sea organs in the world.
ZADAR SEA ORGAN - Thirty-five organ pipes emit unworldly tones through holes bored into the smooth, new paving stones, their size and velocity determined by the waves of the sea.
ZADAR SUN SALUTATION - The ‘Greeting To The Sun’, designed by the same architect, comprises 300 multi-layered glass plates in a circle, synchronised with the same wave energy. Beneath the glass are solar modules that spring into life at sunset to simulate our solar system. Around the glass is a metal ring inscribed with local details from a medieval calendar originating from Zadar but now kept in Oxford.
After breakfast departure for Šibenik and short sightseeing tour of Šibenik, the oldest Croatian and Slavic city on the Adriatic with a famous Cathedral of St. James. Continue to the National Park of Krka River. A walk along the noisy foamy waterfalls and fascinating cascades through the green ambience surrounding the Skradin buk – one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe.
On your way to return to Zadar for overnight, stop over at Pakovo Village, one of Croatia's most aworded roural and cultural attraction. It is family run close to NP Krka. Go back in time and enjoy culutral heritage tour. Experience authentic, interactive and entertaining storytelling, try the famous Drniš "pršut" (smoked ham) and enjoy our amazing family style "peka".
Continue to Split and overnight in Split.
Today move more to south with first stop at Trogir, whose historical centre was placed on the UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List in 1997.
After the short city tour cotinue to Split. This “capital“ of Dalmatia is most famous for Diocletian’s Palace which is the most important and best preserved Roman building in Croatia, built between AD 295 and 305. The sightseeing tour of the city includes Diocletian’s Palace (also registered on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage) with Peristyle, Cellers, the Temple of Jupiter and the Cathedral of St. Domnius.
Overnight in Split.
Optionally visit KLISS FORTRESS
Overlooking the city of Split, in the mountain pass
between Mosor and Kozjak, lies the small village of Klis speckled with vineyards and olive groves. At the center of this hillside village is a medieval fortress built into a rocky ridge giving visitors an incredible birds eye view of the entire Split “metropolitan” area, Adriatic sea an surrounding islands.
After breakfast continue your journey towards Dubrovnik with optional stopover in Ston – city of Oysters. After Oyster degustation, continue to Dubrovnik.
On Your way to Ston and Dubrovnik you will cross newly built Peljesac bridge and drive along Peljesac Island with opportunity to visit one of many wineries. Pelješac is well known as a peninsula with fine
vineyards and many excellent varieties of wine, famous all over the world. One of them is Dingač, known as the king of Croatian wines.
STON & MALI STON
Ston and its sibling Mali Ston are Croatian famous destination for Oyster tasting or lunch or just visit. Walking tour through both towns and optional vist to one of the longest medieval walls in Europe, Ston Walls. Mali Ston is well known of some of the most delicious oysters at the Adriatic. You may visit salt factory and get familiar with traditional way of salt production, or just enjoy in this beautiful stone town.
The City of Dubrovnik is buzzing with life all year around. The astonishing beauty of the marble-clad Old Town is only to be found within the city walls. It is always full of people in the squares, in the small alleyways, in the cafés and in the bars. The clean beaches and the crystal-clear blue water surrounding the city walls of Dubrovnik captivate the visitor with their charm.
Enjoy full day in Dubrovnik with city tour in the morning. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful stone cities in the world (a part of UNESCO's world heritage), well known for the beauty of its monuments and its magnificent walls, considered to be among the most important tourist destinations on the Mediterranean. Particular mention should be made of the city’s main street, Stradun, the Rector’s Palace, the church of St. Vlaho, the Cathedral, three large monasteries, and the City Hall. Afternoon free, dinner and overnight at hotel
Optionaly visit Cavtat and Konavle Valley for hiking, biking, horse riding, ATV-QUAD safari or just enjoing in beautiful landscape and gastronomy.
CAVTAT
Well known summer resort which Edward VIIIth and Walace Simpson chose for their honeymoons.
Once a Roman colony named Epidaurus that preceded Dubrovnik and partook in its making. Today, Cavtat is like the serene version of Dubrovnik, where your time is best spent enjoying the idyllic waterfront – whether by
taking a pine-shaded seaside walk or by
immersing into the local custom of sipping coffee and gazing away at the sea.
KONAVLE VALLEY
Known as “The Golden Valley” of Dubrovnik as the most fertile ground, close to Dubrovnik town. For centuries Konavle has been the main Dubrovnik Republic granary with the system of
mills on the river Ljuta. Konavle is the land of waterfalls and watermills with small canals throughout the region.
Probably its name derives from the Latin word canalis indicating water supply channel.
Breakfast and free time till transfer to Dubrovnik airport.