The Croatian Special

Arrive in Zagreb where your private driver will greet you at the airport before transferring you to your hotel in the city centre.

Later, begin a guided walking tour through Zagreb’s historic Upper Town, the cultural and political heart of Croatia.

Situated beneath Medvednica Mountain along the Sava River, Zagreb combines Austro-Hungarian elegance with a lively local atmosphere.

Explore landmarks including St Mark’s Church with its colourful tiled roof, the Croatian Parliament, Ban’s Court, Zagreb Cathedral, Dolac Market, and the vibrant Tkalčićeva Street lined with cafés and restaurants.

Conclude the experience with a panoramic sightseeing ride through the city in a fully electric replica of the legendary Ford Model T.

Travel north of Zagreb into the scenic Zagorje region, an area known for rolling hills, vineyards, medieval castles, and traditional Croatian culture.

Visit the Vuglec Breg winery estate, a charming hilltop homestead surrounded by vineyards and countryside views, where traditional Zagorje cuisine and local wines showcase the flavours of the region.

Continue to Kumrovec Ethno Village, an open-air museum recreating life in rural Croatia during the early twentieth century.

Explore restored traditional homes, workshops, and ethnographic exhibitions while learning about regional crafts, customs, and rural lifestyles. The village is also known as the birthplace of former Yugoslav leader Marshal Tito.

Depart Zagreb and journey south towards the Dalmatian coast with a stop at the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Explore the park’s interconnected turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and lush forests alongside your private guide while walking across scenic wooden pathways suspended above crystal-clear waters.

The natural beauty of Plitvice lies in its ever-changing colours and cascading travertine waterfalls formed over thousands of years.

Optional boat rides across Kozjak Lake and panoramic train journeys offer even more opportunities to experience the extraordinary scenery before continuing onwards to Split.

Spend the morning exploring Split, Croatia’s vibrant coastal city built around the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman monuments.

Wander through ancient alleyways, Peristil Square, the Golden Gate, St Duje Cathedral, and the underground palace vaults while discovering the fascinating evolution of this UNESCO-listed site.

Along the way, visit local food and fish markets to experience the flavours of Dalmatia through tastings of seafood risotto, homemade pasta, anchovy dishes, local pastries, wine, and regional spirits.

Later, continue to Trogir, a beautifully preserved UNESCO-listed island town filled with Renaissance palaces, Romanesque churches, and marble streets influenced by Greek, Roman, Venetian, and Croatian history.

Travel by ferry to Hvar Island, one of the Adriatic’s most glamorous and beautiful island destinations.

Known for its sunny climate, lavender fields, vineyards, historic towns, and crystal-clear beaches, Hvar combines natural beauty with rich cultural heritage.

Explore Hvar Town with your guide while visiting landmarks including St Stephen’s Square, the Arsenal, the Renaissance theatre, and Fort Španjola overlooking the harbour and nearby islands.

Continue across the island through scenic villages and vineyards while enjoying traditional Dalmatian cuisine at a hilltop tavern with panoramic views.

Later, visit the acclaimed Duboković Winery to sample boutique wines and olive oils before discovering Stari Grad, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited towns and home to the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain.

Depart Split and travel south towards Dubrovnik with scenic stops along the Dalmatian coastline.

Begin in Omiš, a historic pirate town dramatically positioned between mountains and the emerald-green Cetina River.

Enjoy a guided tour through the old town before taking a scenic boat ride through the breathtaking Cetina River Canyon towards the historic Radman Mills.

Continue to Ston and Mali Ston, famous for Europe’s longest stone wall, historic saltworks, and centuries-old oyster farming traditions.

Join a local oyster farmer for a boat excursion through the oyster beds where you will learn about shellfish cultivation before tasting freshly harvested oysters paired with local wine.

Spend the day exploring Dubrovnik, Croatia’s spectacular medieval city overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

Known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik’s fortified old town is filled with Baroque architecture, marble streets, historic monasteries, and panoramic coastal views.

Visit landmarks including the Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, Sponza Palace, and Dubrovnik’s famous City Walls.

Conclude the experience with a cable car ride to Mount Srđ for breathtaking views across Dubrovnik, the Adriatic coastline, and nearby Lokrum Island.

The city’s beauty has also made it a world-famous filming location for productions including Game of Thrones and James Bond.

After breakfast, transfer privately to Dubrovnik Airport for your departing flight home.

Depart Croatia with unforgettable memories of medieval cities, Adriatic islands, Roman heritage, dramatic waterfalls, Dalmatian cuisine, and the stunning beauty of the Croatian coastline.