Area Travel - Dubrovnik - Destination

Croatia Splendour

DAY 1. DUBROVNIK - ARRIVAL

Upon arrival to Dubrovnik airport you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 2. MONTENEGRO - FULL DAY EXCURSION

Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Montenegro (app. 2 hrs), beautiful green country with high mountains and crystal clear sea. Drive along the bay of Kotor, reach small settlement named Perast, upon arrival boat ride to the islet named Our Lady of the Rocks. The story says that, upon returning home safely, seamen used to drop rocks and old boats filled with rocks in the bay and gradually created the islet as the foundation for the church. After visiting church return back to shore and continue the ride to Kotor, upon arrival to Kotor visit Maritime Museum and 11th century Cathedral with local guide. Kotor is a city of traders and famous sailors, with many stories to tell. Afterward drive to Budva (about 40 min drive). Budva is the metropolis of Montenegrin tourism thanks to the great number of beaches that make this a most desirable tourist destination. Budva is also rich in historic monuments and its Old City lies on a small peninsula, with many shops, cafés, restaurants and galleries. Budva's coast is 21 km long, with 17 beaches. In the afternoon drive back to Dubrovnik will be pleasantly shortened by ferry ride across Kotor Bay. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
In the afternoon arrival to hotel check in and overnight.

DAY 3. DUBROVNIK

Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing of Dubrovnik, our local guide will take you for panoramic view of Dubrovnik followed by walking tour of the old town. You will visit the Franciscan Monastery with Europe's third oldest pharmacy, the Rector's Palace and the Cathedral. The old city of Dubrovnik remained basically unchanged since the thirteenth century. Its medieval ramparts encircle the city which can be entered through two main gates, crossing a stone bridge under the watchful gaze of the city's patron saint, Blaise or Vlaho. Main street of the old city is called Stradun or Placa, and is the city's main artery, lined with graceful stone palazzos where people both work and live. "Those who seek paradise on earth", George Bernard Shaw once wrote, "should come to Dubrovnik." Rest of the day at leisure; enjoy the beauty of Adriatic pearl.
Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 4. DUBROVNIK - SPLIT

Breakfast at hotel, morning drive (app. 4 hrs) along the Makarska Riviera; enjoy the view with nice long beaches. On the way to Split we will make a stop in Ston. Ston is well known for its oyster production in Ston Channel as well as for its salt works in the near vicinity that produce sea salt for centuries. Today you will have the opportunity to taste delicious oysters and mussels in one of the local restaurants. Afterwards continue to Split upon arrival check into hotel and time for leisure.
Overnight in Split.

DAY 5. SPLIT

Breakfast at hotel, morning sightseeing of Split with local guide covering the Diocletian's Palace on the UNESCO's List of World Cultural Heritage with the Peristyle, the Jupiter's Temple and the Cathedral. Split is the handiwork of seventeen centuries of men and women building and remodelling, adding and tearing down and touching up, so that eighteenth-century houses intersect with ancient Roman walls and fourth-century chambers house twentieth-century apartments. At the core of this sprawling city is the palace that Emperor Diocletian built for his golden years at the turn of the fourth century. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of this ancient city.
Overnight in Split.

DAY 6. SPLIT - ZADAR - PLITVICE

Breakfast at hotel, morning departure to Trogir, the city with 2300 years of tradition. Its rich culture developed under the influence of Greeks, Romans and Venetians. Trogir's grandest building is the church of St. Lawrence, whose main west portal is a masterpiece by Radovan, and the most significant work of the Romanesque-Gothic style in Croatia. Continue to (app. 2 hrs) Zadar a town of beauty and antiquity, once one of the most powerful on the Dalmatian coast. Tour Zadar and see the influence of Romanesque art, sightseeing will include the Roman Forum from the 1st century, St. Donatus Church from the 9th century, magnificent monument of Romanesque architecture, trademark of the city, and Cathedral of St. Anastasia. Despite its turbulent past, Zadar succeeded to preserve its heritage, between the 11th and the 14th century the golden age of art and culture that flourished behind the protective walls of the city. After the sightseeing free time for lunch and continue the drive to Plitvice (app.2 hrs) Overnight in Plitvice..

DAY 7. PLITVICE - ZAGREB

Breakfast at hotel, Morning sightseeing tour of the 16 crystal-blue lakes connected by 92 waterfalls. The majestic and pristine waters have attracted visitors for centuries. Walk on the wooden promenades to view majestic and pristine waters where every turn leads you to breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. After the breathtaking tour of Plitvice Lake, we recommend lunch or dinner at Licka kuca, a typical restaurant with specialties cooked under iron bell which is covered with hot coals. Here you can try meat prepared in traditional way, and great Lika's cheese. You will spend great time in wonderful ambient, after long day enjoying in Plitvice National Park. Drive to the capital of Croatia; Zagreb (app. 2 hrs drive). Overnight in Zagreb.

DAY 8. ZAGREB - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing of Zagreb with local guide, visiting fortified Upper Town, the city's historical centre, St Mark's Church with its multicoloured roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the University. Transfer to the airport for your flight.

Tour includes:
Comfortable private A/C vehicle with English speaking driver at clients' disposal as per the itinerary, from arrival to Dubrovnik airport on Day 1 till departure from Zagreb airport on Day 8. Driver's expenses, board and lodging included.

Licensed local guides (different languages) for:
- Walking tour of Kotor
- Walking tour of Dubrovnik
- Walking tour of Split
- Walking tour of Zadar
- Walking tour of Plitvice NP
- City tour of Zagreb

Entrance fees:
- Kotor; Maritime museum and Cathedral, Boat ride to islet
- Dubrovnik: Franciscan Monastery, Rector's Palace and Cathedral
- Split: Diocletian's Palace, St. Doimus Cathedral
- Zadar: St. Donatus Church, St. Anastasia Cathedral
- Plitvice National Park

Porter age of one piece of luggage per person in each of the hotels
Hotel accommodation as per your request
Communication and booking fee

Important notice: Prices are available on request only and can be tailored upon your requirements. In order to create a price for you we need to know what kind of hotel you prefer, how many people are travelling and what is the date of travel. Do you wish to visit some place not mentioned in above itinerary, prefer guide throughout the tour or just a driver, want us to book restaurants for you, want to change the route- we can all do it! In order to make your vacation pleasant please do not hesitate to contact one of our knowledgeable consultants.

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