Classic Croatia: 6 Days Capital to Coast

Welcome to Croatia! Upon your arrival at Zagreb airport, our representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to the hotel in Zagreb. After settling in, embark on a guided city tour of Zagreb, where you'll explore the medieval ambience of the Upper Town, marvel at the distinctive roof of the Church of St. Mark, and visit the Stone Gate, Traditional market, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the main square. Enjoy some free time before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we set off for the Istrian peninsula, a region renowned for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, vineyards, and olive groves. Our first stop is Pula, where we'll visit the Roman amphitheater 'Pula Arena' dating back to the 1st century AD, the cathedral of the Assumption, the temple of Augustus, and Ancient gates. We then continue to the medieval town of Rovinj, known for its Baroque and Renaissance styles. Here, we'll walk through the narrow, picturesque streets of the old town, leading up to the church of St. Euphemia. After some free time and a local lunch (at your own expense), we transfer to Opatija for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we depart for Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. This natural wonder features 16 interconnected lakes and 92 waterfalls, surrounded by lush vegetation and a vast forest, providing a perfect habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. After a walking tour of the park, enjoy some free time to have lunch at a local restaurant. We then check in at the hotel in Plitvice for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we drive towards Sibenik for a walking tour of the old town. With a local guide, we'll visit the most notable cultural monument, the Cathedral of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000. We'll also explore the Gothic Church of St. Frane, the former Dukes Palace (now the Museum of the City of Sibenik), and the Town Hall. After some free time, we head to Makarska for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Split, the second-largest city in Croatia. Our local guide will take us to the Diocletian Palace and its cellars, the home of the Roman emperor in the 3rd century AD. We'll also visit the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the Peristyle, and Jupiter's temple. After some free time for lunch, we continue towards Trogir. Upon arrival, we'll explore the Old city town located on a small island connected to the mainland. We'll see the Cathedral of St Lawrence, the tower clock, the city hall, remains of the Old walls, and other sights. We then return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight home. As you bid farewell to Croatia, take with you the unforgettable memories of this beautiful country.