Country Roads of Croatia (Classic, 14 Days)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a 14-day journey through the enchanting landscapes of Croatia and Slovenia. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of rich history, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant culture. From the bustling capital of Zagreb to the sun-kissed island of Hvar, and the medieval charm of Dubrovnik, this tour is designed to captivate and inspire. Explore world-renowned attractions, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Whether you're marvelling at the stalactites in the Postojna Caves, strolling through the cobbled streets of Rovinj, or relaxing on the secluded beaches of Hvar, this tour promises a memorable experience. Enjoy the comfort of top-notch accommodations and the convenience of expertly planned itineraries. Discover the jewels of Croatia and Slovenia in a journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Included
4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
13 Breakfast (B)
2 Dinner (D)
Zagreb: At 17:30, join your Travel Director for dinner with the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening with wine.
Ston: Meet a local oyster farmer and learn about the cultivation of oysters, before enjoying a delicious Sea-to-Table tasting of fresh shellfish and local wine.
Dubrovnik: Toast the culmination of your journey with a typical Dalmatian dinner.
jain, vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Plitvice Lakes National Park: Join a Local Expert to explore Plitvice National Park. Learn about the studies taking place to monitor and protect the natural habitat, and education initiatives on the marine environment and best practices for a low-impact experience. The site participates in habitat restoration and is constantly working to protect the parks natural ecosystems and animal population. The staff educate their visitors about local traditions and share their personal story of the village with great passion from personal knowledge and experience. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water, UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land. Alternatively, meet the industrious women of the Tara Community Center.
Plitvice Lakes National Park: Through its income the Tara Center has built a small community Center that is used by the Tara Citizens’ Association, a collective of mostly older women, many of whom were refugees. There the women produce handicrafts which have giving them a much-needed financial and psychological boost. The staff educate their visitors about local traditions and share their personal story of the village with great passion from personal knowledge and experience. The Tara Center advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. Alternatively, join a Local Expert to explore Plitvice National Park.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
Zagreb: Your Local Expert guides you this two-tiered capital. Explore Donji Grad, the Lower Town, and see the Mimara Art Museum in Roosevelt Square, Ban Josip Jelačić Square and the cathedral.
Zagreb: Ride the funicular to Gornji Grad, the medieval Upper Town, to view the former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Mark's Church and the Lotrščak Tower.
Postojna Cave: Enter by mini-train into these world-famous cave systems, before walking through an illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites.
Split: Cruise to the sunniest island of the country, Hvar, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy beautiful views and crystal waters on this two hour ferry crossing.
Split: Sightseeing with your Local Expert continues through the old town. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to reach Narodni Trg, the centre of Old Split. Continue to Trg Brace Radic, translated as the Square of the Radic brothers, but better known to the locals as Vocni Trg, or the Fruit Square.
Split: Explore above and below the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace. A Local Expert guides you through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's, the Temple of Jupiter, the Golden Gate and the Cellars.
Hvar: Explore the coves and hidden beaches and ascend the lofty peaks from where there are magnificent views over this beautiful island.
Hvar: Cruise back to the mainland to continue your journey.
Korčula: Walk the herringbone maze of streets and flagstone plazas with your Local Expert. Learn why the locals claim this is where Marco Polo was born.
Ston: Cruise to this quaint coastal village by private boat.
Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Expert. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace and the medieval city walls. Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.
Dubrovnik: As the sun descends and should the weather be favourable, enjoy a relaxing cruise around the fabled bay of Dubrovnik.
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Trogir: See the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace during an orientation with your Travel Director.
Opatija: Located just steps away from beautiful Slatina beach and its sweeping golden sand and emerald water, this newly renovated luxury hotel is the perfect getaway for those looking for a tranquil beach stay. Its art nouveau style dates back to 1885 and provides a grand, regal ambiance, with its high ceilings and antique furniture.
Opatija: A striking neo-baroque property that offers an idyllic location overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Remisens Premium Grand Hotel Palace is just a five-minute walk from the beach. With its own wellness and spa centre, this polished hotel is the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate.
Dubrovnik: The Hotel Dubrovnik Palace offers spectacular sea views and excellent facilities.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Destinations
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Zagreb
- Zagreb - Arrival day
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- Strossmayer Promenade
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Begin your Croatian adventure in the capital city, Zagreb. After settling in, you may choose to explore the romantic Stross Promenade for a breathtaking view of the city. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a welcome dinner, where you'll have the opportunity to meet your fellow travellers.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Zagreb
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- Stone Gate
- Croatian Museum of Contemporary Art
- Lotrščak Tower
- St. Mark's Church
- Art Pavilion in Zagreb
- Bundek City Park
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Join your Local Expert for a comprehensive tour of Zagreb. Visit the Art Pavilion, the Academy of Sciences and Art, and stroll through Zrinjevac Park. Ride the city's funicular to St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower, then walk back down through the Stone Gate. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore further.
Day 3 – Day 3: Postojna Caves and Opatija
- Zagreb
- Oprić
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Venture into Slovenia to visit the world-famous Postojna Caves. Descend into a subterranean world of stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and columns. Marvel at the five-metre tall Brilliant, the cave's most beautiful stalagmite. Return to Croatia and settle in your hotel in Opatija.
Day 4 – Day 4: Pula and Rovinj
- Oprić
- Rovinj
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- Pula Arena
- Rovinj Heritage Museum
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Cross the heart-shaped peninsula to explore the Jewels of Istria. Visit the well-preserved first-century arena at Pula, scene of brutal gladiatorial battles in Roman times. Continue to the charming old town of Rovinj, rising directly from the sea. Wander through the cobbled streets lined with tempting shops, pastel-coloured bars, and sidewalk cafes.
Day 5 – Day 5: Plitvice National Park
- Rovinj
- Korenica
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- Nikola Tesla Memorial Center
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Journey past the Adriatic coast and head inland to visit one of Europe's great natural wonders, Plitvice National Park. Choose between two experiences: Join a Local Expert to explore the park and learn about its natural habitat or meet one of the women behind the Tara Community Centre, who produce handicrafts, enabling employment and engagement in the community.
Day 6 – Day 6: Zadar, Trogir, and Solin
- Korenica
- Zadar
- Trogir
- Solin
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- Roman Forum
- Sea organ
- Diocletian's Cellars
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Travel through Mediterranean olive groves to Zadar, where you can explore the Roman Ruins and the unique sea organ. Continue to Trogir, a city founded by the Greeks in the 3rd century B.C. Admire the cathedral and Renaissance Čipiko Palace before heading to the historic city of Solin. In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner in a konoba.
Day 7 – Day 7: Split and Hvar
- Solin
- Split
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- Golden Gate
- Saint Domnius Cathedral
- Diocletian's Cellars
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Explore the Old Town of Split with your Local Expert. Visit the 1,700 year-old Diocletian's Palace, St. Duje's Cathedral, and the Temple of Jupiter. After exploring Split, embark on an island-hopping adventure to Hvar, known for being the sunniest island in the country and boasting an interior dotted with lofty mountain peaks and aromatic fields of lavender.
Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Hvar
Day 8: Exploring Hvar
- Trogir Old Town
- Stobreč
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Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hvar. Explore the hidden coves, secluded beaches, old monasteries, and villages. Perhaps stroll around seaside Stari Grad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or visit the local museum. You could even see the glitz and glamour of Hvar Town with its yacht-lined marinas.
Day 9 – Day 9: Journey to Korčula
- Korčula
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Cruise back to the mainland and continue your journey to the island of Korčula, known for its grace, history, and rich culture. The perfect place for relaxing, the island is filled with quiet coves and small beaches that dot the south coastline. This evening, dinner will be at the hotel.
Day 10 – Day 10: Exploring Korčula
- Korčula
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- Malacological Museum
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Join a knowledgeable Local Expert for a walking tour of the Old Town. Visit the Cathedral of St. Mark, the Town Museum, the Bishop’s Palace, and the Town Hall. Visit the ruins of the house where, according to local legend, Marco Polo was born. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the narrow streets, beautiful churches, and magnificent palaces of this charming medieval town.
Day 11 – Day 11: Mali Ston and Dubrovnik
- Korčula
- Dubrovnik
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- Dominican Monastery
- Sokol grad
- Porat Dubrovnik
- Arheološki muzej Narona
- Franciscan Church and Monastery
- Onofrio's Large Fountain
- Beach Sunj
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Journey to the beautiful southern slopes of the Pelješac Peninsula. Cruise the tranquil waters of the bay of Mali Ston and admire the surrounding untouched natural beauty. Stop at a shellfish farm and learn about the cultivation and harvest of oysters. Continue to the walled town of Dubrovnik, 'paradise on Earth' according to George Bernard Shaw. Join a walking exploration of the city, guided by a Local Expert. Explore the stone-paved streets inside the 16th century bastions of the Old Town.
Day 12 – Day 12: Optional Visit to Montenegro
- Dubrovnik
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- Sokol grad
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Spend the day at your leisure or enjoy an optional visit to Montenegro, travelling along the coast to the pretty port town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Capture one of the most beautiful parts of the bay and learn about some of the compelling history of this area. Return to Dubrovnik and enjoy an evening at your leisure.
Day 13 – Day 13: Leisure Day in Dubrovnik
- Dubrovnik
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- Clocktower
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Make the most of a day at leisure in the Pearl of the Adriatic. Relax by the pool, shop in the markets or perhaps take the opportunity to visit Cavtat, one of the most enchanting seaside resorts in Croatia. In the evening, embark on a dazzling cruise around the fabled bay of Dubrovnik. Start your Celebration Dinner with the national favourite drink, a glass of grappa.
Day 14 – Day 14: Departure
- Dubrovnik - Departure day
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Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. As you bid farewell to your fellow travellers and the beautiful landscapes of Croatia and Slovenia, take with you the unforgettable memories of this multi-day tour.
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