Country Roads of Croatia (Classic, 14 Days)

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Summary

Starts
Zagreb
Duration
14 days
Languages
English
Minimum age
5 years

Description

Embark on a captivating 14-day journey through Croatia and Slovenia, where history, culture, and natural beauty converge. This multi-day tour takes you from the bustling streets of Zagreb to the serene islands of Hvar and Korčula, offering a perfect blend of guided exploration and leisure time. Discover the architectural wonders of Split, the enchanting landscapes of Plitvice Lakes National Park, and the historic charm of Dubrovnik. With comfortable accommodations, expert guides, and delightful culinary experiences, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure through some of Europe's most stunning destinations.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Destinations

Split city beaches aerial view, Croatia.Split
Solin - neighborhood in CroatiaSolin
Photo of aerial view of Korenica village, Croatia.Korenica
City of Zadar aerial panoramic view.Zadar
The aerial view of Dubrovnik, a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea, Europe.Dubrovnik
Photo of majestic aerial view of famous European city of Pula and arena of roman time, Istria county, Croatia.Pula
Photo of aerial view of town of Rovinj historic peninsula , famous tourist destination in Istria region of Croatia.Rovinj
Zagreb - city in CroatiaZagreb
Grad Trogir - city in CroatiaTrogir
Grad Korčula - city in CroatiaKorčula
Oprić

Map

Attractions

Malacological Museum, Grad Makarska, Split-Dalmatia County, CroatiaMalacological Museum
Photo of summer scenic view of ancient ruins Roman Amphitheatre in Pula, Istria croatian region.Pula Arena
Korcula Town Museum, Gradski kotar Stari grad, Korčula, Grad Korčula, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, CroatiaKorcula Town Museum
Solana Nin Salt Museum, Nin, Grad Nin, Zadar County, CroatiaSolana Nin Salt Museum
Cipiko Palace, Trogir, Grad Trogir, Split-Dalmatia County, CroatiaCipiko Palace
Strossmayerovo šetalište, Gradska četvrt Gornji grad - Medveščak, Zagreb, City of Zagreb, CroatiaStrossmayer Promenade
Photo of beautiful aerial view of Dubrovnik Dominikanski Samostan (Dominican Monastery, 1225) and the orange-tiled roofs of Old Town. Dubrovnik, Croatia.Dominican Monastery
Museum of Contemporary ArtCroatian Museum of Contemporary Art
Photo Point
Clocktower, Grad Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, CroatiaClocktower
Merit Casino Libertas, Grad Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, CroatiaMerit Casino Libertas
Trogir Ciovo, Trogir, Grad Trogir, Split-Dalmatia County, CroatiaTrogir Ciovo
Photo of the Golden gate of Split old town, Croatia.Golden Gate
Sokol grad, Općina Konavle, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, CroatiaSokol grad
Porat Dubrovnik, Grad Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, CroatiaPorat Dubrovnik
Stobreč
Photo of famous Lotrscak Tower in the old historic upper town of Zagreb, Croatia.Lotrščak Tower
Rovinj Heritage Museum, Grad Rovinj, Istria County, CroatiaRovinj Heritage Museum
Photo of the Church of St. Mark is the parish church of old Zagreb, Croatia in St. Mark's Square.St. Mark's Church
Photo of aerial view of the main street (Stradun or Placa), the Franciscan Monastery, St. Saviour Church in Dubrovnik, Croatia.Franciscan Church and Monastery
Photo of large Onofrio Fountain on the Square at Stradun Street in the Old city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.Onofrio's Large Fountain
Photo of Zadar sea organs. Tourist attraction musical instrument powered by the underwater sea stream. Dalmatia region of Croatia.Sea organ
Photo of art pavilion in downtown park in sunny summer day, Zagreb, Croatia.Art Pavilion in Zagreb
Diocletian's Cellars, Split, Grad Split, Split-Dalmatia County, CroatiaDiocletian's Cellars
Photo of Bundek lake and city of Zagreb aerial autumn view, capital of Croatia.Bundek City Park
Nikola Tesla birth house memorial center in Smiljan, Lika, CroatiaNikola Tesla Memorial Center

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Zagreb

  • Zagreb - Arrival day
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  • Strossmayer Promenade
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Begin your Croatian journey in the vibrant capital city of Zagreb. After settling into your hotel, take a leisurely stroll along the romantic Stross Promenade, offering breathtaking views of the cityscape. In the evening, join your Travel Director for a delightful Welcome Dinner, where you can mingle with fellow travelers over a sumptuous meal accompanied by fine wine.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Zagreb

  • Zagreb
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  • Stone Gate
  • Samobor Castle
  • Croatian Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Lotrščak Tower
  • Art Pavilion in Zagreb
  • Rudnik Zrinski
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Embark on a guided exploration of Zagreb, a city of two tiers. Discover the artistic charm of the Art Pavilion and the esteemed Academy of Sciences and Art. Stroll through the serene Zrinjevac Park before taking a funicular ride to the iconic St. Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower. Wander back through the historic Stone Gate to the bustling city square. The afternoon is yours to relax or explore further at your leisure.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Slovenia

  • Zagreb
  • Oprić
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  • Photo Point
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Cross the border into Slovenia to explore the awe-inspiring Postojna Caves. Descend into this subterranean marvel aboard a cave train, where you'll be surrounded by stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Witness the grandeur of the Brilliant, a magnificent five-meter stalagmite. Return to Croatia and unwind in the coastal town of Opatija, where your hotel awaits.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Istria

  • Oprić
  • Pula
  • Rovinj
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  • Pula Arena
  • Fort Ovine
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Travel across the picturesque Istrian Peninsula to uncover its hidden gems. Visit the ancient Pula Arena, a testament to Roman engineering and the site of historic gladiatorial contests. Continue to the enchanting town of Rovinj, where cobblestone streets and vibrant cafes invite exploration. Enjoy the charm of this coastal haven before returning to Opatija for the night.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Scenic Adriatic Coast

  • Oprić
  • Korenica
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  • Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Savor the breathtaking views of the Adriatic coastline as you journey past azure seas and rocky islands. Head inland to the renowned Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Choose between two enriching experiences: explore the park with a Local Expert to learn about its conservation efforts, or engage with the Tara Community Centre, supporting local artisans. Enjoy the natural beauty of this remarkable destination.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: From Plitvice to the Coast

  • Korenica
  • Zadar
  • Trogir
  • Solin
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  • Trogir Ciovo
  • Roman Forum
  • Sea organ
  • Riva
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Leave the lush landscapes of Plitvice behind as you journey to the coastal city of Zadar. Explore the Roman Ruins and experience the unique sounds of the Sea Organ. Continue through olive groves to the ancient city of Trogir, where you'll admire its cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace. End the day in the historic city of Solin, where a traditional konoba dinner awaits.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Split and Hvar

  • Solin
  • Split
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  • Golden Gate
  • Saint Domnius Cathedral
  • Church of St. Peter
  • Diocletian's Cellars
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Explore the heart of Split, where the ancient Diocletian's Palace stands as a testament to Roman grandeur. Delve into the history of the palace cellars and visit St. Duje's Cathedral and the Temple of Jupiter. Wander through the Golden Gate before embarking on an island-hopping adventure to Hvar. Known for its sunny climate and fragrant lavender fields, Hvar promises a delightful stay.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Leisure in Hvar

Day 8: Leisure in Hvar

  • Trogir Old Town
  • Stobreč
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Enjoy a day of leisure on the sun-kissed island of Hvar. Discover hidden coves and secluded beaches or explore the historic town of Stari Grad, one of Europe's oldest settlements. Visit the local museum or indulge in fresh seafood at a seaside restaurant. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Hvar Town, known for its glamorous marinas and lively nightlife.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: To Korčula

  • Korčula
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Sail back to the mainland and continue your journey to the enchanting island of Korčula. Known for its rich history and cultural heritage, Korčula offers a serene escape with its quiet coves and pristine beaches. Relax and unwind at your hotel, where a delightful dinner awaits.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Exploring Korčula

  • Korčula
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  • Malacological Museum
  • Bačva Beach
  • Church of St. Anthony
  • Korcula Town Gate
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Join a knowledgeable Local Expert for a guided tour of Korčula's Old Town. Marvel at the stunning views as you approach the main square, where the Cathedral of St. Mark stands proudly. Visit the Town Museum, Bishop’s Palace, and Town Hall, and hear tales of local legends. Discover the ruins of Marco Polo's purported birthplace. Spend the rest of the day exploring the charming streets and historic sites at your own pace.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: From Korčula to Dubrovnik

  • Korčula
  • Dubrovnik
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  • Lighthouse Cape Struga
  • Porat Dubrovnik
  • SOLANA STON Ltd.
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Travel to the scenic Pelješac Peninsula, where you'll cruise the tranquil waters of Mali Ston Bay. Visit a local shellfish farm and enjoy a Sea-to-Table tasting of fresh oysters paired with Croatian wine. Continue to the walled city of Dubrovnik, often described as 'paradise on Earth.' Explore the Old Town with a Local Expert, discovering its historic streets and landmarks. The evening is yours to relax at the luxurious Hotel Dubrovnik Palace (or similar).

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: Optional Excursion to Montenegro

  • Dubrovnik
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  • Sokol grad
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Spend the day at leisure in Dubrovnik or opt for an excursion to Montenegro. Travel along the stunning coastline to the picturesque town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Capture the beauty of the bay and delve into the area's rich history. Return to Dubrovnik for an evening of relaxation, perhaps starting with a visit to a trendy wine bar followed by dinner at a charming sidewalk cafe.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Leisure in Dubrovnik

  • Dubrovnik
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  • Sea Kayaking Cavtat
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Enjoy a day of leisure in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic. Relax by the pool, explore local markets, or visit the charming seaside town of Cavtat. In the evening, embark on a scenic cruise around Dubrovnik's bay, savoring local specialties over dinner with your fellow travelers.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: Departure from Dubrovnik

  • Dubrovnik - Departure day
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Conclude your Croatian adventure with a final breakfast in Dubrovnik. Reflect on the unforgettable experiences and memories made during your journey through this captivating region.

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