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Day 1: ARRIVE DUBROVNIK | WALKING TOUR OF DUBROVNIK
Welcome to Croatia!
On arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
The city of Dubrovnik lies right on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. The old town walls date back to the 16th century and are among the best preserved in the world.
Later this evening, explore Dubrovnik on a guided walking tour and enjoy a Cable Car ride.
Explore around the Old Town discovering Dubrovnik’s past and present. Get mesmerised by architectural treasures, artistic intensity and its cultural opulence. Take the Dubrovnik Cable Car and enjoy breath taking views of the Old City and the Adriatic Sea from the top of the Srd Hill.
Overnight stay in DUBROVNIK
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 2: DUBROVNIK – SPLIT | ENROUTE MOSTAR (300KMS – 4HRS) | WALKING TOUR OF SPLIT
Check out and travel to Split. Enroute visit Bosnia and Herzegovina. (NOTE: Only Private tours include a guided tour of Bosnia and Herzegovina enroute).
Visit the UNESCO-listed city of Mostar, a city with a rich history. See the Ottoman–era mosques and bathhouses; explore the cobbled stone streets and one of the wonders of the modern world, the spectacular Mostar Bridge.
Later this evening, enjoy a guided walking tour of Split.
Discover the 1700-year-old Diocletian Palace in the modern city of Split. Unveil the hidden secrets and gain insight into this ancient city’s colorful past. Admire the famous landmarks such as the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the Peristil, the Golden Gate and the statue of Gregory of Nin — a medieval Croatian bishop. Later, see the 24-hour "sun" clock at City Square and the Riva promenade.
Overnight stay in SPLIT
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 3: SPLIT | BLUE LAGOON 3 ISLAND TOUR
Today, set off on a relaxing and refreshing excursion to the Blue Lagoon – 3 Island Tour.
Enjoy panoramic views of Split and its surroundings as you travel by boat to the beautiful UNESCO protected world heritage town of Trogir. Get lost in its small stone streets and learn about the 4000 years old historical sites and monuments. Next, visit the Blue Lagoon by speedboat. Spend time swimming or snorkelling on small, hidden, untouched beaches, and take the opportunity to click amazing photographs. The last stop tour is the picture-perfect small island Šolta. Here, visit the fishing village of Stomorska and enjoy free time for swimming, relaxing and exploring this island.
UPGRADE YOUR TOUR: You have an opportunity to upgrade your Blue Lagoon tour to a full day Blue Cave Tour at an additional cost.
Explore some of the most beautiful Adriatic islands: Biševo, Vis, Pakleni islands, Hvar and Brač on a full day Blue Cave – 5 Island tour (weather permitting). Begin the tour with a visit to the Blue Cave - one of the most beautiful spots on the Adriatic. Arrive exactly when the sunlight reflects through the sea floor and bathes the entire cave in aquamarine light. Next, enjoy a small coffee break at Komiza, a fisherman’s village on the island of Vis. Stop briefly in the bay of Stiniva and enjoy swimming. Enroute, visit the small caves carved by the sea into the cliffs of island Vis. Arrive at Stončica bay, enjoy swimming and sun-bathing on the sandy beach. Enroute to beautiful island of Hvar, enjoy panoramic view of the Pakleni islands. Hvar town is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, and a rich cultural heritage center as well. End your tour with a visit to the beautiful Brač island for swimming.
Overnight stay in SPLIT
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 4: SPLIT – ZAGREB | ENROUTE VISIT PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK | (400KMS – 5HRS)
This morning travel to Split, enroute visit Plitvice National Park.
Plitvice National Park is renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, glittering lakes, and lush forested cliffs. It is Croatia’s best-known national park and one of eight that is listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The ticket offers you full access to the park’s hiking trails and boardwalks, a ride on the park’s panoramic train, shuttle buses between the Upper and Lower Lakes, and an electric boat cruise around Kozjak Lake.
Later travel to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, known for its diverse economy, historical museums, cultural events. It has many fine sights, plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars and lots of entertainment.
Overnight stay in ZAGREB
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 5: ZAGREB | OPTIONAL DAY TRIP TO SLOVENIA OR VARAZDIN & TRAKOSCAN CASTLE
Spend the day at leisure on your own. We recommend you take an optional day Trip to Ljubljana and Lake Bled OR Excursion to Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle.
Discover the gems of Slovenia on this exciting day trip from Zagreb. Start the day visiting the capital city of Ljubljana - an enchanting town. Continue with a getaway to the nature and enjoy mesmerizing views of Lake Bled and the castle of Bled. (NOTE: You need to be in possession of a multiple entry Schengen visa to visit Slovenia)
OR Discover the city of Varazdin, a true baroque gem considered to be one of the most desirable cities to live in Croatia. Explore the city on a walking tour; embrace the beauty of the streets rich with numerous palaces, villas and one of the oldest city halls in Europe. Conclude your day visiting the romantic Trakoscan Castle where you can enjoy the surrounding nature and a picturesque lake.
Overnight stay in ZAGREB
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 6: WALKING TOUR OF ZAGREB | ZAGREB – ZADAR (420KMS – 4HRS)
Today, explore the city on a guided walking tour of Zagreb with a scenic funicular ride.
Feel the pulse of the city and embrace all the charm Zagreb has to offer. Get acquainted with the past and the present that will show you the hidden gems of the Croatian capital. Discover Lower and Upper Town and experience the true stories that shaped Zagreb into the city it is today.
Later, you have opportunity to add in an optional activity like the Zagreb Eye Observation Deck.
Later continue your journey to Zadar, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage.
Overnight stay in ZADAR
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 7: WALKING TOUR OF ZADAR | ZADAR – DUBROVNIK (350KMS – 4HRS)
Early this morning, check out of the hotel as you proceed on a guided walking tour of Zadar
During the walk you will see the Old City, stop by the Church of St. Donat that lies on the ancient Roman forum built from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD, Cathedral of St. Anastasia, Sea Gate, Land Gate, City Walls and the Square of Five Wells also included is free tasting of Maraschino liqueur and Pag cheese for you. At the end of the tour you can spend your time listening to the unique sound of the Sea organ.
Later continue your travel to Dubrovnik. The city of Dubrovnik is located right on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It has been rightly nick named as the ‘The Pearl of the Adriatic’ and has captivated kings and artists with its immaculate medieval architecture.
Overnight stay in DUBROVNIK
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 8: DUBROVNIK | CHOICE OF ANY ONE OF THREE TOURS
Choose any one of the 3 tours. Day Trip to Bosnia & Herzegovina OR Montenegro OR Elaphiti Islands.
(NOTE: Guest travelling only on SIC will do the Dubrovnik Walking tour on Day-1 and, on this day, they will choose from any one of the below mentioned 3 options. Guests travelling on Private Tours will do the Dubrovnik Walking Tour and Cable Car on this day).
Spend a day exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina, visit the UNESCO-listed city of Mostar, a city with a rich history. See the Ottoman–era mosques and bathhouses; explore the cobbled stone streets and one of the wonders of the modern world, the spectacular Mostar Bridge.
OR Discover the beauty of Montenegro, exploring the coastal towns of Kotor and Budva. Cross the valleys of Dubrovacka and Konavle and discover the magnificent bay of Kotor. (Note: You need to be in possession of multiple entry Schengen visa to visit Montenegro)
OR Set out to explore the sunny Elaphiti Islands, see the three most beautiful islands – Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan and enjoy a day swimming in crystal clear sea.
Overnight stay in DUBROVNIK
Meal: Breakfast
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Day 9: DEPART DUBROVNIK
Your trip concludes with a departure transfer to Dubrovnik Airport. Thank you for visiting Croatia! We hope you have enjoyed your vacation and wish you a safe journey back home.
Meal: Breakfast
TOUR LOCATION
Croatia
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
We have carefully selected a range of preferred hotels in each city in four different categories, to ensure that you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay whilst travelling throughout Croatia.
Please find list of preferred hotels envisaged
We have designed holidays around different types of transportation to suit your individual budget.
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
DAY | ROUTE | SERVICES | DISTANCE |
1 | Arrive Dubrovnik | Arrival transfer | Walking Tour of Dubrovnik with Cable Car | |
2 | Dubrovnik – Split | Enroute Mostar Tour | Walking tour of Split | 300kms – 4hrs |
3 | Split | Blue Lagoon 3 Island tour | |
4 | Split – Zagreb | Enroute visit Plitvice National Park | 425kms – 5hrs |
5 | Zagreb | Day free | Day Trip to Slovenia Or Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle (Optional) | |
6 | Zagreb – Zadar | Walking tour of Zagreb | Travel to Zadar | 300kms – 4hrs |
7 | Zadar – Dubrovnik | Walking tour of Zadar | 350kms – 4hrs |
8 | Dubrovnik | Choose any one of the three tours; Day Trip to Bosnia & Herzegovina OR Montenegro OR Elaphiti Islands | |
9 | Depart Dubrovnik | Departure transfer |
HOTELS ENVISAGED |
TOURIST CLASS |
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STANDARD CLASS |
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SUPERIOR CLASS |
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DELUXE CLASS |
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- Accommodation is based on standard rooms unless otherwise stated.
- Seaview and lakeview rooms (if available) will incur a supplementary charge.
- If any of these properties are unavailable at the time of booking, accommodation of a similar grade will be provided and a surcharge may apply.
- If the accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is not available another hotel of the same grade will be offered.
TRAVEL STYLES |
SEAT IN COACH (SIC) |
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POINT TO POINT (PTP) |
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VEHICLE AT DISPOSAL (VAD) |
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BOOKING AND DEPOSIT |
All bookings must be made in writing. Your booking will be confirmed almost immediately in most cases. A deposit of EUR 250 nett per person must be received 7 days after confirmation latest, at which time an invoice will be issued showing deposit received. The balance is due 35 days prior to tour departure. If deposit is not received, the booking will be assumed cancelled. For late booking (less than 35 days prior to departure), full payment is required at the time of booking. |
BOOKING CONFIRMATION |
Upon receipt of the booking (filled in with all necessary information), we will send you our written confirmation. As per the written confirmation we guarantee all services as mentioned in our programme. |
TRAVELLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
Any disability requiring special attention must be reported at the time of booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate to the special needs of the disabled guest, However, we are not responsible for any denial of services by service providers. |
Hotels, restaurants, motor coaches, mini buses, vans are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. We cannot provide individual assistance to a tour member for walking, dining, getting on/off, transportation vehicles or other personal needs. Travellers who need assistance must be accompanied by a qualified and physically able companion. |
ACCOMMODATIONS |
The hotels specified are based on local classifications, which vary from country to country. Hotels mentioned will be used, If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotel will be of similar standard. While every effort is made to reserve twin bedded rooms, it may happen that a hotel provide some double bedded instead or v.v. |
Our standard practise is double bed room will be allocated to couples. Triple share rooms are generally based on an extra rollaway bed, which is not always suitable for adults. Please note that standard policy is that hotel rooms are available for check-in after 1400hrs. A request for early check-in needs to be advised in advance (subject to availability). |
LOCAL HOLIDAYS |
During national holidays certain facilities (museums, restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping) may be limited or unavailable. Alternatives will be offered whenever possible. |
LUGGAGE |
Porterage is not included in the price. No responsibility is accepted for loss or damage to baggage or passenger’s belonging. |
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & VISA REQUIREMENTS | |
No responsibility is accepted for loss of or damage to travel documents or any of passenger’s belongings. Croatia (single entry) visa is required we suggest you to check with Consulate / Embassy for updated visa requirements. Securing visa is the responsibility of booking agent. | |
REFUNDS FOR UNUSED SERVICES | |
No refunds will be made for any unused services once travel arrangements have commenced. In case that guest cannot find the arrival transfer / driver at Dubrovnik or Zagreb Airports, they have to call emergency contact number in the travel documents. Any complaints while travelling should be made immediately to local representative, will try out utmost best to resolve any disputes. | |
CANCELLATION CHARGES | |
31 days or before | Full deposit |
30-25 Days | 35% of the Tour Price |
22-16 Days | 50% of the Tour Price |
15-0 Days | 100% of the Tour Price |
CHANGES TO ITINERARIES | |
If necessary for any reasons beyond our control, we reserve the right to amend or cancel any of the arrangements. |