Cultural Croatia: Dubrovnik, Dalmatia & Zagreb
Overview
Highlights
- Discover the preserved traditional culture of the Konavle Valley.
- Wander the mosques, churches and bazaars of historic Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Feast on the local dish of soparnik after seeing it cooked in a family home.
- Marvel at the natural beauty of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps.
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Itinerary
Dubrovnik
You’ll be welcomed at Dubrovnik airport by your private driver who will escort you to your hotel and assist you with check in. The afternoon is free to settle in and explore as you wish, perhaps take the opportunity to discover the surrounding area o...
Dubrovnik
Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a walking tour of Dubrovnik’s old town introducing the history of the city, its various rulers and its architecture as you wander the narrow streets. You’ll explore the defensive walls fo...
Dubrovnik
Heading south from Dubrovnik with your private guide , you’ll explore the Konavle Valley, the cultural hub of southern Dalmatia which is about 30 minutes’ drive away. You’ll visit the former home of Croatian artist Vlaho Bukovac in Cavtat, stop at a ...
Dubrovnik , Split
Leaving Dubrovnik by private transfer, you’ll make the scenic two-and-a-half hour journey through the mountains into Bosnia and Herzegovina for a tour of the historic town of Mostar. You’ll see its renowned bridge that spans the Neretva Rive...
Split
Today, you’ll make your way into Croatia’s highlands taking a half-hour drive to Klis Fortress, which repelled Ottoman attacks for several centuries. Next, you’ll continue to Sinj where you’ll learn about the importance of the Alka Festival, an annual eq...
Split
Your local guide will teach you about the history of Split as you explore the historic district, most of which is set within the bounds of the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace. Originally built for the Roman emperor as a retirement home, it is still in us...
Split , Šibenik
From Split, your driver-guide will take you to nearby Salona to see one of the most significant archeological sites in the country: the ruins of an ancient city dating to the 2nd century BC. From here, you’ll drive on for half an hour to the m...
Šibenik
Just a half hour from Šibenik is Krka National Park, a lush combination of dense forests, scenic trails and tumbling waterfalls. Your private guide will take you along the trails to scenic lookouts where you can get sweeping views of the falls before y...
Šibenik , Plitvice Lakes
Continuing north with your driver for about an hour, you’ll stop in the coastal town of Zadar for a walking tour of the historic sights and a chance to see the Sea Organ, an art installation which uses the rhythm of the waves to produ...
Plitvice Lakes , Zagreb
Leaving the forested hills, you’ll make the two-hour drive to the northern border and the cosmopolitan capital city of Zagreb. Your private guide will lead you on a walking tour through the old town to see the Venetian and Austro-Hunga...
Zagreb
On your final day, your driver will take you on a two-hour journey to Slovenia for a visit to the diminutive capital, Ljubljana, and nearby Lake Bled. After taking a walking tour of the city, you’ll drive on for about 50 minutes to explore Bled Castle, ...
Zagreb
After checking out, your private driver will escort you to Zagreb airport for your international flight home.
Day 1 Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
You’ll be welcomed at Dubrovnik airport by your private driver who will escort you ...
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