Colorful Croatia: Dubrovnik & Hvar

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Your week-long vacation begins in the historical heart of Croatia, Dubrovnik! Named the "Pearl of the Adriatic," this city in southern Dalmatia is very easy on the eyes. Spend your first three nights exploring the UNESCO-certified Old Town, taking the cable car up Mt. Srd, and relaxing on the pine tree-covered island of Lokrum. From Dubrovnik, take a catamar...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Begin and end your vacation in Dubrovnik, used as the setting for King's Landing in "Game of Thrones."
    • Spend the day exploring the highlights of Old Town Dubrovnik, from the Rector's Palace to the 16th-century fortified walls!
    • Enjoy a relaxing ferry ride on the Adriatic Sea to the island of Hvar, beloved for its atmospheric Old Town and secluded beaches.
    • Put on your dancing shoes and prepare for a night out in Hvar Town, home to some of Croatia's best nightlife!
    • Taste the Mediterranean flavors of Croatian cuisine, like seafood risotto cooked with squid ink.

What's this trip about?

    Your week-long vacation begins in the historical heart of Croatia, Dubrovnik! Named the "Pearl of the Adriatic," this city in southern Dalmatia is very easy on the eyes. Spend your first three nights exploring the UNESCO-certified Old Town, taking the cable car up Mt. Srd, and relaxing on the pine tree-covered island of Lokrum. From Dubrovnik, take a catamaran ferry to the island of Hvar, often considered "the Queen of the Dalmatian Islands." A summertime haunt for the jet-set, Hvar has retained its medieval charm, evident in Hvar Town and Stari Grad. It's also shockingly beautiful, from sparkling blue coves to fields of lavender. What more could you want in a Croatia vacation?

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityDubrovnik
End CityCroatia

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Croatia

Attractions

  • Croatia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Hvar Island

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Swimming
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Dubrovnik (DBV)
    • All airport and ferry port transfers
    • 3 nights in Dubrovnik at the Royal Neptun, or similar
    • Ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar
    • 3 nights in Hvar at the Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort, or similar
    • Ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik
    • 1 night in Dubrovnik at the Royal Neptun, or similar
    • Breakfast daily This package is seasonal and available April-October only, due to ferry schedules.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Dubrovnik

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your first hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in this enchanting city, which served as the setting for King's Landing in "Game of Thrones." 

Celebrate your first night in Croatia with a traditional Croatian meal. One of the most well-known dishes is peka, or meat and potatoes cooked in a bell-like dome under hot coals.

Day 2 Dubrovnik

Today, discover Dubrovnik's charming UNESCO-certified Old Town on your own. Surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, this ancient town is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces that have been carefully preserved over the centuries.

Tak...

Day 3 Dubrovnik

In the morning, head north of Dubrovnik's city walls and take the 4-minute cable car up to Mt Srđ. At the top, you will be treated to spectacular views of Old Town, the sparkling Adriatic sea, and several islands.

After descending the cable car, consider ...

Day 4 Dubrovnik - Hvar

Say goodbye to Dubrovnik for now as you transfer to the Dubrovnik Gruz Port for your ferry to the island of Hvar. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your accommodation.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure in sunny Hvar, an island characterized by gent...

Day 5 Hvar

Ease into island life and explore Hvar Town, the main hub on the island of Hvar. Stroll through the piazza and stop at the first public theater in Europe, opened in 1612. Continue to the cathedral of St. Stephen and the Franciscan Monastery, easily recognizable...

Day 6 Hvar

Today, consider venturing further than Hvar Town to the northern coastal town of Stari Grad, one of Hvar's gems and the oldest town in Croatia! Stroll through the narrow lanes of the historic center and pass the stone houses that line the harbor. Don't miss Tvr...

Day 7 Hvar - Dubrovnik

Your Hvar stay ends today as you're escorted to the Hvar pier for your ferry back to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Take a walk around the spectacular city walls, the perfect ending to your Croatia vacation. From the top, the view over the old town and the shimmering Adriatic is sublime!

Day 8 Depart Croatia

Your colorful Croatia adventure ends today. At the appropriate time, you'll  be transferred to Dubrovnik airport for your flight home. Say goodbye to this enchanting country and start planning your next adventure!

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Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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