Best of Croatia
THRV101: 9 Days Private Tour of Zagreb - Rastoke - Plitvice Lakes - Zadar - Šibenik - Trogir - Split - Blue Cave - Hvar - Split - Ston - Pelješac - Dubrovnik
Tour Type: Private Tour, any part of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4 to 5-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4 to 5-star hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
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Day 1 Arrival in Zagreb, Airport pick-up
Welcome to appealing Croatia. We will arrange a driver to pick you up at Zagreb Airport. After you are escorted to hotel by the driver, you may enjoy the rest of the day freely as you like.
Day 2 Zagreb city tour
Visiting the 900-year-old capital Zagreb is a good way to start your Croatia private tour. At 10 a.m., our driver guide will escort you to start the 4-hour sightseeing tour. We will drive passing the New Zagreb's socialism part and the Green Horseshoe at downtown, where Croatian National Theatre and many squares, parks and museums scatter around.
Next, we will pay a visit to Mirogoj Cemetery, Zagreb Cathedral, Dolac Farmers Market, Tkalča Street and the tunnels built during the World WarⅡ. Besides, it is a good chance to try uspinjača, the oldest means of local transportation. After that, we will wander through the Upper Town and see Lotrščak Tower, St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate and the main square.
Meals: Breakfast
Next, we will pay a visit to Mirogoj Cemetery, Zagreb Cathedral, Dolac Farmers Market, Tkalča Street and the tunnels built during the World WarⅡ. Besides, it is a good chance to try uspinjača, the oldest means of local transportation. After that, we will wander through the Upper Town and see Lotrščak Tower, St. Mark's Church, Stone Gate and the main square.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Rastoke & Plitvice Lakes National Park exploration, Arrival in Zadar
After breakfast, our driver guide will lead you to a small village Rastoke which nestles by the Plitvice Lakes. You may walk around and take some photos. 30 minutes later, we will set off for Plitvice Lakes National Park. A local guide will meet you there and then accompany you to go hiking, boating, or enjoy the landscape by train. The whole scenic area features special Karst landform, lush vegetation and clear water. Moreover, the lake turns green, deep blue or grey as sunlight moves.
At last, it will take us 2 hours to drive to the hotel in Zadar.
Meals: Breakfast
At last, it will take us 2 hours to drive to the hotel in Zadar.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 A visit to Zadar & Šibenik
Zadar Old Town was founded during the Roman Empire, and many of its historical relics have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the morning, the guide will accompany you to the Roman Forum, Sea organ, and Greeting to the Sun. At noon, the driver will send you to the next destination, Šibenik, a peaceful coastal city. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and have a short rest.
At 4 p.m., the guide will meet you at the hotel and your 2-hour sightseeing tour starts. We will explore the filming location of the movie "Game of Thrones", and then have a look at the Cathedral of St. James from the outside.
Meals: Breakfast
At 4 p.m., the guide will meet you at the hotel and your 2-hour sightseeing tour starts. We will explore the filming location of the movie "Game of Thrones", and then have a look at the Cathedral of St. James from the outside.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Trogir & Split city trip
Today we are going to discover the European culture of the Middle Ages, and admire the ancient Roman architecture in Trogir and Split.
After arriving at the Old Town of Trogir by car, the local guide will show you around the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Fortress Kamerlengo, medieval palaces, the City Hall, ect. Later, the Trogir tour will end with an one-hour free time.
Then, you will be transferred to the hotel in Split. At 4 p.m., the local guide will join you at the hotel lobby and set off for Diocletian's Palace, which occupies nearly half the old town of Split.
Meals: Breakfast
After arriving at the Old Town of Trogir by car, the local guide will show you around the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Fortress Kamerlengo, medieval palaces, the City Hall, ect. Later, the Trogir tour will end with an one-hour free time.
Then, you will be transferred to the hotel in Split. At 4 p.m., the local guide will join you at the hotel lobby and set off for Diocletian's Palace, which occupies nearly half the old town of Split.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Boat riding to Blue Cave & Hvar Island, Back to Split
Since you are in Croatia, it cannot be better to enjoy Mediterranean stunning waterscape. After breakfast, follow the English speaking skipper to discover the Blue Cave at Biševo island, and have fun at Stiniva Beach, Budikovac island, Pakleni island and the Old City of Hvar. Please be noted that the best time to visit Blue Cave & Hvar island is from May to October. If weather does not permit, we will visit Krka National Park instead. At the end of the day, we will get back to Split.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Sightseeing in Ston & Pelješac, Arrival in Dubrovnik
Today we are leaving for Dubrovnik, a tourists-friendly city in southern Croatia. We will make a stopover at Ston, to see the salt plain and the ancient city walls. Superior wine is a highlight of today's best Croatia tour, as a winery in Pelješac is also scheduled midway. We will arrive in Dubrovnik at around 4 p.m. You may have a good rest after checking in at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Dubrovnik city tour with a panoramic drive to Srd Hill
After breakfast, our driver will lead you to Srd Hill to enjoy the panorama of Dubrovnik. During the ride, there could be several stopovers for you to take nice photos. After, you will be sent back to the Old Town of Dubrovnik, where the local guide will join you for the following city tour. You will be led to visit Fort Lovrijenac by roadside, Pile Gate, and the Stradun Street, etc. Many places will look familiar if you are a fan for "Game of the Thrones".
The city tour will finish at around 12 o'clock, and no other activities are planned for the rest of the day, so you may stroll around freely on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
The city tour will finish at around 12 o'clock, and no other activities are planned for the rest of the day, so you may stroll around freely on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Departure from Dubrovnik, Airport see-off
Our driver will escort you from the hotel to Dubrovnik Airport on time. Thanks for choosing our 9 days' best Croatia tour and wish you a pleasant homeward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
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Destinations | Luxury Hotels | Standard Hotels |
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Zagreb | Esplanade Zagreb Hotel | Hotel Dubrovnik |
Zadar | Hotel Bastion | Hotel Bastion |
Šibenik | Heritage Hotel Life Palace | Heritage Hotel Life Palace |
Split | Hotel Park | Cornaro Hotel |
Dubrovnik | Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik | Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik |
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