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Timeless Croatia featuring Plitvice Lakes and the Adriatic Coast
Travel back in time – and explore the fascinating present – as you tour through stunning Croatia. Discover the Pula Arena, a wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater, as well as the massive Diocletian’s Palace, built as an emperor’s retirement villa. Take a walk along the cascading lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy a three-night stay at Opatija, a celebrated seaside town known for its mild climate. Wander through a Dalmatian village and learn about its heritage and traditions, and experience light and sound in a whole new way at Zadar’s popular art installations. Throughout your tour, get a taste of regional cuisine with beautifully prepared meals featuring fresh local ingredients.

8 nights from $2,999 per person
Day 1 Overnight Flight
Get ready to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of beautiful Croatia and its stunning Adriatic coast. Shoulder-season travel means fewer crowds and more opportunities to explore.
Day 2 Opatija, Croatia
Hotel: Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta
Your journey begins in Opatija,* a fashionable resort town on the Adriatic coast. As travelers’ arrival times will vary, we have not included any sightseeing today. If time allows, stroll along Opatija’s scenic Lungomare, a seaside promenade lined with Habsburg-era villas and sweeping Adriatic views. This evening, gather at a local restaurant and toast the beginning of a memorable journey.(D)
Day 3 Opatija - Pula - Opatija
Hotel: Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta
This morning, discover the beauty of the Istrian peninsula as you journey to Pula, a seafront city rich in Roman heritage. Join a local guide and explore the UNESCO-listed Pula Arena, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheaters. Continue to the Arch of Sergius, then walk to the main Roman square to admire the Augustan Temple and medieval city hall. Enjoy free time for lunch before returning to Opatija. This afternoon, enjoy your time at leisure in this beautiful coastal gem.(B)
Day 4 Opatija
Hotel: Grand Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta
Take advantage of a day at leisure to explore Opatija and its beautiful views of the Adriatic coast. Or perhaps you’ll join an optional tour of Slovenia, featuring the stunning Postojna caves and the vibrant capital city of Ljubljana.(B)
Day 5 Opatija - Zadar - Split
Hotel: Hotel Corner
Today, travel south to Zadar, where history and modern architecture meet. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before joining a guided city tour. Admire Roman ruins, Byzantine architecture, and the magnificent Cathedral of St. Anastasia. Interact with Zadar’s two most famous modern installations – the musical Sea Organ and the mesmerizing Greeting to the Sun. Later this afternoon, arrive in Split, a seaside city full of ancient heritage and scenic wonders. Settle in and enjoy an evening stroll with your Tour Manager.(B, L)
Day 6 Split
Hotel: Hotel Corner
This morning, explore Split on a guided walking tour featuring UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, built when Emperor Diocletian retired from Rome at the turn of the fourth century. Walk through the palace’s Peristyle and the Cathedral of St. Domnius, guarded by the Egyptian sphynxes. Then, it’s your choice! Visit the Ethnographic Museum of Split, located within the former residential complex of Diocletian’s Palace, showcasing the traditional costumes, crafts, and culture of Split -OR- continue exploring more of Diocletian’s Palace on a visit to its substructures. Set below the imperial apartments, they represent some of the best-preserved ancient complexes in the world. As your city tour will end by 1:00 p.m., the rest of the day is yours to explore the city’s coastal charms on your own.(B)
Day 7 Split - Etno Village of Radošic - Plitvice Lakes
Hotel: Hotel Lyra, Licko Petrovo Selo
Depart Split and venture into the Dalmatian countryside to the Etno Village of Radošic, a protected cultural monument on a family-owned estate. Experience a warm welcome as you learn about village traditions, rural heritage, and daily life. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch made from homegrown ingredients and regional recipes. Continue north to legendary Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia’s most extraordinary natural treasures. Settle into your hotel near the National park and relax for the evening surrounded by nature.(B, L, D)
Day 8 Plitvice Lakes - Zagreb
Hotel: The Westin
This morning, explore the breathtaking beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park** (UNESCO). Walk along wooden boardwalks and footpaths, surrounded by forest and terraced turquoise lakes connected by waterfalls and cascades. Enjoy a short boat ride within the park as you soak in the scenery of one of Europe’s most spectacular natural landscapes. Later, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s lively capital. Join your Tour Manager for an evening stroll and orientation.(B)
Day 9 Zagreb
Hotel: The Westin
Step right into the history and culture of Zagreb on a city tour with a local guide. Explore the charming Upper Town and Lower Town neighborhoods on foot. Learn about the city’s centuries-old history, café culture, and vibrant everyday life. Our city tour will conclude around noon, and you are free to explore the city for the afternoon. This evening, we will celebrate the end of an unforgettable trip with dinner at a local restaurant.(B, D)
Day 10 Zagreb - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to an end this morning.(B)
Zagreb uncovered: WWII and communist era walking tour
Upon meeting with your private guide prepare yourself to learn the fascinating and intriguing history of Croatia's capital city of Zagreb during WWII and under the communist regime. The Zagreb WWII and Communism Tour takes you on a historical journey through Zagreb's turbulent 20th century. Explore the city’s key landmarks while learning about the impact of World War II and the communist era in Yugoslavia. The tour covers events like the Nazi occupation, the rise of Tito's Partisans, and the shaping of post-war communist rule. You'll visit memorials, underground bunkers, and significant sites that highlight Croatia’s complex past, giving you a deeper understanding of the resilience and transformation of the city and its people.
Highlights:
A visit to ethno village Kumrovec and monastery Olimje
Today’s adventure will take you to the Ethno village Kumrovec where Marshal Tito, former President of Yugoslavia, was born. You will be able to observe how the peasants' and their families' everyday lives were like as well as some traditional crafts. After an interesting little sightseeing of Ethno village, you will head to Olimje, a 16th-century castle, which was turned into a monastery with a baroque church. One of its most intriguing features is an antique pharmacy inside the monastery that is decorated with lovely murals. There, you may get a variety of herbal remedies for almost every disease or health issue. The last stop of this interesting tour is reserved for lunch.
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Zagreb sightseeing with funicular ride and Museum of lost tales
Explore Zagreb, Croatia’s vibrant capital, on a tour of its historic Upper and Lower Towns, rich in architecture and lush parks dating back to the Austro-Hungarian era. With a private guide, ride the funicular up to the Upper Town to see landmarks like the Croatian Parliament, notable for its unique roof. Stroll through the city to visit the Cathedral, Stone Gate, National Theatre, Zrinjevac Park, and more. You will then visit the Museum of Lost Tales, a magical space of Croatian folklore created by multimedia artist Zdenko Basic. Through six themed rooms, you’ll journey among scenes filled with mythical figures—fairies, dragons, witches, and other creatures. Become an explorer and part of this enchanting story that brings Croatia’s forgotten heritage to life.
Duration: approx. 4h
Inclusions: guide, funicular ride, museum tickets
Exclusions: food, drinks, gratuities, items purchased for personal use
In the first part of this tour you will discover an ancient town with history full of interesting stories and legends. You will visit the most famous Split’s sights - Diocletian’s Palace, Underground halls, the Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and more. Just relax and enjoy a walk-through history with your guide. In the second part of your day –continue in a „gastro tone“ – enjoy in fine wine tasting. This gastro end of the day will sink in perfectly after a walking tour, just in time to refresh both you and your taste buds! You will proceed to a local wine bar with variety of different awarded wine and enjoy in couple of glasses of local Dalmatian wine. Nothing can compare to a moment of relaxing in a beautiful setting of the Old Town Split!
Highlights:
Marvelous, one of a kind Split! Today’s tour will let you experience all the magical features this amazing city has, and let you fully explore all the best hidden parts of its cultural heritage. This pleasant stroll through the city along with your guide, will introduce you to magnificent Diocletian’s Palace which is an architectural masterpiece. After the Roman Empire disintegrated, the city gradually started to evolve and built itself outisde but also inside the palace. Today, you can see a bank or a mini market situated in some areas of the palace. The palace actually is Old Town Split and the other way around. You will also visit its underground halls, Vestibul, Peristil, the Cathedral and many more breath-taking sightseeing spots.
Highlights:
Tour Duration: up to 3h
Tour can operate: Morning or Evening
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
Not Included:
Start the walking tour with an exploration of the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian which lies at the heart of Split, this palace was built in 295 BC. See Peristil Square where the Emperor made his speeches as well as the mausoleum of the Roman Emperor which been transformed into a Catholic church. After visiting the palace, immediately outside you will see many charming "piazzas". Explore the old town with its many interesting sights. At the end of the city tour you will also see Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and close-by islands.
Highlights:
Split: Krka Waterfalls & Trogir - 8 hours
Your English-speaking guide will take you in a private vehicle for a full day excursion (8 hours) to visit the Krka Waterfalls National Park first. You will tour the area of the waterfalls and take a boat ride to the isle of Visovac to visit the Franciscan Monastery. Proceed towards Trogir, a picturesque medieval town, including a visit to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its magnificent Romanesque portal. Return to your ship in Split after the tour.
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Split: Salona, Split & Trogir - 8 hours
Enjoy a full day tour of the city of Split and the surrounding area by private vehicle with a qualified English-speaking guide. Your tour starts with a visit to the Palace of the Emperor Diocletian; this palace was first built in the 3rd century AD, and its outline still forms the heart of the old city today. Also see Peristil Square where Diocletian made his speeches, and the imperial mausoleum that has now been converted into a Catholic church. Outside the palace you will see many charming piazzas. At the end of this tour, you may visit Riva, a coastal walk with palm trees where you can relax in the sun and enjoy a beautiful view of the port and islands nearby.
This afternoon, your guide will take you to visit ancient Roman Salona, the largest archaeological site of Roman and Early Christian ruins in Croatia. You will also see the seven ‘Kaštela’; these buildings were fortifications built for protection from Turkish attacks. Finally you will visit Trogir, known as the ‘Jewel of the Adriatic’. The city is renowned for the beauty of its buildings and fortifications, and is considered to be the best preserved Romano-Gothic complex in Central Europe. Notable structures of Trogir are the City Hall, the C'ipiko Palace, the Loggia and St. Lawrence’s Cathedral whose portal is a masterpiece of medieval sculpture.
Highlights:
Split sightseeing and Foodie tour
This exclusive tour pairs amazing food with historical sightseeing. Do you sometime feel like numerous alleys filled with restaurants make it difficult to find the real authentic place to go to? Well, we have a solution for you today. You will be guided to visit the outstanding restaurants where passion, expertise and artisan food „collide“. This is a historic tour of the city with stops on the way (there are several stops, it is not just one meal). All dishes are preordered, and you will enjoy a comfortable sit-down tasting experience. You don’t have to eat before or after the tour as it is designed to be a full and satisfying meal. You will feel the positive energy of Mediterranean lifestyle.
Highlights:
Today you will get a chance to enjoy the most beautiful part of Krka National Park. Discover picturesque nature and waterfalls as well as one of the most important cultural values in central Dalmatia, the Visovac island with its monastery that has stood there since 1445. After you explore land portion of the National Park where old mills are, you will get a chance to enjoy in beautiful boat ride to Visovac Island, one of the most valuable natural and cultural values (boat ride is not private).
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Split tour and Olive oil tasting
Discover one of the most famous Croatian products – precious „liquid gold“ – olive oil! In the first part of this tour you will discover an ancient town with history full of interesting stories and legends. During the tour you will see the most famous Split’s sights like Diocletian’s Palace, Underground halls, the Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and many more. Just relax and enjoy a walk-through history with your guide. In the second part of your day –continue in a „gastro tone“ – enjoy in a tasting of five olive oils. Postira Brac, San Canzian, Brachia and two other flavoured sorts paired with fleur de sal, aged red wine vinegar, homemahe bread, green olive tapenade, salted anchovies and skuta cheese drizzled in honey and dry fig jam.
Highlights:
Sightseeing of Split and Trogir
Today you will discover all the marvels of the UNESCO protected town of Trogir. Take a walk through the narrow streets that will take you back in history as you pass stone houses, churches, palaces, monasteries and the city walls. One of many things you will get to see will be the St. Lawrence Cathedral and its Romanesque portal created by a local artist Radovan in the 13th century. Afterwards you will be transferred back to Split for a private sightseeing of this charming Mediterranean town. Enjoy discovering another ancient town, full of interesting stories. During the tour you will see the most famous Split’s sights like Diocletian’s Palace, its Underground halls, The Cathedral, Vestibul, Peristil and many more.
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Split tour with emphases on Jewish heritage
Today, you will start an interesting exploration of unique city of Split, with a private guide. This sightseeing tour will focus on the history of Jewish heritage in Split. Not only will you enjoy the monuments of great importance but also listen to interesting stories about the little people, and their lives. You will visit the old synagogue that was built in the 16th century, in a part of the town that was once Jewish ghetto. Along the way you will learn about Jewish people who owned various establishments and influenced the development of the city in a great way. You will then proceed to Marjan hill, just 10 minutes walk from the city centre, where you will visit old Jewish cemetery, that will be unlocked for you to explore.
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This unique tour will leave a memorable culinary experience in the preparation and tasting of the Poljicki soparnik. On this tour you will visit some of the most important sites of the Republic of Poljica and the city of Omis. Driving through the rural countryside, you will stop at a local family farm and participate in preparing this local delight Soparnik followed by a tasting in a beautiful green surrounding. In 2007 Poljicki soparnik was listed by UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture as a protected intangible cultural heritage. Together with your guide you will continue to visit the historic little town Omis. This charming city will enchant you with its narrow streets, old churches and the impressive city fortress Mirabella.
Highlights:
This exciting tour will first lead you through the most interesting ancient locations in Split and then through the city of Salona. This combination will show you the details of everyday life back in the times of Roman Empire. Split, headquarters of Diocletian’s retirement palace, has so much to offer regarding historical monuments. You will visit all of them and explore off the beaten track. Later, you will visit Salona, once an important locus of Roman culture and a capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. It was a very modern city for its time, containing forum, theatres, amphitheatres, public baths and aquaducts. This guided tour is a great way to understand the wider picture of Dalmatian province at the time of the Romans.
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Croatia: Afternoon - Split Food & Cultural Tour
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour with an expert local guide who is a history buff and foodie. This tour includes generous food stops so you can taste the most delicious local specialties while you walk through the 1700-year-old imperial city, getting to know the Diocletian’s Palace and the surrounding medieval highlights. You will start your food adventure on the very vibrant Greenmarket - the belly of Split - with traditional finger food from the Croatian hinterland - local cheese and prosciutto, peka bread, and soparnik - a local delicacy protected by the geographical origin on the territory of EU. As you make your way through the narrow streets within the famous Diocletian’s Palace with your guide, you will make a few more stops to visit local artisanal shops to try their delicious products. Right after you rub the toe of the renowned Grgur Ninski statue for good luck, you will head to a great local restaurant in the heart of the old town for a light lunch where you will be able to savor local pasta or risotto with a glass of wine (red or white). The tour concludes with a visit to the oldest pastry shop in Split, where you will taste traditional sweets (bobici, mandulat) and homemade gelato, rounding off this perfect combination of the best and most important historical sites of Split and its culinary traditions.
Duration: 3 hours
Inclusions: Expert local guide, food stops with traditional products tasting, green market and oldest pastry shop visit.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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