Croatia Countryside & Island Hopping 2025

Private transfer from Zagreb Airport to the hotel in Zagreb. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb.

Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of Croatia’s capital city. With an air of a true European capital, Zagreb charms with its Baroque facades and spiffy towers, green parks and open-air terraces, quiet courtyards and bustling streets. Continue exploring on your own in the afternoon and spend another night in Zagreb. (B)

After breakfast morning departure to Split. The first visit of the day takes you to Croatia’s most popular natural gem, Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided walk around the wooden pathways unveils an amazing world of 16 cascading lakes, interlaced with over 90 stunning waterfalls, bound to mesmerise you in any season. Continuing the drive to Split, take a break in Trogir, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. A bundle of narrow atmospheric streets which twist and bend between houses, palaces and churches, the heritage of Trogir is rooted in the greatness of Greek and Roman times and showcases some of the finest architectural works in Croatia, including the incredibly intricate portal of its cathedral, Town Loggia and Cipiko Palace. Arrive to Split and spend overnight in Split / Split area. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a late morning walking tour of Split. Dalmatia’s largest coastal city bustles and buzzes, as it grows more and more popular among travellers for its easy-going spirit, creative food and shopping scene and of course, remarkable heritage. Learn about the UNESCO protected Diocletian Palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city centre housing 3,000 people. Finally, enjoy a ferry or catamaran ride from Split to the neighbouring Island of Hvar, where you will spend the night at a hotel in the glitzy Hvar Town. (B)

The Island of Hvar is known for its purple lavender fields, oil production, potent red wines from the steep vineyards, and enjoying the status of Croatia’s sunniest island. Glitzy jet set scene along the starlit waterfronts of Hvar Town is so often featured in national and international summer media. Explore the island’s prime gem and its most trendy destination, Hvar Town on your own. With the oldest theatre in Europe and long tradition of organised tourism, the heritage of Hvar extends far beyond the popular party scene. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and spend the night in a hotel in Hvar. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and some time on your own. Hvar Island is known for diverse opportunities, from bustling squares of Hvar Town, to the serene waterfront of Jelsa, the bridges of Vrboska and vineyards of Ivan Dolac, so expect time to fly. In the afternoon, bid farewell to Hvar and hop on a ferry or catamaran, which will take you to the neighbouring Island of Korčula. Arrive in the evening and enjoy an overnight stay in Korčula. (B)

The far south of Croatia holds many gems. You’ll know Korčula was at one time a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates, intertwined with some of the most outstanding stonework you will get to see anywhere on the Adriatic coast. Stroll the narrow, curved streets, marvel at beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Early in the afternoon, take a ferry or catamaran to Dubrovnik, which once successfully rivalled the Venetian Republic. Arrival to Dubrovnik for an overnight stay. (B)

Following breakfast at the hotel, private transfer to Dubrovnik Airport or another Dubrovnik hotel. (B)