Dalmatia Island Hopping 2024

Shared transfer from Split Airport to the hotel in Split for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, you have the opportunity to set out for an optional 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 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 town of Hvar. (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. Day at leisure to explore the island’s prime gem and its most trendy destination, the town of Hvar. With the oldest theatre in Europe and long tradition of organised tourism, the heritage of Hvar extends far beyond the popular party scene. Spend the night at 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)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by a day to discover one of Croatia’s southernmost towns on your own. Wander around Dubrovnik Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Medieval times still linger around the corners of its stone streets, while Baroque plays a symphony on its palace facades. From the Franciscan Monastery and Church of St Blaise to the Rector’s Palace, a stroll around Dubrovnik is filled with jaw-dropping sights. Don’t miss a round on the city walls for a fresh perspective and then top it all off with a ride on the cable car and the breathtaking panoramas from Mount Srđ. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

A marvellous town like Dubrovnik can only be surrounded by an equally marvellous region. Tailor this day to your own liking, whether you are up for just relaxing or perhaps venturing out to explore the nearby islands. Locals would suggest the Island of Lokrum as an easy trip from the Old Town port. Promising a day of heavenly serenity, Lokrum envelops you in a thick green forests of holm oak, pine and laurel, to be shared with the island’s only permanent inhabitants, peacocks and bunnies. Just a tad bit further away, the Elaphiti Islands pack sandy beaches, remarkable heritage, fun hiking trails and good food into a day excursion. Enjoy the overnight stay in Dubrovnik. (B)

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