Discover Croatia
Vibrant Zagreb, the spa resort of Opatija, scenic Plitvice Lakes, Split & Diocletian's Palace & medieval Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic
Overview
Style | Value VacationTravel in larger groups than our Small Group tours, but at fantastic value prices. These group tour packages are operated by our carefully selected partners and may be shared with other English speaking passengers ensuring guaranteed departures. More of these packages
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout |
||
Departures | March – December 2024 | Group Size | 24 travelers max |
Themes | History & Culture | ||
Activity Level | Moderate | ||
What to Expect | This moderately-paced, escorted tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. |
Check prices & book now
Get updates about this package
Croatia is quickly becoming a favorite destination for travelers seeking a European vacation package with a twist. It offers gorgeous scenery, historic cities, impressive architecture, charming villages, great food and wine, sparkling clean water, and plenty of hiking, sports and activities for everyone.
Take advantage of our 10-day Croatia tour package and visit Croatia's most enticing areas, including Zagreb, the capital city and Opatija, playground of the Habsburgs. Spend the day in the Istrian Peninsula visiting Pula and its 2000 year-old Roman theatre that will remind you of the Colosseum in Rome. Walk through the amazing Plitvice Lakes National Park. Visit the Adriatic Coast towns of Zadar, Split and Trogir, and spend time in the timeless old town of Dubrovnik.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
- All ground transportation and transfers
- 8 nights accommodations in Superior hotels
- 13 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional, English-speaking tour director and local guides
- Wine tasting near Split and Dubrovnik
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
Why you'll love it
- Visit Zagreb's medieval Upper Town.
- Discover Pula's 2,000 year old Roman amphitheater.
- Treat your taste buds to the earthy flavors of one of Istria's greatest treasures, the Zigante truffle.
- Lace up your hiking shoes and explore Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Listen to the mysterious sounds resonating from Zadar's famous Sea Organ.
- Indulge in award-winning wines and delectable tapas during a tasting at a well-known winery.
- Explore Split's 4th century palace where Emperor Diocletian spent his golden years.
- Sip Plavac Mali wine at a winery near Ston.
- Walk through the old city of Dubrovnik on a guided tour
Itinerary at a Glance
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Depart USA/Overnight Flight
- Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Zagreb, Croatia
Day 2 Zagreb
- Transfer to your hotel
- Meet your tour manager and traveling companions with a welcome drink and light dinner
Hotel Academia, Hotel Dubrovnik or similar Dinner
Full Day ItineraryUpon arrival in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a welcome drink and light dinner at the hotel and meet your tour manager and traveling companions over a plate of "strukli," a local specialty.
Day 3 Zagreb & Opatija
- Set off on a walking tour of Zagreb
- Depart by coach to Opatija
Heritage Hotel Imperial, Remisens Hotel Admiral or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryAfter breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Zagreb through the fortified, medieval Upper Town, St. Mark's Church with its multicolor tiled roof, Parliament and Government Palace.
Depart Zagreb by coach to Opatija, situated on the Kvarner Bay. Opatija was the favorite spa resort of the Habsburgs' European aristocracy and celebrities such as Mahler, Chekhov, and Isadora Duncan.
Check-in at your hotel on the promenade. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.Day 4 Opatija & Istria Peninsula
- Visit Pula and tour the 2000-year-old amphitheater
- Independently explore Rovinj
- Sample the Zigante truffle
Heritage Hotel Imperial, Remisens Hotel Admiral or similar Breakfast
Full Day ItineraryThis morning, depart for Istria, the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. Drive to the west coast and visit Pula, a strategic port in ancient Roman times. Tour the 2000-year-old amphitheater, the sixth largest of its kind still preserved, reminiscent of the Colosseum in Rome.
Continue to Rovinj, perhaps one of the most beautiful towns in Istria and an inspiration to artists. Enjoy some free time to explore the old town with its narrow lanes, stores, and galleries.
Later, depart for the inner Istra region and sample one of Istria's greatest treasures, the Zigante truffle.
Return to Opatija for your overnight stay.Day 5 Plitvice Lakes
- Hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Take a boat ride across the emerald green Kozjak Lake
Hotel Degenija, 16 Lakes Hotel & Rooms or similar Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryThis morning, depart Opatija and head south to the Lika mountain region and the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park consists of 16 lakes connected by waterfalls. Enjoy a hike through the park, viewing several lakes, and a boat ride across the emerald green Kozjak Lake.
Explore the park on foot before returning to the main entrance. Continue to your hotel for check-in.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.Day 6 Zadar & Split
- Depart for the historic town of Zadar
- See the famous Zadar Sea Organs
Hotel Cornaro, Hotel Fermai or similar Breakfast
Full Day ItineraryDepart the mountain region for the Adriatic coast and to the historic town of Zadar. The historic town of Zadar is rich in cultural and historical monuments. Here you can see the Roman forum dated to the 1st century AD, the church of St. Donatus dated to the 9th century AD, and the famous Zadar Sea Organs, the only one of its kind in the world.
From Zadar, continue to a local winery in the Dalmatian hinterland. Taste the authentic Dalmatian wines and international Cuvees accompanied by delicious Croatian-style Tapas.
Proceed to Split and check in at your hotel.Day 7 Split & Trogir
- Walk through the old town and visit Diocletian’s palace
- Enjoy a walking tour of Trogir’s old town
- Have lunch at the Tragos Restaurant
Hotel Cornaro, Hotel Fermai or similar Breakfast & lunch
Full Day ItinerarySplit is the second largest city in Croatia and the largest in the Dalmatia region. The town has been built and re-built for seventeen centuries, and today you may find an 18th-century building intersecting with ancient Roman walls. Walk through the old town, and visit the 4th-century palace built by Emperor Diocletian to spend his golden years.
Continue to the nearby town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Trogir has 2300 years of urban traditions and a culture influenced by ancient Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. A walking tour of the old town will take you past its palaces, churches, tower, and fortress, situated on a small island linked by small bridges. Enjoy lunch at the Tragos Restaurant, where you can try "pasticada," a traditional Dalmatian dish. Return to Split and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.Day 8 Ston & Dubrovnik
- Visit a local winery for a presentation of the wine-making process and a wine tasting
Hotel Lapad or Hotel Lero Breakfast & dinner
Full Day ItineraryDepart Split and continue along the Dalmatian coast. Stop near the town of Ston, where you will visit a local winery and taste the famous "Plavac Mali" wine, a very close relative of Zinfandel. Here, the traditions of wine-making have been passed down for generations. Enjoy a presentation on the wine-making process and a wine tasting.
Continue to Dubrovnik for check-in.Day 9 Dubrovnik
- Enjoy a walking tour of the old city of Dubrovnik
- Balance of the day at leisure
Hotel Lapad or Hotel Lero Breakfast
Full Day ItineraryCompleted in the 13th century, Dubrovnik's old city has remained unchanged. Enjoy a walking tour and view the Franciscan Monastery, Clock Tower, St. Laurence Fortress, Sponza's Palace, and Rector's Palace. The remainder of the day will be at leisure. Spend some time wandering the winding streets, stopping at stores and galleries. Its medieval ramparts encircle the entire city, which pedestrians can enter at one of two gates, under the watchful gaze of the city's patron, Saint Blaise, or walk along the broad stone-paved avenue known as the Stradun.
Day 10 Dubrovnik/USA
- Transfer to the airport to board your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Reviews & Photos
We love hearing your stories and seeing your photos! Here are some moments other travelers captured on this package. Or check out our entire fan photo gallery.
Trip Details
-
What should I know before I go? We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
-
Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements? Please review the visa & entry requirements.
-
Can I make changes to my trip? Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
-
Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
-
Should I purchase travel insurance? Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
-
What's the fine print? Review the terms & conditions for this package.
-
What should I know about Croatia? Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.