Highlights of Croatia and Greece
per person
12 Day Custom Itinerary, highlights of the Adriatic from Croatia to Greece
Visiting: SPLIT – OMIŠ – ŠOLTA – HVAR – DUBROVNIK – ATHENS – SANTORINI
Filled with walking tours, outdoor activities as well as time for self-exploration in some of the most beautiful places. This itinerary helps maximize your vacation time as well as create memories to last a lifetime.
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12 Days
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Day 1: Split
- Upon arrival to Split Airport, you will be met by your driver for a private transfer to your hotel
- Check-in at your hotel
- Dinner reservation at O’Zlata restaurant (to be paid on spot)
- Time at leisure and an overnight in Split
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Day 2 Split – Omiš – Split
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Meeting with your driver for a private transfer from Split to Omiš for a hiking experience
- The town of Omiš lies in the embrace of three steep mountains – Omiška Dinara, Komorjak, and Mosor. For centuries these mountains served as natural protection from enemies, whereas today they represent a perfect venue for hiking tours. Your instructor will accompany you during some extreme hiking and take you back to Omiš.
- Your instructors/guides will take you zipping your way across the magnificent Cetina River 150 meters above the canyon suspended by a wire! We have 8 wires running a total of 2100 meters. The highest one is 150 meters above the river canyon. The views from up here are incredible—a bird’s eye experience of some of the most magnificent nature in Croatia and the nearby seaside village of Omis is the perfect ending to an amazing day!
- Meet the driver for a final transfer to Split
- Time at leisure and an overnight in Split
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Day 3: Split – Šolta
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Assistance with your luggage and ferry tickets from Split to Šolta island (Rogač town)
- When you get to Šolta your instructor is waiting for you Transfer in a van arranged to the bike center in Gornje Selo on the eastern part of the island. Select a bike and equipment (mountain bikes with 29″ wheels and hydraulic disk brakes are fitted for the full experience of off-road routes). You will ride the bicycle to the western part of the island and the place Maslinica located 15 km from our starting point.
- Your cycle route actually crosses over the entire island from east to west. You will love the off-road ride through the beautiful scenery and unspoiled nature. A visit to a picturesque village frozen in time is ahead of you where you ‘ll have a chance to touch living history all around you with specific architecture and with the historical traces of the traditional way of life. A snack and a glass of fruit juice will be prepared for you. Since the island of Šolta is famous for its olive oil, you will have the opportunity to taste an exquisite collection of extra virgin olive oil.
- And, at the end of the tour, you will have lunch in Maslinica at a restaurant overlooking the sea and seven Islands. After lunch there is still time for swimming, walking or any other activity you may wish.
- At the end of the tour, you will be driven to your hotel on the island
- Enjoy your dinner at the hotel restaurant (to be paid on spot), time at leisure and an overnight on Šolta island
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Day 4 Šolta – Hvar
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Meeting with your skipper for a private transfer from Šolta island to Hvar island with a stop for a swim and lunch at Laganini lounge bar & beach house (to be paid on spot)
- Final transfer to your hotel on Hvar island, spend some time at the hotel pool or check the local sea kayak options (on your own), time at leisure and an overnight in Hvar
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Day 5: Hvar
- Breakfast at the hotel
- The tour starts in the Hvar town port where the group meets with the guide. A 20 minutes transfer from the bus station to our starting point takes us to the village of V.Grablje, which is approx. 14km from Hvar town. The road to the starting point will offer the group amazing views on the surrounding islands. We will hike through villages where you would see the beauties of traditional architecture and way of living, learn about medicinal herbs, and much more. There is a possibility to try the homemade vine, Prošek or grappa, prepared in a traditional way…
- We start our walk from Velo Grablje towards Malo Grablje following the old trail which in medieval time used to be the main road connecting Hvar with Stari Grad on the north side of the island. The entire trail is downhill, starting with approx. 20 long steps and continuing as a small trail for approx. 1.5km. After that part, we continue our walk to Malo Grablje on a wide, gravelly trail…
- It usually takes us around 1h from Velo Grablje to Malo Grablje, including short stops for some explanations and photo stops. After arrival to this picturesque, hidden village of Malo Grablje we continue walking for about 45minutes on a wide, gravelly road to Milna. A walk from Milna back to Hvar follows a small, rocky trail and it lasts approximately 1.30h (depending on the speed).
- Return to the hotel, time at leisure before meeting your driver for a return transfer to Malo Grablje village for a traditional dinner
- Return to your hotel for an overnight in Hvar
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Day 6: Hvar – Dubrovnik
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Assistance with your luggage and fast ferry tickets from Hvar to Dubrovnik
- Upon arrival to Dubrovnik, a private transfer to your hotel will follow (early check-in is not guaranteed)
- Meeting with your instructors at Pile Gate for a half-day sea kayaking experience (starts beneath Fort Lovrjenac in the small port called Pile). Explore caves and beauties of Lokrum island, where you will have a break for snorkeling and sandwiches. Upon return, discover why easy paddling in kayaks beneath the old city walls.
- Time at leisure to explore the town on your own, visit a museum or walk the famed Dubrovnik Walls
- Return to the hotel on your own
- Overnight in Dubrovnik
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Day 7: Dubrovnik
- Breakfast at the hotel and time to explore the area on your own
- Walk the old country roads and pathways of Dubrovnik area; enjoy the scents of the rich Mediterranean vegetation and a breathtaking view of the mountains and islands.
- Start the walk from the Old Town’s gate Ploče. Take one of the oldest roads in Dubrovnik (6th century). The ascent is easy and leads you to the village above Dubrovnik called Bosanka. While climbing up you can enjoy the view of the old town in the foothills. After about one hour of walking, you’ll come to the Napoleon’s Fort Imperial that was badly damaged during the war and is now the museum of Homeland war. Rest for a while and refresh yourself in a nearby restaurant Panorama overlooking the city from Srđ Mountain. Then walk down to the town and end your hiking tour at the Pile gate.
- Time at leisure and an overnight in Dubrovnik
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Day 8: Dubrovnik – Athens
- Breakfast at the hotel and morning at leisure
- Check out and a private transfer from your hotel in Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport
- Croatia Airlines direct flight from Dubrovnik to Athens
- Arrival to Athens and a private transfer to your hotel
- Time at leisure and an overnight in Athens
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Day 9: Athens – Santorini
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Private transfer from your hotel in Athens to Athens main port (Piraeus)
- Fast ferry to Santorini
- Arrival to Santorini and a private transfer to your hotel
- Time at leisure and an overnight in Santorini
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Day 10: Santorini
Itinerary:
- Breakfast at the hotel and explore the island on your own
- Time at leisure and an overnight in Santorini
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Day 11: Santorini
Itinerary:
- Breakfast at the hotel and explore the island on your own
- Time at leisure and an overnight in Santorini
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Day 12: Santorini
Itinerary:
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Private transfer from your hotel in Fira to Santorini Airport and departure flight
Package Includes:
- 2 nights in Split Hotel 4*, double room, BB basis
- Private round trip transfer from Split to Omiš in a modern, air-conditioned car
- Hiking in Omiš – Includes: insurance and professional guides
- Zipline adventure in the outback of Omiš area (transfers, Insurance, instructors included)
- Assistance with your luggage and ferry tickets from Split to Šolta
- Private guided 5-hour tour of Šolta island – Included: private guide, bikes, helmets, assistance on the road, bottled water, snack, lunch, insurance.
- 1 night in Šolta Hotel 5*, standard suite, pool view, BB basis
- Private speed boat transfer from Šolta island to Hvar island (Included: boat charter, skipper, refreshment)
- 2 nights in Hvar Hotel 4* in Hvar, superior double room, sea view, BB basis
- 1-day hiking on Hvar (5-6h walk) on Hvar island – Includes: guide, transfers
- Private round trip transfers with dinner in Malo Grablje abandoned village
- Assistance with your luggage and fast ferry tickets from Hvar to Dubrovnik
- Group sea kayak experience in Dubrovnik (Included: kayaking & snorkeling gear, waterproof barrels for personal things, instructors/guides, sandwiches & water, insurance) with one-way private transfer from your hotel to Pile Gate meeting point
- 2 nights in Dubrovnik Hotel 5*, suite, sea view, BB basis
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport in a modern, air-conditioned car
- Private transfer from Athens Airport to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned car
- 1 night Athens Hotel 5*, double room, BB basis
- Private transfer from Athens to Athens main port in a modern, air-conditioned car
- Fast ferry ticket from Athens to Santorini
- Private transfer from Santorini sea port to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned car
- 3 nights in Santorini Hotel 4*, in Fira (Santorini) double room, sea view, BB basis
- Private transfer from your hotel on Santorini to Santorini Airport in a modern, air-conditioned car
- Meals and drinks not mentioned above
- Airfare, Travel Insurance
- Additional excursions and/or services not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses (internet, telephone, mini bar etc.)
- Tips and porterage services
- Available dates upon request
- Travel between late May - September
- Double occupancy, Solo traveler with supplement
- Customizable! Make this your own, custom experience
- The 12-day tour, as listed, starting price is $5995 per person, double occupancy
- Price and availability are subject to change based on travel dates, availability, hotels