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Guaranteed Departure Small Group Tour (6 – 12 people)
9 Day Croatia Discovery Tour: May 26 – June 3, 2022
Visiting: ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT – OMIŠ – HVAR – STON – DUBROVNIK
See the highlights of Croatia in 9 days!
Visit some of the most beautiful locations in Croatia, but moreover, become immersed in local favorites in addition to the culture of the Balkans.
Filled with walking tours, outdoor activities as well as time for self-exploration away from the group 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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9 Days
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Day 1 – May 26 ZAGREB
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Arrival to Zagreb and a private transfer to your centrally situated hotel. Private transfer from Zagreb Airport to your centrally situated hotel in a modern, air-conditioned car Meeting with your guide for a private walking tour of Zagreb with a visit to Museum of Broken Relationships. Private walking tour of Zagreb with a visit to Museum of Broken Relationships (entrance fee included) Time at leisure to explore the city on your own, enjoy a drink or dinner in one of the many restaurants (on your own) Overnight in Zagreb. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Zagreb, double/twin room, BB basis |
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Day 2 – May 27 ZAGREB – PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK
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Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Meeting with your driver for a private transfer from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes with en route in Rastoke for lunch at a family estate Holjevac. Private transfer from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Onward drive to Plitvice Lakes, meeting with your guide and a guided visit to the national park. Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park and a guided visit The oldest (since 1949) and largest (294,82 km2) National park in Croatia. The only National park in Croatia on the UNESCO’s list of protected natural and cultural heritage (for almost 30 years). The riches of sixteen wonderful, interlinked azure-green colored crystalline lakes. The constant formation of the barrier modeled the appearance of the lakes today and is the main feature of the National park. The water of Plitvice Lakes is prime category drinking water (a rarity in Croatia). Final transfer to your accommodation, time at leisure and an overnight. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Plitvice lakes area, double/twin room, BB basis |
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Day 3 – May 28 PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK – SPLIT
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Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Private transfer from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split and accommodation in your hotel. Private transfer from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split hotel in a modern, air-conditioned van. Meeting with your guide for an Exclusive Adventures Croatia private walking tour of Old Town Split. This tour will highlight the local customs and traditions related to food making. This tour Split will show you places of historical importance, take you to the places of the beaten path and give you an opportunity to taste local food. Exclusive Adventures Croatia Silver Gate Taste of Split – Included: Walking tour Split, English speaking tour guide, insurance, pick up & drop off, meal + water in each food stop (1st stop – prosciutto & cheese, 2nd stop – olive oil tasting, 3rd stop – entrée dish + glass of wine, dessert, rakija tasting – 2 shots rakija in 2 food stops) Time at leisure and an overnight in Split. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Split, double/twin room, BB basis |
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Day 4 – May 29 SPLIT – OMIŠ – SPLIT
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Breakfast at the hotel Meeting with your driver for a private transfer to Omiš. Private round trip transfers from Split to Omiš. Your choice of: OPTION A: 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! OPTION B: Meeting with your instructors in Omiš and a drive to the meeting point for a rafting adventure down a 12 kilometer long part of the Cetina course The experience ends in Radman Mills restaurant where you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional three-course lunch (drinks are not included) A lunch in a traditional restaurant Radman Mills where the morning experiences finish (drinks not included) A return boat ride from the restaurant to Omiš. Upon arrival to Omiš, explore the town briefly accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Return drive to Split (meeting point TBC with the driver), time at leisure, and an overnight in Split. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Split, double/twin room, BB basis |
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Day 5 – May 30 SPLIT – HVAR
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Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Assistance with your luggage to Split Port. Ferry tickets from Split to Hvar. Upon arrival, you will be assisted from Hvar Port to your hotel by the hotel staff. Private transfer from Stari Grad ferry port to your hotel Check into your hotel and explore its facilities and the area on your own. The abandoned ethno – eco-village of Malo Grablje tour (Included: pick up, guide/driver, car transfer, dinner with wine in the abandoned village of Malo Grablje) OPTIONAL: Private speed boat taxi to nearby Pakleni islands. Pakleni islands archipelago, a labyrinth of several smaller islands that offer perfect bays for swimming and snorkeling is perfect for a meal or drink in Zori or Laganini restaurants & lounge bars. OPTIONAL: Explore Hvar town accompanied by an English speaking local guide during a private walking tour of Hvar town Time at leisure and overnight in Hvar. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Hvar, double room, BB basis |
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Day 6 – May 31 HVAR
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Breakfast at the hotel Meet your guide in the morning to depart on a special wine tasting tour of Hvar. Taste Croatia’s first and only wines that won the Paris World Wine Contest and the Decanter World Wine Awards in London! Our Taste of Hvar, the island of wine tour introduces you to two of Croatia’s most distinguished winemakers, including wine tastings. Hvar wine tasting – Included: pick up, guide/driver, car transfer, wine tasting. NOTE: Hvar wine tasting tour includes one of the above-mentioned wineries. You will have the opportunity to taste 4 – 5 different wines together with a specific wine guide, who will describe the individual wines and provide all information needed with the island's finest local appetizers. Duration: 2-3 hours Return to Hvar town for time at leisure and dinner on your own. Overnight in Hvar. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Hvar, double/twin room, BB basis |
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Day 7 – June 1 HVAR – STON – DUBROVNIK
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Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Assistance from the hotel to Hvar Port provided by the hotel staff. Fast ferry from Hvar to Split. Meet your driver for a private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik via Pelješac peninsula with en-route stop in Ston (a visit to Ston Walls included) Private transfer from Hvar to Dubrovnik via Pelješac peninsula with en-route stop in Ston (Ston Walls tickets included) in a modern, air-conditioned van. Stop in Mali Ston or Hodilje for an oyster harvesting experience and a traditional lunch prepared with local mussels and shells. Onward drive to Dubrovnik, accommodation in your hotel Evening on your own (dinner suggestion) Time at leisure and an overnight in Dubrovnik. Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Dubrovnik, double/twin room, BB basis |
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Day 8 – June 2 DUBROVNIK
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Day 9 – June 3 DUBROVNIK
INSIDER SECRETS Small Group Tour (6-12 people), May 26 – June 3, 2022, package includes:
- ALL PRIVATE and ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES AND DRIVERS
- VAT TAX INCLUDED
- 24hr concierge and in Croatia assistance
- Private transfer from Zagreb Airport to your centrally situated hotel in a modern, air-conditioned car
- Private walking tour of Zagreb with a visit to Museum of Broken Relationships (entrance fee included)
- 1 night in a 4* hotel in Zagreb, double/twin room, BB basis
- English speaking tour leader throughout with covered expenses
- Private transfer from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to Plitvice Lakes National Park and a guided visit
- 1 night in a 4* hotel in Plitvice lakes area, double/twin room, BB basis
- Private transfer from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split hotel in a modern, air-conditioned
- Exclusive Adventures Croatia Silver Gate Taste of Split – Included: Walking tour Split, English speaking tour guide, insurance, pick up & drop off, meal + water in each food stop (1st stop – prosciutto & cheese, 2nd stop – olive oil tasting, 3rd stop – entrée dish + glass of wine, dessert, rakija tasting – 2 shots rakija in 2 food stops)
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Split, double/twin room, BB basis
- Private round trip transfers from Split to Omiš in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Choose one: OPTION A IN OMIŠ: Zipline adventure in the outback of Omiš area (transfers, Insurance, instructors included)
- Or OPTION B IN OMIŠ: Rafting on the Cetina river (Included: Transfer from Omiš to Peršići meeting point, Professional licensed instructor, Rafting equipment, Safety gear, Insurance, with final transfer back)
- Three course lunch in a traditional restaurant Radman Mills where the morning experiences finish (drinks not included)
- Boat ride from Radman Mills restaurant to Omiš city center and a walking tour of Omiš
- Assistance with your luggage from the hotel in Split to Split Port
- Fast ferry tickets from Split to Hvar.
- The abandoned ethno – eco village of Malo Grablje tour (Included: pick up, guide/driver, car transfer, dinner with wine in abandoned village of Malo Grablje)
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Hvar, double room, BB basis
- Hvar wine tasting – Included: pick up, guide/driver, car transfer, wine tasting.
- Fast ferry tickets from Hvar to Split.
- Private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik via Pelješac peninsula with en route stop in Ston (Ston Walls tickets included) in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Stop in Mali Ston or Hodilje for oyster harvesting experience and a traditional lunch prepared with local mussels and shells.
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Dubrovnik, double/twin room, BB basis
- Private round trip transfer from the hotel to Old Town Dubrovnik and from Konoba Dubrava back to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide for the private walking tour of Old Town Dubrovnik (entrance fees not included)
- One-way tickets for Dubrovnik Cable Car
- Three course dinner in Konoba Dubrava (drinks not included)
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport upon departure in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- 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 April - September
- Double occupancy cabins, Solo traveler with supplement
- price starting at $4915 per person, double occupancy
- Price and availability subject to change