Country Roads Of Croatia

Day Stop

• Zagreb, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Sheraton Zagreb Hotel

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Join your local expert to explore the two-tiered capital of Croatia. Take a walk and see the art Pavillion, the academy of Sciences and Art and pass Zrinjevac Park. We then board the city's funicular to St. Mark's Church and the Lotrščak Tower, take a walk back down through the Stone gate and back to the Square. The afternoon is at leisure. Relax and enjoy your hotel's amenities or perhaps take an optional experience.

Day Stops

• Zagreb, Croatia
• 6230 Postojna, Slovenia
• Opatija, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Grand Adriatic/Remisens Premium Heritage Hotel Imperial

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

Venture into Slovenia to visit the world-famous Postojna Caves. Step aboard the cave train and descend into a subterranean world of stunning stalactites, stalagmites, columns and curtains. Marvel at the five-meter tall Brilliant, the cave's most beautiful stalagmite. Return to Croatia in your hotel in Opatija.

Day Stops

• Opatija, Croatia
• Istria
• Pula, Croatia
• Rovinj, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Grand Adriatic/Remisens Premium Heritage Hotel Imperial

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Cross the heart-shaped peninsula to explore the Jewels of Istria with your local expert. Visit the well-preserved first-century arena at Pula, scene of brutal gladiatorial battles in Roman times. Continue to the charming old town of Rovinj, rising directly from the sea. Wander through the cobbled streets lined with tempting shops, pastel-colored bars and sidewalk cafes.

Day Stops

• Opatija, Croatia
• Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Experience

Plitvice Lakes: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and marvel at the water wonderland of Plitvice National Park as you walk along stunning cascades, guided by your local guide.

Hotel(s)

Hotel Lyra

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy the scenery of the Adriatic coast in the morning, journey past sparkling deep blue seas, studded with rocky islands, before heading inland to visit one of Europe’s great natural wonders. Explore Plitvice. Choose between two MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences: Join a local expert to explore Plitvice Lakes National Park and learn how the site actively carries out research to monitor the natural habitat of species. Alternatively meet one of the women behind the Tara Community Center, who produce handicrafts, enabling employment and engagement in the community.

Day Stops

• Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
• Zadar, Croatia
• Trogir, Croatia
• Split, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Hotel President Solin

Meal(s)

Breakfast

The green forests of Plitvice Lakes National Park give way to pebble-dashed shores lapped by turquoise waters. Walk through the Roman Ruins and market to see the sea organ of Zadar. Witness the dramatic change in landscape, as you travel through Mediterranean olive groves on your way to Trogir, a city founded by the Greeks in 3rd century B.C. Admire the cathedral and Renaissance Čipiko Palace before continuing to the historic city of Solin. In the evening, don't miss the opportunity of dinner in a traditional konoba.

Day Stops

• Split, Croatia
• Hvar, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

The Roman Emperor Diocletian built his palace here, and today it forms the heart of the Old Town of Split. With your local expert, explore the 1,700 year-old palace cellars and learn the story of the infamous emperor. Continue through the labyrinthine streets and arcaded squares to see St. Duje's, originally Diocletian's Mausoleum, and the Temple of Jupiter, which today is a baptistery, as well as the Golden Gate. Your island-hopping adventure begins here. Cross the azure waters of the Adriatic to spend two nights on Hvar, famed for being the sunniest island in the country and boasting an interior dotted with lofty mountain peaks and aromatic fields of lavender.

Day Stop

• Hvar, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure, as you explore the hidden coves, secluded beaches, old monasteries and villages of Hvar. Perhaps stroll around seaside Stari Grad, known for being one of Europe’s oldest towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Maybe visit the local museum with its impressive collection of archeological finds dating back to Greek antiquity or enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant? You could even see the glitz and glamour of Hvar Town with its yacht-lined marinas, famous for being the trendy playground of the rich and famous.

Day Stops

• Hvar, Croatia
• Korčula, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Hotel Liburna

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

Cruise back to the mainland and continue your journey to the island of Korčula, known for its grace, history and rich culture. The perfect place for relaxing, the island is filled with quiet coves and small beaches that dot the south coastline. This evening, dinner will be at the hotel.

Day Stop

• Korčula, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Hotel Liburna

Meal(s)

Breakfast

In the morning, join a knowledgeable local expert for a walking tour of the Old Town. Marvel at spectacular views of the mainland as you stroll towards the main square of Korčula where the Cathedral of St. Mark dominates the ancient skyline. Hear about local legends and history from your Local Expert, stopping by the Town Museum, the Bishop’s Palace with its treasury collection and the Town Hall. Visit the ruins of the house where according to local legend Marco Polo was born. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the narrow streets, beautiful churches and magnificent palaces of this charming medieval town.

Day Stops

• Korčula, Croatia
• Pelješac, Croatia
• Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Journey to the beautiful southern slopes of the Pelješac Peninsula. Weather permitting, cruise the tranquil waters of the bay of Mali Ston and admire the surrounding untouched natural beauty, as you enjoy a glass of traditional Croatian brandy. Stop at a shellfish farm and meet a local oyster farmer, to learn about the cultivation and harvest of oysters. Enjoy a delicious sea-to-table tasting of the fresh shellfish, accompanied by a glass of wine. Continue to the walled town of Dubrovnik, "Paradise on Earth" according to George Bernard Shaw. Join a walking exploration of the city, guided by a local expert. Get a glimpse into local life, as you explore the stone-paved streets inside the 16th century bastions of the Old Town. Walk past Onofrio's Fountain, see the Old Jewish Quarter and the synagogue, and marvel at the grandeur of the cathedral and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. With the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps enjoy the luxuries of the five-star Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, your home for the next three nights..

Day Stop

• Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Spend the day at your leisure or enjoy an optional visit to Montenegro, traveling along the coast to the pretty port town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A photographer's dream, capture one of the most beautiful parts of the bay and learn about some of the compelling history of this area. Return to Dubrovnik and enjoy an evening at your leisure. Perhaps start at a trendy wine bar, followed by dinner at a romantic sidewalk cafe.

Day Stop

• Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hotel(s)

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

Meal(s)

Breakfast, Dinner

Make the most of a day at leisure in the Pearl of the Adriatic. Relax by the pool, shop in the markets or perhaps take the opportunity to visit Cavtat, one of the most enchanting seaside resorts in Croatia. This evening, should weather permit, you're invited to embark on a dazzling cruise around the fabled bay of Dubrovnik. Savor authentic flavors of local specialties over dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day Stop

• Dubrovnik, Croatia

Meal(s)

Breakfast

Your journey comes to an end after breakfast. Departure transfer arrive at the airport at 5:00, 9:00, 11:30.