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Beautiful Croatia (2024|25) - 11 days

Designed to encapsulate the beauty of Croatia’s entire Adriatic coastline from land and sea, you will be enchanted by: the stunning fortified town of Dubrovnik; the popular Island of Hvar; the enchanting villages of Trogir and Sibenik; the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Plitvice Lakes National Park; and Istria’s charming towns of Rovinj and Pula. Complemented with an Oyster farm tour and lunch, truffle hunting, olive oil estate visit, and leisure time for self-discovery, this will be an experience to remember.

Highlights and Inclusions

  • Visit ‘must see’ Adriatic towns of Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Trogir, Rovinj and Poreč.
  • 10 nights in exquisite 4 and 5-star hotels.
  • 10 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 1 dinner (D).
  • Guided city tours of Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Rovinj and Pula.
  • Ston Oyster Farm visit, tour and culinary lunch experience.
  • Day excursion to the Croatian island of Hvar.
  • Guided excursion, entrance and overnight stay in Plitvice Lakes National Park.
  • Truffle hunting on a truffle farm with truffle infused lunch.
  • Olive Oil Estate tour and tasting in Istria.
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Listed sites including Plitvice Lakes, and the historical centres of Dubrovnik, Split and Trogir.
  • Entrance to the fortified walls of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik’s Franciscan Monastery, St Donatus Cathedral, Temple of Augustus and Pula’s Arena.
  • Deluxe VIP transport and public catamaran/ferry where indicated.
  • Arrival transfer on the first day.
  • Note: hotel city taxes, if applicable, are not included.

Upcoming Departures

CommencesConcludesPrice (twin share per person)Price (single supplement)
DubrovnikRovinj
24 April 20254 May 2025$7,990 AUD$4,100 AUD Popular Departure
29 May 20258 June 2025$8,390 AUD$4,100 AUD
19 June 202529 June 2025$8,390 AUD$4,100 AUD Popular Departure
17 July 202527 July 2025$8,390 AUD$4,100 AUD
28 August 20257 September 2025$8,390 AUD$4,100 AUD
11 September 202521 September 2025$8,390 AUD$4,100 AUD Popular Departure
Commences: Dubrovnik Conclude: Rovinj Prices (twin share): Prices (single): Availability:
Commences: 24 April 2025 Conclude: 4 May 2025 Prices (twin share): $7,990 AUD Prices (single): $4,100 AUD Availability: Popular Departure
Commences: 29 May 2025 Conclude: 8 June 2025 Prices (twin share): $8,390 AUD Prices (single): $4,100 AUD Availability:
Commences: 19 June 2025 Conclude: 29 June 2025 Prices (twin share): $8,390 AUD Prices (single): $4,100 AUD Availability: Popular Departure
Commences: 17 July 2025 Conclude: 27 July 2025 Prices (twin share): $8,390 AUD Prices (single): $4,100 AUD Availability:
Commences: 28 August 2025 Conclude: 7 September 2025 Prices (twin share): $8,390 AUD Prices (single): $4,100 AUD Availability:
Commences: 11 September 2025 Conclude: 21 September 2025 Prices (twin share): $8,390 AUD Prices (single): $4,100 AUD Availability: Popular Departure
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Day: 1 Dubrovnik

Welcome to the medieval fortified town of Dubrovnik, the idyllic starting point to discover the beauty of the Adriatic. On arrival, transfer to your amazing hotel and enjoy the day to wander Dubrovnik’s maze of cobbled alleys.

Overnight: Croatia, Dubrovnik - Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Rating 5   or similar

Day: 2 Dubrovnik

B, L

Meet your local guide for a walking tour of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site. Dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, the town has preserved its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Visit the main attractions including the Pile Gate, the city’s main promenade – the Stradun, the Onophrian Fountain, the Franciscan Monastery, the baroque church of St Blaise and the Rector’s Palace. Also walk atop the city walls for an amazing view. Afterward, enjoy a wonderful welcome lunch at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Croatia, Dubrovnik - Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Rating 5   or similar

Day: 3 Dubrovnik

B

As Dubrovnik is one of the most delightful towns in Europe, continue exploring this amazing town as you please. There are so many options. Perhaps, see more of the old town; take the ferry to the Island of Lokrum for its natural beauty, Benedictine Ruins and Monastery; or venture further with a pre-arranged excursion to Montenegro to visit Kotor and Budva.

Overnight: Croatia, Dubrovnik - Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Rating 5   or similar

Day: 4 Dubrovnik – Ston – Split

B, L

Drive along the beautiful Adriatic coastline stopping at the fishing village of Ston for a visit to an Oyster Farm. Sail out to the oyster beds for a tour and demonstration before a wonderful culinary lunch experience with wine. Continue north to Split, the second largest city in Croatia dating to the 6th century BC. Freshen up and enjoy the rest of the day and evening at leisure.

Overnight: Croatia, Split - Hotel Luxe Rating 4   or similar

Day: 5 Split – Trogir – Split

B

Meet your local guide for a walking tour of Split. Originally a Greek settlement, Split was conquered by the Venetians in 1420, ruled by Austrians and French before becoming part of Yugoslavia in 1918. It was occupied by the Italians in 1941 and liberated in 1943. Visit the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Listed historical centre including the Diocletians Palace representing one of the most famous architectural and cultural buildings on the Croatian coast. Afterward, transfer to nearby Trogir, the UNESCO World Heritage Listed medieval town with fortified walls, a preserved castle and tower and dwellings from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Enjoy the afternoon to roam before returning to Split.

Overnight: Croatia, Split - Hotel Luxe Rating 4   or similar

Day: 6 Split – Hvar – Split

B

Today enjoy an excursion to one of Croatia’s most popular islands off the Dalmatian Coast, Hvar. After disembarking the ferry, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Hvar town. Afterward, there is time to enjoy an independent lunch at one of the island’s many seaside restaurants and some leisure time before returning to Split by ferry.

Overnight: Croatia, Split - Hotel Luxe Rating 4   or similar

Day: 7 Split– Šibenik – Zadar – Plitvice Lakes

B, D

Visit Šibenik, the oldest native Croatian town on the eastern shores of the Adriatic. The town is famed for its UNESCO World Heritage Listed Cathedral of St. James, built between 1431 and 1536, both in Gothic and in Renaissance style. Afterward, continue for a quick visit of Zadar including admission to St Donatus Cathedral, before arriving to the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Listed Plitvice Lakes National Park for a cosy organised dinner at your lodge.

Overnight: Croatia, Plitvice Lakes - Holiday Park Fenomen Plitvice Rating 4   or similar

Day: 8 Plitvice Lakes – Rovinj

B

Enjoy a guided morning tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park, covering 300 square kilometres with beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. The 16 crystal blue-green colour lakes are stunning, particularly the upper lakes that lie in the dolomite valley which are interlinked by waterfalls and are surrounded by thick forests. The area is also fauna-rich, including the brown bear, wolf, eagle owl and many rare bird species. Afterward, depart for the stunning seaside village of Rovinj to check into your amazing hotel before a brief sunset walking tour.

Overnight: Croatia, Rovinj - Adriatic Hotel by Maistra Collection Rating 4   or similar

Day: 9 Rovinj – Pula – Rovinj

B

Enjoy a guided tour of the seaside town of Pula, famed for its natural geography and its ancient Roman buildings including its 1st century amphitheatre, the Triumphal Arch, the Arch of Sergii and the Temple of Rome and Augustus. Afterward, visit an olive oil estate in Vodnjan for an olive oil tasting and tour, before returning to Rovinj for leisure time.

Overnight: Croatia, Rovinj - Adriatic Hotel by Maistra Collection Rating 4   or similar

Day: 10 Rovinj – Motovun – Poreč – Rovinj

B, L

Enjoy a thrilling truffle hunt on an Istrian truffle farm followed by a truffle infused light closing lunch and a brief visit to Motovun town centre. In the afternoon, enjoy free time in the delightful Adriatic town of Poreč before returning to Rovinj.

Overnight: Croatia, Rovinj - Adriatic Hotel by Maistra Collection Rating 4   or similar

Day: 11 Rovinj End

B

If you are not extending your stay with us in Rovinj or on our back-to-back tours on Highlights of Italy (North) or Slovenia Discovery, your tour ends on hotel check-out.

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