Zagreb, the vibrant capital of Croatia, is a city that beautifully blends historical charm with modern energy. Set on the southern slopes of the Medvednica Mountain, along the Sava River, Zagreb offers a fascinating mix of medieval history, 19th-century elegance, and contemporary creativity. With its picturesque streets, lush green parks, lively cafés, and rich cultural heritage, Zagreb is often considered one of Europe’s hidden gems.

ITINERARY:

Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, meet your driver for a transfer to your hotel in the city.

Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Once you've had time to unwind after your flight, take a leisurely stroll through charming town center.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a private walking tour of Zagreb including visit of Dolac market and cheese tasting.

Dive deep into Croatian cuisine with this foodie tour of Zagreb. Hit the streets of the country's capital, learning about its history and culture. Zagreb's food scene is an essential part of its culture. From its lively open-air markets to hidden local favourites, you can learn a lot about the city's essence from its flavours and gastronomic traditions. You'll start with a visit to the famous Dolac Market, locally known as "Plac," right off the main city square of Ban Jelačić. Historically, women and others from the countryside would bring their produce and goods to the market to sell to the city dwellers, often carrying baskets of specialties on their heads. You can find this treasured memory locked in time with a statue of one of these basket-balancing women.

At the end of the tour, bid farewell to your guide and enjoy the rest of your day at your own leisure.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and check out. 

Meet your driver and head to Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Upon arrival, meet your guide at the Entrance #1 and enjoy private guided tour of the park.

As Croatia’s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Plitvice Lakes offers visitors a sensory experience like no other. The park’s 16 cascading lakes and numerous waterfalls create one of the world’s most stunning natural landscapes. The vibrant hues of green and blue, paired with the powerful sound of waterfalls, make Plitvice a true paradise on Earth.

After your exploration, you’ll have free time for lunch.

We recommend dining at the traditional restaurant Lička kuća, where you can sample local specialties. 

Later, continue towards Split. 

Check in and enjoy the rest of the evening free at leisure. 

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Meet your driver and guide at the hotel lobby for private tour of Salona and Split. 

The tour will cover the Diocletian's Palace and the surrounding medieval highlights. Split has risen on the foundation of the palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian built in 305 AD. Various cultural monuments are located inside and outside the Diocletian’s Palace walls, as Renaissance Prokurative. It is the home of most of the city sights like the Basements, beautiful Roman squares and statues, The Bell Tower, Jupiter’s temple, the City Museum and many more. 

Continue to Salona - Salona was first mentioned as an Illyrian town in 119 BC and it's thought that it already had walls by then. It became the administrative headquarters of the empire's Dalmatian province. From here you can get an overview of the foundations of buildings that compose the Episcopal Centre, including a three-aisled 5th-century cathedral with an octagonal baptistery, and the remains of Bishop Honorius’ basilica, with a ground plan in the form of a Greek cross.

After the tour, farewell to your guide and enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure. 

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, after leisure breakfast, meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby for private tour of Sibenik and Trogir.

One of the oldest Croatian towns on the Adriatic, Sibenik is famous for the Cathedral of St James which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Created initially as an ancient Croatian castrum, a fortification or encampment, at the bottom of St. Michael’s Fortress that still dominates the town, Sibenik was mentioned for the first time in 1066, in a document issued by the most important Croatian ruler - the king Petar Kresimir IV. 

Unique town of Trogir – beautifully set within medieval walls, its streets knotted and maze-like. It’s fronted by a wide seaside promenade lined with bars and cafes, and yachts in the summer. Trogir is unique among Dalmatian towns for its profuse collection of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture along with its magnificent cathedral, earned a UNESCO World Heritage status in 1997.

After the tour, have transfer back to Split. 

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast and check out. 

Meet your personal driver at the hotel lobby for private transfer to Dubrovnik with the stop in Ston for oyster experience. 

Make a stop in Ston ( Peljesac Penninsula) and enjoy spectacular gourmet tour.  Taste the oysters fresh out of the sea or try to open one on the spot. After the boat tour, pamper yourself by continuing towards family run winery and enjoy a wine tasting with a snack. Unique, hand-processed, and ecologically produced wines from native varieties! Taste the essence of Pelješac peninsula terroir!

Later, proceed to Dubrovnik. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure. 

For an unforgettable sunset experience, we recommend taking the cable car up to Mount Srđ. From the summit, you'll be treated to stunning panoramic views of Dubrovnik's Old Town, the sparkling Adriatic Sea, and the surrounding islands.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel.  

Meet your guide at the hotel lobby for private walking tour of Dubrovnik old town.

Dubrovnik – “The Pearl of The Adriatic”!  Walk through the city among its architectural and cultural masterpieces that will set you back in time: the Franciscan Monastery, Gothic cloister with one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe; the Rector’s Palace; the Onofrio fountain and the Bell tower. 

The walking tour typically begins at Pile Gate, the main entrance to Dubrovnik's Old Town. This grand gate is surrounded by the impressive city walls and has a large drawbridge, making it a perfect place to kick off the exploration. You'll learn about Dubrovnik’s historical defences and early settlement.

Walk through Stradun, the main street of the Old Town, a wide limestone-paved thoroughfare that stretches from Pile Gate to the eastern gate. Walking along Stradun, you’ll pass some of the city’s most iconic buildings, such as the Church of St. Blaise and Onofrio’s Fountain, a grand 15th-century fountain that once supplied the city with water.

A highlight of the walking tour is a visit to the Rector’s Palace. This Gothic-Renaissance building once served as the residence of the rector, the governor of Dubrovnik. Today, it’s a museum that showcases the city’s rich political and cultural history, including artifacts, portraits, and exhibits on Dubrovnik's governance.

One of the main attractions on the walking tour is Dubrovnik’s iconic city walls. The tour typically includes a walk along these walls, which encircle the Old Town. The city walls provide spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea, the terracotta rooftops of the Old Town, and the surrounding cliffs. As you walk, you’ll learn about the historical significance of the walls and their role in defending the city from invasions throughout the centuries.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast and check out. 

Depending on your flight time, meet your driver at the hotel lobby for private transfer to Dubrovnik airport. 

Meals: Breakfast