Croatia Discovery

Welcome to Croatia's capital city Zagreb! At the beginning of your 10 days Croatia tour, we will send an English speaking driver to pick you up from Zagreb airport to the hotel. Then you may have a rest to get over the jetlag.

Today's tour starts with a one-hour drive to Trakošćan Castle. After the sightseeing, our driver guide will take you back to Zagreb downtown and visit lots of highlights, including the Gothic architecture Zagreb Cathedral, the vibrant Dolac Farmers' Market and Tkalča Street, and the World War II bomb shelter.

Then, we will take uspinjača, the shortest cableway in the world, to explore the Upper Town. We will see the nearly 800-year-old Lotrščak Tower, St. Mark's Church, Croatia Parliament Building, Stone Gate, and Zagreb's main square.

The entire guided city tour will last two hours. As for the rest of the day, you may visit popular restaurants or museums as the driver guide recommends.

Meals: Breakfast

First, we will spend three hours driving to Motovun, which is an inland village on Istria Peninsula. Upon arrival, our driver will tell you some travel tips for your one-hour self-guided tour. Next, we will go on driving to the coastal city Rovinj and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, you may enjoy a relaxing city tour on your own. We highly recommend you to roam along the cobblestone streets in the old town, feel the artistic vibe at Grisia Street, or enjoy the breathtaking sunset on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

Meals: Breakfast

On the fourth day, we will leave from Rovinj to Pula after breakfast. On arrival, a local guide will join you and show you around the downtown area. The typical Roman amphitheater Pula Arena will be the highlight of this 1.5-hour city tour.

Next, we will drive 2.5 hours to Nehaj Fortress in Senj. This stone fortress was constructed in 1558. Standing on the defense wall, you could feast your eyes on the rolling coastline and the archipelago landscape. Then, we will set off for the hotel at Plitvice Lakes.

Meals: Breakfast

Please check out of the hotel at 9 a.m., and our driver will meet you at the lobby to lead you to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Upon arrival, you will follow a licensed guide to explore the incredible waterscape for three hours. After the visit, it will take another two hours to drive to Zadar. According to the schedule, you could have a two-hour break at the hotel and start to tour Zadar at 4 p.m. A local guide will accompany you to visit the Roman remains, have a look at the Church of St. Donatus, and admire the beauty of nature at the Sea Organ & the Sun Salutation.

Meals: Breakfast

Šibenik is known for being the hometown of Maksim Maroc Mrvica, a very famous Croatian pianist. We will drive from Zadar to Šibenik at 10 a.m. After you check in at the hotel, a local guide will lead you to walk through the intricate alleys while discovering more about this city. The Cathedral of St. James, which is a world heritage site, is a must-see. When the guided walking tour ends, you may explore Šibenik as you like.

Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, our driver will escort you to the Historic City of Trogir, and we will arrange a local guide who is going to show you around. The history of Trogir dates back to the ancient Greece period, and the governors of following generations built various public buildings, dwellings and fortifications, such as, the Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the Fortress Kamerlengo.

Then, we will head for Split by car. After a short break at the hotel, our local guide will meet you at 4 p.m. and help you to explore the Diocletian's Palace as well as the historical relics nearby.

Meals: Breakfast

There is no way that having fun with water could be left out. Today you will be led to meet an English speaking skipper for the exciting speedboat trip. He or she will take you to several seaside resorts including the Blue Cave, Stiniva Beach, Budikovac Island, Pakleni Island and the Old City of Hvar. To better enjoy water recreations, you need to bring swim suits, sun cream and sunglasses in advance. We will get back to Split at around 6 p.m.

Please note that today's island hopping is subject to cancellation according to weather condition, and our back-up option is Kaka National Park.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will set off and arrive in Dubrovnik in three hours. Known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is endowed with marvelous sea view. The driver will first lead you to the sightseeing platform of Srđ Hill to enjoy the panorama. Other places on schedule are also suitable to take photos of the blue sea. Then, we will set off for the hotel.

At 4 p.m., our guide will accompany you to tour the old town of Dubrovnik from the Pile Gate. While roaming along the Stradun Street, you could appreciate the pharmacy, church, monastery and the bell tower etc. built in the 14th century. After this two-hour walking tour, you may arrange activities as you like.

Meals: Breakfast

It's time to say goodbye to Croatia. Our driver will escort you from the hotel to the airport for your homeward flight.

Meals: Breakfast