Jewels Of Croatia Tour

Day 1 – Zagreb, Arrival

Your Dream Vacation begins in Zagreb, the charming Croatian capital. After you accommodate and rest, enjoy a pleasant walk in the city center where you will get the first impression of Zagreb. Airport pick up and transfer. Overnight in Zagreb.

ITINERARY:

- Arrival

- Free time

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Pick up and transfer

- Accommodation

Day 2 – Zagreb

After breakfast, we are taking you to discover Zagreb, Croatian cultural, scientific, economical and political center. With numerous museums, galleries, theatres, churches, cafes, open markets, clubs and pubs, Zagreb is today a city pulsing with life. A city that owes its beauty and charm to prosperous periods of baroque, classicism, and secession.

Stroll down the streets of Zagreb and hear all of the past, legends, and battles that once happen in this area. Your guide will show you the most important monuments, streets, and attractions in this beautiful town. Walk up to Ban Jelacic Square dedicated to the governor from the middle of the 19th century, who abolished serfdom and convened the first elections for the Croatian Parliament.

Continue to Tkalciceva Street to see Cathedral, Stone Gate, St. Mark’s Church, Zrinjevac, and many more. Don’t hesitate to be curious and ask about the merging of two cities Kaptol and Gradec, ask about the legends of a hidden gold under Zagreb which is kept by a sleeping dragon. Leisure afternoon. Overnight in Zagreb.

ITINERARY:

- Guided walking tour in the morning, pick up at the meeting point

- Tour of Zagreb

- Free time

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Guided walking tour

- Accommodation

Day 3 – Zagreb – Plitvice lakes – Zadar

We are leaving Zagreb in the morning and heading to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. The Lakes are the oldest and the biggest national park in Croatia, a world natural heritage site which is under UNESCO protection since 1979. We will hike along the beautiful and crystal clear lakes with numerous cascades and waterfalls and admire the natural wonders of this remarkable place.

In the afternoon we are coming to Zadar. The particularity of the city is irresistible for those who respect and admire historical monuments and cultural heritage, artists, tourists, and its citizens. Zadar is a city monument, surrounded by historical ramparts, a treasury of the archaeological and monumental riches of ancient and medieval times, Renaissance, and many contemporary architectural achievements such as the first sea organs in the world.

While visiting the city of Zadar, the ancient Forum, the symbol of the city-church of St. Donat, St. Anastasia, monuments, and palaces, you can learn all about the rich history of this beautiful old town. Tour of the Land Gate and city walls, Square of Five Wells, People's Square, and of course the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. In 2016 Zadar got the prestigious title of ‘Best European Destinations’. Overnight in Zadar.

ITINERARY:

- Pick up and transfer

- Guide

- Tour of Plitvice Lakes NP

- Transfer to Zadar

- Sightseeing of Zadar

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Transfer and guide

- Entry tickets

- Accommodation

Day 4 – Zadar – Krka – Split

On the fourth day, we will take you to the beautiful Krka National Park, home to more than 800 species of flora and a huge range of birds. You’ll trek through lush vegetation to the magnificent waterfalls of Skradinski Buk, and Roški Slap, enjoying views of beautiful small cascades and numerous backwaters and islets. Krka Waterfalls is the only National Park in Croatia where swimming is allowed!

After the Krka, we are driving to Split. The story of Split is already 17 centuries old, dating to the time the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build his Palace right on the peninsula near the great Roman city Salona, where he wanted to spend the last years of his life. During these 1700 years, the Palace slowly turned into a city, which to this day lures with its rich tradition, glorious history, and beauty of its natural and cultural heritage.

Diocletian Palace and the entire historical core of Split have been on the World Heritage UNESCO list ever since 1979. Overnight in Split.

ITINERARY:

- Pick up and transfer

- Entry tickets for Krka NP

- Guide

- Transfer to Split

- Free time

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Transfer and guide

- Entry tickets

- Accommodation

Day 5 – Trogir – Salona – Split

Trogir, the city with 2300 years of tradition, is a remarkable example of an urban island settlement from the Hellenistic period. In the first-century Trogir became the Roman municipality ‘Tragurium’, and joined to Salona, center of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Upon the fall of the Roman Empire, Trogir has become an independent town. It has beautiful Romanesque churches which are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period, and in 1997 UNESCO acknowledged Trogir as a World Cultural Heritage.

3000 years old ‘Salona’, today Solin, was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia and the birthplace of Emperor Diocletian. In the 7th century, the town was destroyed after the arrival of Avars and Croats, and refugees escaped to Diocletian’s Palace, in Split. Known as ‘The Cradle of Croatian history, it was one of the capital cities in Medieval Croatian state and a place where Croatian King Demetrius Zvonimir was crowned in the 11th century. Today, Solin preserved remains of the old city and the arena, where gladiators fought till death.

A walk through the ancient Split takes you through time, along with the great examples of ancient architecture like Peristyle, the middle-aged Romanesque Church and Gothic Palace, Renaissance portals of the noblemen’s houses, Baroque facades, and modern architecture superbly merged in the rich heritage. Overnight in Split.

ITINERARY:

- Pick up and transfer to Trogir

- Guided tour

- Transfer to Salona

- Guided tour

- Transfer to Split

- Guided tour

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Transfer and guide

- Entry tickets

- Accommodation

Day 6 – Imotski – Mostar

Imotski is an area where there is a large number of stećci. Stećci are under UNESCO protection. Most of them (stećci) you can found along paths or along the old Roman roads that ran from Salona (Solin) to Narona (Vid kod Metkovića). Tombstones (stećci) are blocks that are placed in a specific order.

These clumsily and somewhat harshly treated monument have found their place in the history of the Imotski region, and witness literacy, culture, faith, and power in this region. Imotski tombstones have their own characteristics that distinguish them from other groups such as neighboring Cetina or Herzegovinian.

The Blue and the Red Lake have been recognized as the top tourist attraction of Imotski. Both lakes are natural phenomena, also known as 'pearls of nature'. The Blue Lake is almost bordering the town of Imotski, while the Red Lake is only one kilometer away. Blue Lake got named after the color of water in it, and Red Lake's name comes from the red stones that surround it. The Blue one is very attractive to media during periods of extreme drought because when the lake gets dry local people to form play football at the bottom.

Take an exciting and historically informative tour of the important Balkan town of Mostar. Enjoy the countryside as the bus makes its way across the border to Bosnia. Learn about the history of Mostar. Once in the town, take some time to explore, perhaps admiring the famous arched bridge and visiting the Old Bazaar alongside historical mosques and the Turkish House.

After a guided tour, take some free time to explore the shops or even enjoy a traditional meal in your own arrangement. Overnight in Mostar.

ITINERARY:

- Pick up and transfer to Imotski

- Guide

- Blue and Red Lake tour

- Wine tasting

- Transfer to Mostar

- Mostar tour

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Transfer and guide

- Entry tickets

- Wine tasting

- Accommodation

Day 7 – Ston – Dubrovnik

Popularly known as ‘The Great Wall of Europe’, more than five kilometers in length, Ston town walls are the longest complete fortress system around a town in Europe and the second in the world. Built-in 15th century as the first line of defense, heavily fortified, with a purpose to protect a precious commodity – salt. Ston was economically and strategically the most important place in the Dubrovnik Republic.

With the tradition of harvesting salt for over 4000 years, ‘The City of Salt’ is confirmed even nowadays as the oldest active salt pans in the world. Saltworks was built there in the 13th century, today producing salt in the same way as eight centuries ago.

Dubrovnik, ‘The Pearl of the Adriatic', is known for its spectacular seafront location on the Dalmatian coast and breathtaking beauty. For most of its history, Dubrovnik was a republic of its own and a beacon of diplomacy. In the 13th century, it became the trading power of the Mediterranean, keeping its freedom of trade through diplomatic routes and their protective walls and fortress. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

ITINERARY:

- Pick up and transfer to Ston

- Guide

- Wine and oyster tasting

- Transfer to Dubrovnik

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Transfer and guide

- Entry tickets

- Wine and oyster tasting

- Accommodation

Day 8 – Dubrovnik

The architecture, philosophy, science, literature, and music of Dubrovnik are an irresistible part of the cultural heritage of Europe, which is why UNESCO has placed Dubrovnik under its special protection in 1979. The City offers a unique experience, numerous cultural activities, and festivals. It was the main filming location for King's Landing (Game of Thrones) and one of the filming locations for Star Wars: Episode VIII.

We are going to spend our last night on the tour in Dubrovnik.

ITINERARY:

- Guided tour

- Overnight

INCLUDES:

- Transfer and guide

- Entry tickets

- Accommodation

Day 9 – Dubrovnik, Departure

The last day of our tour has come. From Zagreb to Split, on the mainland, and to Dubrovnik on the sea, we had a wonderful time together. Breakfast at hotel and departure to the airport for outbound flight.

ITINERARY and INCLUDES:

- Free time

IN THIS TOUR INCLUDED:

Accommodation 4/5* BB

Private transfer

Professional guide

Entry tickets

Wine and oyster tasting

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