Country Roads of Croatia - Small Group Tour

Country Roads of Croatia - Small Group Tour

Country Roads of Croatia - Small Group Tour

Deal number 31098331

TRAFALGAR

Pricing based on 15 April 2027 departure; other dates available at a seasonal surcharge

Croatia


14-day tour

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What's Included

  • 14 day Trafalgar small group tour departing Zagreb.
  • 13 nights accommodation.
  • 19 meals (13 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners).
  • The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
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    Trip Highlights:.

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park – Explore the UNESCO-listed lakes and boardwalks, discovering one of Croatia’s most spectacular natural landscapes.
  • Island stays on Hvar and Kor?ula – Ferry across the Adriatic and enjoy time exploring picturesque harbours, historic towns and beautiful coastlines.
  • Split’s Diocletian’s Palace – Discover the ancient Roman palace that still forms the living heart of Split.
  • Fresh shellfish tasting in Mali Ston – Experience local flavours with a shellfish tasting along Croatia’s Adriatic coast.
  • Dubrovnik’s walled Old Town – Explore the historic streets with a Local Specialist, then enjoy free time to discover this celebrated coastal.

Itinerary

Zagreb to Dubrovnik: Croatia's Adriatic Coastal Route
Travel through Croatia in a Small Group on a journey that combines historic cities, island stays and some of the Adriatic’s most distinctive landscapes. Start in Zagreb’s parks and funicular-linked Upper Town before stepping underground at Slovenia’s Postojna Cave, into the Roman arena at Pula and along the lakes and boardwalks of Plitvice. Follow the coast through Zadar and Trogir to Split’s Diocletian’s Palace, then slow the pace with stays on Hvar and Kor?ula, a shellfish tasting in Mali Ston and time inside Dubrovnik’s walled Old Town.

Day 1 Welcome to Zagreb
Meals: Dinner Hotel: Sheraton Zagreb

Day 2 Explore Cultural Zagreb
Start with an experience at Kolekcionart Gallery, meeting the curator and a local artist to hear how they collaborate on presenting contemporary art in Zagreb. Join your Local Specialist to explore Zagreb’s compact centre on foot, starting with the Art Pavilion, the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts and the tree-lined paths of Zrinjevac Park. Ride the short funicular up to the Upper Town to see St. Mark’s Church and the Lotrš?ak Tower before descending through the Stone Gate towards the main square. The afternoon is at leisure to follow Zagreb’s cafe-lined streets, visit a small museum or return to Dolac Market, or join an Optional Experience into the countryside at Kumrovec. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Sheraton Zagreb
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Croatian Countryside Experience - A scenic drive out of Zagreb with a Local Specialist brings us to the Croatian village of Kumrovec, birthplace of the late President of Yugoslavia, Marshall Tito. You’ll see his former home and have time to explore the museum village. Later, share a meal of delicious regional specialities in a picturesque restaurant with magnificent views of the Croatian countryside.

Day 3 Postojna Caves and on to the Coast
Leave Zagreb and cross into Slovenia to visit the Postojna Cave system, one of Europe’s best-known karst landscapes. Travel by underground train and on foot through a sequence of vast chambers, where stalactites and stalagmites show how water shapes this limestone plateau over millions of years. Continue to the Adriatic and arrive to the Opatija Riviera. In the evening, walk the lungomare and choose a seafront restaurant for grilled fish or Kvarner prawns, or look for a simple konoba, a traditional Croatian tavern, tucked behind the villas. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Opatija Marriott Resort & Spa
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Opatija Dinner - Enjoy a traditional Istrian dinner at a charming rustic restaurant in a small village above Kvarner Bay. You'll be treated to a true homely atmosphere and homemade food inspired by the local produce. Sip on Istrian wine and savour every bite of your meal while taking in blooming surroundings.

Day 4 Roman Pula and Rovinj in Istria
Travel into Istria with your Local Specialist, a region shaped by Roman, Venetian and Habsburg rule. In Pula, visit the 1st- century Pula Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving Roman amphitheatres, once hosting crowds of up to 20,000 for gladiatorial games. Walk the stone terraces and look out towards the harbour that kept this port connected to the wider empire. Continue to Rovinj, a former island town later linked to the mainland. Narrow cobbled lanes climb towards St. Euphemia’s Church, while working fishing boats still line the quays. Use the rest of the day to wander the peninsula, climb to the church square or follow the waterfront paths towards the beaches. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Opatija Marriott Resort & Spa
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Traditional Istrian Dinner - Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience, enjoy a traditional Istrian dinner at a charming tavern, where you'll be treated to a true homely atmosphere and homemade food that will leave your taste buds singing with joy. Sip on wine and savour every bite of your meal while taking in the stunning views of Kvarner Bay from the terrace. You won't find an atmosphere like this anywhere else, with blooming surroundings, a cozy canopy, and a striking view of the city of Kastav and the Kvarner Bay.

Day 5 Plitvice Lakes National Park
Leave Opatija and follow the Adriatic coast, with views of bays, islands and small harbour towns, before turning inland through the forests and karst scenery of the Lika region. On arrival at Plitvice, join a Local Specialist in Plitvi?e Lakes National Park to learn about habitat conservation and the work taking place to protect this UNESCO-listed landscape. Later, meet women from the Tara community at your hotel to hear their stories and see the traditional handicrafts they create. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Lyra, Li?ko Petrovo Selo

Day 6 Zadar’s Roman Streets, Trogir Lanes and on to Split
Leave Plitvice and travel back towards the Adriatic, arriving in Zadar, a city where Roman ruins, medieval churches and everyday markets share the same compact peninsula. Walk past the remains of the Roman forum and through the market, where stalls stack local cheese, smoked ham and seasonal fruit. Afterwards, use free time to listen to the Sea Organ on the promenade, step into St. Donatus Church or climb a bell tower for harbor views. Continue south to Trogir for an orientation with your Travel Director, taking in St. Lawrence’s Cathedral and the Cipiko Palace, before reaching Split. In the evening, perhaps choose a local konoba, where simple Dalmatian dishes offer a clear taste of everyday cooking in this part of Croatia. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: AC by Marriott
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Traditional Konoba Dinner - If you want to truly experience Dalmatian cuisine, a dinner in a traditional stone basement 'konoba' is the best choice. You'll select from a variety of seafood or meats accompanied by Dalmatian wines and typical live music, which will add a local touch to your journey on the Croatian Adriatic coastline.

Day 7 Inside Split’s Diocletian’s Palace and Across the Sea to Hvar
Meet your Local Specialist in Split where you’ll explore Diocletian’s Palace, the 4th-century fortified retirement complex that still forms the heart of the city. Walk through its cellars and Peristyle as you hear how an emperor from nearby Salona reshaped this harbour. You’ll visit St. Duje’s Cathedral, once his mausoleum, then continue to the Golden Gate at the northern edge of the old town. There’s time to find lunch in a palace courtyard or along the Riva. Board your ferry to Hvar and settle into one of Croatia’s best-known island harbours. Before dinner at the hotel, there may be time to walk the waterfront, taste local wine from the island’s vineyards or climb to the hilltop fortress for views across the Pakleni Islands. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Amfora, Hvar Grand Beach Resort

Day 8 Exploring the Island of Hvar
A full day on Hvar gives room to explore the island at your own pace. Around Hvar Town’s main square, you’ll find cafes and bars for a morning coffee, bakeries serving burek and konobas offering grilled fish, black risotto and simple seafood lunches. Coastal paths lead to small swimming coves or boats out to the Pakleni Islands. Inland, visit the Franciscan monastery or browse shops for lavender, olive oil and local wine. Alternatively, join an Optional Experience to Stari Grad and Vrboska, including a visit to a wine cellar to taste island specialities. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Amfora, Hvar Grand Beach Resort
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Stari Grad and Vrboska Wine Tasting - Travel the scenic old road with your Local Specialist to UNESCO-listed Stari Grad, where you’ll explore its historic streets and see the 16th-century home of poet Petar Hektorovi?. In nearby Vrboska, meet a local winemaker for a guided tasting paired with local specialities, finishing with a digestif and homemade cake.

Day 9 The Islands of Dalmatia
Leave Hvar by ferry, crossing back past the central Dalmatian islands towards the Pelješac and Kor?ula channels. On arrival in Kor?ula Town, you’ll settle into a compact walled centre set on a small peninsula, with streets fanning out from St. Mark’s Cathedral. There is time to explore at your own pace: walk part of the walls or find a swim spot just beyond the Old Town. In the evening, come together for dinner at the hotel, with a chance to try Dalmatian dishes and local Kor?ula wines. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Liburna, Korcula

Day 10 Discover Korcula
In Kor?ula Town, you’ll join a Local Specialist for a walking tour inside the compact walled Old Town. You’ll see St. Mark’s Cathedral and the main square, then continue past the Town Museum, the Bishop’s Palace and the Town Hall, where Venetian coats of arms still show centuries of rule from across the Adriatic. You’ll also visit the ruins linked to Marco Polo’s birth house, hearing how this long-standing tradition grows around the island’s trading past. The rest of the day is free to walk the seafront walls, swim from nearby platforms, or find a konoba for grilled fish, brodet or a glass of local Pošip. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Liburna, Korcula
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
You will be offered one of the following two Optional Experiences depending on availability:
*Scenic Drive and Koboba Belin - Enjoy a scenic drive with our Local Specialist as we pass the rustic villages and towns of Korcula. We'll enjoy picturesque views past vineyards and the island’s coastline as we make our way to the heart of the oldest settlement on the island. Finally, we're welcomed in traditional style before dining on home-made fare in our atmospheric family-run venue, built by a father and his sons in their own home! Dobar Tek! *Best of Korcula - Enjoy a scenic coastal cruise with our Local Specialist as we pass the old port town of Korcula for superb photo opportunities. We'll continue past the island of Badija, known for its Franciscan monastery & stone quarries. Landing in Lumbarda, we'll enjoy picturesque views over the vineyards as we make our way to the heart of the oldest settlement on the island. Finally, we're welcomed in traditional style before dining on home-made fare in our atmospheric family-run venue, built by a father and his sons in their own home! Dobar Tek!

Day 11 Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic
Leave Kor?ula and travel along the Pelješac Peninsula, an area known for vineyards and shellfish farms. Weather permitting, board a private boat across the bay to Mali Ston and begin with a glass of traditional brandy. At a local shellfish farm, meet an oyster farmer, learn how Ston Bay oysters and mussels are cultivated and taste fresh shellfish with a glass of local wine. Continue to Dubrovnik and join a Local Specialist for a walking tour of the Old Town, passing Onofrio’s Fountain, St. Blaise’s Church, the cathedral and the Franciscan Monastery. Afterwards, time is free to turn into the side streets, walk a section of the city walls or take the cable car to Mount Sr? for views over the harbour and islands. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Dubrovnik Palace
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Traditional Olive Oil Pressing with Lunch - Just outside Dubrovnik, visit a local family home and start with a short walk through the village as you learn about rural life in the region. You’ll be welcomed in for a homemade meal with local wine and see how olive oil is still made the traditional way, hearing stories of family, food and everyday life.

Day 12 Dubrovnik, Your Way
Enjoy a full day in Dubrovnik with the choice to explore independently or join an Optional Experience to Montenegro. If staying in the city, you’ll find quieter corners beyond the Old Town: walk or take a local bus to the Lapad peninsula for an easy coastal path, spend time on beaches such as Uvala Lapad or Sveti Jakov, or join a sea-kayaking trip along the coastline. In town, you might visit the Rector’s Palace or Franciscan pharmacy, or look for local sweets such as rožata in a small bakery. Alternatively, you can travel to Montenegro, following the Bay of Kotor to Kotor, a UNESCO-listed town. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Dubrovnik Palace
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Excursion to Kotor, Montenegro - You'll drive South along the coast with our Local Specialist into Montenegro and the pretty town of Kotor, situated on the Adriatic's only fjord, listed with UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit one of the most beautiful parts of the bay and learn some of the compelling history of the area.

Day 13 Dubrovnik at Leisure
Spend your final full day in Dubrovnik at your own pace. Return to the Old Town’s limestone streets, walk a section of the city walls or browse for local products such as olive oil, sweets or handmade textiles. Those looking to slow the pace can head for one of the city’s swimming spots or take a quieter route along the coastline outside the walls. In the evening, weather permitting, you’ll have the chance to join a short cruise across the Bay of Dubrovnik before sitting down to dinner together with your small group, marking the end of your journey through Croatia. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Hotel: Dubrovnik Palace
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Cavtat and Local Winery Experience - Head to a nearby winery where you will get to enjoy four wines and some light food while overlooking the surrounding mountains and vineyards. This experience will have you meeting a local family and enjoying all they have to offer.

Day 14 Farewell Dubrovnik
Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport after breakfast, saying goodbye to your Travel Director and small group, and bringing your journey through Croatia to a close. Meals: Breakfast

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