Croatia Capital, Lakes & Island Hopping; Zagreb Plitvice Split Dubrovnik 9nts (Private Tour)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Fully Private Tour Package with all hotels, transfers and ferry tickets included. Minimum 2 people. You will be on your own; there is no guide and no group. Ferries, transfers and hotels are all pre-booked for you as a package, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy your time in each city. Bed and breakfast included.

Please note, this is not a cruise, this is a TOUR using hotels, ferries and vehicle transfers.

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
9 nights from Zagreb 2 nights, (via Plitvice Lakes) to Split 1 night, Hvar 2 nights, Korcula 1 night, and to Dubrovnik 3 nights

INCLUDED:
• 9 nights accommodation in hotels in Zagreb, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik on bed and breakfast basis
• Arrival and departure transfers (airport/hotel/train/port)
• All transfers between Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik (Note: Korcula to Dubrovnik transfer could be either a vehicle or ferry transfer)
• Assistance with ferry tickets (delivery or similar) during the program
• Entrance to the Plitvice National Park
• City tours of Zagreb, Hvar, Split and Dubrovnik

Hotel list - STANDARD version:
Hotel Jadran 3star, Zagreb or similar
Hotel Art Depadanse (Annexe) 3star, Split or similar
Hotel Pharos 3star, Hvar or similar
Hotel Port 9 4star, Korčula or similar
Hotel Vis 3star, Dubrovnik or similar

Hotel list - Classic version:
Hotel Astoria 4star, Zagreb or similar
Hotel Art 4star, Split or similar
Hotel Amfora 4star, Hvar or similar
Hotel Marko Polo 4star, Korčula or similar
Hotel Park 4star, Dubrovnik or similar


NOT INCLUDED:
• Optional tours/activities or sightseeing
• Meals not listed
• Tips/gratuities


ITINERARY:
Arrive any time. Transfer from the airport included. Passengers who arrive before 2pm (hotel check-in time) can leave their bags at Reception until their room is ready. Late arrivals are possible. This is a private tour, so you can arrive any day, at any time.


DAY 1 ZAGREB
Arrive at Zagreb Airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Zagreb.

DAY 2 ZAGREB (B)
Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided encounter with Croatia’s largest city. With an air of a true European capital, Zagreb charms with its baroque facades and spiffy towers, green parks and open-air terraces, quiet courtyards and bustling streets. Continue exploring on your own in the afternoon. Overnight in Zagreb.

DAY 3 PLITVICE LAKES - TROGIR - SPLIT (B)
The first visit of the day takes you to Croatia’s most popular natural gem, the Plitvice Lakes. A guided walk around the wooden pathways unveils an amazing world of 16 cascading lakes interlaced with over 90 stunning waterfalls, bound to mesmerize you in any season. Continuing the drive to Split, take a break in Trogir, UNESCO listed World Heritage. A bundle of narrow atmospheric streets which twist and bend between houses, palaces and churches, the heritage of Trogir is rooted in the greatness of Greek and Roman times and showcases some of the finest architectural works in Croatia, including the incredibly intricate portal of its Cathedral, the Town Loggia and the Cipiko palace. Overnight in Split.

DAY 4 HVAR (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a late morning walking tour of Split. Dalmatia’s largest coastal town bustles and buzzes, as it grows more and more popular among travelers for its easy-going spirit, creative food and shopping scene and of course, remarkable heritage. Learn about the Diocletian’s Palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city center housing 3,000 people! Finally, enjoy a ferry ride from Split to the glitzy Hvar town. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Hvar.

DAY 5 HVAR (B)
The island of Hvar is known for its purple lavender fields, a backdrop for oil production, potent red wines from steep vineyards especially enjoying the island’s status as Croatia’s sunniest island, and the glitzy jet-set scene along the starlit waterfronts of the town of Hvar, so often featured in national and international summer media. In your morning walking tour, explore the island’s prime gem and its most trendy destination, the town of Hvar. Home to the oldest theatre in Europe, also the home of organized tourism in Croatia, the heritage of Hvar extends far beyond the popular party scene! Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure Hvar is known for diverse opportunities, from bustling squares of Hvar town to the serene waterfront of Jelsa, the bridges of Vrboska and vineyards of Ivan Dolac, so expect time to fly. Overnight in Hvar.

DAY 6 KORČULA (B)
Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and some time on your own. Ferry to Korčula town. Transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure to explore this beautiful old city. The far south, Croatia holds many gems. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates, intertwined with some of the most outstanding stonework you will get see anywhere on the Adriatic coast. Stroll the narrow, curved streets, marvel at beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Overnight in Korcula.

DAY 7 DUBROVNIK (B)
Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and some time on your own. Transfer to your hotel in Dubrovnik, which once successfully rivaled the Venetian Republic. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 8 DUBROVNIK (B)
Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and a lazy start of the day. In the late morning, embark on a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town, a.k.a. the Pearl of the Adriatic or the King’s Landing. Whatever you might consider to be the town’s main drawcard, the mighty city walls of Dubrovnik and its courteous spirit will swiftly transport you back in time to when this was an independent republic and a highly cultured Mediterranean town. After learning of its history and present, enjoy the afternoon exploring on your own. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 9 DUBROVNIK (B)
A marvelous city like Dubrovnik can only be surrounded by a marvelous region. Tailor this day to your own liking, whether you are up for just relaxing or perhaps venturing out to explore the islands nearby. Locals would suggest Lokrum Island as an easy trip from the Old Town Harbor. Promising a day of heavenly serenity, Lokrum envelops you in thick green forests of holm oak, pine and laurel, to be shared with the island’s only permanent inhabitants: peacocks and bunnies. Just a tad bit further away, the Elaphite Archipelago packs sandy beaches, remarkable heritage, fun hiking trails and good food into a day excursion. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 10 DUBROVNIK (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (or other hotel/accommodation in Dubrovnik) included.

B-Breakfast
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• NOTE: Ferry transfer times are limited to the ferry timetables. Please note that ferry schedules are occasionally subject to change.
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