While others are flocking to the overcrowded hubs of Europe that are only known for raucous night clubs, its chaotic nightlife, and partying till you drop, Croatia is light a beacon of light that provides much more refined and deep experiences that are aimed for a more sophisticated experience. This luxuriously handcrafted, 10-day tour leads you on a whirlwind adventure that will have you visiting some of the most incredible, breathtaking, and awe-inspiring locales while also witnessing the most...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Dubrovnik - Arrive in Dubrovnik and Explore its Awe-Inspiring Old City
Today, you will feel every muscle in your body relax as you settle into the comfortable and cushioned seat of your private transfer, which will be waiting for you the minute you make it through customs in Dubrovnik. The stress of your daily life will instantly melt away as you realize that for the next ten days, all of the driving, big decisions, and logistics have already been completely planned. Your only job will be to sit back, relax, and wonder in amazement at the captivating country of Croatia that you will have the pleasure of experiencing for the next ten days.
After arriving at your luxurious accommodation, you will settle in before setting off for your first exciting excursion, which will be a private evening, walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old City. As you wander around the completely walled, ancient fortress, you will marvel at the majestic statues, buildings, and landmarks of this Old City. You will even have the rare opportunity to witness a few of the actual filming sites for the world famous Game of Thrones TV series, including the Red Keep, the House of the Undying’s dungeon, the Battle of Blackwater Bay, and more. After your tour, your private driver will return you to your immaculate accommodation.
What's Included:
Day 2
Dubrovnik - Savor Every Moment on a Peljesac Peninsula Wine Tour
Day 3
Split - Sail to the Blue Lagoon and See the Sights in Split
Day 4
Split - Be Captivated by Krka National Park
Day 5
Plitvice National Park - Get Lost in the Dreamlike World of Plitvice National Park
Day 6
Zagreb - Explore Zagreb’s Upper Town and Concoct a Croatian Meal
Day 7
Zagreb - Be Awed by the Istria Region on a Private Tour
Day 8
Zagreb - Visit Varazdin and a Pair of Castles Fit for Royalty
Day 9
Zagreb - Indulge in a Mount Medvednica Photo Tour and an Evening Truffle Hunt
Day 10
Zagreb - Wake up to a Lovely Brunch and a Reluctant Goodbye
Trip Highlights
- Discover Dubrovnik’s Old City on an evening walking tour
- Tempt your palate on a wine tour of the Peljesac Peninsula
- Marvel at the working watermills and quaint lanes of Rastoke Village
- Indulge in a charming visit to the pristine Plitvice National Park
- Create a mouthwatering authentic Croatian dish with the help of a master chef
- Wander around Zagreb’s Upper Town and visit the famed Dolac Market
- Visit lovely Varazdin and a pair of fairytale castles
- Immerse yourself on a whirlwind tour of the Istria region
- Hunt for local delicacies and Croatian truffles on an exciting evening excursion
- Cruise to the Blue Lagoon on a private sailing adventure
Detailed Description
Refined and well-preserved, your visit to the charming, Eastern European haven of Croatia will be like inhaling a deep and renewing breath of fresh air. From its cobblestone streets and rustic villages to its majestic castles and towering cathedrals, Croatia harkens back to a simpler time. This carefully curated, 10-day luxury tour invites you to embark on a journey of discovery and comfort. Consider this your key to unlocking all of Croatia’s nostalgic magic one exciting excursion at a time.
Your adventure will begin in Dubrovnik’s ancient Old City, where you will wander the streets of this completely walled fortress and soak in stunning sights before having the opportunity to see actual settings from the world-famous Game of Thrones series. These settings that you can see include the Red Keep, the House of the Undying’s dungeon, the Battle of Blackwater Bay, and more. You will then sip your way through some of the best Croatian wines on a lovely tour through the pristine Peljesac Peninsula. Your next stop will be the seaside city of Split, where you will enjoy an evening walking tour of the city’s highlights, sail to the Blue Lagoon, and even indulge in an exciting day trip to the captivating Krka National Park. The following day will find you in yet another outdoor heaven: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice National Park, which is known for its dreamlike waterfalls and serene lakes. After a delightful stop by nearby Rastoke Village, you will then transfer to Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb.
In Zagreb, you will be introduced to the wonders and whimsy of pastel-colored Upper Town while visiting famous landmarks and locales like Zagreb Cathedral, Dolac Market, St. Mark’s Church, and more. After exploring Zagreb, a dazzling day trip to the remarkable Istria region awaits you and will be followed by an excursion to the quaint village of Varazdin. Here, you will explore Varazdin’s castle before venturing to the magical Trakoscan Castle, which will surely steal your heart.
You will culminate your European adventure with a photo tour safari, giving you the chance to snap some photos that will be forever keepsakes as you head home. Your final night will immerse you in the once-in-a-lifetime event of truffle hunting under the sparkling Croatian stars. Each night you will stay in luxurious accommodations, be absolutely cared for with private transfers to and from specified destinations and airports, and will have every detail of this deluxe tour catered with you in mind.
Consider reading some of our travelers’ Croatia tour reviews for more ideas to perfect your dream Croatia vacation.
Starting Price
$3,300 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 1334 reviews.
Our travel guide was excellent. Our hotels were perfect and, from the beginning, he accommodated all of my requests, including my need for gluten-free foods. And during the trip, when my daughter got sick, he arranged for a doctor to come to the hotel.
Reviewed By Julie Q.
Croatia is a beautiful country to visit. The people we met and the guides we had were all fantastic, professional, knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. Every place we visited, even the more crowded tourist areas, felt very safe.
Our Zicasso travel agent worked really closely with us right from the beginning to make sure the trip gave our family the balance of exploration, relaxation, learning, and adventure that we look for on our vacations. Every aspect of our trip – every tour, every driver, every dinner, everything – flowed exactly as we had planned it.
Reviewed By Julia S.
Our Zicasso travel agent's communication was incredible! She was fast, professional, and always thorough. Everything she planned for us was of such high quality! It was perfect!
Reviewed By Karen W.
Zicasso's travel consultant was so helpful in designing a near-perfect trip for our group of eight travelers. We visited Croatia and Greece. In the planning stages, she was patient yet persistent in moving us toward finalizing the trip. The hotel recommendations and sightseeing choices were, for the most part, outstanding. The ground transfer arrangements were perfect. Most of all, her recommendation for the right Greek island for our group's needs was spot on.
Reviewed By Ann M.
Before our trip, Zicasso's travel specialist assured us we would have an amazing, worry-free trip through Slovenia and Croatia. We most certainly did!!
She had us in beautiful, centrally located hotels, on exciting daily excursions with knowledgeable tour guides, and even on a private speedboat ride!! Our journey included historic sites, wonderful museums, and hikes through caverns, waterfalls, and fortresses!!
Any questions we had were answered in the moment, completely and respectfully! Thank you so much to our travel specialist for her caring attention to detail and for making our trip truly memorable!!
Reviewed By Darlene Z.
The entire nine days of travel from Slovenia to Montenegro were seamless as far as being picked up at the arrival airport and departure as planned. Transportaion was on schedule, which was important to me in a foreign country and eliminated any stress. Each private guide and/or driver throughout our trip was courteous and spoke English, which avoided any misunderstanding about all the wonderful sites we saw.
Lake Bled was absolutely wonderful. The guide parked the van at this family home four blocks from the lake and introduced us to his mother and sister, who welcomed us, and we saw how they lived in this beautiful village. The walk of four blocks to the lake also gave us the opportunity to see more of this quaint place to live. Since the lake does not allow power boats, we and about 20 other people were rowed to the island, where an ancient church was located. We found out that this family, in the past, were the caretakers of the island and our tour guide had to row himself to the shore to go to school and, in the winter, skate to school every day.
Next, we were driven to the castle on top of a small mountain, which had a perfect, 360-degree view of the area. Beautiful!
The next day we went to Plitvice Lakes National Park, with too many waterfalls to count and water that looked as crystal clear as any natural water I have ever seen. The four-kilometer walk upstream was nothing like I've ever seen in the USA.
We spent the night in a wonderful mountain lodge, with individual lodges and an upper-end-style bed and breakfast theme.
Split was a city with parts dating back to the third century, with many Roman influences in its many buildings.
Mostar in Bosnia was very interesting and had a central arch-style bridge which seemed to be a central point for all to see. There was so much we saw that it is too much to describe here.
We also stopped at a wine tasting at the most modern winery I've ever been to. It even had 12 guest rooms, with a pool.
On our way to Dubrovnik, we stopped at Ston to have an unbelievable lunch. At the restaurant, we had an oyster tasting of fresh oysters being farmed several hundred yards from the restaurant. We were served oysters three ways, from raw to fried and baked, and they were the best I will ever eat in my life.
We next went to Dubrovnik, which was particularly interesting to me because it is where Game of Thrones was filmed. Our guide was excellent, as he worked as a "roadie" for the film company, helping set the scenes by taking down modern signs or anything modern, and putting them back after filming. He had large screen shots in a spiral binder and would take us to a cove and hold up the screen shot of the actual scene from the movie to show us the similarity. His behind-the-scenes knowledge of the actors and the reaction from the town and church was beyond expectations. My wife and I were fans of GOT and so excited that we are going to watch if all again one day.
Our last day was in Montenegro, which again was beautiful, and we spent the day next to the water there. We were ferried to a man-made island with an old church on it.
Overall, the Adriatic Sea along the coast of these countries was one of the most beautiful stretches of water you could imagine.
Our expectations of this tour were met and exceeded.
Reviewed By Sandra H.
