When it comes to thinking about your ideal vacation and escaping your everyday with all of its stress and commotion, Croatia is among the best locales to alleviate your daily stress. There is no better escape than an island escape, and the geography of Croatia’s Islands is a world away from your everyday. The peaceful and removed mindset that is synonymous with the island mentality is an undeniable benefit to choosing this idyllic locale. When it comes to islands, Croatia boasts some of the most...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Dubrovnik - Land in Dubrovnik, Tour Its Old City, and Island Hop to Lokrum Island
After you arrive in Dubrovnik, your private driver will be waiting to whisk you away to your luxurious accommodation. After having a bit of downtime to settle in, relax, and freshen up, you will be driven to the world-famous Old City, where you will embark on an enlightening tour of this impeccably preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As your knowledgeable guide regales you with fascinating facts and introduces you to the city’s iconic landmarks, you will marvel at the majesty of this completely walled relic. After your time in the Old City comes to an end, you will embark on a short sail to lovely Lokrum Island, where you will spend the remainder of the evening strolling its lovely surrounds and delighting in a delicious dessert and nightcap before sailing back to Dubrovnik and being delivered to your hotel.
What's Included:
Day 2
Dubrovnik - Sail, Swim, and More as You Explore the Elaphiti Islands
Day 3
Korcula – Roam around Korcula Island and Enjoy a Private Wine Tasting
Day 4
Korcula - Witness the Majesty of Mother Nature on Mljet Island
Day 5
Korcula - Island Hop to Hvar and Its Sister Islands for a Full Day of Fun
Day 6
Korcula - Get Back to Nature on a Lastovo Island Excursion
Day 7
Dubrovnik – Return to Dubrovnik and Enjoy a Goodbye Brunch
Trip Highlights
- Uncover the mysteries within Dubrovnik’s ancient walled Old City and island-hop to Lokrum island
- Indulge a sun-dappled day of swimming in the pleasant waters of the Adriatic Sea and exploring the charming landscape of the Elaphiti Islands
- Marvel at the magical glow of the famous Blue Cave Grotto with the opportunity to swim and snorkel in its waters
- Reconnect with nature in the outdoor wonderland of Mljet Island with access to the renowned Mljet National Park
- Escape to the haven of Hvar, tour its idyllic town, and enjoy a private wine tour that will introduce you to delicious, local vintages
- Fall in love with the charming towns and blissful shores of Korcula Island and indulge in a private wine tasting
- Explore the great outdoors on a trek around the lovely Lastovo Island
Detailed Description
Croatia is long-famed for the dazzling city of Dubrovnik, its impeccably preserved Old City, the metropolitan capital of Zagreb, but this enigmatic nation is far more diverse than most travelers realize. While the aforementioned destinations are lovely, this Eastern European gem also has a plethora of islands that are stunningly beautiful.
Imagine escaping your everyday and embarking on a week-long vacation that is filled with nothing but peaceful relaxation, limitless pampering, and natural wonders that only exotic islands can offer. That is exactly what this luxurious, 7-day adventure has in store for you.
Upon your arrival in Dubrovnik, your Croatian island excursion will officially begin, and after settling into your luxurious accommodation, you will waste no time in embarking on an in-depth tour of the Old City. Then, after exploring the impeccably preserved fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will island-hop to Lokrum Island to enjoy an evening stroll that will be followed by a delicious dessert and nightcap. The Elaphiti Islands are on the agenda for your first full day in Croatia, and this is where you will be whisked away on a private tour of three thrilling locales on a state-of-the-art liner with your own private guide, captain, and cabin crew.
Day three will find you making your way to the magical island of Korcula, where you will spend a beautiful Croatian day amid sunshine, sparkling sandy beaches, warm waters, and unmatched beauty. You will check-in to your new accommodation because this lovely enclave will act as the base for the remainder of your island escape. Following day three will be a magical day of experiencing the great outdoors in the pristine nature preserve of Mljet Island.
A whirlwind day of exploration awaits you on day five as you visit five amazing islands. Your full-day adventure includes a stop at Hvar and its charming Hvar town in addition to the world-famous Blue Cave Grotto and Green Cave. Perhaps, the most active excursion has been saved for your final full day in the islands because you will embark on a thrilling journey of discovery to the outdoor paradise of Lastovo Island, which is an idyllic haven that has recently been declared an official nature preserve.
After your wondrous week in Croatia’s islands, you will feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and absolutely reluctant to leave. Your departure on your last morning will at least be made more palatable with a delicious goodbye brunch that awaits you on your return sail to Dubrovnik. Afterward, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Throughout your entire island escape, you will spend each night in luxurious accommodations, and all of your necessary transportation needs will have also been pre-arranged and private. Your Croatian adventure is extremely flexible and can be customized throughout your time in the Islands to accommodate your moods and desires. Thus, all that you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.
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Starting Price
$2,300 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.
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Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 1332 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.
