Croatia is the hidden gem of Europe. Every adventure in Croatia is imbued with mystery and wonder, and we cannot think of a better way to celebrate and rejoice with your family than by witnessing its idyllic landscapes and picturesque locales alongside them. From Split to Hvar and from Dubrovnik to Drvenik, this customized, 7-day Croatian excursion has been curated with your family in mind, so that you can truly experience some of the most beautiful lands and locations that this haven offers.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Split - Land in Split, Learn Its Secrets, and Sail Away on a Pirate Ship
Upon your arrival in Split, your private driver will meet and whisk you away to your luxurious accommodation. After having some time to settle in and regroup, you and your family will be treated to a unique storytelling tour of this seaside city. As you stroll among iconic landmarks, your knowledgeable guide will inform you of wondrous and entertaining epilogues that are filled with ancient lore, wives’ tales, and fascinating facts.
Fast on the heels of your fun-filled tour, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride on a pirate ship. This evening, you will embark on an exciting and creative sunset cruise. This sailing excursion, which will take place on a ship that has been designed to look like something from the days of old, will sail you around the magical Marian Peninsula, and as you glide along the Adriatic waters and witness the sun dip below the horizon, you will feel as if you are in heaven. As you sail back to Split, you will enjoy a gourmet meal on board that will be prepared specially for you by a private chef. Upon disembarking at the Split docks, your private driver will return you to your hotel for the night.
What's Included:
Day 2
Split - Island Hop to Hvar by Speedboat Before a Private Bike Tour
Day 3
Split - Witness the Blue Lagoon on a Day of Discovery
Day 4
Split - Share a Fun Family Day in the Outdoors on Mljet Island
Day 5
Dubrovnik - Hear the Legends of Dubrovnik and See Lokrum Island
Day 6
Dubrovnik - Find Your Bliss on a Snorkel Adventure to the Blue Cave
Day 7
Dubrovnik - Wake up to a Scrumptious Goodbye Brunch
Trip Highlights
- Marvel at Split with a twist on legends and secrets with a tour of the city that will reveal its secret past
- Delight a sunset sail on an actual pirate ship replica vessel that will glide across the tranquil waters of the Adriatic Sea
- Discover Dubrovnik on a private tour that will be complete with a private guide who will regale you with interesting facts and tidbits along the way
- Escape to the island of Hvar on a pulse-quickening speedboat adventure that is sure to relinquish all of your worries and stresses
- Indulge in a relaxing day at the magical Mljet National Park on Mljet Island
- Snorkel and sail as you visit the Blue Cave and its surrounding islands
- Discover Drvenik and its resident Blue Lagoon before visiting Trogir
- Island-hop to Lokrum Island for an afternoon of fun in the sun, which will allow you to relax and luxuriate in the utmost comfort
- Bike with your family around Hvar Island
Detailed Description
Life gets so busy, and there are many days when you wish that you had more time with your family to spend quiet moments together, making memories that will last a lifetime. There is no better way to make this happen then to escape to the epic, Eastern European destination of Croatia. As you escape your everyday hustle and bustle, you will truly be able to focus on your family and having fun alongside them, which is exactly what this luxurious, 7-day adventure has in store for you.
Your family adventure will begin in Split, where you will step into the past and hear all about the legends of the city on an exhilarating and unique tour, which will be a far cry from the typical tours that you will find on most vacations. Topping your evening off with a magical sail on an actual pirate ship will only sweeten your family’s first impression of Croatia, and the best part will be that your week will just be beginning.
Your first full day will find you venturing to Hvar Island, where you will explore the island on a private bike tour. A day of discovery to Drvenik Island and the mystical Blue Lagoon is next on your agenda and will be followed by a quick stop in Trogir. The great outdoors and the magical wonderland of Mljet National Park wick beckon to you afterward, and this is where you will spend an entire day amid the stunning beauty of mother nature.
No tour of Croatia would be complete without a visit to the world-famous city Dubrovnik and its iconic Old City, which is where day five of your epic family journey will take you. Here, amid the towering walls of this impeccably preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will partake in a private storytelling tour that will dive into the eclectic roots of this region’s past, which are filled with fascinating tales of ancient lore that have passed down for generations. Shortly after, a quick jaunt to spend the afternoon at Lokrum Island will complete your day.
Your final full day in Croatia will have you setting off on a full day’s sail and snorkel adventure to see the famed Blue Cave in addition to the islands of Kolocep and Lopud. The following morning, after enjoying one last Croatian meal, you will be transferred to the airport to return home.
During each night of your island getaway, your family will stay in luxurious accommodations. Your transportation needs will have also all been pre-arranged, and you will be transferred to each destination by private escort. Your luxurious adventure is also extremely flexible, which means that you can alter any part of this itinerary to suit your travel moods and needs once you are in Croatia. There is truly nothing left for you to do but to smile, relax, and enjoy this time with your family.
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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.
What's Included
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.91 stars based on 1330 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.
