Everyone knows that Croatia is one of Europe’s most captivating countries, but what they may not know is that this gorgeous gem is also the perfect destination for couples who are seeking a stunning location to reignite their romance. You and your partner will enjoy alone time amid idyllic scenery and jaw-dropping destinations. Whether it is winding your ways through cobblestone streets and quaint villages or spending sun-dappled days swimming, hiking, and relaxing as a couple on the islands and...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Dubrovnik – Become Enamored by the Old Town on an Introductory Tour
Upon your arrival in Dubrovnik, you and your partner will be picked up by your private transfer at the Dubrovnik airport and then be whisked away to your luxurious accommodation. After settling in, you can slip on your favorite dress or slacks and get ready for an evening in Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Your private driver will bring you to meet your private guide who will lead you through the Old City, which is one of the loveliest, most well-preserved, walled cities in the world.
As you wind your way through this stunning, seaside locale that is surrounded by towering walls and centuries of history, the two of you will fall in love with this pedestrian-only paradise while learning all about Croatian culture and seeing stunning landmarks. As you wander through maze-like alleyways and charming side streets, you will sample local wines as well as sweet and savory tapas. After enjoying the highlight of the night of a world-famous sunset over the Adriatic, your private driver will transfer you back to your accommodation.
What's Included:
Day 2
Dubrovnik – Swim and Hike on Kolocep Island
Day 3
Dubrovnik – Romantic Horseback Ride for Two and a Sunset Picnic
Day 4
Split – Stroll Side by Side as You Explore Split and a Sunset Cruise
Day 5
Split – Escape the Mainland for a Magical Island Tour of Hvar
Day 6
Plitvice National Park – Explore the Ethereal Wonderland of Plitvice National Park
Day 7
Zagreb – Stroll through Quaint Rastoke Village on Your Way to Croatia’s Capital City
Day 8
Zagreb – Experience Croatia’s Beautiful Countryside by Bike and Learn to Cook with a Croatian Master Chef
Day 9
Zagreb: Spend an Entire Day Exploring Croatia’s Dream – like Istria Region
Day 10
Zagreb – Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Wander around Dubrovnik’s Old City on a guided stroll with your significant other
- Smile for the camera amid Croatia’s most stunning scenery in a professional couple’s photo shoot
- Bask in a sunset picnic that overlooks the sparkling, Adriatic Sea
- Immerse yourself into a storybook setting amid the waterfalls and romantic, forest paths of Plitvice National Park
- Stroll with your love among the lovely lanes of working watermills in Rastoke Village
- Horseback ride while trotting through the Croatian countryside
- Hike and swim to your hearts’ content while sharing a sun-dappled day on Kolocep Island
- Venture on a unique cycling tour through Samobor
- Discover the beauty of the Istria region, including Pula, Porec, and Rovinj
Detailed Description
When it comes to romance and wonder, Croatia rates a perfect ten. So, when you are looking for the perfect spot to whisk your partner to, this stunning, European gem is the ideal go-to locale. Whether it is for your honeymoon, anniversary, or whatever the special occasion may be, sparks are sure to fly when you are surrounded by Croatia’s idyllic beauty and heavenly scenery.
From picturesque sites to exciting, outdoor excursions, this 10-day itinerary has been carefully curated with you and your loved one in mind. Your romantic European venture begins in Dubrovnik, where you will roam around the Old City, being wined and dined on a private, evening tour. The two of you will then spend an enchanting, sun-dappled day on Kolocep Island where you can hiking and swim before posing together for a professional photo shoot. Finally, giddy up and take a gander together at some of the country’s most awe-inspiring countryside on a private horseback ride before enjoying a gourmet sunset picnic that overlooks the Adriatic.
Your next destination, Split, will sweep you off your feet with an exciting, full day’s island adventure tour to nearby Hvar and the Blue Caves. You will also have the opportunity to wander around the city on a delicious private tour of discovery that will be complete with delectable wines and cheeses. Your together time will continue as you transfer to the fairytale world of Plitvice National Park. Here, you will have your hearts stolen by the storybook scenery, including enchanting, forest walkways, and nearly endless waterfalls. The fairytale in nearby Rastoke Village is a quaint enclave with working watermills, a rambling river, and an old-world style bridge.
Your next and final destination will be Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. Here, you will fall in love with the charming Upper Town, where the cotton candy-colored buildings and unassuming side streets will woo you completely, making you want to endlessly explore every one of them. You will spend some quality time with your partner on a private tour to nearby Samobor and attend an authentic cooking class, where you will learn how to make a mouthwatering Croatian dish.
Each night, you will stay in luxury 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 for you with you both in mind. Learn more by seeing how our partner Croatia travel agents can customize your dream itinerary for you.
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 1338 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.
