Croatia is a captivating country that is perfectly catered to couples. Whether the two of you are looking to reignite your romance, get to know one another better in a more intimate and dynamic setting, or simply enjoy spending quality time together while exploring a unique and idyllic locale, this 12-day excursion will introduce you to the most awe-inspiring and beautiful attractions for a bliss-filled couple’s getaway. From the shores of Dubrovnik to pristine Plitvice National Park in addition...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Dubrovnik – Arrive in Dubrovnik for an Introductory Tour
The moment you and you land in Dubrovnik, your private driver will be waiting to whisk you away to your luxury accommodations. An exciting evening awaits as you will then venture to the Old City, where you will spend the evening, strolling down the cobblestone side streets of one of the world’s most well-preserved and completely walled cities.
After perusing your ways through this pedestrian-only paradise that is surrounded by centuries of fascinating history, this private tour will take you to sample some of the most amazing Croatian wines, and as you savor some accompanying authentic tapas, you will bid farewell to your very first evening in Croatia beneath a sky full of stars. Your private driver will pick you up and return the two of you to your hotel.
What's Included:
Day 2
Dubrovnik – Discover Kolocep Island and an Exciting Couple’s Photoshoot
Day 3
Dubrovnik – Saddle Up on a Horseback Ride in the Croatian Countryside
Day 4
Split – Stroll Around Split Together Before Taking a Sunset Cruise
Day 5
Split – Escape for a Private Island Tour of Hvar, the Blue Cave, and More
Day 6
Zadar – Head to Zadar Before Setting Sail on a Private Boat Tour Beneath the Stars
Day 7
Zadar – Experience an Awe-Inspiring Day on a Bike Tour of Ugljan Island
Day 8
Plitvice National Park – Stroll Along the Enchanted Forest Paths of Plitvice National Park
Day 9
Zagreb – Get Lost Together in the Storybook Setting of Rastoke Village
Day 10
Zagreb – Enjoy Biking through the Countryside, Cooking with a Master Chef, and Discovering Samobor
Day 11
Zagreb – Embrace the Romance of the Istria Region, Visiting Pula, Porec, and Rovinj
Day 12
Zagreb – Delight a Brunch for Two Before Your Departure
Trip Highlights
- Discover Dubrovnik’s Old City on an evening stroll under the stars
- Delight in a gourmet picnic for two, overlooking the awe-inspiring Adriatic
- Become the prince and princesses of your own fairytale at the pristine Plitvice Park
- Wander down the magical and charming main street of Rastoke Village
- Saddle up and enjoy a horseback ride in the countryside
- Escape the manic mainland pace, spending an entire day on captivating Kolocep Island
- Soak in the stunning Croatian scenery on a bicycle tour for two
- Sightsee with your special someone as you stroll through idyllic Samobor
- Sail Off into the Sunset on a Dazzling Sea Tour in Zadar
- Embrace the beauty and one another as you explore the ethereal Istria region, including Pula, Porec, and Rovinj
Detailed Description
Croatia is the home to known gems that rival the likes of even Paris and Rome in the realm of romance, as the scenic cities of Croatia offer an abundance of nearly endless opportunities to fan the flames of your relationship, ensuring that the sparks keep flying through every experience. Croatia has truly got it all. In fact, this charming country has so many options that narrowing down the best among them is an almost impossible endeavor. Luckily, this 12-day itinerary features many of the essential attractions, allowing you to enjoy every day one moment at a time.
Dubrovnik will dazzle you with its Old City, where you will wander among its completely walled alleyways on a private, evening walking tour. You will also have the opportunity to hike and swim on idyllic Kolocep Island, smile for the camera during a professional couple’s photoshoot, and trot together around the stunning Croatian countryside on two trusty steeds.
Split will then welcome you to wonder at its spectacular scenery as you embark on a magical, multi-island adventure that includes stops at Hvar, the Blue Caves, and more. You will then take two days in Zadar, which will woo you with a jaunt to its nearby Ugljan Island and a sunset sailing experience. Your incredible experience continues in the storybook settings of Plitvice National Park and Rastoke Village as you roam to your hearts’ content among cascading waterfalls, crystalline lakes, and winding footpaths.
Your final destination of Zagreb is no less of a fantasy land, and amid the pastel-colored architecture of the quaint Upper Town and lovely landmarks like Zagreb Cathedral, you will stroll and marvel with awe. While here, you will also enjoy partaking in a private biking tour, exploring Samobor, and even embracing your inner chefs during a private Croatian cooking class. 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 with you in mind. Learn more about how the luxury Croatia tour companies we work with can personalize the vacation of your dreams.
Starting Price
$3,900 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 1335 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.
