Croatia Tours and Vacation Packages

We just returned home from a very memorable trip to Croatia. Thanks to Zicasso's travel expert and her company for the terrific itinerary. Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Rovinj, and Zagreb were all toured with knowledgeable guides and experienced drivers to get us there!

There were many highlights, including the beautiful Adriatic countryside, Plitvice Lakes National Park, and a dinner with wine pairing. Of course, there were many more delightful experiences, but too many to include all of them!

We received top-shelf transportation, well thought out itineraries, and first-rate services. I would highly recommend this travel company!

Zicasso's travel agent planned a wonderful custom trip for my husband and me. The hotels were in central and safe areas in each city we visited. The drivers and tour guides were terrific, always on time, and very informative and personable. We especially enjoyed riding with our driver for six days, our tour guide in Rovinj, the truffle hunt and truffle lunch near there, the dinner and wine pairing at a vineyard near Split, the oyster tasting in Ston, and the walking food tour in Dubrovnik. Our agent listened to what we like to do and planned accordingly. It was a great trip!

The trip exceeded our expectations! We’ve been home several days and we continue to reflect back on how this was probably one of our best vacations, and that’s saying a lot since we enjoy traveling. We have never tried customizing our trips before, but after working with Zicasso's tour company, we are convinced this is the only way to experience countries and their unique cultures.

Our agent was exceptional in designing our itinerary based upon my requests, readily available, and very thoughtful, communicating with us daily once we were actually there. We visited six locations in two weeks and each day went flawlessly and on time. We are so impressed that we are already thinking of returning back and exploring more of this beautiful and historic country!

Our Zicasso travel specialist was tremendously helpful in planning and coordinating our 10-day family trip to Croatia.  Planning started in February and we traveled in May. After explaining that our trip was to discover our family history in Croatia and noting a special connection that we had with the country, she immediately focused on how to make the trip a truly special journey for us. She ensured we had the appropriate guides for each of the cities we visited and ensured our tours were tailored to our needs and interests. The hotels were all excellent and the transportation arrangements were well-coordinated and comfortable. 

Our agent also made sure to highlight places of interest and restaurants that would accommodate our dietary requirements. She was accessible to us throughout the entire trip and regularly checked in and communicated with us. When we had an issue with a lost passport, she went above and beyond the call, working with the hotel and transportation provider to help us locate it, as well as providing contact information for the US Embassy.

Our short, five-day, private trip (two persons) to Croatia (Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, and Split) was well organized by Zicasso’s travel company and went off without a hitch, from the initial airport pick-up to transfers between cities, city tours, quality of hotels, and final transfer to the airport. Everyone involved was prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke English well.

Although we had guides every day, we were especially grateful that we requested a guide at the stunning but large Plitvice Lakes National Park as we were there only a few hours and it was very crowded. With the guide, we were able to maximize our time there as she knew exactly which paths to take us on. We appreciated our guide’s knowledge of Trogir, the gallery of Ivan Meštrović, and Split. We also enjoyed being driven in nice Mercedes cars with professional and friendly drivers. The itinerary was well paced, with relaxation/free time built into most afternoons.

We chose this travel company via Zicasso to help us plan our trip to Croatia and we had an awesome experience! Hopefully, this summary is useful.

We initiated the process over nine months ahead of time for 12 nights. Our travel agent was extremely helpful, providing several options with pros/cons. We especially appreciated her "guiding patience" as our six "senior" travelers debated ideas and preferences. In the end, we all loved the diversity of locations, educational and engaging tour guides, friendly and efficient drivers, well-located hotels, and numerous restaurant tips.

Our trip started in Dubrovnik (three nights), where we enjoyed our "walking exercise" of the old town by a super guide, a peaceful stop in the charming seaside village of Cavtat, and an excellent culinary experience at a generational family estate. As we transitioned to our next spot, we stopped in Hodilje and embarked on a small boat to an oyster farm – quite an education, plus a tasty experience!

Next, we traveled to Korčula (only one night), a far more laidback island. The highlight here was an awesome, costumed guide for a short and very enjoyable historic tour. We then traveled to energetic Hvar (two nights), where another superb, non-stop guide took us to limestone cliffs with stunning views, lavender hills, a winery for appetizers and wines, and an abandoned medieval village for an authentic dinner cooked via the "peka" dome.

Back on the mainland, we arrived in Split (three nights), a favorite "home base" for some in our group. From here, we toured Split and visited Zadar, Šibenik, and Trogir – all very worthwhile and different villages. We especially enjoyed the Zadar tour – the sea organ and "colorful" sunset are unique must-dos!

A longer ride than expected was next, via back roads, as the highway was closed due to treacherous winds. Thanks to our excellent driver on our executive bus, we finally arrived at Plitvice Lakes National Park. Don't miss this awesome hiking opportunity in cooler temps with super views and pics. The waterfalls are amazing.

Our final stop was Zagreb (two nights). The historic tour of Croatia's capital city was yet another fabulous guided and learning experience. By the way, we found prices for dining and hotels were far less here than in our other locations.

In closing, everyone in our small group truly enjoyed Croatia, would visit again, and highly recommend this travel company to ensure a top-notch experience. Note that we've leveraged Zicasso several times to find outstanding local travel experts in a variety of countries. Our thanks to both companies, as this was a great match in our case!