Discover the best of Croatia’s Adriatic coast and the romantic island of Hvar, taking in spectacular scenery and savoring local delicacies, and experience the historic walled city of Dubrovnik, walking its medieval ramparts, meeting with locals and viewing the city from the sea.
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DAY 1
Arrive in Split, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner.
Hotel Park
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
Explore Split, starting with the Palace of Diocletian and its synagogue, and view St. Domnius Cathedral. Stroll Split’s old town and harbor-front promenade. Visit the daily market, and then enjoy your afternoon at leisure, before dinner with a klapa (a capella singing) concert.
Hotel Park
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3
Ride Like a Local by public ferry along the stunning Dalmatian coastline to picturesque Hvar, a lush, mountainous island where Venetian palaces grace narrow backstreets and secluded coves beckon. Upon arrival, visit the family-owned winery of renowned winemaker Andro Tomic for a Chef ’s Table experience that includes a wine tasting. Later, on the scenic drive back to Hvar Town, stop to view the gleaming limestone Spanjol Fortress. Tonight, enjoy fine dining, while overlooking the waterfront.
Palace Elisabeth
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
This morning, walk the historic center of Hvar Town, pausing to take in the Cathedral, the Arsenal and the Benedictine Nunnery where resident nuns produce the world-famous agave lace.
Palace Elisabeth
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
Head to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” stopping en route in Ston, renowned for its oysters, which you may wish to sample when you enjoy lunch in a typical Dalmatian restaurant.
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
Stroll through Dubrovnik with your local guide to see the Dominican Monastery, the Rector’s Palace and Dubrovnik Cathedral. Mingle with local traders and craftspeople in its markets. Then, listen as a survivor of the Balkan War shares memories of the conflict that secured Croatia’s independence from the former Yugoslavia. Hear about daily life in a city under siege and gain insights into how community members supported one another during their darkest hour. Later, watch silk weavers at work on a fascinating artisan visit in Konavle. Return to Dubrovnik for a private cruise, enjoying a Scenic Sundowner and taking in the fantastic city views.
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Take Part in a Cooking Class with Wine Tasting, and then savor what you created for lunch.
Embark by Sea Kayak on a refreshing, tranquil paddle around Dubrovnik’s Old Town and Lokrum Island.
Visit Game of Thrones Shooting Locations on a walking tour, led by a local who worked as an extra on the series.
Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner in a fine local restaurant.
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to depart.
Meals: Breakfast
From Ljubljana, visit Lake Bled, set in the stunning Julian Alps of Slovenia, then proceed to Croatia to walk its capital, Zagreb, and view the National Theater, followed by an excursion to the lovely Plitvice Lakes.
5 days from $3,495 per person
Single Supplement from $795 per person
Available to add to all departure dates.
DAY 1
Upon arrival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Grand Hotel Union
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
Depart for picturesque Lake Bled, where you visit Bled Castle to view the large collection of 16th- to 18th-century weaponry in its museum, and then board a boat to tour St. Mary Island. Later, join your local guide to discover the charms of historic Ljubljana's old town.
Grand Hotel Union
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
Take the funicular to explore Ljubljana's castle, and then enjoy time at leisure for lunch and independent exploration, before driving to Zagreb, Croatia.
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
Walk Zagreb to view the National Theater and The Well of Life by Ivan Mestrovic. Later, visit the Mestrovic Atelier to see the artist’s works.
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5
Transfer to Split, stopping en route to visit Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the National Park, followed by lunch. Then, continue to Split.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Boat to tiny Our Lady of the Rocks, visit UNESCO-listed Kotor, tour medieval Budva and soak up the Adriatic sun.
3 days from $1,495 per person
Single Supplement from $595 per person
Available to add to all departure dates.
DAY 1
Travel to Montenegro, stopping at the Bay of Kotor fjord for lunch. Boat to Our Lady of the Rocks, a tiny church on an island. Visit Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then drive the spectacular coastal road to Tivat, where you check in to your hotel.
Regent Porto Montenegro
Meals: Lunch
DAY 2
Tour Budva, viewing the stone walls and narrow streets of its medieval old town.
Regent Porto Montenegro
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3
Transfer to Dubrovnik’s airport and depart.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Park
Palace Elisabeth
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
