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Your vacation begins with welcome dinner in Zagreb. Explore the sights of Croatia’s extraordinary capital with a local guide and see the important monuments of the upper and lower town. Take a scenic drive to Zadar for a first view of Croatia’s stunning coastline, where you’ll enjoy the magical sounds and lights of the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun installations. You’ll visit the dramatic setting of Dubrovnik, an ancient maritime republic poised above the Adriatic Sea. Explore the impressive ramparts of the walled city, see its Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, and visit the 15th-century Rector’s Palace. In Split—ancient Spalato—tour the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, and see the Mausoleum, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the incredible Temple of Jupiter. A meal of local specialties awaits you at a local restaurant for a taste of Croatia.
Your guided vacation in Croatia ends back in Zagreb with a farewell dinner to celebrate your Croatian Escape, you’ll enjoy it all! This Croatian Escape has it all- film worthy locations and mouthwatering local dishes, all easier to enjoy in the off season!
Highlights
Welcome and farewell dinner; guided sightseeing
ZADARGuided walking tour through the Old Town to the main square
DUBROVNIKGuided walking tour; visit Rector’s Palace
SPLITDinner at a local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit Diocletian’s Palace
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
ARRIVE IN ZAGREB, CROATIA
Day1
Welcome to Zagreb! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
ZAGREB
Day2
Guided sightseeing features important landmarks of the Lower and medieval Upper Town, such as the Parliament, Stone Gate, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the majestic cathedral.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ZAGREB–ZADAR
Day3
A scenic drive will take you to Zadar. A guided walking tour to the main square gives you a good impression of this city with its turbulent history of fighting off the Venetians, crusaders and Turks over the centuries. Don’t miss Nikola Basic’s amazing Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun installations.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi / 320 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ZADAR–DUBROVNIK
Day4
Arrive in Dubrovnik. Beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a walking tour with your Local Guide to see the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, and the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks. Also visit the 15th-century RECTOR’S PALACE, built in gothic style, harmoniously combined with renaissance and baroque elements. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi / 350 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBROVNIK
Day5
Full day at leisure. You may wish to join your Tour Director for an optional excursion to explore this fascinating region.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DUBROVNIK–SPLIT
Day6
In Split, the ancient Spalato, follow your Local Guide for a walk through the labyrinth of medieval streets within the walls of Emperor DIOCLETIAN’S PALACE, a well-preserved fortress and a living part of the Old Town. Also see the Mausoleum, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the Temple of Jupiter with its impressive basement halls—a filming location for Game of Thrones. This evening enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 162 mi / 260 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SPLIT–ZAGREB
Day7
A pleasant drive takes you back to Zagreb. This evening, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel to celebrate your Croatian tour.
Today’s Distance: 280 mi / 450 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ZAGREB
Day8
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
The Westin Zagreb
Superior First-Class
Within walking distance to the center, cafes, and adjacent to a commercial center. The comfortable rooms have a minibar and coffeemaker. There's an elegant bar/lounge, a café, and upscale restaurant. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness room, sauna, and various wellness treatments. Free internet access is available throughout.
Location
Krsnjavoga 1, Zagreb, Croatia
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Television
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Voicemail
Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik
First-Class
An 258-room upscale resort in a bayfront location with a sandy beach featuring both outdoor and indoor heated swimming pools, a 8202 ft² award-winning wellness center with massage, sauna, hot tub and solarium facilities. Water sports facilities, tennis and beach volleyball courts can also be found on site. All air conditioned guest rooms have natural wood floors, a mini-bar, safe and Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout.
Location
Majstora Radovana 7, Zadar, Croatia
Hotel Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Climate Control
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Phone
Valamar Lacroma Resort
Superior First-Class
Renowned for its fusion of nature and modern facilities, this 401-room upscale hotel is set back on a hill above Lapad Bay amidst lawns, palms, and olive trees with free Wi-Fi connection available throughout. The elegant à la carte restaurant serves a mix of Mediterranean and international dishes, while the buffet style restaurant features a show cooking station. Other leisure facilities include an all-day lobby bar serving drinks and light snacks, a gym and Spa which has a big heated indoor pool, steam bath, Finnish sauna, and relaxation room. Outside there is a seasonal freshwater swimming pool with sundeck and pool bar.
Location
Ulica Iva Dulcica 34, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Window Opens
Corner Hotel
First-Class
A small 44-room hotel housed in the city's former Registry Office close to the heart of Split's UNESCO protected historical center. Located within walking distance of The Palace of Diocletian and The Riva Promenade, a great choice of restaurants and shops can be found in the pedestrianized area of the Old Town. The large bright air conditioned guest rooms all offer in-room safes, minibar and Free Wi-Fi access, there is also an on-site restaurant.
Location
Mazuranicevo Setaliste 1 , Split, Croatia
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
