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Croatian Escape
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9 days
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Europe
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Steady pace
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Escapes by Globus
Off-season shouldn't mean second-class travel. With milder temperatures and smaller crowds, our Escapes tours mean Globus quality whilst taking advantage of off-peak deals.
Discover a world of beauty, history, and rich tradition on your escorted tour of Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. On your 9-day guided tour of the beautiful Balkan region, you’ll enjoy fewer crowds and more affordable prices during the off-season for travel. Your Croatian Escape includes visits in the beautiful landscapes of Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina without the higher prices and crowded sites of the busy travel season.
Begin your holiday in Slovenia to explore the sights of capital Ljubljana—with its medieval castle and historic city hall, as well as the magnificent St. Nicholas’ Cathedral. Take a scenic drive along the stunning coast to Zadar, 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. You’ll travel through the ruggedly beautiful Neretva Valley to 16th-century Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina on your way to Split, Croatia—ancient Spalato—to tour the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, the Mausoleum, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the incredible Temple of Jupiter. Another highlight is a special dinner at a local restaurant in Split.
Your guided holiday in Croatia and the Balkans concludes in the capital city of Zagreb. With a guided tour of this extraordinary city, and a farewell dinner to celebrate your Croatian Escape, you’ll enjoy it all without the crowds and the high prices of high-season travel!
At a glance
Ljubljana Welcome dinner; Guided sightseeing; visit St. Nicholas’ Cathedral
Zadar Guided walking tour through the Old Town to the main square
Dubrovnik Guided walking tour; visit Rector’s Palace
Mostar Visit the historic city
Split Dinner at a local restaurant; guided walking tour; visit Diocletian’s Palace
Zagreb Farewell dinner; guided sightseeing
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Read more about our private home pick-up service.
Make your own way
If you prefer the flexibility of making your own travel arrangements and join us directly overseas, you can book this tour excluding flights, transfers and private home pick-up. Just call our travel specialists on 0330 0588 237 to confirm the price for your preferred date.
For more information please see our booking conditions for tour-only holidays.
Croatian Escape
Overview
Discover a world of beauty, history, and rich tradition on your escorted tour of Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. On your 9-day guided tour of the beautiful Balkan region, you’ll enjoy fewer crowds and more affordable prices during the off-season for travel. Your Croatian Escape includes visits in the beautiful landscapes of Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina without the higher prices and crowded sites of the busy travel season.
Begin your holiday in Slovenia to explore the sights of capital Ljubljana—with its medieval castle and historic city hall, as well as the magnificent St. Nicholas’ Cathedral. Take a scenic drive along the stunning coast to Zadar, 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. You’ll travel through the ruggedly beautiful Neretva Valley to 16th-century Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina on your way to Split, Croatia—ancient Spalato—to tour the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, the Mausoleum, the Cathedral of St. Domnius, and the incredible Temple of Jupiter. Another highlight is a special dinner at a local restaurant in Split.
Your guided holiday in Croatia and the Balkans concludes in the capital city of Zagreb. With a guided tour of this extraordinary city, and a farewell dinner to celebrate your Croatian Escape, you’ll enjoy it all without the crowds and the high prices of high-season travel!
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
UK - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Day1
Fly to Ljubljana where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Welcome to Ljubljana! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Ljubljana
Day2
Guided sightseeing features the main sites like the medieval castle, the impressive City Hall, and a visit to magnificent ST. NICHOLAS’ CATHEDRAL. Balance of the day at leisure. An optional excursion is available for you to make the most out of your holiday.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Ljubljana - Zadar, Croatia
Day3
A scenic drive along the coast line will take you to Zadar, Slovenia. 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.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Zadar - Dubrovnik
Day4
Arrive in Dubrovnik. Beautifully situated on a promontory jutting into the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik was once an independent maritime republic rivaling Venice.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Dubrovnik
Day5
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. You may wish to join your Tour Director in an optional excursion to further explore this fascinating region.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Dubrovnik - Mostar, Bosnia - Herzegovina - Split, Croatia
Day6
Enter Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop in Mostar, where your Guide will introduce you to the hidden beauties of this historic town, including the reconstructed 16th century bridge. Then, continue to Split, Croatia, the ancient Spalato. Globus Local Favorite This evening, enjoy an included dinner at local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Split
Day7
This morning, 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.” In the afternoon why not take part on an optional excursion to one of the picturesque harbor towns along the coast?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Split - Zagreb
Day8
Today, a pleasant drive takes you to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. 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. This evening, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel to celebrate your Croatian tour.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Zagreb - UK
Day9
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Ljubljana - Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel
This modern 236-room property is housed in a sleek contemporary tower building. Amenities include an all-day-dining restaurant, a lobby bar with a cocktail menu and Free high speed internet access throughout.
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Location
Bratislavska cesta 8, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Zadar - Pinija at Petrcane
The Hotel Pinija is situated in the small Mediterranean village of Petrcane, near Zadar. Its unique position on a natural peninsula makes it the perfect choice for rest and recreation. Hidden in a forest of pine trees and surrounded by a crystal clear sea, it invites you to escape everyday life. Enjoy a variety of gastronomic delicacies and relax with wellness programme. The hotel offers 300 modern air-conditioned rooms fully equipped. Accommodation is arranged into 3 wings connected by the reception area, a spacious lobby and an aperitif bar.
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Location
Petrcane Bb, Petrcane, Croatia
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Dubrovnik - Valamar Lacroma Resort
Renowned for its fusion of nature and modern facilities, this 401-room upscale hotel enjoys sea views from a stunning position amidst lawns, palms and olive trees. Free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout, the elegant à la carte restaurant serves a mix of Mediterranean and international dishes, whilst the buffet style restaurant features a show cooking station. Other Leisure facilities include an all-day lobby bar, gym, the Spa which has a big heated indoor pool, steam bath, Finnish sauna and ice fountain and there is also a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sundeck and pool bar.
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Location
Ulica Iva Dulcica 34 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Split - President Hotel
Comfortable, urban hotel President.
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Location
Starceviceva 1, Split, Croatia
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Facilities
- Wifi
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
Zagreb - The Westin Zagreb
Seventeen-story Hotel situated downtown, adjacent to the commercial centre.
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Location
Krsnjavoga 1, Zagreb, Croatia
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool