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9-Day Adriatic Escape

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Overview

The Adriatic Sea is where you'll find the clearest azure waters and most peaceful coastal towns in the Mediterranean! You'll spend your days diving into the crystal clear blue Croatian waters and hopping across some of the most beautiful islands.

You'll taste delicious traditional specialities and explore the centuries-old culture of islands like Hvar and Vis. If that's not enough, you'll also sample some of the world's best wines and admire the beauty of the Pearl of the Adriatic in the Old Town of Dubrovnik.

Towards the end of the trip across coastal Croatia, you'll hop over the border to the sovereign state of Montenegro to explore its stunning bay filled with UNESCO-listed medieval towns and architectural gems.
Sightseeing
Adventure
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Beach & Sea

Itinerary

Day 1

The Roman Town of Split

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The Roman Town of Split

Today, you'll arrive in Split and after checking in to your hotel, you'll venture out on a city tour. You'll walk inside Diocletian’s Palace, once the summer residence of the Roman emperor Diocletian, now one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world. This fascinating town was developed inside the structure, yet the design still remains the same, inside you'll walk past bars, restaurants and shops that are a thriving part of life in Split.

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    Accommodation

    Piazza Heritage Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Split

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Split Airport to Split

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    Destinations

    Split

Day 2

From One World Heritage Site to Another

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From One World Heritage Site to Another

Today, you'll travel from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Split to one known as Trogir, both places rich with history, great people and breathtaking food. Before arriving in Trogir, you'll spend the morning exploring Krka National Park, a stunning landscape home to seven waterfalls and also the second-highest density of lavender in Europe. When you arrive in Trogir, you'll find yourself in a city of beautiful medieval architecture, a stunning waterside and vibrant markets.

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    Accommodation

    Piazza Heritage Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Krka National Park

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    Transportations

    Bus from Split to Krka waterfalls - Day Tours from Split

    Bus from Krka National Park to Split

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Split

    Šibenik-Knin County

Day 3

Adventure Day on the Cetina River

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Adventure Day on the Cetina River

Today, you'll head to the beautiful setting of the Cetina River and Gorge for an adrenaline and fun-filled day. Your morning will begin by kayaking down the Cetina River, enjoying the sights and the beautiful crystal clear waters as you float along, occasionally taking on the rapids. In the afternoon, you'll swap floating on the river for floating in the air as you enjoy a ziplining adventure across the Cetina Gorge. This will be a day to remember!

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    Accommodation

    Piazza Heritage Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Cetina KayakingOptional Activity

    Ziplining across the Cetina GorgeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Split to OmišOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Split

    Omiš

Day 4

The Island of Sunshine!

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The Island of Sunshine!

Today, you'll jump aboard a catamaran and head to the island filled with lavender and sunshine, Hvar. Once you arrive and have checked into your hotel, you'll venture out on a tour of the historic and truly beautiful island. You'll enjoy wonderful views and absorb the nature around you, whilst listening to stories about the island's life. In the evening, you'll head to a traditional Croatian restaurant where you'll taste the most outstanding lavender delicacies and local food.

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    Accommodation

    Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Island of Hvar Tour

    Stari Grad on Hvar Island

    Hvar Town

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    Restaurants

    Konoba Hvar

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Split to Hvar

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Split

    Hvar

    Vrisnik

    Stari Grad

    Malo Grablje

Day 5

Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

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Blue Cave & Pakleni Islands

Today, you'll take a tour of the fascinating Blue Cave and stunning Pakleni Islands by speedboat. The Blue Cave is a natural phenomenon; sunlight creeps through a small gap in the roof of the cave and bounces off the limestone bottom, illuminating the water and cave to bright blue. This is only seen at certain parts of the day and the dazzling crystal clear azure waters will be an unforgettable memory. Afterwards, you'll head to the Pakleni Islands, coastal Croatia's little slice of heaven.

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    Accommodation

    Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Blue CaveOptional Activity

    Pakleni IslandsOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hvar

    Biševo

Day 6

Almighty Dubrovnik

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Almighty Dubrovnik

A fortified seaside city, Dubrovnik is steeped in history that tells the tale of Croatia's coastal past through its architecture with Venetian-inspired and perfectly-preserved sites that date back to the 10th century. A city of perspectives that go from sea to sky: you'll start your day by shores and finish it in the mountains, so you can really take in this fascinating cultural melting pot.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

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    Activities

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik City Walls

    Dubrovnik Cable Car to Srd HillOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik

    Private Driver from Port Gruž to Хотел LЕRО

    Private Driver from Хотел LЕRО to Old Town

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hvar

    Dubrovnik

Day 7

Cook With a Local

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Cook With a Local

In Croatia, and anywhere for that matter, cooking and eating are an important role in everyday life. What's fascinating is how different cultures treat this as a necessity or as an art in itself. In Croatia, you'll find that the latter becomes evident pretty quickly. You'll spend the most part of the day on a traditional farm with a local family learning to prepare and cook a range of traditional dishes. Challenge yourself and be like a local - dobar tek!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

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    Activities

    CavtatOptional Activity

    Culinary Experience in LovornoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to CavtatOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Cavtat

    Lovorno

Day 8

Pearls of Montenegro

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Pearls of Montenegro

Today, you'll hop over the border to Montenegro to experience the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site of the Bay of Kotor. Known locally as Boka, this area has been inhabited since antiquity, long before the Middle Ages, and is surrounded by stunning medieval towns, Perast and Kotor being two of them. After exploring these ancient villages and taking a trip to the famed island in the middle of the bay, you'll head to the scenic town of Budva before heading back to Dubrovnik.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

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    Activities

    Perast

    Our Lady of the Rocks

    KotorOptional Activity

    Cathedral of Saint TryphonOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to PerastOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Kotor to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Perast

    Montenegro

    Kotor

Day 9

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today, you'll leave the beautiful coastal Croatia behind. Your driver will take you to Dubrovnik airport and wish you a safe and pleasant onward journey. Until next time!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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