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Explore Croatia's highlights on this captivating 9-day tour! Beginning in Zagreb, witness the stunning Kvarner Bay and visit a 2000-year-old Roman Colosseum in Istria. Enjoy a boat ride across the Emerald Green Lake of Plitvice Lakes and tune in with history in Zadar, Split and the UNESCO-listed city of Trogir. Foodies rejoice with wine and truffle tasting, as we visit local wineries in the Dalmatian hinterland. Finish the adventure with a tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town.
Highlights & Inclusions
8 nights in 4-star accommodation
Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
Welcome drink on arrival
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Airport transfers on Day 1 in Zagreb and Day 9 in Dubrovnik
Services of an English-speaking Tour Guide
Guided sightseeing of Zagreb, Opatija, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik
Entrance to Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Franciscan Monastery in Dubrovnik, Pula Amphitheatre and Plitvice Lakes
Wine tasting and truffle tasting
Zagreb — Take in the highlights of the Croatian capital on a guided tour, including the fortified Upper Town
Opatija — Discover the delights of this beautiful 19th-century seaside resort on the Kvarner Riviera
Istria — Explore the region nicknamed ‘Croatian Tuscany’, including romantic Rovinj, Pula’s ancient amphitheatre and a truffle tasting in Motovun
Plitvice Lakes — Take a boat ride and scenic walk through this spectacular national park, home to 16 crystalline lakes connected by cascades and waterfalls
Zadar — Explore Croatia’s oldest continuously inhabited city, including the Roman Forum and imposing city walls
Split — Tour the historic UNESCO-listed city and discover the famous 1,700-year-old Diocletian’s Palace
Ston — Visit a local winery near Ston to sample the famous Plavac Mali wine and learn about the winemaking process
Dubrovnik — Discover the awe-inspiring UNESCO-listed Old Town, with its marble streets and beautiful Baroque buildings
Dalmatian Hinterland — Taste authentic Dalmatian wines and international cuvées accompanied by Croatian-style tapas at a local winery
Trogir — Tour the UNESCO-listed ‘floating museum town’ and enjoy a traditional Dalmatian dish at Tragos Restaurant
Itinerary
Day 1 | Zagreb Arrive in Zagreb, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by time at leisure before dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Zagreb Meals: Dinner
Day 2 | Zagreb → Opatija After breakfast, explore Zagreb on a guided walking tour, visiting the fortified medieval Upper Town and seeing St Mark’s Church, Parliament and Government Palace. Continue to picturesque Kvarner Bay and the elegant seaside resort of Opatija. Overnight: Opatija Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 | Istria — Pula → Rovinj → Motovun Discover the beautiful Istrian Peninsula, beginning with Pula’s impressive 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatre. Continue to colourful Rovinj, with free time to explore its narrow streets and coastal setting, before visiting hilltop Motovun for a delicious truffle tasting. Return to Opatija. Overnight: Opatija Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 | Opatija → Plitvice Lakes Travel to spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO-listed natural wonder featuring 16 interconnected lakes and cascading waterfalls. Explore the park on foot and enjoy a scenic boat ride across Kozjak Lake. Overnight: Zadar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 | Plitvice Lakes → Zadar → Dalmatian Hinterland → Split Travel along the coast to historic Zadar, where sightseeing includes the Roman Forum, Church of St Donatus and the unique Sea Organ. Continue to a local winery in the Dalmatian Hinterland to sample authentic Dalmatian wines and international cuvées accompanied by Croatian-style tapas. Continue to Split. Overnight: Split Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 | Split → Trogir → Split Explore historic Split and its UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, built in the 4th century. Continue to UNESCO-listed Trogir, known as the ‘floating museum town’, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Dalmatian dish at Tragos Restaurant before exploring its historic streets, palaces, churches and towers. Return to Split. Overnight: Split Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 | Split → Ston → Dubrovnik Journey towards Dubrovnik, stopping near Ston to visit a local winery. Sample renowned Plavac Mali wine, learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a complementary snack before continuing to Dubrovnik. Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 | Dubrovnik Discover Dubrovnik’s magnificent medieval Old Town on a guided tour. Explore its historic ramparts and stone-paved streets before enjoying free time to wander the cobblestone laneways, visit local museums or soak up views of the Adriatic Sea. Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 | Dubrovnik Your Croatian journey comes to an end after breakfast. Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast
Itinerary is subject to change.
Dates/Pricing
Tour dates
Pricing from
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2 Oct → 10 Oct 2026
$3,719 pp
20%
23 Oct → 31 Oct 2026
$3,535 pp
20%
4 Dec → 12 Dec 2026
$3,535 pp
20%
9 Apr → 17 Apr 2027
$3,839 pp
20%
21 May → 29 May 2027
$4,160 pp
20%
4 Jun → 12 Jun 2027
$4,289 pp
20%
18 Jun → 26 Jun 2027
$4,360 pp
20%
27 Aug → 4 Sep 2027
$4,425 pp
20%
10 Sep → 18 Sep 2027
$4,425 pp
20%
17 Sep → 25 Sep 2027
$4,360 pp
20%
1 Oct → 9 Oct 2027
$4,160 pp
20%
15 Oct → 23 Oct 2027
$3,789 pp
20%
22 Oct → 30 Oct 2027
$3,789 pp
20%
3 Dec → 11 Dec 2027
$3,675 pp
20%
*Advertised price is based on per person, twin share and inclusive of applicable savings. Pricing and information correct as of 8 September 2026, subject to change and availability.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
