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The Tour Director and Driver were absolutely excellent. We got to see a lot of diverse perspectives of Croatia. We got to visit larger cities like Zagreb, fabulous national parks and Island life in the Adriatic. We had several opportunities to partake in Croatian culture and be welcomed the way Croatian's welcome friends to their own homes. Some wonderful dining including Croatian wine and ever present "Rakija".
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14 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Zagreb: Walk with your Local Expert from the 19th-century parks and facades of the Lower Town towards the older streets around the main square. Along the way, you’ll see key buildings such as the Art Pavilion and the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, setting out the city’s main landmarks.
Zagreb: Ride Zagreb’s funicular, in operation since 1890 and often cited as one of the world’s shortest public-transport funiculars. The 66 m (217 ft) line links Ilica Street with the Upper Town in around a minute, giving an immediate sense of the change from the commercial Lower Town to the old fortified ridge.
Postojna Cave: Explore Postojna Cave, a karst system with more than 20 kilometres of surveyed passages and one of the first caves in Europe to introduce an underground railway in the 19th century. Inside, discover the cave’s role in karst research and spot endemic species such as the proteus, or “olm”, that live in these underground waters.
Pula: Visit one of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres still standing, built in the 1st century CE under Emperor Augustus. You’ll stand inside a structure that once held around 20,000 spectators for gladiatorial games and public events, with the outer walls and tiers still clearly defined.
Split: Cruise to the sunniest island of the country, Hvar, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy beautiful views and crystal waters on this two hour ferry crossing.
Split: Sightseeing with your Local Expert continues through the old town. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to reach Narodni Trg, the centre of Old Split. Continue to Trg Braće Radić, translated as the Square of the Radić brothers, but better known to the locals as Vocni Trg, or the Fruit Square.
Split: Explore above and below the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace. A Local Expert guides you through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's, the Golden Gate and the Cellars.
Hvar: On arrival, enjoy a panoramic orientation from the comfort of your coach as you travel from the ferry port in Stari Grad to your hotel in the heart of Hvar Town.
Hvar: Cross the central Dalmatian channels with clear views of neighbouring islands and the Pelješac Peninsula.
Korčula: Follow your Local Expert through the walled Old Town, visit St. Mark’s Cathedral and cross the main square. You’ll pass the Town Museum, Bishop’s Palace and Town Hall, seeing how medieval fortifications and later Venetian details fit together on this small peninsula.
Ston: Board a private boat to cross the bay towards Mali Ston, with clear views of the Pelješac shoreline and its vineyards. Sip a glass of traditional brandy and see how small boats, farms and villages are linked by this sheltered stretch of water.
Dubrovnik: Walk the limestone Stradun with a Local Expert, stopping at Onofrio’s Fountain and St. Blaise’s Church. You’ll visit the cathedral and Franciscan Monastery and see how the compact, UNESCO-listed Old Town sits within its defensive walls beside the harbour.
Dubrovnik: Sail across the bay to see the walled city, fortresses and coastline from the water. As the light changes, you’ll have time on deck for photos and a last look back at Dubrovnik before returning to shore for dinner.
Split: Sightseeing with your Local Expert continues through the old town. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to reach Narodni Trg, the centre of Old Split. Continue to Trg Braće Radić, translated as the Square of the Radić brothers, but better known to the locals as Vocni Trg, or the Fruit Square.
Split: Explore above and below the Roman Emperor Diocletian's palace. A Local Expert guides you through labyrinthine streets to see St. Duje's, the Golden Gate and the Cellars.
Hvar: On arrival, enjoy a panoramic orientation from the comfort of your coach as you travel from the ferry port in Stari Grad to your hotel in the heart of Hvar Town.
Hvar: Cross the central Dalmatian channels with clear views of neighbouring islands and the Pelješac Peninsula.
Korčula: Follow your Local Expert through the walled Old Town, visit St. Mark’s Cathedral and cross the main square. You’ll pass the Town Museum, Bishop’s Palace and Town Hall, seeing how medieval fortifications and later Venetian details fit together on this small peninsula.
Ston: Board a private boat to cross the bay towards Mali Ston, with clear views of the Pelješac shoreline and its vineyards. Sip a glass of traditional brandy and see how small boats, farms and villages are linked by this sheltered stretch of water.
Dubrovnik: Walk the limestone Stradun with a Local Expert, stopping at Onofrio’s Fountain and St. Blaise’s Church. You’ll visit the cathedral and Franciscan Monastery and see how the compact, UNESCO-listed Old Town sits within its defensive walls beside the harbour.
Dubrovnik: Sail across the bay to see the walled city, fortresses and coastline from the water. As the light changes, you’ll have time on deck for photos and a last look back at Dubrovnik before returning to shore for dinner.
What's Included
Accommodation
Sheraton Zagreb HotelGrand Adriatic, Opatija, Amadria Park Grand 4 Opatijska Cvijeta HotelGrand Adriatic, Opatija HotelLyra, Ličko Petrovo Selo HotelPresident Solin, Split HotelAmfora, Hvar Grand Beach Resort HotelLiburna, Korcula HotelDubrovnik Palace HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Meals
Dinner (x6)Breakfast (x13)Ston: Meet an oyster farmer and see how oysters grow on ropes suspended in the bay. You’ll learn about the Ston Bay environment, the harvesting process and taste freshly opened oysters or mussels paired with a glass of local Dalmatian wine.Dubrovnik: Come together with your Travel Director and small group to share a final meal. It’s a chance to look back on the journey from Zagreb to the coast and islands, swap favourite moments and say goodbye over Croatian dishes.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Others
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Join a Local Expert to explore Plitviče Lakes National Park and learn how ongoing studies monitor and protect its fragile lake and forest habitats. Hear about habitat restoration, low-impact visitor practices and work to safeguard local wildlife, as staff share village traditions and their own stories of living beside the park. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Join the ladies of the Tara Centre, where income from tourism has funded a small community hub for the Tara Citizens’ Association, formed mainly by older women, many once refugees. Hear about local customs and personal stories of the village, and learn about the traditional handicrafts that support their income and well being. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.Choose between two carefully selected activitiesPlitvice Lakes National Park: Join a Local Expert to explore Plitviče Lakes National Park and learn how ongoing studies monitor and protect its fragile lake and forest habitats. Hear about habitat restoration, low-impact visitor practices and work to safeguard local wildlife, as staff share village traditions and their own stories of living beside the park. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.Plitvice Lakes National Park: Join the ladies of the Tara Centre, where income from tourism has funded a small community hub for the Tara Citizens’ Association, formed mainly by older women, many once refugees. Hear about local customs and personal stories of the village, and learn about the traditional handicrafts that support their income and well being. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
What's Excluded
Itinerary
Experience Croatia’s vibrant culture and breathtaking coastlines on the 'Country Roads of Croatia' city sightseeing trip. Traveling from Zagreb to Dubrovnik over 14 days, this group tour combines urban exploration with natural marvels like Plitvice Lakes National Park. Relish sea-to-table oysters in Ston and celebrate in Dubrovnik with a dinner paired with wine and grappa. With options to dive into Tara Community folklore or hike forest trails, and expert guidance throughout, this tour stands out for its immersive approach to Croatian heritage and its culinary treasures.
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Darrin L.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
This itinerary provides good exposure to most of the main spots in Croatia with a short dip into Slovenia. Having been to Croatia previously I appreciated getting to spend time on the islands of Hvar and Korcula and plenty of time to enjoy Dubrovnik at the end of the tour. I don't feel that enough time is spent in Zagreb but as the starting point it is easy to go a couple days before the tour starts which is what we did this time as well as on our prior trip. I would prefer that more time is spent in other parts of Pula instead of just the amphitheater (as impressive as it is). I was exrtremely disappointed with the visit to Plitvice National Park as this particular visit skipped out on the best part of the park's waterfalls by taking a shortcut so I am happy that i had been there before so I know what was missed. In Split I would highly recommend that Insight seek accommodations much closer to Diocletian's Palace because it is wonderful to visit at night and closer hotels would make it much easier to get there, even by walking. Despite some of these less than stellar segments, I have to give 5 stars because Croatia is simply wonderful!
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Great itinerary, tour director thorough and informative, get to see sites that would not be easy on our own
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Elaine K.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
- Skip Zagreb. Huge city with lots of graffiti. Did not know that majority of churches and historical sights were closed & still being rehabbed since 2020 earthquake. Instead include city of Ljubljana and Lake Bled in Slovenia. We booked a separate tour there & it was one of the highlights of our trip.
- Optional dining experience in Opatija was not worth even half the money we paid. Good dinner but not excellent.
- Day 4 . Do Rovinj first and allow more free time. Didn't have enough time to shop or eat lunch. Do Pula on way back to hotel
- Skip Korcula. Too small a city for amount of time allowed there and too much travel time. We would have far preferred more free time in each city to explore. Always felt rushed and too much time on the bus.
- Replace some dinner meals in hotels with local restaurants in the area. Really got tired of the hotel buffets - mediocre food and lots of the food (and coffee) was watered down to make it go further. We did not experience this on our last Insight vacation trip in Italy.
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Kenneth B.Verified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Great itinerary. Hotels some of the best we have stayed at. Tour director outstanding.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
This trip took us to the insides of Croatia that many tourists overlook. As this was our first time on a tour, we had minimal expectations. Our tour director had so much knowledge of the history of the country, leading to a greater appreciation of the country and people.
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