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A charming small-group journey through the best of Croatia, from the Habsburg elegance of Zagreb and Opatija to the Roman heritage of Istria, the turquoise waterfalls of Plitvice, the Dalmatian coast of Zadar, Split and Trogir, and the walled city of Dubrovnik, then on to two treasures beyond the border: Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the majestic Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. With wine, truffle and Dalmatian tasting experiences along the way, it is made for lovers of food, wine and history.
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Day 1 of every itinerary is your departure day from the USA.
Your Croatian journey begins today! Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Zagreb, Croatia.
Overnight in flight
Dobrodošli! Welcome to Zagreb. On arrival at Zagreb Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel in the city center.
Zagreb, Croatia's capital, unfolds between its medieval Upper Town and the elegant Austro-Hungarian squares and parks of the Lower Town, a lively city of cafés, markets and museums.
Take the rest of the day to settle in and recover from your flight.
This evening, meet your tour manager and fellow travelers over a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Zagreb
Start the day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
This morning, set out on a guided walking tour of Zagreb with an English-speaking local guide.
Upper Town (Gornji Grad), the fortified medieval heart of Zagreb, where St. Mark's Church with its colorful tiled roof bearing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb faces the Croatian Parliament and the Government Palace.
Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).
In the afternoon, continue to the Kvarner Bay and Opatija.
Opatija, the cradle of Croatian tourism and the favorite seaside spa of the Habsburg court, whose Belle Époque villas and seafront promenade once welcomed Mahler, Chekhov and Isadora Duncan.
Dinner at the hotel in Opatija.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Opatija
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a full day in Istria.
At 9:00 AM, depart for a full-day excursion across the Istrian peninsula.
Pula Amphitheatre, the 2,000-year-old Roman arena, one of the best preserved in the world, still rising above the old port of Pula.
Rovinj, perhaps the most beautiful town of Istria, its pastel houses and the tall bell tower of St. Euphemia crowding a small peninsula above the sea, a long-time inspiration for artists.
Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).
Motovun, a medieval hilltop town in the heart of Istrian truffle country, where you enjoy a tasting of the region's most prized treasure, the truffle.
Return to Opatija around 6:00 PM.
Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Opatija
An early breakfast at the hotel, and comfortable walking shoes, for a day in one of Europe's great natural wonders.
Early morning departure for the Plitvice Lakes.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia's oldest and largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site: sixteen turquoise lakes linked by cascading waterfalls. The visit, about three hours mostly on foot along wooden walkways, includes a boat ride across the emerald Lake Kozjak.
Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).
Continue to the Dalmatian coast and Zadar.
Dinner at the hotel in Zadar.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Zadar
Savor breakfast at the hotel, then check out.
This morning, explore Zadar, a town rich in history and culture.
Zadar, with the Roman Forum from the 1st century, the round 9th-century Church of St. Donatus, and the famous Sea Organ, whose marble steps play music with the movement of the waves.
Continue to a local winery in the Dalmatian hinterland for a tasting of authentic Dalmatian wines and international cuvées, accompanied by delicious Croatian-style tapas.
In the afternoon, continue to Split.
Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Split
Breakfast at the hotel to start a day of Roman palaces and medieval towns.
This morning, set out on a guided tour of Split.
Split, a city shaped by seventeen centuries of building, where 18th-century houses rise between ancient Roman walls and medieval chambers, all within Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman emperor for his retirement at the end of the 3rd century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage town with 2,300 years of continuous history, shaped by Greeks, Romans and Venetians, its palaces, churches, towers and fortress on a small island earning it the name of a floating museum town.
Lunch is included today: a traditional Dalmatian dish at a restaurant in Trogir.
Return to Split. Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Split
A last Dalmatian breakfast in Split, then check out.
Depart this morning along the coast toward Dubrovnik.
Ston, a small town on the Pelješac peninsula, where a local winery introduces you to the famous Plavac Mali, a close relative of Zinfandel, with a presentation of the winemaking process, a wine tasting and a snack.
Arrive in Dubrovnik in the afternoon.
Dinner at the hotel in Dubrovnik.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Dubrovnik
Breakfast at the hotel before discovering the Pearl of the Adriatic.
This morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town.
Dubrovnik, completed in the 13th century and almost unchanged since, its medieval ramparts encircling the Old Town; enter through the city gates beneath the statue of St. Blaise, the city's patron, and walk the broad, stone-paved Stradun.
Franciscan Monastery, home to one of the oldest still-functioning pharmacies in Europe (entrance included).
Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).
Afternoon at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Dubrovnik
Breakfast at the hotel before crossing into Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This morning, depart on an escorted full-day coach excursion to Mostar, through the breathtaking Neretva Valley and its countryside.
Mostar, the town where east meets west, famous for its Ottoman architecture and the graceful Old Bridge over the emerald Neretva River; a town of contrasts, culture, color and cuisine, where two banks of the river have long told two stories of faith and tradition.
Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).
Return to Dubrovnik in the late afternoon.
Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Dubrovnik
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a day in Montenegro.
This morning, depart on an escorted full-day coach excursion to the Bay of Kotor.
The Bay of Kotor, where the sea winds deep between majestic mountains, creating a stunning setting for waterside villages and centuries of maritime history.
Kotor, a walled medieval old town at the head of the bay, with stone lanes, churches and squares shaped by Venetian, Byzantine and Montenegrin heritage.
Around 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, time for lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense).
Return to Dubrovnik in the late afternoon.
Evening at leisure, dinner at own expense.
Overnight Stay in Hotel Dubrovnik
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for your flight home.
It was certainly a pleasure to have you. We will be honored to welcome you again on one of our upcoming tours. Safe travels back home!
2027 Departures and Prices per person (double occupancy, land only)
Apr 8 - Apr 19, 2027: $3,775
May 6 - May 17, 2027: $4,045
May 20 - May 31, 2027: $4,215
Jun 3 - Jun 14, 2027: $4,319
Jun 17 - Jun 28, 2027: $4,379
Aug 26 - Sep 6, 2027: $4,495
Sep 9 - Sep 20, 2027: $4,495
Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2027: $4,445
Sep 30 - Oct 11, 2027: $4,215
Oct 14 - Oct 25, 2027: $3,735
Oct 21 - Nov 1, 2027: $3,735
Dec 2 - Dec 13, 2027: $3,635
*Dates shown are Day 1, your travel day from the USA, and the last day of the tour. The tour itself starts with your arrival in Zagreb on Day 2 and ends in Dubrovnik on Day 12.
Land Only travelers: Land Only uses the same dates and itinerary as Air & Land. Day 1 is the travel day from the USA, and your tour begins on Day 2 in Zagreb. Please book flights that arrive in Zagreb by 4:00 PM on Day 2; the welcome dinner is at the hotel that evening. Your arrival transfer (Zagreb Airport to the hotel) on Day 2 and departure transfer (hotel to Dubrovnik Airport) on Day 12 are included.
*Single room supplement per person, select the one matching your departure under Upgrades when booking: $845 (Apr 8); $1,055 (May 6); $1,229 (May 20); $1,305 (Jun 3); $1,369 (Jun 17); $1,485 (Aug 26); $1,485 (Sep 9); $1,425 (Sep 16); $1,229 (Sep 30); $809 (Oct 14); $809 (Oct 21); $749 (Dec 2).
*Small group of maximum 25 travelers, adults only, accompanied by an English-speaking tour manager. The tour is conducted in English only.
*Hotels (4*, or similar): Zagreb, Hotel Dubrovnik; Opatija, Hotel Admiral or Grand Hotel Adriatic; Zadar, Hotel Kolovare; Split, Hotel Art; Dubrovnik, Hotel Lero.
*Mostar and Montenegro: a valid passport is required for the border crossings. Please check the visa requirements for your nationality: www.mvp.gov.me (Montenegro) and www.mvp.gov.ba (Bosnia and Herzegovina). The excursion itinerary may be adjusted in case of conditions beyond our control, and longer waiting times at the border crossings are possible.
*Prefer to end your journey in Dubrovnik on Day 10? See our Croatian Rhapsody Zagreb to Dubrovnik Food and Wine Small Group Tour.
*Air & Land: flights depart the USA on Day 1, arrive in Zagreb on Day 2 and return home from Dubrovnik on Day 12.
*Price is per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Tourist taxes are included. Registration closes 45 days before departure.
