Croatia Adventure

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Duration: 9 days

Begins: Zagreb

Ends: Dubrovnik

Trip Code: ECZK

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    With over 2,500 hours of sunshine each year, Croatia is already swoon-worthy — but that’s just the beginning. Add in unique culture, historic cities, mouthwatering cuisine, picturesque ports, and jaw-dropping nature, and you’ll never want to leave. Stroll through the crystal-clear waters and cascading falls of Plitvice Lakes National Park, savour freshly farmed oysters in Bistrina, and dive into centuries of history as you explore monuments and churches that whisper tales of the past. You’ll head home with a heart full of joy and enough memories to last a lifetime.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Classic
    All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
    Service Level
    Standard
    Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
    Physical Rating
    2 - Light
    Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your G for Good Moment: Maritimo Recycling, Dubrovnik
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Your Foodie Moment: Zadar Walking Food Tour, Zadar
    • Your Foodie Moment: Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch, Uvala Bistrina
    • Orientation walks in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik
    • Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
    • Hike in Krka Lakes National Park
    • Full-day excursion to the islands of Prvic and Zlarin from Šibenik
    • Walk along the old city wall of Ston
    • Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations

    Allow USD295-385 for meals not included.

    Itinerary Notes

    Due to the seasonality, in the colder months, many local shops/cafes/restaurants are closed on island of Prvic, and activities there are limited, thus, instead of visiting 2 islands, you will be visiting only Zlarin, before arriving back to Sibenik for walking tour of the city with a local guide.

    Day 1 : Zagreb

    Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on a orientation walk to get your bearings of the area and to see some of the street graffiti art on the way to an optional group dinner.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Zagreb Orientation Walk

    Zagreb 0h30m - 1h

    Head out with your CEO to get your bearings in the vibrant city of Zagreb. Wander by some key sites and landmarks, and check out the amazing graffiti and street art along the way.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Laguna Zagreb

    Acommodation

    Hotel Laguna Zagreb

    Day 2 : Zagreb/Plitvička Jezera

    Travel south from Zagreb to the stunning and iconic Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore the park’s forests, crystal waters, and cascading falls with our CEO for incredible scenery, natural beauty and photo opportunities. Continue to the hotel in the evening, check in and relax before a delicious dinner.

    Private Vehicle

    Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes National Park 2h - 2h30m 132km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Plitvice Lakes National Park Visit

    Plitvice Lakes National Park 3h

    Explore the forests, crystal waters, and cascading falls of Plitvice Lakes with your CEO. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Croatia’s natural phenomenon of 16 interconnected lakes is a wonder to behold, explore, and provides endless photo opportunities of over 90 waterfalls

    Private Vehicle

    Plitvice Lakes National Park - Plitvička Jezera 0h30m 20km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Big House Hotel Plitvička Jezera

    Acommodation

    Big House Hotel Plitvička Jezera

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 3 : Plitvička Jezera/Šibenik

    Depart the hotel after breakfast and drive to the coastal city of Zadar. Discover the city on a walking food tour with a local guide, exploring the historic city centre and important landmarks and culminating in a secluded garden for lunch and wine tasting. Continue to Krka National Park for a hike through the lush forest along the river to a series of spectacular waterfalls. Finish the day in the nearby city of Šibenik and enjoy a free evening.

    Private Vehicle

    Plitvička Jezera - Zadar 2h 120km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Zadar Walking Food Tour

    Zadar 2h30m - 3h

    Take a walking tour of Zadar with a local guide and taste its culinary traditions. Walk around the historical city centre from the Sea Organ to the Roman Forum, Cathedral of St. Anastasia and the City Walls to other important landmarks. Learn about the city's history, culture, local legends and everyday life. Reaching a beautiful Wine Garden hidden inside a 16th century monument, taste bites of traditional Dalmatian food and three types of delicious local wines.

    Private Vehicle

    Zadar - Krka 1h 76km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Krka National Park Hike

    Krka 2h 4km

    Set off with your CEO for a hike in the Krka National Park. This is a moderate trail that offers a very scenic walk through lush forests and along the Krka River. The highlight is the breathtaking Skradinski Buk waterfall. The terrain is a mix of compact dirt and paved section, with an elevation gain/loss of approximately 100m.

    Private Vehicle

    Krka - Sibenik 1h 50km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Jadran Šibenik

    Acommodation

    Hotel Jadran Šibenik

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 4 : Šibenik

    Set off on a full-day excursion to explore the nearby islands of Prvic and Zlarin. Take the ferry first to Prvic and explore the old town and other parts of this small island with your CEO then hop on the next ferry to the nearby island of Zlarin. Populated since ancient times, Zlarin has many historical monuments worth exploring and and offers incredible views over the islands natural vistas towards the Adriatic Sea. Return to Šibenik in the afternoon and take a stroll through the old town with your CEO before enjoying the rest of the day and evening at leisure.

    Excursion to Prvic and Zlarin Islands

    Sibenik 6h - 7h

    Enjoy a full-day excursion to a couple of the coastal islands near Šibenik. Embark the ferry first to the island of Prvic to explore the historic old town with the CEO and other parts of the island near town. Hop on the next ferry to Zlarin with free time to grab lunch somewhere and to continue exploring. The island of Zlarin is the first island of the Šibenik archipelago, practically at the entrance to the Sveti Ante Canal along the mysterious walls of the Sveti Nikola fortress where the Adriatic winds rush to meet Šibenik. Because of its beauty, over the years it has been named Golden, Green, and Coral Island and has been populated since ancient times. The historical monuments of the island include the Church of Our Lady of Rašelj, the Church of the Assumption, and the Chapels of St Roche and Simon from the 17th century.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Jadran Šibenik

    Acommodation

    Hotel Jadran Šibenik

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 5 : Šibenik/Makarska

    Travel south along the coast today to the port city of Split. Explore the city with your CEO on an orientation walk to see some of the main sights and landmarks then enjoy free time for lunch and to continue exploring on your own with the chance to visit the Diocletian's Palace and the Riva promenade. In the late afternoon continue by bus to the city of Makarska to check into the hotel and enjoy a free evening.

    Orientation Walk of Split

    Split 1h

    Join your CEO for an orientation walk of Split to get your bearings and to see some of the main sites. Brimming with high-quality restaurants, ancient architecture aplenty and one of the best stretches of Adriatic coast, Croatia’s main ferry port is a year-round city break destination. Split, a stunning walled city on the Adriatic Sea, is best known for the splendid palace erected by the Roman emperor Diocletian. The old town of Split is compact and walkable. Visitors can easily access the city's primary attractions, including Diocletian's Palace and the Riva promenade.

    Free time:

    Split

    Enjoy some free time in Split to continue exploring.

    Private Vehicle

    Split - Makarska 1h - 1h30m 85km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Private Vehicle

    Split - Sibenik 1h - 1h30m 88km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Biokovo Makarska

    Optional Activities - Day 5

    St Duje Cathedral Visit

    Split 1h

    The Cathedral of St Duje is said to be the oldest cathedral in the world, built around 305 AD. Climb up the bell tower for excellent views of Split and the surrounding port area.

    Mestrovic Gallery

    Split 1h

    Filled with the incredible sculptures of Croatian artist and architect Ivan Meštrović, this gallery is beautiful inside and out. The gallery is housed in a villa designed by Meštrović as a summer home which overlooks a wonderful garden where you can view more sculptures and enjoy the breeze from the sea.

    Bacvice Beach Visit

    Split 1h

    Head to this local hot spot to soak up some rays or play in the calm waters. The sandy shores are often packed with rows of lounge chairs and umbrellas, but it's still a great place to spend some time if you’re looking to cool off. Visit some of the cafes along the waterfront, wade out into the shallow water, or rent a lounge chair and relax.

    Diocletian's Palace

    Split

    Visit Diocletian's Palace, one of the most imposing Roman ruins in Europe. It took over 10 years to construct and is built of white stone imported from the island of Brač. Exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site is a perfect way to learn more about the history of Split.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Biokovo Makarska

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 6 : Makarska

    Enjoy a full free day to take advantage of the many optional activities available in and around Makarska. Perhaps take a ferry to the island of Brač to explore on your own, take a tuk tuk tour, go zip-lining in the nearby town of Tucepi or just relax on the local beach.

    Free time:

    Makarska Full day

    Take advantage of a free day to choose from the many optional activities available in the area.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Biokovo Makarska

    Optional Activities - Day 6

    Brač Island Excursion

    Otok Brač

    Head to Brač Island to explore its coastline and beaches, and play in crystal clear waters. Have a barbeque lunch on a deserted beach, visit local vineyards, or go for a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean Sea. Be sure to visit the island's well-known Zlanti Rat beach, where the tides, currents, and wind are constantly shifting the shape of the beach.

    Tuk Tuk Tour to Skywalk

    Makarska 2h - 2h30m

    Travel by tuk tuk from the town of Makarska and through the beatiful Biokovo Nature Park to the Skywalk, a glass walkway perched on the side of a cliff. Take in the incredible views in all directions from 1.228m above sea level.

    Acommodation

    Hotel Biokovo Makarska

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 7 : Makarska/Dubrovnik

    Set off from Makarska along the coast and make a stop at a small bay called Uvala Bistrina to lean all about the local oyster farming and to sample some fresh ones and with wine and lunch from local ingredients. Take some free time to wander the town of Ston and to walk along the massive and historic Ston City wall which rewards those who climb it incredible views of the town and the surrounding mountains. Continue driving in the afternoon to Croatia's capital city, Dubrovnik and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

    Private Vehicle

    Makarska - Uvala Bistrina 2h 120km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch

    Uvala Bistrina 2h - 2h30m

    Walk along the bay of Uvala Bistrina and learn about the oyster farming tradition in the region. Stop at a rustic place to taste some fresh oysters and have lunch with wine, everything sourced from local products of the region

    Visit Ston and Wall Walk

    Ston 2h

    Take a walk around the "Great Wall of Europe" in Ston: Ston was an important military fort of the Ragusan Republic, and the defensive walls are world-famous. Originally more than 7km long, it was the second largest in the world after the Great Wall of China and now up to 5.5km of it can still be explored.

    Private Vehicle

    Ston - Dubrovnik 1h 60km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 8 : Dubrovnik

    Discover Dubrovnik today on an orientation walk with your CEO through the old part of the city and seeing some of the city's most iconic buildings and landmarks. Make a stop at the G Adventures-supported Deša project, a non profit organization dedicated to empowering and employing women in the community. Then, take the rest of the day to continue exploring on your own, take an optional kayak excursion or relax in one of the many cafés and watch the world go by. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner out on the town.

    Dubrovnik Orientation Walk With CEO

    Dubrovnik

    Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO around the city of Dubrovnik. Walk with your CEO and explore Dubrovnik old town, walk from the gate via main street called Stradun to the end. See Dubrovnik Cathedral, Lovrijenac Fort, and Franciscan Monastery. All visits are from outside with no entrance fees included.

    DEŠA Women's Centre Visit

    Dubrovnik

    DEŠA is a women's non-profit, founded during the homeland war in Dubrovnik. It is dedicated to empowering and employing women in the area. From their headquarters in Dubrovnik's Old Town, DEŠA runs victim support for survivors of domestic abuse through computer classes, language lessons, cultural preservation activities, and other inspiring programs. During your visit, you will learn about the powerful work undertaken by the women of DEŠA and their network across Croatia working to preserve traditional foods and handicrafts.

    Free time:

    Dubrovnik Afternoon

    Enjoy a free afternoon in Dubrovnik to continue exploring this incredible and beautiful city.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 9 : Dubrovnik

    Depart at any time.

    Departure Day

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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