DAY 1: ZAGREB

Arrival at the Zagreb airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 2: ZAGREB – KUMROVEC – TRAKOŠĆAN – ZAGREB

Breakfast and departure for Hrvatsko Zagorje, visit to Kumrovec ethno-village with its traditional wooden houses and old crafts (birthplace of ex-president Tito). Continuation to Trakošćan Castle (13th century) with its tower, surrounded by a romantic park. We proceed to Oršić, one of the most beautiful Baroque castles of Hrvatsko Zagorje, with its Museum of Peasants’ Mutiny in 1573. Return to Zagreb for overnight.

DAY 3: ZAGREB – OPATIJA

Breakfast. Morning city tour of Zagreb, including the fortified mediaeval Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, the Cathedral of St. Stephen, the Stone Gate, the University and the Croatian National Theatre. Afternoon drive to Opatija, once the resort of the Habsburgs and European Royalty, as well as personalities from the world of culture, such as Gustav Mahler and A. P. Chekhov. Overnight in Opatija.

DAY 4: OPATIJA – PULA – POREČ – OPATIJA

Breakfast and departure to Pula. Sightseeing tour of Pula includes a visit to the Roman Amphitheatre Arena (1st century), one of the best preserved in the world, Triumphal Arch of Sergius, Temple of Augustus and Gate of Hercules. Continuation to Poreč for a visit to the 6th century Euphrasius Basilica, classified as UNESCO’s World Cultural Monument. Return to Opatija for overnight.

DAY 5: OPATIJA – PLITVICE

Breakfast. Departure to Plitvice Lakes, the largest national park in Croatia. The area of Plitvice Lakes was declared a world heritage site in 1979. It is breathtakingly beautiful with its 16 lakes linked by waterfalls and surrounded by dense forests. It will take us at least 4 hours to explore the area by boat and minibus and you will need a great deal of film to record a fraction of the beauty around you. Overnight in Plitvice.

DAY 6: PLITVICE – NIN – ZADAR

Breakfast. Departure to Nin, the seat of the first Croatian prince Višeslav (8th century), later the first Croatian bishop. Here we visit two churches of unique pre-Romanesque architecture, the church of Holy Cross and St. Nicola’s Church. We continue to Zadar for a sightseeing tour including the Roman Forum, St. Donatus Church and the Cathedral of St. Anastasia. Overnight in Zadar.

DAY 7: ZADAR – KRKA – ŠIBENIK – SPLIT

Breakfast and departure for the Krka National Park. Walking tour of the waterfalls. Continuation to Sibenik and visit to the Cathedral of St. Jacob, a masterpiece of the Gothic-Renaissance art, included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Monuments. Overnight in Split.

DAY 8: SPLIT – TROGIR – SPLIT

Breakfast. Morning city tour of the Diocletian’s Palace (3rd century) includes the Peristyle, the Cathedral of St. Domnius and the Jupiter’s Temple. Departure to Trogir, a picturesque Medieval town, which is also included in the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage. Visit to St. Lawrence Cathedral with its magnificent Romanesque portal dating from the 13th century. Return to Split for overnight.

DAY 9: SPLIT – OMIŠ – MAKARSKA – TRSTENO – DUBROVNIK

Breakfast and departure to Omiš, where we shall have a short boat trip on the Cetina river and a light snack. The next short stop is Makarska, which combines the beauty of the sea, beaches and the mountain of Biokovo. On our way to Dubrovnik we also stop in Trsteno to visit its famous Renaissance garden and Arboretum. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 10: DUBROVNIK

Breakfast. Morning sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik includes Franciscan and Dominican Monasteries, the Rector’s Palace and the Cathedral. In the afternoon, we will tour the city walls with their magnificent fortresses and towers. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 11: DUBROVNIK – KORČULA – DUBROVNIK

Breakfast. Drive through vineyards and orchards along the Pelješac Peninsula takes us to Orebić. Here we board a passenger boat for a short crossing to the Island of Korčula. This is said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo and we shall be taken on an interesting tour along the winding streets of this lovely town. On our way back, we shall stop in Ston for a visit of its 15th century city walls and fortresses, and salt ponds. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 12: DUBROVNIK

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport of Dubrovnik.