Croatian impression tour

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Tour Description

Five cultural sites from the UNESCO's World Heritage list! From baroque sites to ancient roman sites – all comprised in this comprehensive Croatian impression tour. Taste the continental baroque locations, enjoy ancient roman settlements along the coast, sail to the nearby islands and cruise into the sunset onboard the traditional carrack ship.

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  • Property Type: Ture - UK
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  • Countries: Croatia
  • Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
  • Transport: Bus / Boat
  • Travel Dates: Upon request

Itinerary

Day 1 : Varaždin- Zagreb-Plitvice lakes

Visit of the Old Town of Varazdin with numerous preserved Baroque, Rococo, Classic and Secession style houses and villas. Eleven churches, three monasteries and a Cathedral. En route to the capital Zagreb, stop in a typical wine estate Vuglec Breg for lunch. After lunch, bus ride to the city of Zagreb and visit of the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical center, St Mark’s Church with its multi-colored roof, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and many other sights followed by a coach drive to the Plitvice lake area. Dinner in the Slunj area. Overnight at Plitvice lakes 1#.

Day 2 :  Plitvice lakes -Plastovo- Šibenik

In the morning, hike the trails of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site: The Plitvice Lakes National Park with 16 crystalline lakes.  Lunch at Plitvice, before the bus transfer. Drive to Plastovo for a wine and food pairing at Bibich Winery and then to the city of Šibenik. Overnight in Šibenik 2#.

Day 3 : Šibenik-Trogir-Klis-Split

Walking tour our of Šibenik, the oldest native Croatian town including St. James Cathedral. Scenic bus ride to the medieval town of Trogir perched on a small islet between the mainland and the island of Čiovo. Drive to Klis and start with a lunch at Stella Croatica (award winning producer of olive oil and other autochthonous delicacies) before visiting the legendary Klis fortress (Game of Thrones filming location). Overnight at in Split 3#.

Day 4 : Split -Island of Hvar-Split

Transfer to Split ferry port and ferry transfer to Starigrad. Bus transfer to the town of Hvar. Visit of the Cathedral, Bishop’s palace, the Hvar’s Piazza, Hvar theatre with Arsenal as well as the Franciscan monastery dating back from 1461 that boasts an old masters’ collection. Visit of Hvar Fortress follows (called Španjola - Spanish), built above the old town in the mid-16th century with a thrilling view of town of Hvar and the surrounding Paklinski islands.  Visit to a superb wine tasting venue modelled on ancient Roman dining rooms and buried in stone below the Tomić winery in the beautiful town of Jelsa. Ferry transfer back to Split. Overnight in Split 4#.

Day 5 : Split - Ston Dubrovnik

Departure by bus via the Delta of the Neretva river, to Mali Ston and Ston (aka Salt City). Visit the monumental walls followed by oyster &wine tasting. Lunch on the Pelješac peninsula. Continuation via coastal route to Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, and visit of the old town center including the Pile gate, big Onofrio´s fountain, Roland's column, Bell tower, Stradun promenade, Dominican monastery, Franciscan monastery and Rector's palace. Overnight in Dubrovnik 5#.

Day 6 : Dubrovnik- Karaka Sunset Cruise

Bus transfer to Pile Gate. Free time to enjoy Dubrovnik till the evening rendezvous. Optional tours: City walls walk (1 ½ hr)/panoramic cable car ride/Lokrum island by boat. Evening Karaka (Carrack/argosy boat). Sunset cruise with buffet dinner. Overnight in Dubrovnik 6#.

Day 7: Dubrovnik

End of program.