Charms of Croatia

DAY 1: SPLIT
Arrival in Split, reception by the local representative and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.

The main city in the Dalmatia region is also an open-air museum. Split is known for housing a grand 4th century palace built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian, as well as having beautiful beaches that can be explored on a boat trip.


DAY 2: SPLIT
After breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the local guide in Spanish or Portuguese (subject to availability and confirmation) for a walking tour of about 2 hours, discovering the main historical and cultural sights of Split.

Free afternoon for independent activities.

Suggested optional activities (not included):

• Visit to the film studios of the series “Game of Thrones”;
• Visit to the Ivan Mestrovic Gallery;

DAY 3: SPLIT - HVAR
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Split to board a catamaran bound for Hvar, in a journey of about 50 minutes.

Arrival and tour of about 2 hours through the main points of the city, with a guide in English or Spanish (subject to availability and confirmation).

Hvar is one of the many Dalmatian islands and is often referred to as the “new St. Tropez”. The ancient city has a rich history, gaining glory and power during the Middle Ages as an important port for the Venetian naval empire. It's a paradise of small beaches, beautifully ornate Gothic palaces, and traffic-free marble streets. It's the perfect starting point for those who want to visit the stunning Pakleni Islands nearby.

At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel and accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast. Free afternoon for independent activities.

Note: during the high season, from June to August, catamarans depart in the morning and afternoon; in the other months, the departures are only in the afternoon.


DAY 4: HVAR
Breakfast at the hotel and free day for independent activities.

Suggested optional activities (not included):

• Speedboat ride in the Blue Grotto;
• Trip to the Pakleni Islands, an archipelago with 20 mini islands of stunning beauty;

DAY 5: HVAR - DUBROVINIK
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, presentation at the port of Hvar for boarding a catamaran bound for Dubrovnik, on a journey of approximately 3 and a half hours.

Arrival in Dubrovnik and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.

Divided between a medieval city and beautiful beaches, Dubrovnik is the most popular destination in Croatia. At any time of the year it is possible to be enchanted by the city, which combines history, nature, architecture and good cuisine.

Note: The catamaran from Hvar to Dubrovnik does not operate between the months of November and May. In these months, the trip takes place by catamaran to Split, followed by a private land transfer to the hotel in Dubrovnik.


DAY 6: DUBROVINIK
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the local guide for a half-day walking tour of the medieval city of Dubrovnik, proclaimed as a museum city by UNESCO. During the visit, it is possible to observe the Onofrio's Fountain, the Orlando Column, the São Brás Church and the Rector's Palace.

The old city is surrounded by walls over a kilometer long and with a tower at each corner, the walls are a masterpiece of medieval and Renaissance architecture.

The rest of the day is free for independent activities.

Suggested optional activities (not included):

• Sunset cruise;
• Lokrum Island Tour;
• Enjoy the day at one of Dubrovnik's famous beaches, such as Banje Beach, Dance Beach, and others.

DAY 7: DUBROVINIK
Breakfast at the hotel and free day for independent activities.

Suggested optional activities (not included):

• Trip to the Elaphiti Islands and the Lokrum Islands;
• Oyster tasting in Ston;
• Wine tasting in Peljesac;

DAY 8: DUBROVINIK
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private airport transfer.