Croatia & Montenegro
The Dalmatian Coast acts as the confluence between southern Croatia and Montenegro's island-dotted coastline and the azure Adriatic Sea. Here, you'll find nature’s lush playground with its picture-perfect towns and historical treasures. In short, you'd be hard-pressed to find somewhere more dreamlike to celebrate a birthday, and this is a trip you'll be gushing about for years to come.
The Dalmatian Coast acts as the confluence between southern Croatia and Montenegro's island-dotted coastline and the azure Adriatic Sea. Here, you'll find nature’s lush playground with its picture-perfect towns and historical treasures. In short, you'd be hard-pressed to find somewhere more dreamlike to celebrate a family member's 70th birthday, and this is a trip you'll be gushing about for years to come.
Sep 7 – 9, 2024: Dubrovnik | 2 nights
Sep 9 – 12, 2024: Stari Grad | 3 nights
Sep 12 – 14, 2024: Herceg Novi | 2 nights
Sep 14-15, 2024: Cavat | 1 night
U.S. passport holders are allowed to travel to Croatia & Montenegro for Business or Tourism without visa requirements.
Official entry requirements can be sourced here:
U.S. passport holders are allowed to travel to Croatia & Montenegro for Business or Tourism without visa requirements.
Official entry requirements can be sourced here:
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
Game of Thrones helped to put Croatia on the tourist map, but savvy travelers have been visiting this Balkan gem for years. A city's museums and restaurants rival those in Paris or London, but the underlying spirit of the capital city is a refreshing change from its Western European neighbors. Outside of the city, Croatia is one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe. Take your pick from limestone caverns, technicolor lakes, and the paradisal Adriatic islands.
Upon arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, you will meet your driver in the arrivals hall for your private transfer to your first hotel.
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This evening your international flight lands in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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Check into your hotel and settle in.
Dining recommendations will be provided closer to your travel date, and reservations can be made on your behalf.
A list of recommendations of what to do in Croatia will be provided closer to the time of travel.
Why we love it for you: An icon of private boutique luxury and design, Hotel Bellevue has re-emerged with a fresh new vibe after its complete refurbishment in spring 2019. Carved into a cliffside, with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing the vast Adriatic, five-star boutique Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik is a state-of-the-art seaside retreat around the bay from Dubrovnik’s magnificent 6th-century Old Town.
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
- Superior Sea View Balcony Room
- Breakfast included
Dubrovnik anchors the southernmost region of the Croatian coast and lies just a stone’s throw from the border with Montenegro. The medieval Old City, surrounded by its famous fortified walls, stands at its center, and nearby beaches offer pristine Adriatic waters and gentle tides.
Famed for its sheer beauty, glorious history of a one-time republic and majestic ramparts, Dubrovnik righteously bears the title of the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Admire famous landmarks that make it an open-air museum and a UNESCO site. Quaint Franciscan monastery hides Europe’s oldest pharmacy; Rector’s Palace honours the mighty dukes of Dubrovnik and the baroque Church of St Blaise celebrates the town’s patron-saint. No visit to Dubrovnik would be complete without a walk around the city walls, one of the best-preserved ramparts in the Mediterranean. The uninterrupted flow of walls, almost 2 km in length, offers a glance of the old town from a completely different angle and spectacular views of the shimmering Adriatic.
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Take a step away from the tourism and grandeur of Dubrovnik, you'll get to really sink into Croatian traditions of the Konavle Valley through food.
You'll stop at a family farm in a gorgeous setting and join your hosts to prepare a typical dish: Peka. The word peka comes from peći, which means to roast or bake. Over an open wood fire you will prepare your own peka, a blend of vegetables and meat drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with herbs, and then baked to perfection under a bell-like dome.
Share this unforgettable meal with your host family at a beautiful table on the estate.
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Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
- Superior Sea View Balcony Room
- Breakfast included
After breakfast this morning, you will check out of your hotel and meet your driver for the transfer to Hvar through Croatia's culinary route
Today, meet your driver for a private transfer to Peljesac Peninsula. After approximately 1 hour, stop in Ponikve village and visit a family-run winery.
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Afterwards, continue to Korcula Island where you will embark on a ferry to Hvar.
This morning you are bound to visit one of the best wine-growing regions in Croatia. The rugged terrain and rocky coastline create a dramatic backdrop to the cultivation of centuries-old vines in the “Croatian Napa Valley”. In Ponikve village visit the family-run winery. A charismatic owner, passionate about their wines, makes some of the best organic wines in Croatia in a traditional way. Take an exciting tour around the vineyards, followed by wine tasting of their best local wines.
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Visit the small coastal town of Ston. Once an important military fort of the Dubrovnik Republic, it features impressive 5 km-long medieval walls and 4000-years old saltpans.
The Mali Ston bay is also famous for a European delicacy – succulent oysters! Enjoy a private oyster farm tour with a local farmer, learn how the oysters are grown and taste them fresh from the sea!
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Korčula, famous as the hometown of a famed explorer – the first world traveller. With more than 2000 years of history, the former Greek colony of the “Black Korčula” is a living monument with a laid-back island ambiance and numerous cultural riches.
Embark on a ferry to Hvar.
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Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the port of Hvar and transfer you to your next hotel.
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Check into your hotel and settle in.
Why we love it for you: Set in a quiet and sheltered bay of Stari Grad on Hvar Island, this mindful luxury property combines classic Mediterranean styles with contemporary French touches. The design philosophy of Maslina Resort features a warm palette of colors inspired by the four elements of nature, offering exclusive high-end hospitality in harmonious fusion with the surroundings.
Maslina Resort
- Pool suite
- Breakfast included
Maslina Resort
- Pool suite
- Breakfast included
One of the sunniest islands in Europe, Hvar has a lovely interior filled with lavender fields, small churches and charming villages. Hikes among the fields of lavender and abandoned stone villages elicit memories of what hamlets in Tuscany and Provence must have looked like half a century ago.
- Important: Remember to bring swimwear and sun protection!
Today you will be accompanied to the port where your boat awaits. Hop on board and enjoy a half-day private motorboat cruise to Brac & Solta
Explore Hvar town at your own pace. In the historic settings of the main square admire Venetian-style palaces and grand edifices. In the imposing Arsenal discover Europe’s oldest public theatre, dating from 1612.
Spend the rest of the day cruising around Dalmatian Islands, playful islets and watching over the Hvar port. This breathtaking archipelago with intact nature and sapphire waters is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Don’t miss out on a delicious local meal – ask your skipper for recommendations – as there are fine little restaurants scattered around the islands.
- Meeting point Hotel lobby
- Duration: 4 hours
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Maslina Resort
- Pool suite
- Breakfast included
This morning, we said goodbye to Hvar and got a transfer to the port for our trip to Montenegro.
Your private English-speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to the port of Hvar.
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Board a fast public catamaran to Dubrovnik
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Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the port of Dubrovnik and transfer you to Montenegro and your next hotel.
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Check into your hotel and settle in. The afternoon is yours to explore the city.
Slightly smaller than Connecticut, Montenegro is living proof that great things do come in small packages. Hidden coves and paradisical beaches line the coast from top to bottom, made even more picturesque by the backdrop of limestone mountains. Alpine and lakeside villages are just as quaint today as they were 200 years ago, made all the more charming by the locals and their knack for welcoming visitors with open arms and endless food.
Why we love it for you: Venetian architecture, Ottoman rugs, contemporary Slavic cuisine: a stay at One&Only Portonovi is like a tour through Montenegro’s colorful past. It’s the first One&Only property in Europe and they couldn’t have chosen a more idyllic location, thanks to the hotel’s enviable real estate on the waterfront of Boka Bay. Enjoy the views from the infinity pool or hop in a kayak for a more visceral experience, and don’t skip pampering your body at the Chenot spa.
One & Only Portonovi
Marvel at mountains skimming the sea as you relax in an environment inspired by the views and rich heritage. With inventive design affording utmost seclusion and the perfect balance of indoor-outdoor living, each room features a foyer and a balcony or terrace, with direct access to the manicured garden for ground floor rooms.
- Breakfast included
Today is a day to enjoy at your leisure. We recommend visiting the hotel spa.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and relax in the lavish Chenot Espace spa at your resort.
Spa facilities that are complimentary for hotel guests:
- Indoor pool
- Steam room and sauna
- Relaxation pavilion
- Signature Chenot herbal tea
If you would like to make any reservations at the spa, we recommend booking in advance. Here is the spa menu. Please get in touch if you'd like to make a booking.
Treatments are not included and must be paid for on-site.
On your last day in Montenegro, before heading back to Dubrovnik later this afternoon, explore the best of Kotor Bay.
From its backdrop of soul-stirring mountains to awe-inspiring seaside settings, Montenegro is a tiny country with oodles of natural and cultural treasures. Ride through pristine nature where mountains dip in the sea in fiord-like surroundings.
Discover the sleepy town of Perast with a charming baroque entity formed by the strong local navy tradition. Visit the picturesque artificial islet of Our Lady of the Rock, listen to the local legends about its creation and take in the awe-inspiring views. Then explore the historic town of Kotor, a true Montenegrin gem. Surrounded by dramatic folds of rock and city walls, it enjoys a unique position and a stunning visage.
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At the end of your tour your guide will drop you off at your last hotel in Dubrovnik.
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Why do we love it for you: Located between the quaint streets of the historic small town and the unbroken blue of the Adriatic sea, Hotel Supetar occupies the perfect location just steps away from the charming waterfront promenade. The picturesque town offers the best of both worlds: peaceful relaxation in a scenic seaside village, and yet not that far from the attractions of Dubrovnik.
Hotel Supetar Cavtat
- Superior Room
- Breakfast Included
Meet your driver for a private transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your flight back home.
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