Croatia
This 8-night journey will take you to some of the gastronomic, natural, and cultural gems of both Northern and Southern Croatia. Relax in beautiful coastal towns, and head out on the water to hop between islands located off the coast.
Zagreb | Late June - Early July | 2 nights | Esplanade Zagreb
Split | Early July | 2 nights | Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel
Hvar | Early July | 2 nights | Riva Marina
Dubrovnik | Early July | 3 nights | Villa Dubrovnik
For any immediate itinerary changes or questions you have while traveling, please contact the scenset's in-country partner and your itinerary manager, whose contact information will be provided.
Gratuities are not included in your tour cost. Please note that gratuities are not mandatory, and it is solely at your discretion. However, general guidelines are below:
- Drivers – anything is appreciated for the airport transfers, a suggested amount per person per day for half day, a suggested amount per person per day for full day
- 1/2 Day Guide – a suggested amount per person per day
- Full Day Guide – a suggested amount per person per day
- Boat Captain – a suggested amount per person per day
- Restaurants – 10 % on the bill
- Cafes and bars – rounding up the bill is fine
Upon arrival in Zagreb, meet your driver in the arrivals terminal right after customs. Your driver will have a signboard with a welcoming message. From here, you will depart with your private transfer for your hotel, the Esplanade.
Zagreb, the Croatian capital located on two hills overlooking the Sava River, began in the Middle Ages as two fortress towns. It rose to prominence during the Baroque period and has since been known for its rich culture and art, convenient location on routes connecting Central Europe to the Adriatic Sea, and unique blend of medieval towers, 19th century palaces, open-air markets and ancient cathedrals.
Originally built for passengers in 1925, Esplanade Hotel is set in the heart of Zagreb, in one of the city’s most elegant art déco buildings. Renowned for impeccable service and legendary hospitality, Esplanade is the ultimate luxury address in Croatia’s capital.
Junior Suite & Deluxe Room with Extra Bed
Inclusions:
- Daily Breakfast
Confirmation Number: will be provided
No dinner reservations have been made this evening.
Meet your local guide for a private walking tour of Zagreb. Croatia’s elegant capital is an eclectic mix of Central European architecture and unbeatable Mediterranean charm. Walk its bustling streets and squares, enjoy the greenery of Zrinjevac Park, the haste in Ban Jelacic Square and a history lesson in mediaeval settlements of the Upper Town. Admire landmarks such as St Mark’s church with multi-colored roof and impressive 19th century Croatian National Theatre. Spend the rest of the day wandering the streets of Zagreb on your own.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Duration: 4 hours
After touring, we suggest stopping at Heritage, a classic Croatian street food shop, for a quick bite. Lunch is payable direct and the shop is an 11-minute walk from the hotel.
For dinner this evening, we recommend continuing the local food theme and trying the Croatian specialty of Štruklji. These are rolled dumplings filled with delicious sweet and savory ingredients. One of the best spots to get this in Zagreb is La Štruk!
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Address: Skalinska Ul. 5, Zagreb 10000
Phone: will be provided
The restaurant is a short walk or drive away from the hotel. We suggest arranging any taxis with the Front Desk at the hotel.
Meet your driver for a private full-day transfer to Split, a gem of the Dalmatian coast. After about 2 hours of driving, you'll stop to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park with a local guide. The harmony of blues and greens in the intact nature of deep woodland makes this one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Follow a well-laid out system of wooden walkways through the park and immerse yourself in a true fairy tale. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing with your driver towards Split and your hotel (approx. 3 hours).
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Duration: 3 hours at Plitvice
The second-largest city in Croatia (after its capital Zagreb), Split sprawls along a peninsula, jutting dramatically into the Adriatic. As with the country’s other waterfront towns, picturesque beaches abound, but Split stands apart for its fortress-like Diocletian’s Palace, an ancient complex built in the 4th century AD. Split is easily accessible from the Croatian Islands and a good jumping off point for exploring by boat.
Heritage hotel Santa Lucia is located at the “Pjaca”, one of the most beautiful squares in Split and the center of the social life since the 1770s. Recently refurbished, it features 35 rooms and an al fresco restaurant that overlooks the buzzing square. With wonderful location and history intertwined in its stone walls, Santa Lucia is an ideal place to explore the coastal metropolis of Split.
You have a dinner reservation this evening at Konoba Fetivi.
Time: Evening
Address: Ul. Tomića stine 4, 21000, Split
Phone: will be provided
The restaurant is a short walk or drive away from the hotel. We suggest arranging any taxis with the Front Desk at the hotel.
You have a dinner reservation this evening at Restaurant Šug.
Time: Evening
Address: Ul. Tolstojeva 1a, 21000, Split
Phone: will be provided
The restaurant is a short walk from the hotel.
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.
Today you will be accompanied to the port where your boat awaits. Hop on-board and enjoy a private motorboat cruise of Hvar & Pakleni Islands. Spend the rest of the day cruising around Pakleni Islands, a chain of eleven playful islets watching over the Hvar port.
This breath-taking 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.
Later today continue with your skipper to Hvar and your hotel, the chic Riva Marina.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Duration: 8 hours
Lying on the waterfront promenade in the heart of medieval Hvar town, Hotel Riva combines the old-world charm with stylish luxury. This trendy boutique hotel features uniquely designed interiors, contemporary furnishings and an exceptional view of the sun as it sets over the Pakleni Islands.
Junior Suite & Grand Terrace Suite with Extra Bed
Inclusions:
- Daily Breakfast
Confirmation Number: will be provided
You have a dinner reservation this evening at Gariful.
Time: Evening
Address: Riva 21, 21450, Hvar
Phone: will be provided
The restaurant is a 1-minute walk from the hotel.
Meet your guide for a private Hvar Island tour.
Begin with a walk around Hvar town, boasting with Mediterranean lushness, rich heritage and glitzy nightlife. In the historic settings admire the imposing Arsenal and discover Europe’s oldest public theatre. For breathtaking views go up to Hvar Fortress, a 16th century citadel perched on a hill above the ramparts. Ride along the olive trees, heather and sage to Malo Grablje village. Deserted in the 1960s in favor of the seaside Milna, today it’s a quirky open-air museum of a world gone by.
End touring today with a traditional lunch in a local tavern and a touch of the past before transferring back to Hvar.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Duration: 4 hours
Please bring swimwear and sun protection
You have a dinner reservation this evening at Stajun Hvar.
Time: Evening
Address: Težačka 2, 21450, Hvar
Phone: will be provided
The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from the hotel.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to the Port of Hvar. Here, you'll board a public catamaran boat for transfer to Dubrovnik. At the port, you'll then be met by a driver for a private transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: In the morning
Departure Time: In the morning
Arrival Time in Dubrovnik: Late morning
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.
Villa Dubrovnik is an intimate and upscale boutique hotel overlooking the majestic Dubrovnik ramparts. Surrounded by bougainvillea and oleander gardens, it is specially designed to offer comfort, privacy and relaxation. The contemporary design of the interior with soothing elements of wood and stone is in harmony with local surroundings. Simplicity of the Mediterranean cuisine, cutting edge spa and small beach make this tranquil hotel an outpost of luxury and style.
Please note: Villa Dubrovnik is undergoing the final touches on a full renovation of the property. Photos of the renovations have not yet been released and the above gallery are pre-renovation photos.
You have a dinner reservation this evening at 360 Dubrovnik.
Time: Evening
Address: Dubrovačke Gradske Zidine, Ul. Svetog Dominika bb, 20000, Dubrovnik
Phone: +385 20 322 222
Booking Reference: will be provided
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or any changes regarding arrival time and reductions in number of guests must happen at least 12 hours before the confirmed arrival time. We cannot guarantee your reservation if you do not have any changes confirmed with us prior to arrival.
With this confirmation of your reservation, you have agreed that, in the event of a late cancellation or No Show, the restaurant reserves the right to charge a fee per person to cover lost revenue.
The restaurant is a short drive away from the hotel. We suggest arranging any taxis with the Front Desk at the hotel.
Meet your guide for a private walking tour of Dubrovnik this morning. 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 Dubrovnik an open-air museum and a UNESCO site. A quaint monastery hides Europe’s oldest pharmacy; the Rector’s Palace honors 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.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Late morning
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
In the afternoon, meet your driver for a short transfer to Dubrovnik old town for a private sea kayaking tour around Dubrovnik city walls. Your sea kayaking adventure starts beneath the fort of Lovrijenac, near Pile gate. Easy rowing in kayaks around the old city walls is a unique way to get acquainted with Dubrovnik from the seaside. The magnificent walls rising from the sea and the view of the old harbor will make an unforgettable effect on you.
After paddling round the walls you will reach the hidden cave beach Betina, very close to the city, and have some time to relax and sunbathe. Afterwards, transfer back to your hotel.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: In the afternoon
Duration: 3 hours
Please contact Guest Services Desk in the afternoon so they can take you to the hotel's beach where the instructor and kayaks will wait.
You have a dinner reservation this evening at Restaurant Pjerin.
Time: In the evening
Address: On-property at Villa Dubrovnik, Ul. Vlaha Bukovca 6, 20000, Dubrovnik
Phone: will be provided
Meet your driver for a short transfer to the Konavle region, Dubrovnik countryside. There, you will meet your instructor for a private, 2-hour biking tour of Konavle. This is a region of contrasts and exceptional beauty, with mountains and valleys, green hills and naked stone. You will take small village roads that run across the lively Konavle. You will ride through orchards, corn fields, vineyards and blueberry fields. Afterwards, transfer to the Lovorno village for a traditional lunch on a local rural estate. With scents of local cuisine, enjoy peka - the traditional Dalmatian specialty! Later in the day, the driver will take you back to Dubrovnik.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Duration: 6 hours
You have a dinner reservation this evening at Pantarul.
Time: In the evening
Address: Ul. kralja Tomislava 1, 20000, Dubrovnik
Phone: +385 20 333 486
The restaurant is an 11-minute drive away from the hotel. We suggest arranging any taxis with the Front Desk at the hotel.
After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to the airport.
Meeting Time: Morning
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