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Day 1 - Split - Arrival
Welcome to Croatia! Upon arrival in Split, Croatia, proceed through Immigration & Customs. You will then be met, assisted with baggage, and privately transferred from the Split airport to your five star, seaside hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure.
This evening, join us for our Welcome Cocktails at the champagne bar, followed by dinner at the hotel's restaurant.
Overnight - Deluxe Luxury Seaview w/ Balcony Room - 5 Star Hotel - Split
Meals - D
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Diocletian's Palace - UNESCO World Heritage Site
 Day 2 - Split - City Tour of Split & Trogir
Today we will enjoy a privately guided walk through Split and get a glimpse of its 17-century long history. We'll take a stroll through Diocletian’s Palace... a truly jaw-dropping royal residence - massive in both building size and in square-block size. Feeling the natural sense of smallness, we will parade this palace to observe the great wealth of historic monuments. After our sightseeing of Split, we proceed to Trogir, with a short stop in Solin for a tour and photos. Tour Trogir's treasure trove of sites before we return to the hotel this afternoon with remainder of the day free at your leisure.
Overnight - Deluxe Luxury Seaview w/ Balcony Room - 5 Star Hotel - Split
Meals - B L |
Day 3 - Split - Plitvice National Park
Plitvice National Park
We begin early today, setting out on a beautiful coach ride inland to Plitvice. Close by to Plitvice, we'll stop over for lunch at a highly recommended local restaurant. Then it's off to the Plitvice National Park where we'll enjoy private, guided touring and free time on own. After our day of exploration, we return to our hotel for the night.
Overnight - Deluxe Luxury Seaview w/ Balcony Room - 5 Star Hotel - Split
Meals - B L
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One of Many Marinas on the Island of Hvar
 Day 4 - Split - Island of Hvar
After our ferry crossing, we'll indulge in sightseeing on the island of Hvar. We'll take a full day island tour, visiting several of the island's coastal towns, as well as visit some of its ancient, inland villages, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, midday. Wine tasting at winery. Return to Split via ferry, with the remainder of the evening at your leisure.
Overnight - Deluxe Luxury Seaview w/ Balcony Room - 5 Star Hotel - Split
Meals - B L
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Sky View of Your Hotel near Split
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Pool by Adriatic Sea
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Day 5- Split - Island of Brac
Sky View of the Zlatni Rat Beach
A Doorway into Brac
The Island of Brac is the highest island in the Adriatic Sea and the third largest in the Adriatic. Today's guided tour to this popular island will include a visit to Supetar, to Pucisce (with the well known stone masonry school), and to the picturesque little town of Bol.
There, we will visit the Dominican monastery with a rich library and archive, and drop into an ancient cellar for a tasting of savory, local wines. Take some time to enjoy swimming or sunbathing on the famous beach called Zlatni Rat (Golden Promontory). The Zlatni Rat beach reaches out into the sea and creates an ever changing, wild, beachscape, and is surrounded by dense pine woods in the background.
Overnight - Deluxe Luxury Seaview w/ Balcony Room - 5 Star Hotel - Split
Meals - B L
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Day 6- Dubrovnik - Split to Dubrovnik - City Tour of Dubrovnik
The Tranquil Seaside Village of Mali Ston
After checking out of our hotel, we'll coach southward along the beautiful Dalmatian coastline, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. We'll stop in a famous seaside village to enjoy oysters and award-winning wines of this region of Croatia. Nearby, we'll have lunch at a famous local restaurant. Spend some leisure time strolling the village and seaside surroundings.
The Old Medieval Stone Wall Surrounds Old City Dubrovnik from Invaders on the Adriatic Sea
We'll then coach to Dubrovnik and check into our five star hotel and freshen up. We'll then set out via coach on the coastal highway, featuring panoramic views of the city walls, ancient roof tops and the picturesque surroundings. We continue with a walking tour of the city, which is on UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites, due to its exceptional beauty and rich cultural heritage. This ancient town, surrounded by strong ramparts and fortresses, is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, scrupulously preserved over the centuries. A pleasant walk will take us to the Rector's Palace, the Dominican Monastery; and we will also partake on special, exclusive tours to lesser-known sites inside the city walls of Dubrovnik.
Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview w/ Balcony Room - 5 Star Hotel - Dubrovnik
Meals - B L
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A Glimpse over Rooftops in Dubrovnik |
Day 7 - Dubrovnik - Day at Leisure
Enjoy the morning and afternoon hours on your own, relishing in your hotel's five star amenities, catching up with some shopping on Placa street, or just relaxing a your hotel's private beach. We'll then convene for a wonderful, private farewell cocktail reception & dinner on our last night in a local millsite restaurant. Your hunger will strike upon the delectable scent of excellent ham, smoked cheese, lamb and veal baked under the iron bell, home-baked bread, grilled trout and other specialties of this renowned region. In the gentle valley of Konavle, in the lush greenery of the old woods, on the banks of the rolling stream, Ljuta, in an ancient mill, time seems to have stopped. Still, there is a place in the vicinity of Dubrovnik which is free from busy traffic and crowds.
Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview w/ Balcony Room - 5 Star Hotel - Dubrovnik
Meals - B D
Day 8 - Dubrovnik - Departure
Today, you will be met and transferred from the hotel to the Dubrovnik airport in time for your international flights home or begin your post-trip extension.
Meals - B
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Our Group Gathers for Farewell at 5-Star Restaurant for Cocktails & Dinner
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Summary for Highlights of the Dalmatian Coast:
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Trip Price Includes:
- 5 Nights Lodging at the Five-Star, Seaview Rooms in Split
- 2 Nights Lodging at the Five-Star, Seaview Rooms in Dubrovnik
- Breakfast Everyday, 5 Lunches, 3 Five-Star Dinners (All Dinners Include 3 Complimentary Glasses of Wine/Beer/Cocktails)
- 3 Separate Wine Tastings/Tours
- Local Products Tasting (wine, prosciutto, cheese, trout and homemade bread on 7th day)
- Scheduled Excursions & Tours: Split, Trogir, Plitvice National Park, Ston, the Islands of Hvar & Brac, and Dubrovnik.
- All Tours w/ Local Expert, English Speaking Croatian Guide for All Scheduled Excursions
- All Entrance Fees into any National Parks, Cathedrals, etc. visited on our Guided Tours
- Ferry tickets
- All Bus Coaches Stated in Itinerary
- Water & Snacks on Coach
- Insurance of consquence of an accident for all persons on program
- All Gratuities, Sojourn and VAT taxes
- Luggage Handling & Transport
- All Private, Timely Transfers as Listed in Above Itinerary
The trip begins on the evening of your arrival with a "Welcome & Preview Cocktail & Dinner Party". The trip will end the morning after our Farewell Party, leaving an easy option for a (pre or post) extension. Please let us know if we can assist you in these additional arrangements.
Not Included: Trip price does not include drinks which are payable on consumption, unless stated otherwise. This Dalmatian Coast trip does not include airfare. To find the best, current airfare rates for you, book your flights now on Croatian Guides' European flights engine. Click European Flights now!
Leave it to us. We take care of your entire stay from beginning to end. You simply enjoy your trip!
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