Highlights of the Dalmatian Coast - 8 Day Luxury Travel
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Day 1 - Split - Arrival

Welcome to Croatia! Upon arrival in Split, Croatia, you will be met, assisted with baggage, and privately transferred from the Split airport to your brand new, sea-front hotel with the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure.

This evening, join us for the ' Welcome to Croatia' Group Champagne Toast &
Music at the hotel's seaside bar, followed by a Group Dinner at the hotel's 5 star restaurant.

Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview Room - 5 Star Boutique Hotel - Split 
Meals - D



Day 2 - Split - Trogir & Split Day Tour Diocletians Palace in Split, Croatia
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, we will be met and set out to enjoy a privately guided, in-depth tour of Trogir. Trogir has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. We will tour Trogir's treasure trove of sites with our expert guide, and have ample time to shop, roam the market, and stroll this lovely town's sunny 'riva' before we return to Split. 

Upon arrival in Split, we will begin our private walking tour and get a glimpse of this city's 17-century long history. We'll study Diocletian’s Palace from within... a truly jaw-dropping royal residence, massive in both building size and in square-block size. Feeling a natural sense of smallness, we learn about this palace and observe the great wealth of historic monuments within. Then we head to a casual group lunch at a local pivnica.  We'll be returned to the hotel this afternoon with remainder of the day free at your leisure.

Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview Room - 5 Star Boutique Hotel - Split 
Meals - B L

Day 3 - Split - Plitvice National Park Day Tour
Plitvice National Park Plitvice Lakes

We begin early today, setting out on a beautiful coach ride inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Close by to Plitvice, we'll stop over for a group lunch at a highly recommended, local ‘Lika’ region restaurant. Then it's off to the Plitvice National Park where we'll enjoy a private, Park Expert Guided Tour, followed by some free time on own. After our day of exploration, we return to our Split hotel for the night.

Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview Room - 5 Star Boutique Hotel - Split 
Meals - B L


Picture Island of HvarDay 4 - Split - Island of Hvar Day Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll be met and privately transferred to the Split ferry crossing, where 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. We stop to partake in a traditional 'peka' in an old abandoned village midday, prepared by the native Hvar- property owner himself, and we will enjoy a private wine tour and tasting at an award-winning, Hvar winery. Return to Split via ferry, with the remainder of the evening at your leisure.

Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview Room - 5 Star Boutique Hotel - Split 
Meals - B L

Your Sea-View Luxury Hotel in Split

Day 5-
Split - Island of Brac Day Tour
Sky View of the Zlatni Rat Beach
Brac

A Doorway into Brac After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll be met and privately transferred to Split ferry crossing. 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 guided visits to Supetar, and to the picturesque little town of Bol. In Bol, we will visit the Dominican monastery with a rich library and archive, and drop into Brac's finest seaside restaurant serving a unbelievably delicious, 5 star lunch of local seafoods and meats and other Croatian cuisine delicacies.

After lunch, take some time to enjoy swimming or sunbathing on the famous beach called Zlatni Rat (Golden Promontory) and walking the 'beach path' and chatting with local artisans selling their creations. 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. It has been voted one of the world's top 5 beaches... so bring your waterproof camera!

Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview Room - 5 Star Boutique Hotel - Split 
Meals - B L


Day 6 -
Dubrovnik Transfer - Mali Ston & Ston Touring
(See Map)
After checking out of our hotel, we'll coach southward along the beautiful Dalmatian coastline, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. We'll stop in the famous seaside village of Mali Ston to enjoy an incredible boat ride with tasting of oysters on the boat, and afterwards we will continue with fresh seafood and wine tasting delicacies from this region of Croatia. We'll have free time for strolling the village, its stone fortress walls that can be seen from outer-space, and the lush, seaside surroundings.   

We'll then take our private group vehicle the remainder of the way into Dubrovnik, and check into our five star, world-class hotel with the remainder of the day free at your leisure.  



Overnight - Superior Luxury Seaview Room w/ Balcony - 5 Star Hotel - Dubrovnik
Meals - B L





Day 7 - Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik 'Old Town' Day Tour 
   After breakfast at theDubrovnik hotel, we will meet up with our local expert guide at the hotel's marina, where we'll catch a boat into, nearby, Old Towne Dubrovnik. 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 littered with panoramic views of its breathtaking fortress walls, ancient roof tops and the picturesque surroundings of architectural and cultural masterpieces, scrupulously preserved over the centuries. A pleasant walk will take us through Pile Gate, to Rector's Palace, the Dominican Monastery, a 13th C.  'still working' pharmacy.

Enjoy time to stroll and shop On Own, before returning to the hotel early
this afternoon, so that you may relishing in your hotel's five s tar amenities and pristine private beach, one last time before bidding Croatia 'farewell'.

This evening the group will convene for a wonderful, private, outdoor, seaside
"Farewell to Croatia" at one of our hotel's, 5 star restaurants.

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







 

Summary for Highlights of the Dalmatian Coast:
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, 2 Five-Star Dinners (Dinners Include Complimentary Glass of Wine)
  • 2 Separate Wine Tastings/Tours
  • Local Products Tasting (Hvar lunch - wine, prosciutto, cheese, peka, and homemade bread)
  • All Tours with Expert Croatian Guides: Split, Trogir, Plitvice National Park, Mali Ston, the Islands of Hvar & Brac, and Dubrovnik.
  • All Entrance Fees into any National Parks, Cathedrals, etc. visited on our Guided Tours
  • Ferry tickets
  • All Private Transfers as Listed in Above Itinerary
  • All Sojourn and VAT taxes
  • Luggage Handling & Transport

The trip begins on the evening of your arrival with a "Welcome Dinner". 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.

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