As a vacation destination in Europe, Croatia has been progressively gaining speed over the last decade. That being said – it is still a very much unspoiled country that offers vacationers history, delicious food, authentic, local experiences – and one of the world's most amazing coastlines, which is home to over 1000 paradisal islands. Our sample itineraries below are a great starting point, perhaps exactly what your group is looking for – or perhaps your group has a special interest in Croatia such as medieval maritime republics, Roman history on the Adriatic, early Christian settlements, Croatian winemaking – or hiking in astonishingly beautiful natural parks. Europe Express regularly handles groups of all sizes and works directly with deluxe hotels as well as budget-conscious properties. Let our team create a truly memorable vacation experience in Croatia that meets your group's interests, expectations and budget.
Best of Croatia – 13 Days
Spend just under two weeks extensively exploring the treasure that is the country of Croatia. While not large in size, this country is absolutely mammoth in terms of historical and cultural value. Its vivid past includes Greek colonies, the Roman Province of Dalmatia, the medieval maritime Republic of Ragusa, the Hapsburg monarchy, the Ottoman Conquest – and more recently, the former Yugoslavia. Geographically-speaking, you'd be hard-pressed to find a vacation destination with as many fantastic national parks, turquoise beaches, breathtaking coastline, thousands of islands (and good seafood), hills, fjords, amazing lakes, mountains and vineyards. This itinerary will show you the best of Croatia, and while there you'll realize that the friendliness of the Croatians ranks right up there with the nature, seafood, wine and history.
Highlights and Inclusions
Hotel overnights in beautiful, historic cities along Croatia's famed coastline
Historic city of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The famed Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site
Skradinski Buk's 17 waterfalls inside inside Krka National Park
Day trip to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina to see the iconic Stari Most bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day trip to beautiful Montenegro
Classical music concert in Zadar's historic Church of St Donatus
Visit to the beautiful island of Korcula, reckoned by many to be the birthplace of the explorer-merchant Marco Polo
Day trip to the village of Cilipi, famous for its national costumes, folk customs & embroidery
Meals: Continental breakfast daily. Lunch and dinner as noted in itinerary
Ground transportation via air conditioned luxury coach
English speaking assistants and guides
Admission tickets as outlined in itinerary
Croatia & Slovenia – 10 Days
This itinerary allows you to easily combine two European countries that – despite having a full arsenal of historical, cultural heritage and natural beauty – are still somehow amazing, unspoiled destinations. Though Croatia is increasingly becoming more popular, for the time being – compared to certain Western European countries, we'd still very much consider both Croatia and definitely Slovenia off-the-beaten-path vacation destinations. Come and discover their charming back roads, historic medieval cities and out-of-this-world national parks before the crowds arrive. Experience the natural wonders of Plitvice National Park, the Postojna caves and the picture-perfect Bay of Kotor along with the magnificent man-made structures of imposing Bled Castle, Ljubljana's Baroque Town Hall and the city whose stunning medieval Old Town makes it live up to its nickname as the "Pearl of the Adriatic:" Dubrovnik.
Highlights and Inclusions
Enjoy a guided tour of Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic"
Day trip to beautiful Montenegro
Visit Split's impressive ruins of Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site
Explore the famed Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site
Historic city of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tour some of Europe's most impressive caves
Tour the oldest castle in Slovenia on spectacular Lake Bled
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