Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival Day
You're arriving in Croatia during shoulder season, which means you'll have a quieter experience along the Adriatic coast. This week will take you through some really significant coastal and cultural spots, so get ready to settle in and start exploring.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liburnia Riviera Hotels)
- Day 2
Opatija
Your first stop is Opatija, an elegant resort town on the Adriatic. You'll take a guided tour walking along the Lungomare promenade, where you can see Habsburg-era villas and the coastline. After that, you'll have dinner with other travelers at a local restaurant to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liburnia Riviera Hotels)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Opatija
- Stroll along Lungomare promenade
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Lungomare Promenade 
- Day 3
Opatija to Pula
Today you're heading through the Istrian peninsula to Pula. Your guide will show you the Pula Arena and the Arch of Sergius, both important Roman structures. You'll have free time for lunch, then travel inland to a family-owned restaurant for dinner where you can try regional wines and Istrian food.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner at a family-owned restaurant with regional wines and Istrian delicacies)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liburnia Riviera Hotels)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pula
- Visit to Pula Arena (UNESCO)
- Visit to Arch of Sergius
- Farm-to-table dinner at family-owned restaurant
- Wine and regional delicacies tasting
Landmarks/POIs Pula Arena Arch of Sergius - Day 4
Opatija
This morning is yours to explore Opatija at your own pace and take in the Adriatic views. If you'd rather have a structured activity, there's an optional guided tour to Slovenia that includes Ljubljana and the Postojna Caves, so you can choose what works for you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Corner)
Optional Activities
- Optional tour of Slovenia including Ljubljana and Postojna Caves
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljana Postojna Caves - Day 5
Opatija to Split via Zadar
You'll travel toward Split, stopping in Zadar for lunch. Your guide will take you through the city to see Roman ruins, Byzantine architecture, and modern art. You'll also experience the Sea Organ and the illuminated Greeting to the Sun installation. Later, you'll continue to Split for an evening walk with your tour manager.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant in Zadar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Corner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zadar
- Visit to Zadar's Roman ruins
- Visit to Cathedral of St. Anastasia
- Experience Sea Organ
- View Greeting to the Sun art installation
- Evening stroll in Split with Tour Manager
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of St. Anastasia Sea Organ Greeting to the Sun 
- Day 6
Split
The morning includes a walking tour of Diocletian's Palace, where you'll see the Peristyle and the Cathedral of St. Domnius. You can choose to visit the Ethnographic Museum or explore the palace's substructures. In the afternoon, you'll head to Radošić village for traditional Dalmatian dinner made with local ingredients on a family estate.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Dalmatian dinner made from homegrown ingredients at family estate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Corner)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO)
- Visit to Peristyle
- Visit to Cathedral of St. Domnius
- Visit to Radošić protected cultural monument
- Traditional Dalmatian dinner at family estate
Optional Activities
- Visit to Ethnographic Museum of Split
- Guided tour of Diocletian's Palace substructures
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of St. Domnius Ethnographic Museum of Split - Day 7
Split
You have a free day to explore Split's coastal areas on your own, or you can take an optional excursion to Dubrovnik. The drive there goes along winding coastal roads with dramatic views of cliffs dropping down to the sea.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel International), Hotel (The Westin)
Optional Activities
- Optional trip to Dubrovnik with coastal drive
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik - Day 8
Split to Zagreb via Plitvice Lakes
You're leaving Split for Zagreb with a stop at Plitvice Lakes National Park. This UNESCO site has dense forests and terraced lakes connected by waterfalls. You'll take a short cruise to see the natural scenery, then arrive in Zagreb this evening for a walk with your tour manager.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel International), Hotel (The Westin)
Included Activities
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO)
- Short cruise along Plitvice Lakes
- Evening stroll in Zagreb with Tour Manager
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 9
Zagreb
Zagreb's history and culture come into focus with a guided city tour. You'll see landmarks from a scenic bus ride, then walk through the Upper Town and Lower Town neighborhoods. The day ends with dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate finishing your journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Zagreb)
Included Activities
- City tour of Zagreb with local guide
- Scenic bus ride viewing landmarks
- Walking tour of Upper Town and Lower Town
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Day 10
Departure
Your Croatian adventure wraps up this morning as you prepare to head home.
