Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and head to your hotel, checking in around 3:00pm. From there, wander through the old city on its cobblestone streets and check out the medieval buildings. You can try local food and drink, visit some museums if you're interested, or just explore on your own. Later, there's a welcome meeting with the group, and you'll have the option to go out for dinner with your CEO and fellow travelers.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria)
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Explore old city cobblestone streets and medieval buildings
- Visit art, history, and archaeology museums
- Meal in local restaurant with CEO and travelling companions
- Day 2
Plitvice Lakes National Park
A private vehicle takes you to Plitvice Lakes National Park where you'll do a guided walk along the boardwalks through this UNESCO site. You'll see the karst formations, pools, and waterfalls while learning about the wildlife and bird population in the area. That evening, dinner features peka, a traditional Dalmatian dish with vegetables, herbs, and meat cooked over hot coals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional peka—a Dalmatian dish of vegetables, herbs, and meat baked over hot coals)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lyra)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Walk
- Traditional Peka Dinner
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 3
Split
The drive takes you to Split and the Adriatic coast. Early in the evening, you'll walk around the Roman ruins of Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The palace was built in the third century using white stone from the nearby island of Brac, and it's an imposing structure that gives you a real sense of its age and scale.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Corner)
Included Activities
- Diocletian's Palace Guided Walk
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace 
- Day 4
Split
Today's free in Split, so you can explore the seaside town however you like. Step through the Golden Gate into the old town inside the palace walls. You could sample Croatian food at the local market, head up to Marjan's peak for views, hike or bike the trails, or take an optional tour of an ancient cathedral if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Corner)
Optional Activities
- Visit local market and sample Croatian delicacies
- Ascend to Marjan's peak for views of the city
- Hiking and biking trails in the area
- Tour of historic cathedral—a colonnaded octagon built in early fourth century
Landmarks Marjan Golden Gate - Day 5
Split to Sarajevo
You'll cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina by private vehicle heading to Mostar. Walk through the ancient town and see the Stari Most, the Old Bridge that's become a symbol of the city's resilience. It was rebuilt after being destroyed during the Bosnian War, though the original Ottoman-style bridge dates back to the seventeenth century. After that, you'll continue on to Sarajevo for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sahat)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Croatia - Bosnia)
- Stari Most (Old Bridge) Visit
Landmarks Stari Most Mostar - Day 6
Sarajevo
A local expert who lived through the siege will share what happened during the four-year Siege of Sarajevo. You'll visit the Tunnel of Hope and War Tunnel Museum, then head to Trebevic Mountain to see bunkers, minefields, and trenches from the battles. The day includes time at a local market and lunch at a restaurant where you'll experience the city's recovery and everyday life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sahat)
Included Activities
- Siege of Sarajevo Tour
Landmarks Tunnel of Hope and War Tunnel Museum Trebevic Mountain - Day 7
Sarajevo
Sarajevo's yours to explore today on your own schedule. Walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town and take in the architecture of the different places of worship there. You can visit the Latin Bridge, where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, an event that sparked World War I. Spend time browsing the shops and markets throughout the historic area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sahat)
Optional Activities
- Explore cobblestone streets of Old Town (Stari Grad)
- Visit diverse places of worship
- Shop and visit markets
- Visit Latin Bridge
Landmarks Stari Grad Latin Bridge - Day 8
Sarajevo to Bay of Kotor
Crossing into Montenegro, you'll travel to the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its terraced waterfront and medieval architecture. You're spending two days here to really soak in the bay and its surroundings at a relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Porto In)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Bosnia - Montenegro)
Optional Activities
- Visit Risan to see well-preserved Roman mosaics
- Leisurely stroll in the quaint seaside town of Perast and the islands
- Sea kayak exploration of the spectacular bay
Landmarks Bay of Kotor Risan Perast - Day 9
Bay of Kotor
Your free day in Kotor lets you choose how to spend it around this Mediterranean bay surrounded by Venetian fortifications. You could hike up the medieval fortress steps for views of the city and harbor, or try a leisurely walk through Perast and the islands. Other options include sea kayaking, beach time at Herceg Novi, or relaxing at local mud therapy spas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Porto In)
Optional Activities
- Hike medieval fortress steps for panoramic views
- Leisurely stroll in Perast and the islands
- Sea kayaking
- Beach visit at Herceg Novi
- Mud therapy at local spa
Landmarks Kotor Herceg Novi - Day 10
Bay of Kotor to Dubrovnik
You'll visit a family-run agrotourism villa with Mediterranean gardens and Adriatic views. Your local host takes you around the grounds where you can pick fresh fruits and vegetables and watch a baking demonstration. Lunch brings traditional local ham, cheeses, and wine. After that, you'll head to Dubrovnik and walk along the medieval city walls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at family-run agrotourism villa with local ham, cheeses, and wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Park)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Montenegro - Croatia)
- Konavle Valley Agorturizam Walk and Lunch
- Dubrovnik City Wall Walk
Landmarks Dubrovnik City Walls Konavle Valley 
- Day 11
Dubrovnik
After breakfast, you'll meet locals at DEŠA, a women-run nonprofit that's been preserving traditional foods and handicrafts since the early 1990s during the Croatian War of Independence. The afternoon is free, so you can explore Dubrovnik's distinctive red roofs, relax at a seaside café ordering fresh fish, or take an optional boat trip to nearby islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Park)
Included Activities
- DEŠA Women's Centre Visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Old City with distinctive red roofs
- Dine at seaside café
- Boat trip to nearby islands
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old City - Day 12
Dubrovnik
This is your final day, and you can leave at any time. It's time to say goodbye to your CEO and fellow travelers as you head to the airport or continue on to wherever you're going next.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
