Grand Tour of Croatia
from Dubrovnik
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DAY 1 - Sunday
DUBROVNIK
Transfer on the day of the tour from Dubrovnik airport, Dubrovnik harbour or another hotel in Dubrovnik to the Tour hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik area.
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DAY 2 - Monday
DUBROVNIK - MOSTAR - SARAJEVO
Morning departure to Mostar, city of bridges, where the travellers from the south reaches the first glimpses of the continent beyond. On the way to Mostar a short break in Počitelj, small town with typical Turkish architecture.
Orientational walk with your tour leader in Mostar and free time for lunch. Departure to Sarajevo, the Capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo is one of the most historically interesting cities in Europe. It is the place where the Western & Eastern Roman Empire split; where the people of the Eastern Orthodox east, the Ottoman south and the Roman Catholic west, met, lived and warred. It has been an example of historical turbulence and the clash of civilizations, as well as a beacon of hope for peace and tolerance through multi-cultural integration. City tour of Sarajevo upon arrival.
Dinner and overnight in Sarajevo area. |
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DAY 3 - Tuesday
SARAJEVO - OSIJEK
Morning departure to Osijek, the largest city in eastern Croatia, beautifully settled on the banks of Drava river. Osijek remains a popular tourist destination for its Baroque style, open spaces and ample recreational opportunities. The abundance of game and agriculture has made Osijek the country's semi-official gastronomical capital.
City tour of Osijek includes the Cathedral and the Tvrdja (Old Fort).
Dinner and overnight in Osijek area. |
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DAY 4 - Wednesday
OSIJEK - ZAGREB
Morning departure to Djakovo. The first thing you see when approaching Djakovo from either side is the brightness of the bricks of the two towers and cupolas of the most beautiful cathedral in the area from Venice to Istanbul. The tour of the Cathedral followed by departure to Zagreb. Upon arrival sightseeing of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, including the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical centre, St Mark’s church with multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and University.
Dinner and overnight in Zagreb area. |
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DAY 5 - Thursday
ZAGREB - PLITVICE - ZADAR
Morning departure for Plitvice National Park, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Tour of the 16 crystal - blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades to view majestic waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty. Departure to Zadar.
Dinner and overnight in Zadar area. |
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DAY 6 - Friday
ZADAR - SPLIT
After breakfast the guided tour of Zadar (entrances to the museums Treasury of Zadar) including the Roman Forum from the 2nd century BC, the 9th century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus as well as St. Anastasia church. Departure to Trogir. Lunch break in Trogir. Departure to Split. Upon arrival, City tour of Split, covering the Diocletian’s Palace inscribed on the UNESCO’s List of World Cultural Heritage, the Peristyle, Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral.
Dinner and overnight in Split area. |
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DAY 7 - Saturday
SPLIT - DUBROVNIK
Morning departure for Dubrovnik, driving along the Makarska Riviera. Upon arrival, city tour of Dubrovnik, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO with the visit of the Cathedral.
Dinner & overnight in Dubrovnik area |
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DAY 8 - Sunday
DUBROVNIK - DEPARTURE
Transfer on the day of the tour to Dubrovnik airport, Dubrovnik port & hotels in Dubrovnik. |
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