Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and check into your hotel. The city's known for its Austro-Hungarian buildings, lively cafe scene, and green squares throughout. If you get there early, take some time to wander around and get a feel for the place. Your welcome briefing happens tomorrow during travel, so today's about settling in and exploring on your own terms.
- Day 2
Zagreb to Zadar
Start with a guided walk through Zagreb's cobblestone streets, hitting the markets and historic spots along the way. After that, you'll drive out to Rastoke to see waterfalls flowing between old wooden watermills, then head to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a three-hour guided walk on wooden boardwalks. You'll pass through karst landscape with 16 terraced lakes and waterfalls. By evening, drive to Zadar on the Adriatic coast and have your welcome dinner there.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in Zadar)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zagreb
- Guided walk through Plitvice Lakes National Park with wooden boardwalks
- Welcome dinner in Zadar
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Rastoke 
- Day 3
Zadar to Split
A guide takes you through Zadar to see the Roman forums, Venetian gates, and modern architecture, including St Donatus' Church and the musical Sea Organ. Later you'll travel to Krka National Park for a boat ride and a roughly two-hour guided walk on wooden walkways past lakes, cascades, and travertine pools. Then continue south along the Dalmatian coast to Salona near Split, which becomes your base for the next several nights.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zadar including St Donatus' Church and Sea Organ
- Boat ride and guided walk through Krka National Park
Landmarks St Donatus' Church Sea Organ Krka National Park 
- Day 4
Split
Begin with a guided tour of Split's historic center, focusing on Diocletian's Palace, an impressive fourth-century Roman retirement villa. From there, drive inland to Stella Croatica, a family-run estate, where you'll taste olive oils and handmade sweets in a botanical garden. Next stop is Trogir, a UNESCO-listed medieval town on an island with Venetian palaces and narrow alleys. You'll head back to Split in the early evening.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Split centered on Diocletian's Palace
- Olive oil and handmade sweets tastings at Stella Croatica estate
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Trogir 
- Day 5
Split
You have the full day free in Split. Stroll the Riva promenade with its waterfront cafes, climb Marjan Hill for harbor views, or check out the Archaeological Museum and Gallery of Ivan Mestrovic. If you want more adventure, optional boat trips go to nearby islands like Brac or Hvar, where you can explore beaches, lavender fields, and medieval towns.
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Riva promenade
- Hike up Marjan Hill for views
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Gallery of Ivan Meštrović
- Optional boat trip to Brač island
- Optional boat trip to Hvar island
Landmarks Marjan Hill Archaeological Museum Split Gallery of Ivan Meštrović Brač Hvar - Day 6
Split to Dubrovnik
Drive south along the scenic Dalmatian coast to the Pelje\u0161ac Peninsula, where oyster farming, wine, and salt production are big parts of the culture. Explore the medieval town of Ston and visit the historic Ston Saltworks to learn about salt harvesting methods that go back 4,000 years. Take a boat ride on Mali Ston Bay to sample fresh oysters with an expert. Later, enjoy a food and wine pairing at a winery with Mediterranean dishes matched to four local wines, plus a cellar tour. Then drive to Dubrovnik for the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Freshly harvested oysters on Mali Ston Bay), Dinner (Food and wine pairing with Mediterranean bites and four local wines including plavac mali at a winery)
Included Activities
- Visit to historic Ston Saltworks
- Boat ride on Mali Ston Bay with oyster tasting
- Food and wine pairing at winery with cellar tour
Landmarks Ston Saltworks Mali Ston Bay 
- Day 7
Dubrovnik
A guided walking tour takes you through Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town with its marble streets, baroque churches, and the mighty stone walls that have protected the city for centuries. The afternoon is free, so you can take the cable car up Mount Srd for views of terracotta rooftops and the Elaphiti Islands, or go for a swim in the Adriatic.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride up Mount Srđ
- Swimming in the Adriatic
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Mount Srđ Elaphiti Islands - Day 8
Dubrovnik
Your tour wraps up today. Take time to reflect on everything you've seen, from Zagreb's historic streets to the waterfalls at Plitvice and Krka, and along Dubrovnik's ancient walls. Start preparing for your return journey home, or look into extension options if you want to keep exploring Croatia.
