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Day 1: Zagreb

Today, as your plane descends over Croatia, catch your first glimpse of the Croatian orange and red roofs. Zagreb, the country’s capital, has found itself a place in the hearts of travellers in historic architecture and ever-welcoming cafes. Transfer to the hotel passing through some socialist routes

Be ready for your first stint at a street-side cafe, or try the blossoming Croatian culinary scene.

 

Day 2: Zagreb & Rijeka

This morning your day will begin with a tour of the city. Zagreb has had a long history of foreign rule and external influences. However, a distinct culture is emerging that enthralls those who spend time here.

Spend your morning exploring this city, wandering from Jelacic Square towards the bronze statue of the country’s first female journalist. From there, you might head over to Lenuci’s Horseshoe, a lush promenade filled with flowerbeds and fountains. Here you will find the Croatian National Theatre, a masterpiece of neo-Baroque architecture, and the Botanical Gardens. Begin your journey to Rijeka. On this two-hour drive you will move through the Croatian countryside, eventually arriving on the edge of the Adriatic Sea in the Kvarner Bay.

 

Day 3: Rijeka-Split

This morning, begin a winding drive down the Dalmatia Coast. Arrive in Zadar and spend the early afternoon exploring the history-filled walls of the city. Visit the ninth century pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus. Look for remnants of the Second World War and the Soviet reconstruction efforts.

Prior to arriving in Split, visit the medieval town of Trogir. a 17-century old town now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Day 4: Split – Dubrovnik

Embark on a guided half-day tour of the city’s most coveted sights including Diocletian’s Palace, the city’s historic core and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Move towards the Peristil, the main courtyard. Here, you will find both the cathedral and the Temple of Jupiter, each of which is guarded by a black granite sphinx. Before exiting through the Golden Gate, the palace’s most opulent gate, you can wander through the alleyways to pursue the souvenirs sold by local artists and vendors.

Continue along the Makarska Riviera, gradually winding your way between the mountains and the sea as you make your way towards the globally-coveted town of Dubrovnik. After settling into your hotel this afternoon, wander through the old city in search of the perfect table, illuminated only by candles and the moon.

 

Day 5: Dubrovnik

Take the entire day to explore Dubrovnik at your own pace. Rich with historical, cultural, culinary and natural sights, the day will be entirely yours to design. Step out through the gates to explore the seaside in the afternoon. Rent a kayak to catch a glimpse of this walled-city and the surrounding islands from the Mediterranean. Return to the Old Town for the evening.

 

Day 6: Plitvice

Drive away from the orange rooftops of Dubrovnik moving back up the Adriatic Coast. As you approach the Neretva River Delta, you will venture inland following the curves of the valley and the Cetina River. Arrive in Plitvice in the mid-afternoon. Revel in the fresh breeze that rolls across the lakes and forests that are characteristic of  the national park before indulging in a romantic dinner.

 

Day 7: Pltvice-Zagreb

Cascading waterfalls, clear turquoise lakes and cathedral-like forest canopies weave together to form Plitvice Lakes National Park. Sitting in perfect complement to the regal beauty of the Adriatic Sea, your understanding of Croatia would be incomplete without a stroll through this majestic UNESCO Natural Heritage Site. The entire park sprawls over 12,000 acres, with walking trails leading you under spruce and fir, through delicate meadows and up onto rock cliffs perched dramatically around pristine lakes. Pause for a picnic or perhaps a glass of wine on a secluded sunny patch of moss, before wandering beneath a waterfall as you gradually make your way back.

Return by road to Zagreb..

 

Day 8: Departure

This morning, following a final breakfast at your Zagreb hotel, you will return to the airport for your international flight home.

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