A TALE OF TWO TREASURES (CROATIAN RHAPSODY + MONTENEGRO & MOSTAR ADD-ON)- SIC guaranteed departures
Croatia, South Dalmatia, Dubrovnik
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Experience the best of Croatia on this captivating journey from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. Begin in the vibrant capital, where tradition meets modernity, before heading to the enchanting Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its cascading waterfalls and emerald waters. Explore the coastal gems of Zadar, Šibenik, and Split, each offering a unique mix of historic landmarks, charming streets, and stunning seaside views. Conclude your adventure in Dubrovnik, the iconic "Pearl of the Adriatic," with its breathtaking Old Town and magnificent city walls. Along the way, savour local flavours, discover hidden treasures, and create memories to last a lifetime.
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ZAGREB
Individual arrival to Zagreb and transfer to the hotel (driving time 20to 45 min). Dinner at the hotel
ZAGREB - OPATIJA
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Zagreb with an English-speaking guide. In the fortified, medieval Upper Town, you will see its most prominent sights such as St. Mark’s church with its multicolour tiled roof, Parliament, the government palace, and many fine old buildings. After sightseeing, we proceed to the picturesque Kvarner Bay, more precisely to Opatija, the cradle of Croatian tourism and the city which used to be the favourite spa resort of the Habsburgs and the European aristocracy including famous personalities such as Mahler, Chekhov, and Isadora Duncan. Dinner and overnight in Opatija. (Driving time2:30h)
ISTRIA EXCURSION
Today it's time to get to know the Istrian peninsula and visit the 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre located in Pula. Afterwards, relax in Rovinj, perhaps the most beautiful city in Istria and the inspiration of many artists. Time at leisure in Rovinj and departure towards Motovun for a sample of one the Istrian tastiest treasures, the truffle. Overnight in Opatija. (Departure at 9:00h, return around 18:00h)
OPATIJA - PLITVICE LAKES - ZADAR
This early morning departure and comfortable walking shoes will ensure you reveal the magnificent world of Croatia’s most beautiful and oldest national park under UNESCO protection consisting of 16 lakes connected by magnificent waterfalls. The park is located in the mountainous region of Lika and is visited mostly on foot–however, the entrance includes a boat ride across the Emerald Green Lake “Kozjak”. The visit to the park grounds takes approximately 3 hours and reveals a special turquoise magic. After the visit, we will continue to Zadar for dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight. (Total driving time approx. 5:30h)
ZADAR - SPLIT
After breakfast at the hotel and check out, it is time to explore Zadar. The historic town of Zadar is rich in cultural and historical monuments like the Roman Forum dating to the 1st century AD, and the church of St. Donatus dating to the 9th century AD. Of special interest are the famous Zadar Sea Organs, one of a kind in the world. From the Old Town of Zadar, we continue to a local winery in the Dalmatian hinterland. Tasting of the authentic Dalmatian wines and international Cuveeswill be accompanied by delicious Croatian-style Tapas. Departure towards Split for overnight. (Total driving time approx. 3:00h)
SPLIT & TROGIR
Today’s Split is the handiwork of seventeen centuries of men and women building and remodeling, adding, tearing down and touching up, so that 18th-century houses intersect with ancient Roman walls and fourth chambers now house the twentieth-century apartments. At the core of this sprawling cityscape is the palace the emperor Diocletian built for his golden years at the turn of the fourth century. Today's lunch will be the traditional Dalmatian dish prepared for us at the Tragos restaurant in Trogir. The town of Trogir, a UNESCO site, has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. With the high concentration of palaces, churches, and towers, as well as a fortresses on a small island, Trogir is sometimes referred to as the floating museum town.
SPLIT - STON - DUBROVNIK
On our way to Dubrovnik, we will stop near the town of Ston to visit a local winery and taste the famous “Plavac Mali“ wine, a very close relative to the Zinfandel. In this winery the traditional wine-making business has been passed on for generations, offering a unique story everyone wants to hear. The wine tasting includes a wine presentation on all the specifics of the wine-making process, wine tasting, and a snack. Arrival in Dubrovnik, dinner and overnight. (Driving time 5 hours)
DUBROVNIK
Completed in the thirteenth century; the old city of Dubrovnik has remained unchanged since. Its medieval ramparts encircle the Old Town which can be entered through one of the two gates. Once you cross a stone bridge under the watchful gaze of the city’s patron Saint Blaise (Vlaho), you will find yourself joining the walk down the broad, stone-paved promenade known as Stradun. After the sightseeing, you have free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
DUBROVNIK - MOSTAR - DUBROVNIK
Breakfast followed by escorted full day bus tour to Mostar. Pass through the breath-taking Neretva Valley and local countryside and arrive to Mostar - where “the east meets west “, a town full of contrasts, culture, colour and cuisine. Mostar is not only divided by the Neretva River, but also by religion and culture from one bank to the other. Return to Dubrovnik for overnight.
DUBROVNIK – MONTENEGRO – DUBROVNIK
Escorted full-day bus excursion to the stunning Bay of Kotor exploring Montenegro's contrasting beauty. The gulf of Kotor carves through majestic mountains, creating a stunning setting for the walled old town of Kotor and its waterside villages. Discover this perfect setting, its intriguing history, culture and tradition. Return to Dubrovnik for overnight.
DUBROVNIK
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
Terms of travel
Price includes
- All transfers as per itinerary (arrival transfer from the local airport to the hotel and departure transfer from the hotel to the local airport),
- professional tour manager,
- welcome drink on arrival,
- porterage,
- 8 overnights with breakfast in 4* hotels & city taxes,
- 4 dinners in hotel restaurants,
- 4 high-quality gourmet experiences in wineries and local restaurants as per itinerary (Truffles tasting/ Hinterland winery/restaurant Tragos / Pelješac winery);
- sightseeing of Zagreb, Opatija, Rovinj, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Trogir, Split, Dubrovnik;
- entrances: Pula Amphitheatre, Plitvice Lakes, Diocletian Palace Split, Franciscan monastery in Dubrovnik
- 2 overnights at 4* hotels
- 2 x breakfast
- tourist tax
- all transfers as stated in the itinerary
- guide couach excursions to Montenegro and Mostar
Note
Hotel examples:
Zagreb: Hotel Dubrovnik or similar
Opatija: Hotel Admiral, Hotel Imperial or similar
Zadar: Hotel Kolovare or similar
Split: Hotel Art or similar
Dubrovnik: Hotel Lero or similar
- PAYMENT: non-refundable deposit of EUR 150 per person to be paid immediately upon booking confirmation; rest of the pament at least on month prior to arrival
- CANCELLATION CONDITIONS: for the day of the confirmation up to 30 days prior to arrival - non -refundable deposit is being kept (EUR 150 per person), 29 -22 days - 25% of the remaining balance is charged; 21 - 15 days - 50% of the remaining balance is charged; 14 - 0 days - 100% cancellation fee is charged
- name change/date change fee - 20 EUR per person
- Please note the passport is required. Citizens of some countries need a visa, check it here:
http://www.mvp.gov.me (Montenegro) , http://www.mvp.gov.ba (Mostar). - Excursion itinerary can be adjusted in case of conditions beyond our control. There is a possibility of longer wait times at border crossings.
Responsible organiser: KL.Terms of service
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik - a popular film destination
Popularity of Dubrovnik greatly helped Hollywood movies filmed on its historical streets. The last such project was the series "Game of Thrones" that Dubrovnik lifted high on Hollywood sets. There is no doubt that this popular series has opened many doors for this small town on the Adriatic. Tourism and film industry go hand in hand to each other, so that the future of this city certainly can only further flourish. Fans of this popular series travel miles and miles to see and feel all the locations where their favorite series were filmed to experience the scene from a small screen.
Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia, administrative center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County and one of the most historic Croatian tourist destination. It is 25 km distant from the international airport of Dubrovnik, regularly connected with most of European cities, and the 90 km distant from the highway, which connects Croatia with Europe. In addition to a very good air and land connections, Dubrovnik boasts excellent maritime connection. Dubrovnik port is one of the most visited in the Mediterranean. It is the first point maritime route from east to west on entering in the Adriatic Sea, it is protected with islands and the Neretva valley is the fastest communication with the interior. Recent archaeological research found that a settlement on the site of the city existed in the 6th century, and probably before. Dubrovnik expanded with the arrival of the Croats after the ancient Epidaurus (today's Cavtat) in the 7th century.
Of the many manifestations of Dubrovnik, one should emphasize the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which was founded in 1949. The unique ambience of the closed and open stages of the Renaissance and Baroque city of Dubrovnik in the period from 10 July to 25 August held numerous music, drama and dance performances. The backbone of the festival are works of Marin Držić, Gundulić Ivan, Ivo Vojnovic, William Shakespeare, Carlo Goldoni, the Greek tragedians and others. The musical part of the program presents the best local composers, soloists and orchestras, and their foreign guests. Display even operas, particularly comic. Libertas Film Festival started in 2005 with the idea that the festival cultural offer should be expanded with the film offer. The festival takes place during the summer and on a repertory are films and documentary films from independent productions dedicated to the promotion of freedom in countries around the world. Movies rated best by the audience receives a special audience award.
Zagreb
Zagreb-An Old City with a Young Soul
Zagreb is the Croatian capital, and largest city in Croatia by population. Historically, the city of Zagreb has grown from two neighboring settlements, Gradec and Kaptol, which form the core of todays Zagreb, its historical center. According to the legend, Zagreb got its name when an old ancient ban, tired and thirsty, makes the girl Manda to bring water from the spring. Ban said: "Mando, dear, zagrabi!“ (zagrabi – grabs)
Zagreb is an administrative, economic, cultural, and scientific center of Croatia. By its position, Zagreb belongs to the cities of Central Europe. Zagreb is situated in continental central Croatia, on the southern slopes of Medvednica and on the banks of the Sava River. Its favorable geographic position in the southwestern corner of the Pannonian Basin, between Alpine, Dinaric, Adriatic and Pannonian regions, the cause is the fact that Zagreb is the transport hub between Central and Southeastern Europe and the Adriatic Sea. Due to its history and significance, Zagreb is rich in monuments and architecture. The center of Zagreb are considered historic district Upper Town and Kaptol, and Donji Grad, which has an exceptional diversity of architecture from Baroque to the present day. The center is surrounded on the north side with residential neighborhoods with higher levels of housing, and to the south of the former working-class neighborhoods that are experiencing strong reurbanisation. Appearance and arrangement, Zagreb is a typical Central European city.
Zagreb is the largest cultural center of the Croatia. The town has several institutions that traditionally have great prestige. In music, it is the Lisinski Concert Hall, in the world of theater, ballet and opera Croatian National Theatre, among libraries National and University Library. Among many quality museums and galleries, the cultural echo exhibitions maybe the most prominent Klović Palace. Zagreb also hosts several significant festivals, such as Animafest - World Festival of Animated Film, which takes place every even year, INmusic - one of the largest open-air festivals in Croatia, International Folklore Festival, theater festival Eurokaz, and Festival of contemporary dance. Zagreb has a film festival „Zagreb Film Festival“, and is particularly interesting ZagrebDox, documentary film festival.
From important exhibitions of recent visual expression, there is Zagreb Salon. From music festivals, there is Zagrebfest, one of the oldest events of Croatian pop music, avant-garde music festival then Music Biennale Zagreb every odd year and the Festival of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra. Since 1996, the streets of downtown Zagreb maintains Cest is dBest, an international multimedia festival of street performers. In the summer, there are also open-air concerts, mostly in the Upper Town (Summer in the Upper Town).
Zagreb Michelin Restaurants
This year Zagreb has received its first prestigious Michelin star, which was awarded to Noel Restaurant. Noel Restaurant has amazed by its superb modern European cuisine and the perfect harmony of delicious creative dishes with Croatian, French and Italian wines.
13 Zagreb restaurants with the Michelin Plate label
Among the 50 restaurants in Croatia that carry the Michelin plate label for the top dishes made with fresh ingredients there are 13 Zagreb restaurants: Pod Zidom, Time, Boban, Dubravkin Put, Apetit, Takenoko, ManO, Zinfandel's, Le Bistro Esplanade, Bistro Apetit by Marin Rendic, Tekka, Mon Ami and Mundoaka which is unfortunately closed.
The famous luxury Esplanade Hotel Zagreb takes two places on this list: Le Bistro Esplanade and Zinfandel's. Le Bistro Esplanade opened in 1986, modeled after small French restaurants. A blend of traditional cuisine and French chic, as well as pleasant ambience attract many local and world famous celebrities.
Bib Gourmand Recommendations
The Michelin Bib Gourmand label has been given to two Zagreb restaurants that stand out for their good quality and affordable menus: restaurants Agava and Tač. In the heart of Zagreb there is a classic Italian Agava restaurant whose large windows offer a magnificent view of Tkalciceva Street. Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist combined with a cozy atmosphere makes this restaurant one of the most desirable Croatian restaurants.
A popular family Tač restaurant located at the top of the hill outside the center of Zagreb is known for its Mediterranean menu where you can find many Istrian specialties and simple fresh seasonal food.
