15-day journey through Croatia & Montenegro

Zagreb

Day 1: Welcome to Zagreb

Upon arrival into Zagreb International Airport, look out for your chauffeur in the arrivals hall.

After assisting you with your luggage, your private transfer will drive you to your hotel in the heart of Zagreb, which will be your base for two nights. Don't forget to look out the window and be awed by this quaint yet charming city, a jewel in the heart of Croatia.

Once you've checked into the hotel, feel free to freshen up and relax before your welcome dinner in one of Zagreb’s lovely restaurants to taste some of the traditional local specialties.

Zagreb - Plešivica

Day 2: Tour through Croatia's Vineyards

Today, you will take a tour around Zagreb in style in a classic electric car and see all its highlights Enjoy a leisurely stroll around its streets and through its parks.

The drivers are licensed English-speaking tour guides and passionate storytellers as well. Discover the authenticity of Zagreb from the beginning of the 20th century through their tales and fascinating facts.

After the tour and an afternoon at leisure at your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you in the early evening and take you to Plješivica hills in the vicinity of Zagreb. There, you will visit an exquisite family estate the Korak wine cellar to enjoy a food and wine pairing.

The family is focused on producing high-quality wines for selective markets and true wine lovers. They also offer local and homemade food freshly produced at the farm.

Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes - Zadar

Day 3: The beauty of Plitvice Lakes

After breakfast, your driver will take you to Croatia’s oldest and most famous national park to experience it from a whole new perspective on a 4x4 safari field trip.

Its lakes, waterfalls and forests are unique and a must-see. The park was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. 

After the safari experience and a snack, you'll be off on a guided tour visiting the Lower and Upper Lakes, followed by lunch at one of the famous restaurants offering local specialties.

After lunch, you continue your trip towards the northern part of the Dalmatian coast and arrive in Zadar in the early evening. Enjoy the view of the sea, sunset, and the sky at The Greeting to the Sun. This is an urban installation featuring the sounds of the Sea Organ and colorful lights.

Zadar

Day 4: Stroll through Zadar's heritage

Following breakfast, embark on a private walking tour of Zadar. Start your morning by getting to know the exceptional 3000-year-old, rich cultural heritage of the city. This is a city of monuments surrounded by walls, a city of archaeological treasures, medieval and renaissance periods as well as many contemporary architectural achievements.

After the tour, have lunch in one of the many delectable restaurants in the city and the afternoon is free for you to spend as you wish. Explore, sunbathe, or pick another activity that appeals to you!

Zadar - Skradin - Split

Day 5: Marvel at the nature of Krka

Spend the day enjoying Krka Waterfalls National Park, a beautiful natural treasure.

Whether with a guide or on your own, take a tour of the park to enjoy the waterfalls. Walk through the forest and waterfalls before taking a boat from Skradin which will take you on a picturesque boat ride through the canyon of Krka River that flows into the Adriatic sea.

Afterward, your private driver will take you to a world-famous Bibich winery. Enjoy wine tasting and tapas at this family-run winery while learning about the history of the region and the production of wines.

In the late afternoon, arrive at your hotel in the heart of Split, inside Diocletian Palace. Enjoy the rest of the day inside one of the best-preserved monuments of the Roman architecture in the world!

Split - Trogir

Day 6: Immerse yourself in the history of Croatia

After breakfast, your guide will first take you on a walking tour of Split before continuing on to Trogir, a harmonious stone town on a small island that is connected by bridges to the mainland and the island of Ciovo.

The old town, under UNESCO protection, is a treasure trove for lovers of art, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, Romanesque churches. It is called the town-museum where you will see the famous portal of Trogir cathedral that was built by the craftsman Radovan in 1240. There is also a Renaissance city lodge and the thousand-year-old Monastery of St. Nicholas that contains the preserved 4th century BC relief of Kairos.

Afterward, return to Split to enjoy the rest of the evening at your own pace and leisure.

Split - Hvar

Day 7: Say hello to paradise in Hvar

After a comfortable sleep and a delectable breakfast, prepare for your next adventure in Croatia. Head to the port of Split to board your catamaran for Hvar. 

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by hotel staff who will take you on a short drive to the Little Green Bay hotel. This hotel, secluded in one of the loveliest bays, will be your escape for the next three days.

Go for an evening stroll around Hvar's narrow streets to one of the nearby authentic slow food restaurants, and enjoy some local Mediterranean specialties with a glass of a local Hvar wine.

Hvar

Day 8: Dive into the Adriatic Sea

Today, take a break and enjoy the beautiful sunny island of Hvar and its crystal blue sea, marvelous bays, pebble beaches, and unique gastronomy.

Its hillsides are covered in pine forests, vineyards, olive groves, fruit orchards and lavender fields. With its architecture, beautiful nature and mild climate, many would describe it as a true fairytale city.

Hvar offers many cultural and historical sites and many restaurants and bars are open late into the night. Explore its rich Venetian architecture and go back to its glorious cultural past. 

Hvar - Jelsa - Starigrad

Day 9: Taste the flavors of Croatia

Prepare for an exceptional private wine tasting tour and get familiar with the taste of some of Hvar’s most famous wines at 2 of the most popular wine cellars in the town of Jelsa.

Throughout the centuries of rich and turbulent history, the people of Hvar cultivated their vineyards with great skill and care, blessed with the lushness of the Mediterranean.

Enjoy different wines and taste local products such as ham, cheese, olives, and different olive oils. On your way, you will also have a chance to get to know the rich and famous history of the beautiful small town from our expert guide and passionate storyteller who will escort you on your day trip.

It is worth spending a lazy afternoon here with excellent wines and food.

Hvar - Dubrovnik

Day 10: Dive into the charm of Dubrovnik

In the morning after breakfast, check out from your hotel and depart by boat to Dubrovnik.

Upon arrival, meet your driver at the port before being transferred to your hotel, the beautiful Villa Dubrovnik. It is one of the best hotels in Croatia.

After checking in and freshening up, why not embark on a private walking tour of the city? Regardless of whether you are visiting Dubrovnik for the first or hundredth time, a sense of awe is inevitable when you set eyes on the beauty of the old town.

It’s hard to imagine anyone becoming jaded by the city’s marble streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic or failing to be inspired by a walk along the ancient city walls that protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries.

Dubrovnik - Elaphite Islands

Day 11: Cruise the waters of the Elaphite Islands

A day trip to the islands in the archipelago northwest of Dubrovnik makes a perfect escape from the summer crowds. Head to an almost forgotten world. Out of 14 islands only the three largest - Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan - are permanently inhabited. Two of them are entirely car-free.

Soak up the sunshine and gentle breezes in the green oasis of scented citrus plantations, pine-clad hills, sandy beaches and palm trees.

In the early evening, walk along Dubrovnik's famous city walls. It's a unique and wonderful experience and a must-do when visiting Dubrovnik!

Dubrovnik - Konavle - Cavtat

Day 12: Venture off the beaten track

Your private driver will take you on a picturesque ride to Srđ mountain for a panoramic view you will never forget.

Afterward, visit the small historical town of Cavtat and enjoy a walk and coffee before a traditional lunch in the village of Konavle. It is well known for authentic stone architecture and for its cultural tradition of artistic handicrafts and agriculture that are still cherished today.

You will encounter beautiful countryside vistas with picturesque villages and have the opportunity to see the lace production and meet some of the local cheese, wine, and olive oil producers. At the local wine producer, enjoy a wine and brandy degustation and taste typical local cuisine in the village of Konavle.

Dubrovnik - Porto Novi - Herceg Novi

Day 13: Bathe in the tranquility of Montenegro

After checking out from your Dubrovnik hotel, head to Montenegro, your last destination. Whether your ride is by a thrilling helicopter ride for only a few minutes or an hour's drive, your hotel will leave you breathless.

In the afternoon, you'll embark on a short private drive only 30 km away from Perast to the famous winery Savina in Herceg Novi. It is an amazing story of an estate, a monastery, and a family tucked away in lavish Mediterranean vegetation in an idyllic coastal and woodland setting.

After the wine tasting, you'll continue to another amazing place, Rosemary restaurant in the Azure hotel for dinner.

Portonovi - Kotor - Tivat

Day 14: Explore the multiplicity of the region

After breakfast, your private motor yacht and skipper will be waiting for you at the hotel’s pier where your cruising experience begins. Enjoy the spectacular view from the sea at nearby mountains and Boka Bay,

Described as the southernmost fjord in Europe, Boka Bay's shape is attributed to a submerged river canyon that perforates the mainland for several kilometers. Visit one of the most famous churches in the whole Mediterranean, Our Lady of the Rocks.

Afterward, continue to the UNESCO protected old town of Kotor for a walking tour. Finish your ride at Porto Montenegro, one of the most spectacular marinas in the world.

Portonovi

Day 15: Farewell, Montenegro

This morning you may have some free time in Portonovi to spend it your own pace and leisure, enjoying everything that this quaint city has to offer. A transfer will take you to the airport for your flight home.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end but we hope you have enjoyed the rich natural beauty, history and the people that make Croatia and Montenegro what they are.