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The Croatian 2027
11 days from Zagreb to Dubrovnik
Tour Description:
When you stroll through Croatia’s leafy towns, enjoy a walk in a national park, and marvel at its sparkling emerald lakes, it’s easy to see why other countries are green with envy. With its glorious coastal cities, ancient Roman ruins, magnificent medieval architecture, and stunning natural wonders, Croatia has it all. On this Undiscovered Tour of Croatia and Slovenia, you will see what European vacationers have long tried to keep secret from the rest of the world—impressive caves and castles, spectacular waterfalls, and walled cities, picture-perfect shorelines, and famous film locations. Game of Thrones fans will recognize Old Town Dubrovnik as the medieval setting for the fictional city of King’s Landing, yet at the end of this dramatic vacation to Croatia, you’ll be perfectly happy with the start-to-finish storyline.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Dubrovnik so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Saturday 10 Apr 27 — Wednesday 21 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,769 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 17 Apr 27 — Wednesday 28 Apr 27 | Starting at $3,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 24 Apr 27 — Wednesday 05 May 27 | Starting at $3,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 01 May 27 — Wednesday 12 May 27 | Starting at $3,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 08 May 27 — Wednesday 19 May 27 | Starting at $3,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 15 May 27 — Wednesday 26 May 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 29 May 27 — Wednesday 09 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 05 Jun 27 — Wednesday 16 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 12 Jun 27 — Wednesday 23 Jun 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 19 Jun 27 — Wednesday 30 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 03 Jul 27 — Wednesday 14 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,379 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 17 Jul 27 — Wednesday 28 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 31 Jul 27 — Wednesday 11 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 14 Aug 27 — Wednesday 25 Aug 27 | Starting at $3,669 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 21 Aug 27 — Wednesday 01 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,999 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 28 Aug 27 — Wednesday 08 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 04 Sep 27 — Wednesday 15 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 11 Sep 27 — Wednesday 22 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 18 Sep 27 — Wednesday 29 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,099 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 25 Sep 27 — Wednesday 06 Oct 27 | Starting at $4,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 02 Oct 27 — Wednesday 13 Oct 27 | Starting at $3,879 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Guided sightseeing in Zagreb includes sights of the historic Parliament and Stone Gate• Guided sightseeing in Ljubljana features the Town Hall’s inner court. • [LF] Guided tour through Postojna caves onboard an underground train.• Visit Opatija and Trogir• Guided walking tour in Plitvice national park • Guided walking tour in Zadar’s Old Town• .Guided walking tour in Split includes Diocletian’s Palace• [LF] Dinner at a local restaurant in Split• Guided walking tour in Dubrovnik • Globus Choice excursions in Dubrovnik − included in your tour with your choice of a self-guided visit on the city walls or a ride up Mount Srd on the Dubrovnik Cable car
Notes:
We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN ZAGREB, CROATIA
Welcome to Zagreb! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 ZAGREB–LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
Landmarks & Legends This morning, get acquainted with Croatia’s capital city when you join your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour that includes sights of the Parliament, Stone Gate the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Cathedral. Enjoy some free time to explore more and try some local specialties for lunch. A scenic drive takes you across the border into Slovenia, to reach the charming, green, capital city Ljubljana. (B,D)
106 mi / 170 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Explore the ancient city of Zagreb where Central Europe, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Europe meet with a magnetic culture amid medieval architecture and offbeat cafes and bars to enjoy. In the Upper Town of Zagreb admire the historic Croatian Parliament building and see the Stone Gate, the only fortification entrance that is still standing, and now home to the city’s most important shrine
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 3 LJUBLJANA
Castles & Dragons Follow your Local Guide for a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana’s main landmarks and hear about the influence of the Hapsburg Dynasty. See the medieval castle, the City Hall, St. Nicholas’ Cathedral, and visit the Town Hall’s inner court. The rest of the day is yours, perhaps explore more of the Old Town and indulge in some traditional dishes. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS If you’re wondering why there are so many dragons decorating the cobblestone streets of Ljubljana, it’s thanks to the mythological heroes Jason and his Argonauts who stole the Golden Fleece and fled here. Legend has it that the dragon that lived here wasn’t too welcoming. For ages, the dragon of Ljubljana has been the protector and mascot of Ljubljana. Aside from green dragons seen from the cafes and bridges, this university town was voted 2016 Green Capital of Europe
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 LJUBLJANA–POSTOJNA–OPATIJA, CROATIA
Going Underground Drive to Postojna for a definite highlight! A visit of the world-famous caves. [LF] Your experience comprises an underground train ride and walking tour. Pass through amazing corridors and see impressive limestone formations. Later, reach the seaside resort of Opatija. (B,D)
81 mi / 130 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDER Explore the world's most captivating cave on an unforgettable ride on an underground train. Enter the surreal subterranean world of shiny white stalagmites shaped by millions of years and millions of drops of water in the Postojna Cave. See the baby dragons (Olms) who call the caves home - in the mysterious underground caverns of Slovenia
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 OPATIJA
The Maiden and the Seagull Enjoy a free day in Opatija with a walk along the promenade, see the Croatian Walk of Fame and the Maiden with the Seagull statue. Browse the narrow streets of the Old Town, watch the world go by from one of its cafés, or relax on one of the beaches. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with lots of ways to spend your day. Take your time and soak in the relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty of Opatija as you wander through its streets and along its scenic coastline. Admire the famous Maiden with the Seagull statue by sculptor Zvonko Car on the promenade overlooking Kvarner Bay, it has become the symbol of Opatija
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 6 OPATIJA–PLITVICE–ZADAR
Into the Woods Reach the verdant landscape of the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour through trails and over bridges, while you admire the natural wonders and learn about the flora and fauna. Later, take a scenic drive along the Adriatic coastline to Zadar. (B,D)
199 mi / 320 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Croatia’s first national park, Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and largest national park in the Republic of Croatia. Lush forests, pristine lakes, and wondrous waterfalls share this natural paradise with a wealth of wildlife, including wolves, bears, bobcats, and a bountiful species of birds. Words can’t do justice to this spectacular natural wonderland, so join us and see this spectacle of pure nature for yourself
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 7 ZADAR–TROGIR–SPLIT
Sun Worship Start the day with a guided walking tour through the Old Town of Zadar, see the main square and the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun monument. Continue to Trogir, dating back to 400 B.C., for an orientation walk and free time to see the cathedral and Renaissance Čipiko Palace. Later, arrive in the stunning city of Split. This evening, [LF] enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
137 mi / 220 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
TASTES & TRADITIONS After exploring the historic squares of Zadar and Trogir, settle in for a sumptuous dinner at a local restaurant in the Croatian town of Split, for the perfect place to spice things up with authentic Croatian cuisine
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8 SPLIT
The Emperor’s Escape Join your Local Guide for a walking tour through the labyrinth of medieval streets located within part of the Old Town better known as the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Free time this afternoon and evening to continue exploring this incredible city, browse the stores, sink your teeth into some of the local specialties, or join an optional excursion. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
A LEGEND SLEPT HERE Discover one of the world’s best-preserved monuments to Roman architecture with a walking tour in Split. You’ll see the spectacular Diocletian Palace that was built for the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th-century AD, and forms nearly half of the Old Town of Split. Having served as the emperor's villa, summer house, and military camp, this ancient palace evokes the power and strength of the Roman Empire
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 SPLIT–BOSNIA–HERZEGOVINA–DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Spend Your Day Your Way in Dubrovnik Arrive in Dubrovnik and follow your Local Guide for a walking tour of the historic center. Explore more of Dubrovnik with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more of this breath-taking city. (B)
162 mi / 260 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE It isn’t hard to see why the city of Dubrovnik is known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” The old town surrounded by its remarkable city walls is protected by UNESCO. Over the centuries this breathtaking city has been an inspiration to many artists. Game of Thrones fans may recognize this formidable setting and the Rector’s Palace as a film location for the epic TV series
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 10 DUBROVNIK
Mediterranean Magic Make the most of a free day in Dubrovnik; absorb more culture and history, browse the stores, take in the amazing panorama from different viewpoints, or join an optional excursion. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. (B,D)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with lots of ways to spend your day. Stroll along the streets of the old town, browse the shops, try out some more local specialties, Tonight, raise a glass with your travel companions and toast an unforgettable vacation
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 11 DUBROVNIK
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Zagreb | Ljubljana | Opatija | Opatija | Zadar | Zadar | Split | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik |
Maistra City Vibes Zonar
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Trg Kresimira Cosica 9 Zagreb Croatia
Designed as an urban oasis in the heart of the vibrant city of Zagreb, Zonar Zagreb Hotel offers 285 well equipped rooms, two à la carte restaurants, a bar, a deli, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool on the rooftop featuring a panoramic view of Zagreb and a gym. The modern rooms are spread over 19 floors and feature air-conditioning, hairdryer and Free Wi-fi access. Located in the business district, the hotel is in a strategic position close to one of Zagreb's train stations.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Trg Kresimira Cosica 9 Zagreb Croatia
Designed as an urban oasis in the heart of the vibrant city of Zagreb, Zonar Zagreb Hotel offers 285 well equipped rooms, two à la carte restaurants, a bar, a deli, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool on the rooftop featuring a panoramic view of Zagreb and a gym. The modern rooms are spread over 19 floors and feature air-conditioning, hairdryer and Free Wi-fi access. Located in the business district, the hotel is in a strategic position close to one of Zagreb's train stations.
