9-Nights Croatia Highlights: Zagreb, Split & Dubrovnik

Goway Travel

This 10-day trip through Croatia takes in the country’s must-see stops while leaving you plenty of time to explore. See fabled cities and unspoiled national parks, including a day trip to Kotor in Montenegro.

Check into your hotel in Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb. While tourists make a beeline for the coast, you’ll have a full day at leisure to explore one of Europe’s most enchanting, yet under-appreciated capital cities. The coast may showcase Croatia’s past, but Zagreb embodies its cultural present and future. Located right at the crossroads of Central and Balkan Europe, it contains a mix of influences like no other city in Europe. It contains many of Croatia’s best museums, galleries, gardens, and entertainment districts, along with quirkier attractions such as the Museum of Broken Relationships.

Go on to the Dalmatian Coast, and the city of Split. Home to the World Heritage Listed Palace of Diocletian. You're here for three nights, with a full day coach trip to the Sibernik Riviera. You’ll visit the Adriatic’s oldest town, St James’ Cathedral, and the incredible waterfalls of the River Krka. You’ll also be able to see demonstrations of activities that were a traditional part of life here for many years. Then enjoy a day at leisure to see the sights of Split. You might like to tour Diocletian’s Palace, stroll the Riva waterfront, dive into the Archaeological Museum, or bask in the beauty of Jupiter’s Temple.

Your final stop is Dubrovnik, the sparkling jewel of the Adriatic and the walled city at the top of nearly everyone’s Croatia ‘must-see’ list. Enjoy a half day sea kayaking and snorkelling trip on the Adriatic and visit Lokrum Island, ‘The Island of Love.’ Relax on a beach you can only reach from the sea, and paddle beneath the awesome city walls for a unique perspective. The following day, head to the historic town of Mostar, known for its old Turkish houses and Old Bridge and Stari Most, the grand stone bridge. Then, visit the gorgeous natural attraction of the Kravica Waterfalls.

Return to Dubrovnik itself and enjoy a full day to explore on your own. Roam the city walls, explore the ancient monasteries and churches, scout out some Game of Thrones filming locations if you’re a fan, or simply explore what is one of the fastest rising restaurant, café, and bar scenes in Europe.

Vacation Inclusions

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers
• 2 nights first-class accommodation in Zagreb
• 3 nights first-class accommodation in Split
• 4 nights first-class accommodations in Dubrovnik
• Full day River Krka Waterfalls and Sibenik Walking Tour
• Half day Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
• Full day Mostar and Kravica Waterfalls Tour
• Private transfers between cities
• Breakfast daily (excluding day 1)

Featured Destinations

Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Classed as a world heritage treasure by UNESCO, Dubrovnik is a place of ancient streets lined with stone palaces, Venetian-style buildings and bell towers. The city is enclosed by stone walls, and the highlight is a leisurely walk atop these massive walls for a great view of the city and the sea. Entering Dubrovnik, you are greeted by an impressive pedestrian promenade, the Placa, which extends before you all the way to the clock tower at the other end of town. The Orlando Tower here is a favorite meeting place. Just inside the city walls near the Pile Gate is the Franciscan Monastery housing the third-oldest functioning pharmacy in Europe, operating since 1391. For a fantastic panorama of the city, take a cable car ride to the summit of the 1,340-foot Mount Srdj.	Destination Guide
Split Split Split, the largest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast, is the heart of Dalmatia. The old town is built around the harbor on the south side of a high peninsula sheltered from the open sea by many islands. Split achieved fame when the Roman emperor Diocletian (245-313), noted for his persecution of early Christians, had his retirement palace built here from 295 to 305. Since 1945 Split has grown into a major industrial city with large apartment-block housing areas. Much of old Split remains, however, and this combined with its exuberant nature makes it one of the most fascinating cities in Europe.	Destination Guide
Zagreb Zagreb Croatia's capital and largest city, Zagreb also was the cultural capital of the former Yugoslavia. The city boasts many museums, art galleries, orchestras and folk festivals. Today, outdoor cafes are full, dance clubs pump music into the night air and art festivals are as popular as they were before the war. Zagreb has several reminders of the Austro-Hungarian period, particularly the decorated facades and the deep yellow color of old government buildings.	Destination Guide

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