Island Hopping 2026: Croatia Countryside and Island Hopping 10 days - from Zagreb

Arrive at Zagreb Airport and transfer to the hotel in Zagreb where you will stay overnight.  

Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour introduction with Croatia’s largest city. With an 

air ofa true European capital, Zagreb charms with its baroque facades and towers, green parks and 

open-airterraces, quiet courtyards and bustling streets. Continue exploring on your own in the 

afternoon and spend another night in Zagreb.

After breakfast morning departure to Split. The first visit of the day takes you to Croatia’s most

popular natural gem, the Plitvice Lakes. A walk along the wooden pathways unveils an amazing world

of 16 cascading lakes interlaced with over 90 stunning waterfalls, bound to mesmerizeyou in any 

season. Continuing the drive to Split, take a break in Trogir, UNESCO listed World Heritage. A 

bundle of narrow atmospheric streets which twist and bend between houses, palaces and churches, the 

heritage of Trogir is rooted in the greatness of Greek and Roman times and showcases some of the 

finest architectural works in Croatia, including the incredibly intricate portal of its Cathedral, the

Town Loggia and the Cipiko palace. Arrive to Split and stay overnight in Split/Split area

After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a late morning walking tour of Split. Dalmatia’s largest coastal

town bustles and buzzes, as it grows more and more popular among travelers for its easy-going spirit,

creative food and shopping scene and of course, remarkable heritage. Learn about the Diocletian’s

Palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city center housing 3,000

people! Finally, enjoy a ferry or catamaran ride from Split to the neighboring island of Hvar where you

willspend the night at a hotel in the glitzy town of Hvar.

The island of Hvar is known for its purple lavender fields, a backdrop for oil production, potent red 

wines from steep vineyards especially enjoying the island’s status as Croatia’s sunniest island, and the 

glitzy jet-set scene along the starlit waterfronts of the town of Hvar, so often featured in national and 

international summer media. Explore the island’s prime gem and its most trendy destination, the town 

Hvar, on your own. Home to the oldest theatre in Europe, also the home of organized tourism in

Croatia, the heritage of Hvar extends far beyond the popular party scene! Enjoy the rest of the day at

leisure and spend the night in a hotel in Hvar

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and some time on your own. Hvar is known for diverse opportunities,

from bustling squares of Hvar town to the serene waterfront of Jelsa, the bridges of Vrboska and

vineyards of Ivan Dolac, so expect time to fly. In the afternoon, bid farewell to Hvar and hop on a boat

to take you to the neighboring island of Korčula. Arrive in the evening and enjoy an overnight stay in

Korčula

The far south of Croatia holds many gems. You’ll know Korčula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as

you lay your eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates,

intertwined with some of the most outstanding stonework you will get see anywhere on the Adriatic

coast. Stroll the narrow, curved streets, marvel at beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of

the best-preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Early in the afternoon, you will be transferred

to Dubrovnik, which once successfully rivaled the Venetian Republic. Arrival to Dubrovnik and

overnight stay in a hotel

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and a lazy start of the day. In the late morning, embark on a guided

walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town, a.k.a. the Pearl of the Adriatic or the King’s Landing. Whatever

you might consider to be the town’s main drawcard, the mighty city walls of Dubrovnik and its

courteous spirit will swiftly transport you back in time to when this was an independent republic and a

highly cultured Mediterranean town. After learning of its history and present, enjoy the afternoon

exploring on your own. Stay overnight stay in your Dubrovnik hotel.

A marvelous city like Dubrovnik can only be surrounded by a marvelous region. Tailor this day to

your own liking, whether you are up for just relaxing or perhaps venturing out to explore the islands

nearby. Locals would suggest Lokrum Island as an easy trip from the Old Town Harbor. Promising a

day of heavenly serenity, Lokrum envelops you in thick green forests of holm oak, pine and laurel, to

be shared with the island’s only permanent inhabitants: peacocks and bunnies. Just a tad bit further

away, the Elaphite Archipelago packs sandy beaches, remarkable heritage, fun hiking trails and good

food into a day excursion. Enjoy the overnight stay in the hotel.

Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (or other hotel/accommodation in

Dubrovnik). End of program.