This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
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✓ Incredible sightseeing including in-depth exploration of Zagreb, Zadar, Plitvice National Park, Trogir, Split & Dubrovnik
✓ Small group tour of up 20 travellers only
✓ English speaking Tour Leader throughout
✓ 7 nights accommodation lovely 4 star accommodation
✓ Breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 1 dinner
✓ Arrival and departure airport transfers
✓ Tourist Tax
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Welcome to Zagreb! Upon arrival to the airport, you will be transferred to the starting point hotel. Later on, meet your tour director, fellow travellers and get to know the details of your tour ahead. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Zagreb at leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast, explore the Croatian capital on a walking tour of its historical Zagreb including the Gornji Grad and Kaptol which feature a medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and government buildings. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy and continue exploring the city at your own pace.
After breakfast we set off to one of the most photogenic natural parks: Plitvice National Park. This area of exceptional natural is not only Croatia’s first national park but also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its 16 emerald-turquoise lakes are connected to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. After a guided tour of the park you will enjoy some time to explore the area on your own. Later in the afternoon we will transfer to our hotel in Plitvice area for the night.
Today, start the day with a short city tour of Zadar and its ancient and early Christian monuments. Zadar was once the important city of the first Croatian kingdom. Nowadays it is the administrative and cultural capital of northern Dalmatia. The antique Forum, the old church St. Donat, the Cathedral St Anastasia and many others are sure to leave an impression on you. We will also visit the Sea Organ, an experimental instrument that plays music by the way of sea waves. In the afternoon we continue to drive to Split, stopping on the way at Trogir, and antique city full of unique palaces.
After breakfast we will explore Split on an included walking tour. The old city center and its Roman Diocletian palace is too declared a UNESCO Heritage and it is one of the most compelling ancient Roman monument in Croatia. Your tour includes visits to the Roman Diocletian palace, St. Duje Cathedral, The Golden Gate and to famous Split riva. The afternoon is free for you to continue discovering Split at your own pace.
After breakfast we continue driving south towards Dubrovnik. Once settled at our hotels we'll set off to explore Dubrovnik on an included sightseeing tour. Dubrovnik is a unique jewel of the Adriatic coast and one of the most iconic cities in the world. The city-state of Dubrovnik was one of the most important merchant towns in the entire Adriatic region. We will walk along the medieval wall that surrounds the old city center and discover its ancient secret such as the Passing Pile gate, the Franciscan monastery and the Rectors’ palace. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own or join one of the optional tours to the island of Lokrum, famous for its Fort Royale, Botanical garden and monastery. Your tour conductor will be able to assist you make these arrangements while on tour.
Today is absolutely free for you to enjoy Dubrovnik on your own. Perhaps take a boat trip to Elafiti islands or just wander along the medieval streets. In the evening, join your group for a farewell dinner to share the trip's most memorable moments and plan new ones.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and, at the appropriate time, be transferred to Dubrovnik airport to connect with your ongoing flight.
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Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling-off period. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.
Booking Process
Booking On Request
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $362.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not Available
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.
Visas may be required.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including, e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Minimum 1, maximum 20 travellers
Tour Type - Fully Escorted
This tour is fully escorted by an expert English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout the tour.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
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