Best of Croatia

DAY 1. – Zagreb

Airport transfer. Sightseeing tour around Zagreb. Combined coach ride and walking tour will let you explore all main Zagreb sights: Kapitol (the medieval part of Zagreb), the Franciscan Monastery and the Church of St. Francis from the 13th century. We’ll walk around farmer’s market called Dolac and Baroque Church of St. Mary from the 18th century. The tour will end in the heart of Zagreb, at Ban Josip Jelačić’s monument on the square called after him. Overnight in Zagreb.

DAY 2. – Plitvice Lake and Zadar

Check – out from the hotel and a drive to Plitvice Lakes. UNESCO World Heritage status was given to the National Park Plitvice Lake, located halfway between Zagreb and Zadar, in 1979. On old maps it was named as  “Devil’s Garden”, this magnificent area consists of 16 connected lakes terraces. We contonue driving to Zadar, ancient city in the center of the Croatian Adriatic. Zadar is three thousand years old and it is proud of tumultuous and dynamic history: destructions, reconstructions, poverty and riches and indescribable beauty. Hotel check-in and overnight.

DAY 3. – Split

Check – out.  Drive to Split, the largest Dalmatian city and port. During era of Ancient Rome, approximately 1700 years ago, Split was founded on the Marjan Peninsula that surrounded by ancient Salona and Trogir (location under the protection of the UNESCO), whose history is enormously rich. We will walk via narrow streets of Diocletian’s Palace (monument under the protection of the UNESCO), that was built in 4th century by Roman Emperor, see perfectly preserved basement and visit former Temple of Jupiter in the central, ancient Peristyle Square. Nowadays the Temple hosts city Cathedral, and this complex is supposed to be one of the world’s oldest building of its kind.  We pass through Golden and Silver Gates and walk via noisy markets and Riva, shopping zone. Overnight in Split.

DAY 4. – Dubrovnik

Check – out.  Drive to Dubrovnik (location under the protection of the UNESCO) is one of the most significant monument in the world.  City’s old town is known since 7th century. For centuries it had the status of a city republic all till Napoleon came here in 1806.  The old town is surrounded with a wall that is 2 km long that give a great opportunity to see whole old Dubrovnik from one point: city churches, fortification and monuments are a real must-see. Dubrovnik enchanted lots of famous persons that devoted their pieces of art to the city. No wonder, as Dubrovnik has numerous legends and beauties, that should not be missed. In the historical center of Dubrovnik we will visit main Square Stradun, also called Placa, Pile Gate, Rector’s Palace, Sponza palace, Old Town Walls, the church of St. Blaise, the Cathedral, the Jesuit church, Orlando’s Column, Onofrio’s Large Fountain (Great Onofrio Well), the city port and other hidden gems. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 5.

Check out. Airport transfer to Cilipi airport.