DAY 1 - Zagreb
Your Croatia tour begins at 6:30 p.m at a welcome reception and dinner at your hotel – simply follow the signs for "Discover Croatia" from the hotel lobby. Get to know your fellow travellers over dinner and drinks while your guide gives you all the required information about the tour.

Meals: Dinner

DAY 2 - Zagreb
The tour starts with a morning exploration of the Croatian capital - a cultural city with a strong tradition of hospitality. Firstly, you will visit one of the most striking memorial parks in Europe - the Mirogoj Park Cemetery, before continuing through Zagreb’s Old Town to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, St. Mark’s Church and the Kaptol and Upper Town districts. Finally, no tour of Zagreb is complete without an excursion around the Dolac open-air market. End your Zagreb tour at a traditional restaurant, tasting specialities such as štrukli – a pastry filled with a type of cream cheese.
Spend the rest of the afternoon having coffee in Tkalčićeva Street or visit one of Zagreb’s many museums.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

DAY 3 – Plitvice
Morning departure for Plitvice National Park. This series of lakes in the heart of Croatia is breathtaking and you will find it difficult to take your eyes off the brilliant turquoise water that teems with fish and the odd watersnake. There are 16 lakes in total which are interlinked by several spectacular waterfalls - all set in lush woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boar and many rare bird species.
Check in at the hotel upon arrival followed by a quick freshen up before touring the lower Plitvice lakes in the early afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

DAY 4 – Plitvice – Šibenik - Split
The morning completes the stay in Plitvice as you join our tour leader for the upper lakes tour. Part of this section is done on the park’s special road train and the rest on foot. Say goodbye to the national park with lunch at a local, and very reputable, restaurant. The drive from Plitvice to Šibenik lasts about 3 hours but takes you through the most scenic parts of the Dalmatian hinterland before reaching Šibenik.  This town boasts a superb, compact old town and features another one of Croatia’s UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Cathedral of St. James. There is enough time to explore Šibenik on your own before departure to Split.
Evening arrival in Split and check in at the hotel. The rest of the day can then be spent at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

DAY 5 - Split – Trogir
Split is one of the most energetic places in Croatia. It has a vibrant and lively centre built around the remarkable Diocletian's Palace. Diocletian, the Roman Emperor, built this palace in the 3rd Century as his retirement palace and when the Romans left, the locals moved in. This gives Split’s centre the air of a living, breathing museum. A guided visit will take you around Diocletian's basements, Jupiter's Temple, the Cathedral and Golden Gate.
After some free time in Split, there is a short drive up the coast to Trogir, which is also UNESCO-protected. Your guide will help you make the most of your visit, taking you around the Trogir Loggia and the impressive Master Radovan’s Portal before finishing this leg of the tour with lunch at a Konoba - a traditional Dalmatian restaurant. Return to Split and then it’s up to you how you spend the rest of the day – stroll along Split’s Riva promenade, visit the spectacular Meštrović gallery or just while away the hours in a cafe. Your tour leader is at your service if you require any suggestions or advice.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

DAY 6 - Split – Ston -Dubrovnik
The morning’s drive from Split to Ston takes you on a picturesque coastal drive south, past islands such as Brac and Hvar to the head of the Peljesac Peninsula. Ston is a magical place that boasts a fortified wall that is reportedly the second longest in the world after the Great Wall of China.
Ston’s oysters are fast gaining an international reputation due to the cleanliness of the water they are grown in and we cordially invite you to join your travelling companions at Konoba restaurant for a tasting session of these delectable shellfish.
Afternoon arrival in Dubrovnik and check in at the hotel. The rest of the day can then be spent at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, oysters in Ston

DAY 7 - Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is first on the list of most visitors’ essential destinations in Croatia and for good reason. It is a city of unique political and cultural history and of world-famous beauty. Did we also mention that it is a UNESCO World Heritage site? Apart from the striking architecture, Dubrovnik also offers many interesting things to do and see.  The morning begins with a guided tour of the old town which takes in the Franciscan Monasteries, one of which boasts the oldest working pharmacy in Europe, the Rector's Palace – once the seat of the independent Dubrovnik Republic and the oldest Sephardic Synagogue in the world.
Explore Dubrovnik in your own time in the afternoon - wander around its lively streets, enjoy a swim at the local beach or take an excursion to the island of Lokrum. Or do nothing – it’s up to you!
Celebrate the whole trip at the farewell party at afamily-run tavernain the nearby village of Čilipi. There’s no better way to do this than over a mouth-watering traditional Dalmatian dish – the finest lamb slowly roasted under a thick iron pan covered in hot coals, all whilst being entertained by local folk musicians.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

DAY 8 Departure
Individual transfers to the airport.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

• 100 Euro deposit at time of booking
• 50% of total amount 45 days before arrival
• Balance to be paid 14 days prior to arrival
• All payments, once received, are non-refundable after due date

INCLUDED:

• Air-conditioned vehicle at group's disposal as per itinerary
• Licensed and experienced guide/tour leader throughout the tour
• Drivers’ and guides’ board, lodgings and travel expenses
• Hotel accommodation in 4 star and 3 plus star hotels (Plitvice National Park) on HB and BB basis
• Meals as per itinerary
• Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• VAT

NOT INCLUDED
Tips, beverages, meals not stated in itinerary and incidentals.

REMARKS:
We randomly rotate the seating arrangements on the coach during the course of all our singles tours.

DISCLAIMER:
Guaranteed departures for minimum 20 to maximum 46passengers.