DAY 1
ZAGREB
Transfer from Zagreb Airport to hotel. Welcome dinner in a typical local restaurant. (D)

DAY 2
ZAGREB – KUMROVEC EXCURSION
A short yet scenic drive takes us to Kumrovec, situated on the banks of the river Sutla, along the Croatian-Slovenian border. Visit Kumrovec Ethnological Museum Staro Selo (Old Village) with very well preserved village houses from the 19th century. So far 40 houses and farms have been restored, which makes Staro Selo the most attractive place of its kind in Croatia. Later, we follow a winding road through the Zagorje hills. A lunch of genuine local specialties and wine is served at the restaurant/farm Gresna Gorica (The Hill of Sin) with magnificent views of the 15th century castle Veliki Tabor. Return to Zagreb for overnight at hotel (B,L)

DAY 3
ZAGREB – SAMOBOR – OPATIJA
In the morning your sightseeing tour takes you to the historic Upper Town, to see St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament and Government Palace. Leave for Samobor, a picturesque town where we will have lunch at a famous restaurant which preserves the tradition of the ancient Croatian dishes. Continue to Opatija, an elegant destination, once the favorite resort of choice for the Habsburgs and European Royalty. Dinner at a local restaurant in Lovran. Overnight in Opatija. (B,L,D)

DAY 4
OPATIJA – PAG – ZADAR
Depart for the island of Pag, famous for its Pag cheese - an exquisite taste resulting from the high quality of grazing aromatic herbs grown near the sea. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The island of Pag is also famous for its long tradition of lace-making and there is the possibility of visiting one of the lace-makers.
Continue to Zadar in the middle of the Croatian Adriatic coast.
Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at your hotel in Zadar (B,L,D)

DAY 5
ZADAR –KRKA FALLS – TROGIR - SPLIT
Sightseeing in Zadar, including the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, St. Donatus Church, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the Roman Forum from the 2nd century B.C. Leave for Krka National Park and continue to Split, stopping en route in Trogir, a lovely medieval town dominated by the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its famous Romanesque Portal, the Town Loggia and Renaissance palaces. Tonight a dinner of seafood specialties at Split Marina Restaurant. Overnight in Split. (B,D)

DAY 6
SPLIT – STON – DUBROVNIK
Sightseeing in Split, including a visit to Diocletian’s Palace with its cellars and gates, St. Duimus Cathedral, Peristyle and Jupiter’s Temple. For lunch, we will enjoy a typical Dalmatian “pasticada” before departing for Dubrovnik.
On the way we stop at Ston, well-known for its oysters of outstanding quality, and enjoy dinner in one of the typical restaurants. Continue to Dubrovnik for overnight (B, L,D)

DAY 7
DUBROVNIK – KONAVLE AND CAVTAT
Morning city tour of Dubrovnik, including the Franciscan Monastery with the Old Pharmacy, St. Blaise’s Church, the Cathedral and Rector’s Palace. Leave for a tour to Konavle and lunch at Konavoski Dvori restaurant.
Continue to Cavtat, a picturesque town with charming cobblestone streets, churches and Franciscan Monastery, situated on the site of the ancient Greek and Roman settlement of Epidaurum. Return to Dubrovnik. Farewell dinner at famous restaurant in Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B, L,D)

DAY 8
DUBROVNIK – Departure
Morning transfer to Dubrovnik Airport. (B)

11 nights in double/twin – bedded or single rooms including hotel taxes
11 breakfasts (B) + 5 lunches (L) + 6 dinners (D)
Arrival and departure transfers
Entrance fees as per itinerary indicated in bold
Professional English speaking tour director
Touring with air conditioned van or mini bus



Hotels:
Zagreb: Hotel Dubrovnik
4* or similar
Opatija: Hotel Bristol 4* or similar
Zadar: Kolovare 4* or similar
Split: Hotel Art 4* or similar
Dubrovnik: Hotel President 4* or similar

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