Incredible Croatia

Join us for a 9-day epic adventure to Incredible Croatia, where you will find a diverse array of exotic landscapes from the Karawanken Mountains to the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea.  Explore a wealth of architectural styles and triumphs that have hosted and inspired Hollywood productions such as Game Of Thrones, while sampling the delicious food and a culture that has thrived in this sun-drenched and temperate region for over a millennium.  Highlights include the enchanting city of Dubrovnik, Plitvice National Park, Split, Sibenik, the Island of Krk, the Makarska Riviera, Zadar, and much more with almost everything you need for a fantastic sightseeing holiday included.

Day 1 / Saturday: Slovenia

An early morning departure by bus takes us south, into the alpine region of Austria, crossing the majestic Karawanken Mountain chain (Tunnel) on our way to the capitol city of Slovenia, Ljubljana, where we will check in to our hotel in the late afternoon. In the evening dinner will be served at the hotel followed by free time for you to relax or prepare for the exciting trip ahead.

Day 2 / Sunday:  Ljubljana, Slovenia

After breakfast at the Hotel we meet our local guide and start exploring Ljubljana and all the highlights this beautiful city has to offer. Slovenia's capital is referred to as being a green capital of a green country famous for picturesque bridges and squares. We stroll through the city passing beautiful house-facades from renaissance and baroques times, crossing stunning bridges and marvel at the beautiful cathedral of St. Nicholas.

With a wealth of suggestions from our local guide in your pocket, the remainder of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Perhaps follow the city’s urban heart beat into a more alternative part of town shaped by art and sustainability.

Day 3 / Monday:  Plitvice National Park

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, we begin an exciting day visiting one of Croatia’s most beautiful natural gems, the famous Plitvice National Park.  The park is renowned for it's stunning lakes and jaw-dropping turquoise waterfalls, which will provide ample opportunity to snap the first of many envy-inducing photos. Joined by a local guide, we will explore the many exquisite waterbodies and imposing limestone deposits including a boat ride to get us just a bit closer to the falls. Following the tour, the park is yours to discover using the small hiking trails. Perhaps you may simply choose to relax and allow yourself to be captivated by the ever-changing, gentle sunlight as it entwines with the reflection of lakes mesmerizing azur waters. After free time in this stunning park, we continue on to Sibenik located near the confluence of the Krka River and the Adriatic Sea. After check-in and dinner at the hotel, the evening is free for you to get a head start exploring this new and historically rich city.

Day 4 / Tuesday: Sibenik

Our day begins bright and early with breakfast at the hotel followed by a stroll through the picturesque old town of Sibenik. Together with our local guide you will explore a fascinating labyrinth of winding streets that radiate the rich history and beauty of the city.  The most important building in Sibenik is the Cathedral of Saint James, a UNESSCO World Heritage site and perhaps the finest example of Croatian church architecture. GOT (Game of Thrones) enthusiasts may recognize the town and the Cathedral as one of season fives filming locations for the city of Bravos and the "Iron Bank" in Westeros. The old forts towering above the town offer spectacular panoramas of the city and the beautiful bay beyond. From here you can also see the St. Anthony Channel, a natural and protected strait of water that traverses one-and-half miles to connect the city to the Bay of Sibenik, offering trails for biking, walking, swimming and to the sightseeing St. Nicholas' Fortress and St. Anthony Cave.  Following the tour of the city, and dinner at the hotel, the evening is free for taking in the nightlife and independent exploration.

Day 5 / Wednesday: Dubrovnik

After breakfast and check out, we continue our sightseeing along the Adriatic Sea to the spectacular and exotic city of Dubrovnik. George Bernard Shaw said  “Those who are looking for paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik” and countless others have praised the beauty of the old city. Before the city gates, another beautiful treasure was discovered: the Trsteno Arboretum.

This fairy-tale garden was erected by a local noble family in the 15th century, who brought back seeds and plants from their global travels. Home to ancient trees, exotic plants, and located on a rocky cliff looking directly onto the blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, its eye-catching appeal made it the perfect filming location for the Red Keep gardens of King’s Landing in Game of Thrones.

We check in to our Hotel just in front of Dubrovnik's town gates and enjoy a traditional dinner provided by the Hotel, followed by free time for you to relax and prepare for an exciting new day.  

Day 6 / Thursday: Dubrovnik

After Breakfast at the Hotel, we meet our local guide at the Pile Gate, one of the six gates of the City wall, and begin our guided tour of Dubrovnik. We encourage you to climb the 80 feet to the top of the thick city walls, spanning over a mile to surround old town, where you will find a splendid view of the city and Adriatic Sea at your feet.  Dubrovnik is also GOT most prominent filming location in Croatia, used for many of the series most iconic locations including King's Landing and capital city of Westeros, the Red Keep, Spanish Steps, the Purple Wedding, Black Water Bay and the memorable episode featuring Cersei’s “Walk of Shame.”  Following the tour of the city, the remainder of the day is yours to explore on your own. 

Day 7 / Friday: Split & the Fortress of Klis

After breakfast and check out, today’s adventure returns us back north, to even more GOT hot spots to the coastal city of Split. We arrive at the town of Split, second largest city in Croatia and with many visitors claiming it to be the most beautiful city in the world. We meet our local guide and start exploring the Old Town. This beautiful part of town is cobbled together in a labyrinthine of narrow streets that hide the imposing Diocletian's Palace and Black Sphinx in their center. GOT Fans will delight in another GOT filming site, the 4th century Diocletian Palace that was used in many episodes as the dungeons where Daenerys Targaryen kept her Dragons as well as her Throne Room.  The waterfront Promenade, possibly the best-known landmark of the city, is known for the see-and-be-seen type that showcase sunglasses and fashionable eyewear to a new level.  The latest and greatest shades are snapped up immediately, regardless of the expensive, so that new owners can maintain their fashionista status along the promenade. 

The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 8  / Saturday: Zagreb

After breakfast and check out we continue north and visit the Capital of Croatia, Zagreb. After arrival, we meet our local guide and immerse ourselves into the cities rich history, cultural flair, coffee-house traditions, street art and countless museums. Zagreb, referred to as the Balkan pearl, is an old city once owned by the Austria-Hungarian empire with a town center dating back at least one thousand years. The relaxed pace of this tour allows us to completely take in the charm of the city and for the classics at heart, the Hotel Esplanade is a must see. Built at the beginning of the 20th century it is considered a historical icon of art deco glamour with a fairy tale exterior, once solely built for the customers of the famous Orient Express on its way to Istanbul.   

The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure

Day 9 / Sunday: Zagreb - Ramstein

After Breakfast and check out we depart on our final leg of the journey that takes us back home for an early evening arrival in Ramstein.