Your itinerary:
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN CROATIA Arrive at the airport to take your flight to dubrovnik or Split. on arrival, you will be taken to one of our carefully chosen four-star hotels for three nights with dinner. Swimming pools are open during summer, weather permitting.
DAY 2 KRKA VALLEY After breakfast we drive inland to the Krka Valley.
The valley is home to an impressive sequence of lakes, where water cascades dramatically from one to the next via vertiginous interlocking waterfalls. minerals dissolved in the water trigger stunning colour changes, and there’s ample time to absorb the surroundings before we return to our hotel during the afternoon. DAY 3 SPLIT ANd TROGIR
We drive along the stunning dalmatian coastline on our way to Split. croatia’s second-largest city is most famous for the Palace of emperor diocletian, built at the turn of the 4th century. A guided walking tour this morning of the fascinating complex will bring its history to life. In the afternoon, we visit the nearby medieval citadel of Trogir, one of the most beguiling little ports in dalmatia. The old Town is actually an island. Wander where your feet take you before returning to the hotel in time for dinner. DAY 4
MOSTAR As we head south, the coastline gradually gives way to the River neretva delta, a bird-lover’s paradise, before we arrive at the ancient town of mostar, nestling in cliffs that overlook a river. once you’ve experienced the marvels of the city, we continue to dubrovnik, where we stay for four nights with breakfast and dinner. DAY 5 dUBROVNIK
This morning, we take a tour with an expert local guide explaining the city’s
landmarks and intriguing history. The main avenue, lined by shops and cafés, is completely paved with marble, which strikingly reflects the midday sun.
Add in a wonderful array of monasteries and ramparts, and you’ll find this is a wonderful city, nestling in a location of outstanding natural beauty. In the afternoon, you’re free to explore before we return to the hotel for dinner. DAY 6 PERAST ANd KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
A short drive south takes us over the border into one of europe’s newest countries, montenegro. our first stop is Perast, where your eyes will undoubtedly be drawn to a jewel out on the waters – the Roman catholic church of our Lady of the Rocks, occupying a man-made island. We continue to the medieval town of Kotor, inside its ancient walled fortifications. The town’s bustling market is a sensory delight, with sights and smells from stalls offering cheeses, cured hams, honey and vegetables of all colours. The local wine hasn’t had the international exposure it warrants, but it’s a treat for the taste buds. Afterwards we cross the sea at its narrowest point by ferry, returning to dubrovnik at the end of the afternoon. DAY 7
FREE dAY IN dUBROVNIK you have the day to yourselves to explore. DAY 8 RETURN FLIGHT Transfer to the airport for your flight home.