Rich culture and unique treasures appear in abundance on this 10-day tour of the Czech Republic and Croatia. You will follow a course that leads from the landlocked beauty of Prague and the banks of the Vltava river to the sun-drenched shores of the Adriatic and Dalmatian coasts. Guided tours and iconic adventures will ensure your appreciation of every region along the way.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Prague – The City of a Hundred Spires
Sitting along the flowing banks of the Vltava River, Prague enjoys a privileged position as an ambassador of all things Czech. Today the city will be your playground when you arrive in the Czech Republic and begin your tour of this unique corner of Europe. Upon your arrival at the city's main international airport, a comfortable transfer will ensure your timely arrival to your accommodation. After settling in, you will have the remainder of the evening to spend at your leisure. As the shadows lengthen on your first evening in the Czech capital, you will be nothing short of excited to begin your adventure.
What's Included:
Day 2
Prague – Your First Full Day
Day 3
Prague – The Heart of Bohemia
Day 4
Dubrovnik – The Jewel of the Adriatic
Day 5
Dubrovnik – The Dalmatian Coast
Day 6
Hvar – The Adriatic Archipelago
Day 7
Hvar – Scenic Cruise on the Waves
Day 8
Hvar – Sipping Your Way Through the Ages
Day 9
Split – Croatia's Second-Largest City
Day 10
Split – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Stroll along the scenic banks of the Vltava river in Prague to immerse yourself in the city's Baroque architecture and warm hospitality
- Stand in the shadow of Prague's main castle and be greeted by panoramic views of the capital and the exhibits on display
- Enjoy a front-row seat to the Czech Republic's legacy during a tour of the photogenic community of Cesky Krumlov, which was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992
- Amble along the ramparts on the famous Walls Walk in Dubrovnik to witness one of Croatia largest intact medieval fortifications
- Soar high above the red-tiled roofs of Dubrovnik on a cable car ride to the scenic overlook to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the town and landscape of this colorful hamlet
- Bask on the breathtaking beaches of Hvar to experience the soothing embrace of the Adriatic Sea
- Embark on a wine-tasting excursion of the Croatian archipelago to a region where winemaking prowess and famous hospitality will be yours to enjoy
- Discover the hidden chambers and private temples of a Roman emperor during a guided excursion of Diocletian's Palace in Split
Starting Price
$3,400 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.84 stars based on 363 reviews.
Zicasso's travel specialist and her team were outstanding and planned the perfect trip for my family. Everything went smoothly and we had a fantastic time in the beautiful country of Croatia. Our specialist was a pleasure to work with and responded quickly, as did her colleague in Croatia when I had a question during the trip. I'd highly recommend both Croatia and our travel company for your arrangements!
Reviewed By Tracey R.
We had an excellent trip. The hotels and day trips were great. All the drivers and tour guides exceeded expectations.
Reviewed By Abraham G.
The entire nine days of travel from Slovenia to Montenegro were seamless as far as being picked up at the arrival airport and departure as planned. Transportaion was on schedule, which was important to me in a foreign country and eliminated any stress. Each private guide and/or driver throughout our trip was courteous and spoke English, which avoided any misunderstanding about all the wonderful sites we saw.
Lake Bled was absolutely wonderful. The guide parked the van at this family home four blocks from the lake and introduced us to his mother and sister, who welcomed us, and we saw how they lived in this beautiful village. The walk of four blocks to the lake also gave us the opportunity to see more of this quaint place to live. Since the lake does not allow power boats, we and about 20 other people were rowed to the island, where an ancient church was located. We found out that this family, in the past, were the caretakers of the island and our tour guide had to row himself to the shore to go to school and, in the winter, skate to school every day.
Next, we were driven to the castle on top of a small mountain, which had a perfect, 360-degree view of the area. Beautiful!
The next day we went to Plitvice Lakes National Park, with too many waterfalls to count and water that looked as crystal clear as any natural water I have ever seen. The four-kilometer walk upstream was nothing like I've ever seen in the USA.
We spent the night in a wonderful mountain lodge, with individual lodges and an upper-end-style bed and breakfast theme.
Split was a city with parts dating back to the third century, with many Roman influences in its many buildings.
Mostar in Bosnia was very interesting and had a central arch-style bridge which seemed to be a central point for all to see. There was so much we saw that it is too much to describe here.
We also stopped at a wine tasting at the most modern winery I've ever been to. It even had 12 guest rooms, with a pool.
On our way to Dubrovnik, we stopped at Ston to have an unbelievable lunch. At the restaurant, we had an oyster tasting of fresh oysters being farmed several hundred yards from the restaurant. We were served oysters three ways, from raw to fried and baked, and they were the best I will ever eat in my life.
We next went to Dubrovnik, which was particularly interesting to me because it is where Game of Thrones was filmed. Our guide was excellent, as he worked as a "roadie" for the film company, helping set the scenes by taking down modern signs or anything modern, and putting them back after filming. He had large screen shots in a spiral binder and would take us to a cove and hold up the screen shot of the actual scene from the movie to show us the similarity. His behind-the-scenes knowledge of the actors and the reaction from the town and church was beyond expectations. My wife and I were fans of GOT and so excited that we are going to watch if all again one day.
Our last day was in Montenegro, which again was beautiful, and we spent the day next to the water there. We were ferried to a man-made island with an old church on it.
Overall, the Adriatic Sea along the coast of these countries was one of the most beautiful stretches of water you could imagine.
Our expectations of this tour were met and exceeded.
Reviewed By Sandra H.
We had a very smooth trip, with lots of moving parts. The hotels were lovely and well-located. All the tour guides and transfers were on time and professional.
Reviewed By Melissa D.
"Our recent trip to Venice, Slovenia, and Croatia was fantastic. The itinerary set up for us (four adults) by Zicasso's travel partner flowed seamlessly."
Reviewed By Mary P.
"Everything planned for our trip went perfectly smoothly, with no surprises. We had wonderful hotels and great guide services."
Reviewed By Tom B.
