8-Day Discovery Tour: The Delights of Dubrovnik and Beyond

What to expect on this itinerary
This 8-day Dubrovnik tour demonstrates the cities allure, from its glistening shores and intricate architecture to its spectacular landscapes and welcoming culture. Sail to the Elaphite Islands, venture on a diving expedition at night, indulge in the city’s delicious cuisine, and visit iconic Game of Thrones filming sites.
Customizable Itinerary
Dubrovnik – Dine on a Karaka Ship
Upon your arrival in Dubrovnik, your private driver will greet and transfer you to your accommodation. After settling into the comforts of your new surroundings, you will have some time to relax before meeting your guide for an evening excursion. When you are ready, you will board Karaka ship and sail Dubrovnik harbor on a dinner sail. During your cruise, you will dine on Dalmatian cuisine and have live music to complement the idyllic atmosphere.
What's Included:
Dubrovnik – Game of Thrones Tour
Dubrovnik – Kayaking in the Sea
Dubrovnik – Explore the Elaphite Islands
Dubrovnik — Food and Wine Tour
Dubrovnik – Sail to Korcula Island
Dubrovnik – Go on a Night Dive
Dubrovnik – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Visit three of Croatia’s island treasures on a luxury sail that allows you to explore the delights of Kolocep, Sipan, and Lopud
- Witness nocturnal sea creatures when the sun goes down and partake in an evening diving experience
- Spend a morning on the crystalline sea and paddle your way through this Croatian paradise on a kayaking adventure
- Sample the culinary delights of Dalmatian cuisine and stroll around Old Town Dubrovnik with an expert guide
- Explore some the locations where some of the most famous scenes from Game of Thrones were shot
- Marvel at Dubrovnik’s beauty and embark on a starlit dinner sail in an authentic Karaka Ship
Detailed Description
Your 8-day Croatian tour will begin when you land in Dubrovnik. Your first experience in the city will be a gourmet dinner sail on a Karaka ship. The following day will be dedicated to a Game of Thrones tour that will allow you to visit famous shooting locations before partaking in an interactive mystery tour.
The morning of day three will find you kayaking among the Adriatic Sea. Afterward, your guide will lead you on a gourmet food tour through Dubrovnik’s Old Town to sample traditional Dalmatian delicacies. The next day, you will sail to the Elaphite Islands of Sipan, Kolocep, and Lopud. Day five will present you with a food and wine adventure to Croatia’s Peljesac region.
Your final full day in Croatia will be spent diving into the country’s culture in the little town of Cilipi. Here, you will learn all about the town’s fascinating folklore. That evening, you will partake in a night dive with an expert divemaster.
Starting Price
$2,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
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My trip, curated by Zicasso, was seamless. The travel specialist really listened to my wish list of places to see and things to do. The trip itinerary couldn't have been organized any better. It was so relaxing to have everything taken care of, including transportation. She suggested other options that may have been available. Free time to explore or relax was just the right amount for me. She was always available to assist if needed. I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation.
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Zicasso's travel specialist, specifically Zicasso's travel agency, was fantastic! This travel specialist tailored our trip based on our conversations. She was thorough in her communications and provided us with excellent recommendations, along with top-notch arrangements.
We had one minor issue at our hotel, and she was quick to respond and successfully resolve it to our satisfaction. We would highly recommend this travel specialist for anyone traveling to Croatia and the surrounding area. When we return to Croatia, we will use her to help us plan another perfect trip! Thank you!!!
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We were very pleased with all the arrangements that Zicasso's travel specialist made for us. Everything went smoothly and her recommendations as we planned the trip were right on. We might have cut our time in Ljubljana short if she hadn't suggested we stay two nights, and what a mistake that might have been! She knows the area and was extremely helpful in helping us form our itinerary, and she kept in touch electronically during the week in case we needed anything or had any questions. We were impressed with her service!
All the drivers were prompt, pleasant, and careful drivers. The local guides were good. I must mention we especially appreciated our guide in Pula, a mine of information on the history! And our guide at Lake Bled; she was informative and personable, thinking even to bring snacks and hot tea for a cool morning hike!
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Zicasso’s travel specialist created a memorable and nearly stress-free trip for us. I can’t recommend this travel specialist’s services highly enough. She made getting from place to place easy and the local guides she chose were terrific. We saw so many places we would not have known about if it weren’t for the travel specialist and enjoyed them so much more because of our local guides
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I thought this was a well-planned itinerary. The route made sense and I enjoyed all of the places we visited. Our guides and drivers were friendly and well-informed. Our hotels were generally very good.
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I told Zicasso’s travel specialist that my husband and I enjoyed food, wine, and culture, and he delivered in spades.
We experienced several different types of wineries and food tours/meals—from market tours to small wine tastings and meals in family-run farms and seaside, seafood gems. We had no idea that Croatia was such a foodie haven!
We especially enjoyed the smaller towns and Krka. Our guides and our drivers were very knowledgeable about the area and history, and we learned a lot. Generally, we liked Dubrovnik better than Split, as Split seemed a little more geared toward younger partiers, but we did have some amazing meals there.
Overall, we had an incredible 30th-anniversary trip to Croatia and would definitely recommend Zicasso’s tour operator.
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