Best of Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split Tour

Fortress and old town seaside town of Dubrovnik, Croatia

What to expect on this itinerary

This luxurious 9-day journey has taken the very best highlights of a trio of Croatian gems: Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split. Croatia is full of charming towns, quaint villages, and captivating cities to explore. When it comes to visiting them all in just one vacation, it can seem a bit rushed. This exciting adventure offers you only the most elite excursions and exclusive experiences to ensure that there will never be a dull moment. Explore the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, partake in an early morning yoga session, and indulge in a private cooking class.

Countries Visited

Croatia

Places Visited

Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Vis, Trogir

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Dubrovnik – Excursion to Lokrum Island

Your private driver will meet you at the airport and whisk you away to your luxury accommodations in the city once you clear through customs and collect your things after landing in Dubrovnik. You will then be transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. When you are ready, you will be led on a private walking tour of the Old City. After marveling at its historical landmarks and winding your way down nearly every Dubrovnik side street, you will enjoy a lovely sunset over the Adriatic during a short sail to Lokrum Island. During your time on the island, you will be treated to a delicious dinner before enjoying a leisurely evening stroll.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Tour
Dinner
Day 2

Dubrovnik – Elaphiti Islands on a Day of Sailing

Day 3

Dubrovnik – Peljesac Peninsula’s Finest Wines

Day 4

Dubrovnik – Oceanside Yoga, Kayaking, and Cooking Class

Day 5

Hvar – Helicopter to Hvar

Day 6

Hvar – The Wonder of the Blue Cave

Day 7

Split – ATV Safari and SUP Adventure

Day 8

Split – Hidden Treasures of Split and Trogir

Day 9

Split – Farewell to Croatia

Trip Highlights

  • Discover the beauty and wonder of the ancient city of Dubrovnik on an exclusive tour of its enchanting Old Town
  • Be mesmerized by the majestic azure aura of the iconic Blue Cave before sailing further to the Croatian islands
  • Explore the captivating cities of Split and Trogir while hearing about the fascinating history of
  • Paddle your way to an afternoon of fun and adventure as you enjoy a private kayaking session in Dubrovnik’s crystal-clear waters
  • Partake in an early morning yoga session on the beach, which will help you to find bliss
  • Marvel at the enigmatic Elaphiti Islands as you escape the mainland for a day of sailing, sun, and exploring
  • Island-hop to Lokrum Island for a short evening stroll through one of Croatia’s lesser-known island havens
  • Venture to the Peljesac Peninsula for an entire day of wine tasting with a sommelier guide
  • Indulge in a private cooking class, where you will be taught how to make an authentic Croatian dish by a local master chef

Detailed Description

Indulge in an unforgettable 9-day Croatian getaway that will feature the absolute best that the beautiful enclaves of Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split have to offer. Your exciting daily activities will be specially catered with you in mind, offering you only the most elite and exhilarating excursions to ensure that this European vacation is one that you will never forget. Your handcrafted Croatian escape will begin the moment that you land in Dubrovnik, where you will spend your first night touring the iconic Old Town with a private guide. A side jaunt to nearby Lokrum Island for a nightcap and dessert will follow, ending your introductory evening on a sweet note.

Your first full day in Dubrovnik will find you escaping the mainland and sailing away for an adventure to the Elaphiti Islands. Amid sun, sparkling seas, and an abundance of views, you will make your way among the trio of Lopud, Sipan, and Kolocep. A delicious wine tour of the picturesque Peljesac Peninsula region will be waiting for you on day three, and as you savor the finest blends of wine from the area, you will also learn about the intriguing process that goes into preparing each wine from grape to bottle.

Day four will begin on a refreshing note as you indulge in an oceanside yoga session before embarking on a kayaking adventure with a private guide. Your evening festivities will involve participating in a private cooking class with a master chef, where you will learn how to make an authentic Croatian dish from scratch before devouring the fruits of your labor over shared stories and a few glasses of fine wine. You will then venture to Hvar, where a private tour of the local lavender fields will impress your senses. You will then be treated to a sunset walking tour of Hvar Town.

The iconic Blue Cave beckons you on day six, and you will spend the day sailing among its splendor and several other equally majestic islands in the vicinity. The following morning, you will make your way to Split, where you will partake in an exhilarating ATV safari tour that will lead you around this stunning seaside city and its surroundings. That evening promises to be no less amazing and unique because it will find you embarking on an evening stand-up paddleboarding adventure that will be complete with glowing boards. For your final day in Split, you will be introduced to the highlights of the city before traveling to the Croatian gem of Trogir, where you will explore its amazing treasures as well. This idyllic pair of Croatian cities will provide the perfect culmination to your European escape, leaving visions of beauty and a wealth of historical facts in your mind as you return home.

Throughout your entire vacation, you will stay in luxurious accommodations and will have every detail taken care of, including all private transfers to and from every destination and airport. Nearly everything about this itinerary is customizable, so you can adjust nearly anything and everything to better suit your moods and interests once you are in Croatia.

Starting Price

$3,000 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.

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Croatia Honeymoon Review: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Hiking, Snorkeling, Caves, Local Cuisine, 1 Week

Zicasso’s travel specialist was very attentive to our personal preferences in planning an unforgettable honeymoon. Her knowledge of the area allowed us to have a diverse itinerary, which included city and hiking tours with personable local guides, a flexible skipper trip with options to snorkel and visit islands and caves, and a chef's table to sample local cuisine with a personal chef. We had the opportunity to stay in Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split at high-quality hotels in convenient locations.

She was very responsive and connected us with drivers, our skipper, and guides to assist with coordination. Overall, the trip was made stress-free thanks to the personalized itinerary, recommendations, bookings, and ferry/park tickets provided ahead of time.

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Croatia Tour Review: Split, Hvar, Ston, Oyster Experience, Cooking Class, Snorkeling, Boat Ride, Hiking, Biking, Wine Tasting, Local Cuisine, 7 Nights

Zicasso's tour company is fantastic. They designed a perfect custom itinerary for us that included boating, hiking, biking, wine tasting, and much more. Our days were filled with interesting activities and meeting some of the most lovely people as our guides.

Though there were too many highlights to list them all, a few unexpected ones were a cooking class near Split that included shopping for fresh ingredients, snorkeling, lunching off a luxury boat near Hvar, and lunch at an oyster farm.

We had the most lovely guide in Dubrovnik who works for the tourist board and gave us the insider's guide to places in the old town. We even had an authentic meal, one that takes days to prepare, outside of Hvar. There is so much to love about Croatia. This tour company will help you find it.

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Croatia Tour Review: Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, Mostar, Plitvice Lakes, Krka National Park, Elaphiti Islands, 10 Days

We are a couple in our upper seventies who recently returned from a fabulous 10-day private tour of Croatia. Of the many places we have visited around the globe, Croatia is among our favorites. The country offers extraordinary national parks, a gorgeous, dramatic coastline, warm, friendly people, great food, and a cosmopolitan culture with a rich history. The weather was splendid in late May.

Zicasso's travel specialist worked closely with us to put together an itinerary that was truly perfect in terms of the pace and the types of activities we like to do. She is a great listener and truly understood our concerns as senior travelers. We were very pleased to meet her for breakfast at the end of our trip. Although we had not been directly in touch earlier during the tour, we had the sense that she was checking in with our guides along the way, just to make sure every detail was attended to. When the Meštrović Museum in Split was closed while we were there, she arranged for us to have a private tour, just one example of her thoughtfulness.

At every phase of the tour, we had wonderful drivers and guides. All were extraordinarily interesting individuals, willing to share their personal experiences and opinions about the complicated and painful history of recent decades. We feel we learned a great deal and came to admire the resilience of these remarkable people. Despite great hardship, they remain positive and optimistic, and are very proud to introduce their culture to visitors.

We visited Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, and Mostar, and had walking tours of each. Truly every place we visited offered highlights. Among our favorites: Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Parks (the two are quite different and both are worth seeing); the Meštrović Museum in Split; walking the walls of Dubrovnik; an incredible Middle Eastern lunch following a trek to the historic bridge in Mostar; the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun in Zadar; lunch featuring prawns buzara at a harborside restaurant on a glistening day in the Elaphiti Islands. Indeed, too many fine restaurants to mention!

In sum, Zicasso's travel company created a superlative tour for us, for which we thank our travel specialist and her marvelous team.

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Croatia Tour Review: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Wine Tasting, Boat Ride, Krka National Park, 10 Nights

Overall, our trip was well planned and brought different views to Croatia with each destination we visited. The 3 destinations (Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split) provided us with a different view that allowed us to truly experience the country's culture and highlights.

Zicasso's travel agency had wonderful activities that allowed for a more personable experience. We particularly enjoyed the Karaka boat tour, Hvar wine tasting and island tour and Krka park tour. The tour guides were experienced, interactive, and knowledgeable.

Overall, it was easy to communicate our needs and questions. Would be easier to just use email instead of the portal.

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Croatia Vacation Review: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Rovinj, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Wine, Cuisine, 10 Nights

We just returned home from a very memorable trip to Croatia. Thanks to Zicasso's travel expert and her company for the terrific itinerary. Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Rovinj, and Zagreb were all toured with knowledgeable guides and experienced drivers to get us there!

There were many highlights, including the beautiful Adriatic countryside, Plitvice Lakes National Park, and a dinner with wine pairing. Of course, there were many more delightful experiences, but too many to include all of them!

We received top-shelf transportation, well thought out itineraries, and first-rate services. I would highly recommend this travel company!

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Croatia Travel Review: Hvar, Split, Cuisine, Boat Trip, Caves, Winery, 10 Nights

We had an excellent experience. Our Zicasso travel specialist tailored our experience to exactly what we wanted. The hotels were beautiful. The tour guides were so informed. Our driver was fantastic. Our favorite experiences were the authentic Hvar lunch, the boat trip to the blue/green caves and the winery in Split.

It was a truly fantastic trip and experience.

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