Croatia in 7 days - Gekko Slovenia

Day 1 – Meet at Ljubljana Airport and on to Ljubljana

Welcome to Croatia! Upon landing at Zagreb international Airport, you will meet your guide and start the tour. We drive to Zagreb city center and transfer you to your hotel. After you accommodate and rest a bit, we will walk around Zagreb city center a bit, so you get to know the capital a bit. After a short walk you have free time to enjoy the city or head back to your hotel. Overnight in Zagreb.

Day 2 – Half day tour of Zagreb and Samobor, then on to Plitvice

After breakfast we are taking you on a tour of Zagreb, Croatian cultural, scientific, economical and political centre. We will see the main attractions featuring the Upper Town which is cozy, intimate and distinctly medieval in ambience, Church of St. Mark with its distinctive roof, the Stone Gate, Traditional market, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre and the main square. After a healthy late lunch we start our drive heading inland to visit one of Europe’s greatest natural wonders. Evening arrival to Plitvice where we settle in a hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Plitvice area.

Day 3 – Visit Plitvice national park and Krka waterfalls and end the day in Šibenik

After breakfast, we go on a short drive to Plitvice Lakes National park. Start with a walk around the Upper Lakes (Gornja Jezera), where you can get up close to native wildlife and enjoy dazzling views over the lakes. Then, hop aboard a sightseeing boat for a cruise around the Lower Lakes (Donja Jezera) and pass by the awe-inspiring Veliki Slap waterfall, which towers over 255 feet (78 meters). After the hike we start our drive towards the seaside again. We have another beautiful stop at Krka Waterfall. Then we are off to nearby city of Šibenik. We go straight to our hotel and after a short break we walk around the town os Šibenik together. Šibenik’s narrow winding streets, stone houses and stone stairways will make you feel as though you have stepped back in time. Overnight in a hotel in Šibenik.

Day 4 – Šibenik to Split

After a late breakfast and possibly some free time we drive on to Split. We will discover all about this beautiful city on Dalmatian coast, full of old Roman history and modern lifestyle. The old town is built within the ancient ruins of Diocletian Palace. Old town is on UNESCO world heritage list. Full of cosy bars, restaurants, shops and museums. Walking around Split is the best way to learn about it’s beauty. We admire famous landmarks such as the Diocletian's Palace, the Catholic Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the Golden Gate and the Riva Harbor. After our walking tour enjoy some free time in Split. Transfer to hotel in the area. Overnight in Split.

Day 5 – Split to Dubrovnik with a stop at Ston

After breakfast, we start our drive south. Our first goal will be the beautiful walled village of Ston. A beautiful village with 7 kilometer of stone wall surrounding it. Dalmatian atmosphere at its best. We walk around and enjoy the laid-back village. One more stop at the nearby saltpans, where we learn how salt is produced in one of the oldest saltpans in Europe. We then continue on to Dubrovnik where we arrive in the evening. Transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 6 - Dubrovnik

We leave the best for last. After breakfast, we start our walking tour of Dubrovnik, pearl of the Adriatic. Dubrovnik was a very significant centre of trade and a Mediterranean maritime power from the 13th century on. With the help of unesco and despite major earthquaqes and war it has preserved its world’s famous City walls, beautiful palaces, churches, monasteries and fountains. We admire Rector's Palace, Onofrio'sFountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Afternoon will be free for you to enjoy at your own pace.

Day 7 – End of the tour

Depending on your international flight we transfer you to airport. Can be in Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Venice,…

COST OF THE TOUR:

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OUR TOURS INCLUDE

Airport Pick up and Drop off
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle at disposal per program
Professional knowledgeable English speaking driver
Professional local guidance at points of interest
All cost related to the vehicle – gas, parking, highway tolls
All costs related to the driver
Free Wi-Fi avaliable in the vehicle

ACCOMODATION

You can always book your own accomodation or we can take car of that for you. There is a huge variety of accomodation possible. Tourist farms, pensions, B&B, standard hotels, luxury hotels. You name it and we will let you know the options.

Needed accomodation for this tour
7 days / 6 overnights
1 night Zagreb
1 night Plitvice
1 night Šibenik
1 night Split
2 nights Dubrovnik

HOW WE DRIVE AROUND

Depending on the group size we use air-conditioned van’s (4-8 passangers) or limousine (1-3 passangers)

Free Wi-Fi avaliable in the vehicle