Dubrovnik is arguably Croatia’s prettiest town and it’s not difficult to see why. Perched along the azure coast of the Adriatic, the sea-battered ancient city with its gleaming stone buildings, crimson roofs and picturesque time-trodden alleyways is undoubtedly its crown jewel, but intrepid travellers will do well to peel away its gorgeous outer layers to discover panoramic mountain vistas, delightful lingering trails and a slew of idyllic offshore islands nestled charmingly at its inner core. If you are looking to peer deeper into this pearl of a city, join Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours on your very own customised Dubrovnik and Croatia tour package to unravel the magic of this true-blue medieval marvel.
Look from the outside in
While the atmospheric Old Town is the best place to settle comfortably into Dubrovnik’s most obvious charms, it doesn’t offer the number one view in town. For the top spot to take in all the lay of the land, head up and above those ancient fortress walls by ascending Mount Srd, the mountain that looms over it all. A cable car zips you up to the summit in no time for you to sample the majesty of Dubrovnik’s setting at its best.
Dining Dubrovnik
Dining in Dubrovnik is a tricky affair. While it has got its fair share of restaurants that offer bland and patronising tourist menus that locals shun well clear of, the other end of the spectrum is the entire opposite. From waterside taverns where you can head off for a swim while your food is being cooked, to cosy restaurants offering the best of traditional cuisine and the best Croatian wines, a good hearty dose of Dalmatian dining awaits you beyond the surface. One such place is Wanda Restaurant offering the freshest local seafood in one of the secondary lanes in the Old Town. Signature dishes include grilled scampi, fishermen’s stew and whole fresh fish grilled in its own juice and drizzled with the purest of olive oil. One tip – avoid the main promenade at all cost.
Sea games
No one should miss frolicking in and around the sea of the Adriatic when in Dubrovnik and we say so with a strong conviction. Dubrovnik’s harbour is the natural gateway to the wild and sparsely populated islands of Lopud, Sipan and Kolocep – sneaky sunbathing spots for a perfect afternoon date. Alternatively, work those muscles with a paddle on a kayak around Lokrum Island and discover hidden cave beaches before making your return trip in time to meet the rays of the sunset shining down on you.
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Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Upon arrival to Zagreb Airport, your driver will be waiting for you holding a signboard with your name on it. Enjoy a 1-way private transfer to hotel. After check-in, meet your private local guide at the hotel lobby for 2 hours walking tour to explore the Zagreb – capital of Croatia.
Meals on Board/Dinner
Today, embark on a sightseeing tour of this old Central European city, with its baroque atmosphere in the upper town, picturesque open-air markets and great shopping. Take in sights like Roosevelt Square, Ban Jelacic Square and Zagreb Cathedral. Stroll through the medieval core of the upper town to Croatian Parliament, St Mark’s Church, Kamenita Vrata or Stone Gate, and the ancient Lotrscak Tower.
Today, go on a day trip to Bled, a breathtaking small city on a beautiful lake. Get to enjoy the extraordinary scenery of two famous lakes of Ljubljana the Bohinj and Bled Lake. Visit Bohinj Lake which is known to be the largest natural lake in Slovenia. Head to Bled Lake, a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of north-western Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The historical Bled Castle can be seen from the lake which will make a magnificent view.
Optional:
If you wish to take a step further, you can chose to take a cable car ride up the Vogel Mountain. The cable car ride is at a height of 1537m which will be a one of a kind experience.
This morning, transfer to Rovinj. On the way, you will visit the world famous Postojna Cave on a 2 hours group guided tour by the museum guide to view the impressive karst phenomenon and the habitat of the olm, rare Proteus anguinus. The tour will be partly on an electric train and partly on foot. Thereafter, you might want to try out the truffle at Motovun before reaching Rovinj.
After breakfast, go on a half day tour to Pula, a seafront city on the tip of Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula, Visit the Roman Amphitheatre and get an insight of the rich history of the city. Next, head to Pula’s city centre and indulge in their local cuisine at their very own food market. We recommend you to have a taste of their specialty, local wine and olive in Pula before heading back to Rovinj.
Today, transfer to Opatija, a Croatian coastal town on the Adriatic Sea. The town is known for their beautiful resorts and villas. Continue to Plitvice Lakes National Park for an afternoon hike. The Plitvice Lakes is known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls that extend into a limestone canyon. The place is a great place for nature lovers to come for a visit!
This morning, head to Split with a stopover at Zadar. At Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, you get to enjoy your own leisure time for sightseeing and lunch. This afternoon, you may explore the Sea organs and Roman Heritage of Zadar. Thereafter, continue to Split.
Zadar Sea Organ
Today will be a no driving day. We will focus on having leisure and relaxing day filled with sightseeing activities planned out by a private guide to bring you around Split - the second-largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia. The guided tour will last about 2 hours and the rest of the day will be leisure time for you to spend some quality time to unwind yourself!
After breakfast, you will proceed to Krka National Park which is known for a series of 7 waterfalls. The Krka National Park allows you to swim in the water surrounded with the waterfalls and amazing sight. Soon after, get transported to Sibenik, known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands which is the only town developed by Croatians. After which, proceed over to Primosten where we will indulge in their local cuisine at a waterfront in picturesque town. Thereafter, transfer back to Split.
This morning, transfer to Mostar. We will make a stopover at Imotski Lakes which is known as the Red and Blue Lake due to its unique natural colour. After which, continue your journey to Mostar with an afternoon walking tour. The tour will allow you to get familiar with Ottoman heritage in Bosnia.
We will drive from Mostar to Dubrovnik with stopover in Blagaj and Ston. Blagaj is part of Bosnia which played a big part of Blagaj as a historical iconic place. On another hand, Ston is a place in Croatia famous for Ston wall. There, you may enjoy their local oysters and witness their wine growing hills.
Today, go on a full-day trip to Montenegro, which is known for its majestic mountains and breath-taking beaches. Take a sight of the iconic Perast (Our Lady of the Rocks Church), vist Kotor and Budva for their beautiful view of the town. Thereafter, transfer back to Dubrovnik.
This morning, go on a walking tour in Dubrovnik, Enjoy a panoramic view from Srdj mountain. You may enjoy your lunch in Cavtat – coastal town near Dubrovnik. Spend time at leisure to marvel at the coast before heading back to Dubrovnik.
The last day of the trip, we will arrange a 1-way private transfer from hotel to Dubrovnik airport depending on your flight departure time.