Island Hopping 2024: Croatia Countryside and Island Hopping 8 days - from Zagreb
Island Hopping 2024: Croatia Countryside and Island Hopping 8 days - from Zagreb
8 Days Starting in Zagreb, Croatia and ending in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Visiting: Zagreb, Trogir, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar, Korčula, Dubrovnik
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ECCIH
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
During these 8 days you will see the very best of Croatia! From Zagreb and National Park Plitvice Lakes, to Split, Hvar, Korcula, and one and only Dubrovnik.Enjoy in natural beauties and history.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Zagreb Arrival
Location: Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive at Zagreb Airport and transfer to a hotel in Zagreb for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Zagreb; B
Location: Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided introduction with Croatia’s largest city. With an air of a true European capital, Zagreb charms with its baroque facades and towers, green parks and open-air terraces, quiet courtyards and bustling streets. Between its historic Upper town and urban lower town, spot landmarks like the Church of St. Mark with its colorful roof, the Cathedral and the National Theatre. Continue exploring on your own in the afternoon and spend another night in Zagreb.
Day 3 : Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes - Trogir - Split; B
Location: Trogir, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Zagreb
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast morning departure to Split. The first visit of the day takes you to Croatia’s most popular natural gem, the Plitvice Lakes. A guided walk along the wooden pathways unveils an amazing world of 16 cascading lakes
interlaced with over 90 stunning waterfalls, bound to mesmerize you in any season. Continuing the drive to Split, take a break in Trogir, UNESCO-listed World Heritage site. A bundle of narrow atmospheric streets which twist and bend between houses, palaces and churches, the heritage of Trogir is rooted in the Greek and Roman times and
showcases some of the finest architectural works in Croatia, including the incredibly intricate portal of its Cathedral, the Town Loggia and the Cipiko palace. Arrive to Split and spend overnight in Split/Split area.
Day 4 : Split - Hvar; B
Location: Hvar, Split
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, set out on a late morning walking tour of Split. Dalmatia’s largest coastal town bustles and buzzes, as it grows more and more popular among travelers for its easy-going spirit, creative food and shopping scene and of course, remarkable heritage. Learn about the Diocletian’s Palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city center housing 3,000 people! Finally, enjoy a ferry or catamaran ride from Split to the neighboring island of Hvar where you will spend the night at a hotel in the glitzy town of Hvar.
Day 5 : Hvar; B
Location: Hvar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The island of Hvar is known for its purple lavender fields, a backdrop for oil production, potent red wines from steep vineyards especially enjoying the island’s status as Croatia’s sunniest island, and the glitzy jet-set scene along the starlit waterfronts of the town of Hvar, so often featured in national and international summer media. Explore the island’s prime gem and its most trendy destination, the town Hvar, on your own. Home to the oldest theatre in Europe, also the home of organized tourism in Croatia, the heritage of Hvar extends far beyond the popular party scene! Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and spend the night in a hotel in Hvar.
Day 6 : Hvar - Korčula; B
Location: Korčula, Hvar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel and some time on your own. Hvar is known for diverse opportunities, from bustling
squares of Hvar town to the serene waterfront of Jelsa, the bridges of Vrboska and vineyards of Ivan Dolac, so expect
time to fly. In the afternoon, bid farewell to Hvar and hop on a boat to take you to the neighboring island of Korčula.
Arrive in the evening and enjoy an overnight stay in Korčula.
Day 7 : Korčula - Dubrovnik; B
Location: Dubrovnik
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The far south of Croatia holds many gems. You’ll know Kor ula was a Venetian stronghold as soon as you lay your
eyes on the many lion statues which lurk at you from the town’s facades and gates, intertwined with some of the most outstanding stonework you will get see anywhere on the Adriatic coast. Stroll the narrow, curved streets , marvel at beautiful churches and magnificent palaces in one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Early in the afternoon, catch a ride to Dubrovnik, which once successfully rivaled the Venetian Republic. Arrival to Dubrovnik and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 8 : Dubrovnik Departure; B
Location: Dubrovnik
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following breakfast, bid farewell to Dubrovnik and enjoy a scenic transfer to Dubrovnik Airport (or other
hotel/accommodation in Dubrovnik). End of program.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in hotels in Zagreb, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik on BB basis.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Arrival and departure airport transfers.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
Entrance to the Plitvice National Park.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Accommodation in hotels in Zagreb, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik on BB basis.
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Boat Tickets
Boat tickets (ferry, catamaran, etc.)
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Transfers
All transfers in Zagreb, Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik, wherever needed.
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City Tours
City Tours of Zagreb and Split.
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Assistance
Assistance with boat tickets (delivery or similar) during the program.
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Gratuities and items of personal nature.
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Fully Guided
This is a self-guided tour.
A tour leader is not included. -
Optional tours/activities or city sightseeing in destinations.
Optional Extras
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Supplement for private transfers
Supplement for private transfers
Requirements
Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Please Note
Not wheelchair accessible;
Not stroller accessible;
Not suitable for pets;
Infant seats unavailable.
Mode of Transport
Car/van; boat (ferry/catamaran).
Accommodation
4-star hotels on BB basis.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
N/A.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4-star hotels.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
N/A.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes.
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips for local guides and drivers.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
N/A.
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Company Instant Book
Yes.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Most travellers can participate.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Croatian Kuna and Euro.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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What is the maximum group size?
15
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
N/A.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Itinerary.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 Safety Measures Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff Social distancing enforced throughout experience Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas Gear/equipment sanitised between use Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised Face masks required for travellers during transport.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2001.
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Free Date Changes
Elite Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Elite Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform elite travel, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Elite Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of elite travel charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 5 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.