Winter in Croatia featuring Plitvice Lakes and the Adriatic Coast - 2025
Overview
Highlights
- Savor the best of Istrian cuisine.
- Enjoy a Dalmatian dinner prepared according to traditional recipes.
- Dine on continental favorites at a local restaurant in Zagreb.
- Step back to ancient times in the famous Pula Arena.
- Stroll through Split and explore Diocletian’s Palace.
- Commune with sound and light at Zadar’s popular Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun art installations.
- Experience the wonder of cascading lakes at Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Spend 3 nights in Opatija, the “Old Dame” of the Adriatic.
- Discover the heritage and traditions of a Dalmatian village.
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Itinerary
Get ready to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of beautiful Croatia and its stunning Adriatic coast. Shoulder-season travel means fewer crowds and more opportunities to explore.
Your journey begins in Opatija,* a fashionable resort town on the Adriatic coast. Later this afternoon, get to know this elegant town on a guided tour. Stroll along the scenic promenade of Lungomare, enjoying the views dotted with Habsburg-era villas, the beautiful se...
This morning, discover the Istrian peninsula on your way to Pula, a seafront city well known for its urban landscapes. Its historic city walls include entrances dating back to the Roman era and architecture from the 19th and 20th centuries. Join your local guide in di...
Take advantage of a morning at leisure to explore Opatija and its beautiful views of the Adriatic coast. Or perhaps you’ll join an optional tour of Slovenia, with visits to the capital city of Ljubljana and the stunning Postojna Caves.
Today, travel to Split. En route, stop in Zadar and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Explore the city’s irresistible blend of old and new on a guided tour. Roman ruins dating back to the first century BCE, Byzantine architecture from the ninth century, and the magni...
This morning, set out on a walking tour of Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO), one of the most significant monuments built by Emperor Diocletian when he left Rome at the turn of the fourth century. Explore its Peristyle and the Cathedral of St. Domnius. Then, it’s your choi...
This day is yours! Relax and explore Split’s coastal charms independently, or consider an optional trip to Dubrovnik, a city of twisting cobblestone streets and burnt-orange rooftops, rich in history and charm. Take in stunning sea views as you travel along winding coastal roads, hugging sheer cliffs that drop dramatically to the Adriatic Sea.
This morning, depart from Split and head to Zagreb. Spend time at Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the oldest and largest (73,000+ acres) national parks in Croatia. You’ll find incredible scenery at this designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel through the pa...
Step right into the history and culture of Zagreb on a city tour with a local guide. Get acquainted with the city as you view landmarks on a scenic bus ride, then discover the Upper Town and Lower Town neighborhoods on foot. This evening, celebrate the end of an unforgettable trip with dinner at a local restaurant.
Your tour comes to an end this morning.
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