Croatia: Treasure of the Adriatic Coast

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Croatia’s seaside villages, stunning coast and ancient history make it the perfect destination for exploring traditional Mediterranean life.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio Fountain and St
    • Blaise’s Church on expert-led excursions through Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Explore beautiful Mljet Island National Park on a hike through pristine forests and boat ride on one of the island’s saltwater lakes
    • Witness one of the finest examples of Byzantine art from the fifth century at the Euphrasian Basilica in historic Porec

What's this trip about?

    Croatia’s seaside villages, stunning coast and ancient history make it the perfect destination for exploring traditional Mediterranean life.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityZagreb
End CityDubrovnik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 11 nights of accommodations
    • 30 meals (11B, 10L, 9D)
    • 2 expert-led lectures
    • 14 expert-led field trips
    • 1 performance
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrival, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner.
Location: Zagreb Meal: D Hotel: Hotel Palace Activity note: Check-in available from 2:00 p.m. Dinner: In the hotel dining room, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Dinners on this program are typically a buffet, or a three-course set menu. Please note that water, coffee or tea is included in the program cost at all meals. Evening: At leisure.

Day 3

Explore Zagreb
Location: Zagreb Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Palace Activity note: Approximately 2 hours walking during the day. Breakfast: In the hotel dining room, our breakfast buffet offers a daily selection of breads, cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, cereals, juice, milk, coffee...
Day 4

Travel to Opatija
Location: Opatija Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Agava Activity note: Transfer time: 2.5 hours to Rijeka, 45 mins to Opatija. Approximately 1 hour walking during the day. Breakfast: in hotel dining room. Morning: At the hotel, take in an expert led lecture about the rel...
Day 5

Istrian Peninsula, Rovinj, Porec
Location: Opatija Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Agava Activity note: Transfer time: 1.5 hours to Rovinj, 1 hour to Porec, 1.5 hours back to Opatija. Approximately 3-4 hours walking during the day. Breakfast: In hotel dining room. Morning: Explore the Istrian Peninsula....
Day 6

Plitvice Lakes National Park
Location: Split Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Slavija Activity note: Transfer time: 2.5 hours to Plitvice, 3 more to Split. Approximately 2-3 hours walking in the national park. To get to the lakes there is a long steep incline, no railing. In many places a narrow boardwalk ...
Day 7

Diocletian's Palace
Location: Split Meal: B,L Hotel: Hotel Slavija Activity note: Approximately 2.5 hours walking during the day. Breakfast: In hotel dining room. Morning: Expert-led field trip through Diocletian's Palace in Split. The palace has been a living monument for 1700 years...
Day 8

Trogir, Mestrovic Gallery
Location: Split Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Hotel Slavija Activity note: Transfer time: 1 hour to Trogir, 1 hour back to Split. Approximately 3 hours walking during the day, some standing in the museum. Mestrovic Gallery: ca. 60 stairs lead up to the house from the entrance gate...
Day 9

Mostar
Location: Dubrovnik Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Tirena Hotel Activity note: Transfer time: 2.5 hours to Mostar, then 3 more to Dubrovnik. Approximately 2 hours walking during the day. In Mostar be careful crossing the Old bridge as the stone work is smooth and slippery. Break...
Day 10

Dubrovnik Sightseeing, Free Time
Location: Dubrovnik Meal: B,L  Hotel: Tirena Hotel Activity note: Approximately 2 hours walking during the day. Breakfast: In hotel dining room. Morning: At the hotel, enjoy a lecture on Croatia's history and present day life. After, we will continue onto an exper...
Day 11

Ston (Peljasac Peninsula), Mljet Island National Park
Location: Dubrovnik Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Tirena Hotel Activity note: Transfer time: 1 hour to Ston, 50 mins boat ride/ each way, 1.5 hour back to Dubrovnik by bus. Approximately 3-4 hours walking during the day. In case of bad weather, we will explore the Peljasac Peninsu...
Day 12

Konavle Region
Location: Dubrovnik Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Tirena Hotel Activity note: Transfer time: short transfers between sites. Approximately 1 hour walking during the day. Breakfast: In hotel dining room. Morning: Start your day with some free time to relax, enjoy the sea or pa...
Day 13

Departures
Location: In Flight Meal: B Activity note: Check-out by 10:00 a.m. Breakfast: In hotel dining room.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,149
Price per day$242
Last Updated: 2/4/2020

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Beverly

Jul 2019

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Wonderful adventure and learning experience

Croatia: Treasure of the Adriatic Coast was a wonderful adventure and learning experience. I had always wanted to visit Croatia, and was not at all disappointed with...

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Kimberly

Jun 2019

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Overall I absolutely loved this trip!

First, Croatia has stunningly beautiful and varied landscapes, seascapes, and towns that will not disappoint you--I enjoyed every minute of this tour! The itinerary ...

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Carol

Apr 2019

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Mind-blowing gorgeous

I think we all expected Croatia to be beautiful, but we didn't know it would be stunningly environmentally green, mind-blowing gorgeous, clean, clear, friendly, mode...

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Linda

Mar 2019

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I highly recommend taking this trip to visit Croatia

I highly recommend taking this trip to visit Croatia. The country is beautiful and the people are very friendly. Our tour leader, Nasrin El Gharni, was exceptional. ...

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Elaine

Feb 2019

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Overall this was an amazing trip with spectacular views

Croatia is a beautiful country and this program had a wonderful variety of activities from visiting ancient cities to hiking through a National Park to wine tasting ...

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Meals Included
  • 30 Meals
  • 11 Breakfasts
  • 10 Lunches
  • 9 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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