Croatia and Montenegro Small Group Tour Zagreb to Dubrovnik 12nts (Sunday-Friday 22May & 25Sep 2022)
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Activity Level: 1
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Comfort: 4
- Departs From: Zagreb
- Location: Zagreb, Plitivce, Split, Mostar, Kotor, Dubrovnik
- Duration: 13 days
- Availability: SUNDAYS, 22May & 25Sep 2022
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Activity Level: 1
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Comfort: 4
- Departs From: Zagreb
- Location: Zagreb, Plitivce, Split, Mostar, Kotor, Dubrovnik
- Duration: 13 days
- Availability: SUNDAYS, 22May & 25Sep 2022
Highlights
- Small group tour with 22 passengers maximum
- Visit UNESCO Heritage sites at Plitvice, Šibenik, Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik
- Expert guided tours throughout
- Various regional wine tastings and authentic restaurants
- Tour of the Island of Brač
- The Ottoman city of Mostar
- Dubrovnik sunset sail and dinner
- Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, and Our Lady of the Rocks Monastery
- Budva and Sveti Stefan
13 days from Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Sibenik, Krka, Split, (Brac), Mostar, Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Montenegro and back to Dubrovnik
Comprehensive 12 nights small group escorted tour from Zagreb, to Plitvice Lakes, Krka National Park and Split. Then onto Mostar and Trebinje in Bosnia, visit Kotor, Budva and Sveti Stefan in Monetenegro and back to Dubrovnik to finish.
Maximum 22 passengers. Combine with a cruise from Dubrovnik on Saturdays
SUNDAYS, 22May & 25Sep 2022
Itinerary
13 days from Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Sibenik, Krka, Split, (Brac), Mostar, Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Budva, Sveti Stefan (Montenegro) and back to Dubrovnik
Open age small group tour (maximum 22 passengers). Single travellers must book a solo room with a solo supplement.
SUNDAYS, 22May & 25Sep 2022
The tour commences in Zagreb, Croatia where you transfer to your hotel. We spend 2 nights in Zagreb before visiting both the beautiful Plitvice Lakes and the Waterfalls at Krka National park - staying 2 nights in nearby Šibenik. From Šibenik, we head down the Croatian coastal region, staying 2 nights in the historical city of Split, exploring the city and spending a day on the nearby Adriatic island of Brač. Then we take in the Ottoman city of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, staying 1 night in nearby Čitluk. We then travel to Dubrovnik – the pearl of the Adriatic- enjoying the City by day and night and also visiting Ston - staying in nearby Trebinje for 3 nights. Then we cross to Montenegro and stay in stunning Kotor for 2 nights. From Kotor we take in the main Montenegro scenic coastal towns by day - transferring you to Dubrovnik airport at the end of your tour.
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Combine with a cruise from Dubrovnik: https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/?departs=Dubrovnik
CROATIA FAQ: https://discovercroatia.com.au/before-you-go/
INCLUDED:
• Accommodation – 12 nights in 4 and 5 star hotels throughout
• English-speaking Tour manager
• Guided tours throughout
• Meals – all breakfasts (B), introductory drinks and snacks, 7 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) and 2 wine tastings (WT)
• Excursions as listed – all entrance tickets. All taxes and duties.
• Porterage
• All transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
HOTELS (or similar):
Zagreb - Hotel Esplanade 5star
Šibenik - Hotel Life Palace 4star
Split - Hotel Apartments Korta 4star
Čitluk - Hotel Etno Herceg 4star
Trebinje - Hotel Central Park 4star
Kotor - Hotel Vardar 4star
NOT INCLUDED:
• Transfers on days other than the start and finish days
• Meals and drinks not listed in inclusions
• Items of personal nature
• Tips and gratuities
ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Arrival - Zagreb
Transfer from Zagreb airport. Welcome presentation, drinks and snacks.
Day 2 – Zagreb (B)
Zagreb city driving and walking tour in the morning. Optional visit in the afternoon to the nearby town of Samobor to enjoy the famous local delicacy “Krempita” - a delicious souffle like cream pie. Free time in Zagreb in the evening.
Day 3 – Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes Excursion - Sibenik (B,D)
Plitvice Lakes- spend approximately 4 hours wandering the spectacular scenery. In the late afternoon we travel to the hotel in Šibenik where we enjoy dinner at Konoba Nostalgija.
Day 4 – Sibenik - Krka Waterfalls Excursion (B,D)
Krka National Park and Waterfalls – full day. In the early evening we visit Konoba Vinko for dinner before returning to Šibenik where you can take an optional night walking tour of the City or just have some free time.
Day 5 – Sibenik - Trogir Excursion - Split (B,L,WT)
Guided Trogir city walking tour. Lunch and wine tasting at the home of Zinfandel wine in Kaštela. Guided tour of Klis Fortress, the setting of many Games of Thrones scenes, before checking into the hotel in Split. Free time in Split in the evening.
Day 6 – In Split (B,L)
Guided walking tour of Split in the morning followed by lunch at Konoba Fetivi in downtown Split – serenaded by local Klapa singers. Free time to wander Split in the afternoon and evening.
Day 7 – Split - Brac Excursion - Citluk (B,L)
Tour of the Dalmatian island of Brač - lunch at a local restaurant on the island of Brač. We overnight at an ethno-hotel in the town of Čitluk near the Bosnia & Herzegovinan City of Mostar.
Day 8 – Citluk - Mostar & Pocitelj Excursion - Trebinje (B,L,D)
Guided walking tour of Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina before lunch at Konoba Taurus in Mostar. Tour of Pocitelj, Bosnia & Herzegovina before checking into the hotel in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina - dinner at Stara Hercegovina in Trebinje.
Day 9 – Trebinje - Dubrovnik Excursion (B,D)
Guided walking tour of Dubrovnik in the morning and free time to wander Dubrovnik in the afternoon. Dubrovnik sunset sail and dinner before returning to hotel in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Day 10 – Trebinje - Peljesac / Ston Excursion (B,WT, L)
Pelješac wine tasting in Ston, Croatia and lunch at Konoba Bakus - taste oysters straight from the sea and walk the stone walls. Dubrovnik for sundowners and dinner should you wish before returning to the hotel in Trebinje, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Day 11 – Trebinje - Kotor (B,L)
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, and Our Lady of the Rocks monastery - lunch at Konoba Ladovina in Kotor. The late afternoon is free to wander Kotor before staying the night in Kotor.
Day 12 – Kotor - Budva Excursion (B,L)
Tour Budva and Sveti Stefan before lunch at Drago restaurant. The afternoon and evening are free in Kotor.
Day 12 – Kotor - Dubrovnik - Departure (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Dubrovnik airport.
TRANSPORTATION:
Private air-conditioned vans/mini-buses are used on this trip
ITINERARY DISCLAIMER:
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations.
Inclusions
- INCLUDED:
- • Accommodation – 12 nights in 4 and 5 star hotels throughout
- • English-speaking Tour manager
- • Guided tours throughout
- • Meals – all breakfasts (B), introductory drinks and snacks, 7 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) and 2 wine tastings (WT)
- • Excursions as listed – all entrance tickets. All taxes and duties.
- • Porterage
- • All transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi
- • Arrival and departure airport transfers
Exclusions
- NOT INCLUDED:
- • Transfers on days other than the start and finish days
- • Meals and drinks not listed in inclusions
- • Items of personal nature
- • Tips and gratuities
Restrictions
Minimum age: 12yrs or older and must accompanied by parent/guardian over 21yrs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our specific FAQ pages here:
Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)
Croatia Cruise FAQ - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)
Croatia Island Hopping Tour FAQ - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)
Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)
Click here to see how the booking process works: https://discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/
How far in advance do I need to book?
Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.
Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.
Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.
What do the different ship categories mean?
Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.
What is half-board? What meals are included?
Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.
Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.
Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!
What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers
Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.
Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.
How fit do I need to be for my holiday?
Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.
Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.
What happens if I can't attend an excursion?
It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.
What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?
For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.
For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.
What equipment do I need?
Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.
Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.
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Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival - Zagreb
- Day 2 – Zagreb (B)
- Day 3 – Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes Excursion - Sibenik (B,D)
- Day 4 – Sibenik - Krka Waterfalls Excursion (B,D)
- Day 5 – Sibenik - Trogir Excursion - Split (B,L,WT)
- Day 6 – In Split (B,L)
- Day 7 – Split - Brac Excursion - Citluk (B,L)
- Day 8 – Citluk - Mostar & Pocitelj Excursion - Trebinje (B,L,D)
- Day 9 – Trebinje - Dubrovnik Excursion (B,D)
- Day 10 – Trebinje - Peljesac / Ston Excursion (B,WT, L)
- Day 11 – Trebinje - Kotor (B,L)
- Day 12 – Kotor - Budva Excursion (B,L)
- Day 12 – Kotor - Dubrovnik - Departure (B)