Accommodation
Opatija: Located just steps away from beautiful Slatina beach and its sweeping golden sand and emerald water, this newly renovated luxury hotel is the perfect getaway for those looking for a tranquil beach stay. Its art nouveau style dates back to 1885 and provides a grand, regal ambiance, with its high ceilings and antique furniture. Opatija: A striking neo-baroque property that offers an idyllic location overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Remisens Premium Grand Hotel Palace is just a five-minute walk from the beach. With its own wellness and spa centre, this polished hotel is the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate. Dubrovnik: The Hotel Dubrovnik Palace offers spectacular sea views and excellent facilities.
Meals
4 Dinner with Wine (DW) 13 Breakfast (B) 2 Dinner (D) Zagreb: At 17:30, join your Travel Director for dinner with the opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening with wine. Ston: Meet a local oyster farmer and learn about the cultivation of oysters, before enjoying a delicious Sea-to-Table tasting of fresh shellfish and local wine. Dubrovnik: Toast the culmination of your journey with a typical Dalmatian dinner.
Transport
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insightโs luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activities Plitvice Lakes National Park: Join a Local Expert to explore Plitvice National Park. Learn about the studies taking place to monitor and protect the natural habitat, and education initiatives on the marine environment and best practices for a low-impact experience. The site participates in habitat restoration and is constantly working to protect the parks natural ecosystems and animal population. The staff educate their visitors about local traditions and share their personal story of the village with great passion from personal knowledge and experience. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water, UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land. Alternatively, meet the industrious women of the Tara Community Center. Plitvice Lakes National Park: Through its income the Tara Center has built a small community Center that is used by the Tara Citizensโ Association, a collective of mostly older women, many of whom were refugees. There the women produce handicrafts which have giving them a much-needed financial and psychological boost. The staff educate their visitors about local traditions and share their personal story of the village with great passion from personal knowledge and experience. The Tara Center advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. Alternatively, join a Local Expert to explore Plitvice National Park. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโs fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Zagreb: Your Local Expert guides you this two-tiered capital. Explore Donji Grad, the Lower Town, and see the Mimara Art Museum in Roosevelt Square, Ban Josip Jelaฤiฤ Square and the cathedral. Zagreb: Ride the funicular to Gornji Grad, the medieval Upper Town, to view the former Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Markโs Church and the Lotrลกฤak Tower. Postojna Cave: Enter by mini-train into these world-famous cave systems, before walking through an illuminated fairyland of stalactites and stalagmites. Split: Cruise to the sunniest island of the country, Hvar, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy beautiful views and crystal waters on this two hour ferry crossing. Split: Sightseeing with your Local Expert continues through the old town. Walk through the Jewish Quarter to reach Narodni Trg, the centre of Old Split. Continue to Trg Brace Radic, translated as the Square of the Radic brothers, but better known to the locals as Vocni Trg, or the Fruit Square. Split: Explore above and below the Roman Emperor Diocletianโs palace. A Local Expert guides you through labyrinthine streets to see St. Dujeโs, the Temple of Jupiter, the Golden Gate and the Cellars. Hvar: Explore the coves and hidden beaches and ascend the lofty peaks from where there are magnificent views over this beautiful island. Hvar: Cruise back to the mainland to continue your journey. Korฤula: Walk the herringbone maze of streets and flagstone plazas with your Local Expert. Learn why the locals claim this is where Marco Polo was born. Ston: Cruise to this quaint coastal village by private boat. Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Expert. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrioโs Fountain, Rectorโs Palace and the medieval city walls. Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Dubrovnik: As the sun descends and should the weather be favourable, enjoy a relaxing cruise around the fabled bay of Dubrovnik. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. Trogir: See the cathedral and Renaissance Cipiko Palace during an orientation with your Travel Director.
Not included:
Flights
International and domestic flights not included.
Insurance
Insurance not included. Travel insurance is required for all of our tours.
Optional
Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.
Others
Arrival and departure airport transfers outside of scheduled times. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Pre and post tour accommodation. Single supplement (Optional).
Start planning your experience
Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Croatia (Classic, 14 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Zagreb
Day 1: Welcome To Zagreb
- Day 2 Day 2: ZagrebโS Twin Towns Relaxed Start
Day 2: ZagrebโS Twin Towns Relaxed Start
- Day 3 Day 3: Postojna Caves And On To Opatija
Day 3: Postojna Caves And On To Opatija
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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