8-Day Croatia Grand Highlights: Zagreb, Plitvice, Split and Dubrovnik
Tour highlights
This 8-day Croatian grand tour offers a seamless blend of imperial history, Mediterranean elegance, and breathtaking natural wonders. The journey is highlighted by a private exploration of the vibrant capital, Zagreb, and a deep dive into the 1,700-year-old Roman heritage of Split’s Diocletian Palace. You will experience the ethereal beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO-protected paradise of 16 cascading lakes and thundering waterfalls. The tour reaches a grand finale in the "Pearl of the Adriatic," Dubrovnik, where you will walk through the ancient Franciscan Monastery and the Rector's Palace, all while enjoying curated shopping excursions at premium Croatian outlets and modern centers along the Dalmatian coast.
Itinerary Overview
Travel Period Up To: March 31, 2027
Booking Period: Until Slots Last
Travel Itinerary
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Zagreb.
View the highlights of the Croatian capital on a private city sightseeing tour this morning. With a history dating back to 1094, there is much to see here. In the "Upper Town, Assumption and Gothic Church of St. Mark. Next, visit the "Lower Town," featuring the main square of Jelacic. After some free time for exploring on your own, shop, or relax in a café, your will be transferred to Zagreb outlet shopping center. After shopping return to the hotel. Overnight in Zagreb.
In the morning you will be transferred to Plitvice. Meet your local guide and start Plitvice walking tour. You will enter the National park, protected by UNESCO for its natural beauty. A magical world of lakes, waterfalls, moss, forests and sunlight, a spring of 16 lakes that spill into each other on foaming cascades and thundering waterfalls.
In the morning enjoy a private sightseeing tour of the city. Split is the biggest city in Dalmatia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The rich cultural and monumental heritage of this 1,700-year old city is seen on a walking tour. View remnants of the city Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, and its contemporary attractions. The tour will mainly focus on the 3rd century Diocletian Palace, which represents the heart of the inner city, and
where all the most important historical buildings can be found. The remainder of the day is at leisure, return to the hotel on your own. Overnight in Split.
Terms of Service
Tour Schedule: Sightseeing tours in Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik are conducted on a private basis. Please note that while major monuments are visited, some afternoons are designated as "at leisure," requiring travelers to return to their hotels independently.
Pick-up: Arrival transfers are provided at Zagreb Airport (ZAG) and departure transfers at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV). The itinerary includes scheduled transfers between cities and to specific shopping centers.
Duration: This is an 8-day linear tour from Northern Croatia to the Southern Coast. Extensions or changes to the private driving route may result in additional fees.
Note: The Plitvice walking tour involves significant time on foot over wooden boardwalks and uneven terrain; comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Important: Entrance fees to Plitvice National Park, the Franciscan Monastery, and the Rector's Palace are generally included in the guided segments. Most historical sites in Croatia are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and require strict adherence to preservation rules.
Price Includes
- Daily Breakfast
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Entrance fees: NP PLITVICE
- DAY 1 ZAGREB 4* HOTEL INTERNATIONAL OR SIMILAR
- DAY 2 ZAGREB 4* HOTEL INTERNATIONAL OR SIMILAR
- DAY 3 SPLIT 4* HOTEL CORNER OR SIMILAR
- DAY 4 SPLIT 4* HOTEL CORNER OR SIMILAR
- DAY 5 DUBROVNIK 4* HOTEL LERO OR SIMILAR
- DAY 6 DUBROVNIK 4* HOTEL LERO OR SIMILAR
- DAY 7 DUBROVNIK 4* HOTEL LERO OR SIMILAR
Price Excludes
About the Operator
Ark Travel Express is one of the largest travel and tourism companies the Philippines. We have been in business for over 41 years and have multiple awards from international and domestic organizations under our belt. The company is headed by Maria Paz R. Alberto, a veteran in the travel and tourism industry with decades of valuable experience in management discipline. We are complete travel assistance center accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Department of Tourism, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Bureau of Immigration. We are also a member of the Philippines IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA) and Philippine Tour operators Association (PHILTOA). We intend to help our clients live out their passion for exploration by becoming their partner of choice in creating the most unforgettable trips suited for them. We make it our business to understand our clients and the world so that we could make good on our commitment to continued innovation of our travel and tourism services offered at the best possible prices and delivered to our clients with a personal touch. Our client’s experience is our greatest priority, and this drives us to strive for excellence and integrity in the way we work. We make sure that every aspect of our business – and this extends to our partners – come together to make travel planning easier, more secure, and more economical for you. We are Ark Travel Express, Inc. Let’s discover the world together.
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