​Croatia & The Dalmation Coast
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Your choice of dates
For 2024 and 2025
Your own private, custom Honeymoon!

​Enjoy this eleven-day journey of not only the highlights of Croatia,
but the hard-to-find spots that most travelers never see.

​ Starting in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia 
and ending in the breathtaking walled city of Dubrovnik -truly a trip to remember.
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​Day One 
​​Capital of Croatia, Zagreb
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​Welcome to Croatia and it's lovely capital, Zagreb. You will be met at the airport by your private driver and whisked into town.
After checking in, take your time to walk the streets of one of our favorite capitals.

Croatians love to sit and visit over coffee. Grab yourself a spot and watch the locals go about their day. There is also excellent shopping and wonderful bakeries. 

Later in the afternoon, you can sit and enjoy a drink on us at the hotel and afterwards we will have plenty of recommendations for dinner. Overnight Zagreb. 

What this includes- Private driver transport from the airport to hotel/ Boutique hotel in Zagreb center/ Recommendations on a walk of Zagreb / Dinner recommendations / 24/7 Contact with your trip planner/ Overnight Zagreb, Croatia
"5 Star Tour Guides -
They put together and excellent trip with
just the right cadence of activities and free time.
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They use boutique hotels and everything is first class.
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We will surely travel with them again!"

Barbara and Doug C.
Iowa U.S.A.
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​Day Two
Plitvice Lakes
This morning you will have a private tour of Zagreb. Your guide will take you to the 13th- century Zagreb cathedral, stop by the plentiful main food market, tour the medieval upper town, see the colorful tiled roof of the church of St. Mark, take the funicular, plus so much more! Your local guide will be on hand to show you the insider secrets of Zagreb. 

As you walk around your guide can also point out some of the many restaurants this town has on offer for lunch after your tour.
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Later, your private driver will be on hand to transport you to the Plitvice Lakes region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can sit back and relax as you are transported through the heartland of Croatia.  

You will arrive later in the afternoon to one of our favorite lodges, very close to the park. You may settle in, have a drink by the pool, or go for a walk nearby. Your dinner tonight is in the lodge with local specialties. 

What this includes- Private tour of Zagreb/ Private transportation to the Plitvice Lakes region/ Dinner at the lodge/ ​UNESCO World Heritage Site Plitvice Lakes National Park/24/ 7 Contact With Your Trip Planner/ Overnight near Plitvice National Park, Croatia
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"Travel put together by Patricia & Manolis is the only way to go
​ if you want your trip to be experience of a lifetime."
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Laura A. Davis, Bentleyville, OH
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​Day Three 
​Zadar, Croatia
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You are up early for your private tour of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, the home of many lakes, waterfalls, and stunning natural scenery. Your private guide will be on hand to take you around and show you why this is such a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are places within the park for lunch on your own. 

Be ready later in the day to take off for the city of Zadar, right on the Dalmatian coast on the Adriatic Sea. Be sure to visit the famous Sea Organ and the Monument to the Sun down by the seaside, very close to your hotel. We will plenty of recommendations for dinner featuring local specialties.

What this includes- Breakfast / Private transfer from your hotel to the park/ Skip the line entry tickets to the park/ Private guided walking tour of the Plitvice Lakes National Park/ Private transfer to your boutique hotel in Zadar/ Seaside walk/ The Sea Organ/ The Monument to the Sun/ Plenty of dinner from us/ UNESCO World Heritage Site Plitvice Lakes National Park / UNESCO World Heritage Site List Zadar/ 24/ 7  Contact with your trip planner/ Overnight Zadar, Croatia
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​Day Four 
​Zadar Croatia
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The morning is yours! Take a quiet early morning walk around town with sea views, grab a cafe seaside, or just linger over breakfast, it is your choice.

Mid-day, your private guide will meet you at the hotel and take you on tour of Zadar. You will see the Roman Forum, the 9th-century Byzantine church of St. Donates, and other memorable parts of the town.

Lunch is on your own at any of the great spots in town. 

Later in the day is all yours. You can take an optional cruise to the Kornati Islands, a national park, to see the unspoiled area off the coast of Zadar, or hit the nearby beaches. 

In the evening, enjoy another lovely night in this thriving sea-side town.

What this includes-Breakfast / Boutique hotel/ Private Tour of Zadar/ Optional boat tour of Kornati Islands** / UNESCO World Heritage Site List Zadar / ​List for UNESCO World Heritage Site-Kornati Islands / 24/ 7 contact with your trip planner/ Overnight Zadar, Croatia
**not included in tour price
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Day Five
The Island of Hvar

Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you inland to the quaint island town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Trogir (called Trau by the Venetians) is a lovely walled city boasting both Romanesque and Renaissance buildings. Your priovate guide will be on hand to take you around and explain the facentating history of this place. They can also point out some spots for lunch. 

Afterwards, you are off to Split with its walled city, Roman palace, and palm-lined streets. You’ll delve into the role this city played in Roman history. You guide will take you on a tour the Diocletian's Palace, erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century. Once home to thousands of people, it still has more than 200 buildings within its enclave. Then you are off to the cathedral of St. Domnius, one of the best standing Roman ruins in existence today. For those who want we, you can climb up the belfry to catch the sights of the town below.

In the afternoon, you will head by ferry to the lovely island of Hvar, renowned for its beautiful harbor town and wineries in the hinterland villages. Be sure to sit seaside right outside of our hotel for cocktails as the sun sets. Optional-rent a boat or a paddle board.

We will have plenty of recommendations for dinner!

What this includes-Breakfast/ Boutique hotel / Private Transportation to Trogir and Split/ Private guided tour of Trogir and Split/ Tickets for the Ferry to Hvar/ Dinner recommendations / UNESCO World Heritage city of Trogir/ UNESCO World Heritage city of Split/ Island of Hvar/  24/7 contact with your trip planner/ Overnight Island of Hvar, Croatia
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Day Six
Island of Hvar
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We can recommend walking up to the top of Hvar to the fortress, the site of an ancient Illyrian settlement (500BC). There is walk-way that takes you up, that will deliver extraordinary views over the town and the islands in the distance.

If you would like there is a chance to rent a car to take to the roads to explore some of the outposts of the island, which can include a stop at a local winery for a tour and a tasting.

In the afternoon, you can do several things; shop, sit in a seaside cafe, or go for a swim just down the way. Hvar will be yours to explore. Optional-rent a boat or a paddle board.

We will be on hand to recommend a restaurant for dinner on your own.

Breakfast/ Boutique hotel Hvar/ Fortress walk/ Car Rental **/ Winery stop and tasting / Boat and/ or paddlebard rental**/ 24/7 contact with your trip planner/ Overnight Island of Hvar, Croatia

** We would be glad to help you book these but the rental fees are on you.
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​Day Seven
​​Island of Korcula
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​You take to the sea by ferry to the charming island of Korcula for a two-night stay. Full of vineyard and olive grove delights, it offers the finest in island living. Said to produce the best white wines in all of Croatia, we will point you in the right direction for sampling them.

After checking in, there are all kinds of spots to do a little of your own exploring, including the chance to rent kayaks or go paddle boarding.

We will give you our favorite seaside walk of Korcula town for you to follow. 

There are many places to choose from to have a great dinner here, some with great sea-views. We will have plenty of restaurants to recommend.

Breakfast/ Ferry tickets to Korcula/ Boutique hotel right in the action/ Exploring Korcula + walk/ Help with kayak or paddle boarding rental **/ Dinner recommendations/ 24/ 7 access to your trip planner/ Overnight Korcula

**We will gladly help you set this up but rental fees are on you
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Day Eight
Island of Korcula
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Today is a day for you explore the medieval town of Korcula. There is shopping and sweet shops and even a trip to a local beach if you would like.

Serenity is sitting in a coffee shop and people watching.
And just like we mentioned above, Korcula is know for it's water sports so you can kayak or paddle board. There are also wineries where we can book a wine tasting for you. Either way whatever you choose, we will be on hand to facilitate it.

We have plenty of recommendations for dinner, including a well known kenoba (traditional taverna). All in all, a great relaxing day.

Breakfast/ Boutique hotel/ Facilitating your exploring options / Plenty of dinner recommendations/ 24/7 access to your trip planner/ Overnight Korcula
"Best vacation ever!"
Linda & Jim H.
Ohio, U.S.A.
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​Day Nine
​Dubrovnik, Croatia
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You will chart your course for the medieval fortress city of Dubrovnik. 

A private driver will be on hand to pick you up form the port  and transport you to the walled city.

Dubrovnik, once known in Italian as Ragusa, suffered a devastating earthquake in the 1600s, and shelling during the Yugoslav war in the 1990s, but is still considered the jewel of the Adriatic. Many films have been shot here including Games of Thrones. 

After you check into our hotel, we will suggest an orientation walk of this town. And of course we will have plenty of places to recommend for dinner.

Breakfast/ Ferry tickets to Dubrovnik/ Private driver transfer from port to your boutique hotel/ Orientation walk recommendation/  Dinner recommendations / UNESCO World Heritage Site -Old City of Dubrovnik/ 24/ 7 access to your trip planner/ Overnight Dubrovnik
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Day Ten
​Dubrovnik, Croatia
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After an early breakfast you will have your private tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide which will include a walk on the walls. The guide will also point out the many places where Game of Thrones was filmed. 

Dubrovnik is all yours for further exploring after your tour.

We can also recommend kayak/ stand up paddle boarding tours and other options for a delightful afternoon. Later you can enjoy your farewell dinner. We have a favorite which we can recommend! 

This includes- Boutique hotel in Dubrovnik/ Skip the line-tickets and guided tour of the walls of Dubrovnik/ Dinner recommendations/ UNESCO World Heritage Site -Old City of Dubrovnik/ 24/ 7 access top your trip planner/ Overnight Dubrovnik
 
Day Eleven
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You say good bye to Dubrovnik and Croatia today, as you head to the airport for your departure to the United States.

Breakfast* / Airport transfer
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​* That is if your flight does not leave too early. Breakfast in your hotel usually start at 7:30 a.m.
What do you get with this tour-

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Zagreb
Zadar
​Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance & tour
Island of Trogir
Split
Roman Palace of Diocletian
Island of Hvar
Island of Korcula
The old city of Dubrovnik
Wall walk Dubrovnik
Fast ferries
Private driver transfers
Coastal touring
​10 full breakfasts
2 multi-coursed dinners 
Tours with local private guides
Winery visit
Wine tasting
Boutique hotels centrally located 
All transportation from the beginning of our tour except when you are doing
activities not included on this itinerary
Trip designers with  23+ years’ experience
​24/ 7 access to your trip planner
Attention to detail


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-What is your responsibility?
Airfare to the start of our tour and returning at the end of our tour
Any other transport you might use during time on your own
Communication costs/ any medicines needed/ any medical needs or illness during your tour/ the costs of quarantine for any illness related to COVID-19 or any other sickness or pandemic
             
The cost of this trip is
 From $6990 per person double occupancy


A $2000 deposit per person is due in order to get your trip started.
The final trip cost (less your deposit) is due 95 days before the start of your trip.
Your deposit is fully refundable until final trip costs are due. 


 After final payment due date no refunds are available.
​A payment of final trip payments mean that trip participants agree to the Trip Terms.

Who are your leaders?

Manolis Hajifotiou

A native of Greece, Manolis has been leading tours in Europe for 24 years. Besides traveling, his passion is playing his guitar and creating his own music. He also likes to keep up with the stone house he shares with his wife, Patricia, especially trimming their olive trees.  He looks forward to showing you his favorite places and making sure you feel right at home.

Patricia Hajifotiou

A native of the U.S.A., Patricia has been leading tours in Europe for 24 years. She lives on the island of Evia, Greece, with her husband Manolis. When she is not on tour, she lives off the grid in a rock house, powered by the wind and sun. There she likes to spend her time digging in the garden. She looks forward to showing you the places she likes the best.