Classic Croatia - Star of the Adriatic

Day 1 - UK - Ljubljana - Opatija

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Ljubljana in Slovenia. On arrival we’ll transfer to Opatija.

Bristol Hotel Opatija (4-star)

Day 2 - Opatija

Opatija is a fashionable holiday resort that has welcomed many famous personalities, including central European aristocracy, Puccini, Chekhov and James Joyce. Today is free to explore it yourself, Take a dip in the picturesque bays or enjoy the streets of Opatija and neighbouring Volosko, a pretty fishing village just a short walk along the 12-kilometre promenade with mountain views across the Adriatic.

Bristol Hotel Opatija (4-star)

Day 3 - Plitvice Lakes

Leaving Opatija we drive first to one of the treasures of the Balkan Peninsula - the UNESCO-protected Plitvice Lakes National Park. Here a local guide will take us on a guided tour of the lower lakes, and the surrounding peaceful woodland that’s home to numerous birds and mammals. After free time for lunch, we’ll continue our drive south to Zadar.

Hotel Kolovare, Zadar (4*)

Day 4 - Zadar

The central Dalmatian town of Zadar is situated on a sheltered peninsula with a picturesque harbour. This morning’s walking tour reveals the city’s many Romanesque and Byzantine buildings including the Church of St Donatus and Cathedral of St Anastasia, all of which bear testimony to Zadar’s colourful past. This afternoon you’re free to enjoy the town at leisure, and this evening we’ll dine together in a local restaurant.

Hotel Kolovare, Zadar (4*)

Day 5 - Šibenik - Solin

We continue our journey south to visit Šibenik, a town built by Croatian Kings. We enjoy a guided tour through its characteristic maze of winding streets and enter the cathedral. Built in the 15th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cathedral is an elaborate mix of styles, including a dome inspired by Brunelleschi’s in Florence. We continue to Solin arriving late afternoon.

Hotel President Solin (5*)

Day 6 - Split

Discover Split’s historic heart, located within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace, on a guided tour. As its name suggests, the Roman Emperor Diocletian who was born in Solin, built the Palace in the 3rd century AD, a combination of an Imperial Villa and Roman stronghold that forms one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments. Through the centuries and under various rulers, including the Byzantines, Venetians and Austro-Hungarians, a city blossomed within the grounds of this World Heritage Site. You’re free for the rest of the afternoon.

Hotel President Solin (5*)

Day 7 - Ston - Cavtat

We make a stop in medieval Ston, encapsulated by impressive defensive walls, en route to our last hotel, a short distance from the centre of Dubrovnik.

Hotel Croatia Cavtat (5*)

Day 8 - Dubrovnik

Discover Dubrovnik on a guided walking tour of the city. Visit the 15th-century Rector’s Palace and Cathedral, followed by free time to explore the pedestrianised Old Town, an aspect of the city that has earned Dubrovnik UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Hotel Croatia Cavtat (5*)

Day 9 - Cavtat

You’re at leisure today. Perhaps return to the Old Town to walk along the wall for fantastic views and access to its four fortresses; take the cable car to the top of Mount Srd; or take an optional excursion to Kotor in Montenegro, a labyrinth of old alleyways surrounded by incredible scenery.

Hotel Croatia Cavtat (5*)

Day 10 - Dubrovnik - UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

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