COASTAL CROATIA

Island-hop down the magical Dalmatian coast, from Split to Dubrovnik

Destination
Starts at

Split

Destination
Ends at

Dubrovnik

Destination
Duration

8 days

Destination
Group Size

Maximum 16

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Physical Rating

moderate Information

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Style

discovery Information

About your trip

Wine, dine and cycle along the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia on this eight-day trip. Your journey starts in Split, a port city with beautifully preserved Roman and Venetian architecture, and continues to the island of Vis – with its fascinating military history. From there, take the ferry to Korčula, where you’ll go wine tasting, relax on secluded beaches and sample sumptuous local cuisine. Finally, return to the mainland, stopping to taste fresh oysters en route to Dubrovnik. After exploring the Unesco-listed Old Town, wrap up your trip with a farewell group dinner.

Trip Highlights

  • See Split through the eyes of a Local Insider
  • Take a speed boat trip to explore three extraordinary sea caves
  • Visit the island of Vis, a former Yugoslav military base
  • Enjoy a guided bike ride in Korčula
  • Sample delicious Croatian wines in Lumbarda village
  • Explore the Unesco-listed Old Town in Dubrovnik

Your Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Welcome to Croatia!

    Upon arrival in Split, make your way to the hotel in the city centre. Feel free to explore at leisure before joining your fellow travellers in the lobby at 6pm for a welcome meeting with our Local Insider. They will accompany the group throughout the trip. You’ll then head out together to a local restaurant for dinner – an ideal opportunity to get to know each other. Afterwards, you might be tempted to enjoy a few more drinks in the lively bars in Split.

    Accommodation

    Bosket Luxury Rooms

    Activities Included
    • Welcome meeting and dinner
  2. Day 2 Explore the Old Town of Split and visit a mountain top observatory

    After breakfast, we’ll be met by our Local Insider for a tour of the old town. You’ll learn about the history of Split, and have a chance to admire centuries-old Roman and Venetian architecture. Diocletian’s Palace, built between the third and fourth centuries CE, is a particularly impressive sight. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend however you like – but make sure you’re free to meet back up at 7:30pm for a rather special activity. We’ll be heading up to the observatory on Mount Mosor for an evening of high-powered star-gazing.

    Accommodation

    Bosket Luxury Rooms

    Activities Included
    • Guided tour of Split
    • Star gazing at Starry Village observatory
  3. Day 3 Visit Vis island and learn about its fascinating history

    Hop on a ferry to Vis – the furthest inhabited Croatian island from the mainland and one of the most charming. Formerly a Yugoslav military base, it was closed to visitors from the 1950s until 1989 and, while tourism has grown since, it has retained an authentic, low-key feel. Spend the first half of the day getting the lay of the land on your own - relaxing on wild beaches, and wandering through the Venetian courtyards and alleyways of Kut (an attractive neighbourhood in Vis town), before we meet up for a fascinating guided military tour later in the afternoon.

    Accommodation

    Hotel Issa

    Activities Included
    • Guided military tour of Vis
  4. Day 4 Take in Vis’s natural beauty

    After yesterday’s military-themed activities, today is all about seeing Vis’s softer side. After breakfast, you’ll take a local bus to the town of Komiža where you’ll be picked up by speed boat and whizzed to nearby islands to visit some stunning marine caves. One of those is the Blue Cave on Biševo island, one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in Croatia. You’ll also have the chance to do some snorkelling here, so you can see the cave’s beauty from above and below the surface, before having the rest of the day free to explore the island at your own pace.

    Accommodation

    Hotel Issa

    Activities Included
    • Three caves boat trip
  5. Day 5 Admire the medieval walled city and secluded coves in Korčula

    Wave goodbye to Vis and continue south by ferry across the Adriatic Sea towards Korčula – an island known for its densely forested interior, dotted with medieval villages, vineyards and olive groves. Before we reach the fortified Old Town of Korčula – which sits on a tiny, oval peninsula on the northeastern coast, characterised by Venetian Renaissance churches, squares and monuments – we’ll stop in at the Barillo ethnographic museum in the village of Blato. The museum is a treasure trove of Croatian folk art, costumes and artifacts from the island’s past.

    Accommodation

    Aminess Hotel Group

    Activities Included
    • Visit to Barillo ethnographic museum
  6. Day 6 Cycle to Lumbarda and enjoy a wine-tasting session

    Kick-start your day by cycling past pine forests and olive groves en route to Lumbarda. There, you’ll be able to taste grk – a dry white wine unique to the vineyards around Lumbarda that’s been grown in the area for more than 2,000 years. Pošip (white) and plavac (red) – both indigenous to Dalmatia – are also popular choices. Take time to explore the village or head to one of the nearby sandy beaches, Vela Przina or Bilin Zal, before returning to Korčula town. Later, tuck into a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.

    Accommodation

    Aminess Hotel Group

    Activities Included
    • Return bike ride from Korčula town to Lumbarda
    • Wine tasting
  7. Day 7 Try fresh oysters and take a walking tour of Dubrovnik

    Catch a ferry back to the mainland, stopping in Ston on the Pelješac peninsula, home to the oldest salt pans in Europe (dating back to the 14th century). Here, you’ll have an opportunity to sample the local speciality – oysters fresh from the sea – before continuing along the coast to Dubrovnik, which is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Unesco-listed Old Town, with its blend of gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles, intersected by the limestone-paved promenade, Stradun. Cap off your trip with a farewell group dinner.

    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Park

    Activities Included
    • Oyster tasting
    • Dubrovnik walking tour
    • Farewell dinner
  8. Day 8 Depart from Dubrovnik

    The time has come to bid farewell to your new friends as your Croatian adventure comes to an end. After one final breakfast, check out of the hotel by 10am and make your way to Dubrovnik airport – or choose to extend your stay and discover what else Croatia has to offer.

    Accommodation

What's included

  • 5 nights premium accommodation
  • 2 nights boutique accommodation
  • Private and local transport
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • Local Insider
  • Split Old Town walking tour
  • Three caves boat tour
  • Vis island military tour
  • Bike ride to Lumbarda
  • Wine tasting
  • Oyster tasting
  • Dubrovnik Old Town walking tour

What's not included

  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights to and from the destination

Customer Reviews

Accommodation

Bosket Luxury Rooms

This charming accomodation is perfectly located near the city centre, with all you need for a relaxing stay in Split. The 13 rooms all have high-speed WiFi, LCD TV screens and simple yet elegant furnishings. Nearby you'll find fantastic bars, restaurants and views and the nearest beach is only one kilometre away. 

Hotel Issa

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Hidden among the pine trees on the Privovo Peninsula, this beachfront hotel is simple but does the basics well. The coffee terrace is a serene spot to spend the morning, while just below the hotel, the pebbly Privovo beach lies in the dappled shade of tamarisk trees. 

Aminess Hotel Group

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All Aminess hotels in KorÃÂ-‚-‚„ÃÂ-‚‚ula are rated four-star, with chic, stylish rooms, impressive facilities (think outdoor infinity pools, tennis courts and high-end dining options). Locations range from the heart of KorÃÂ-‚-‚„ÃÂ-‚‚ula town to the yacht-dotted waterfront. 

Grand Hotel Park

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This modern hotel is an excellent base for exploring Dubrovnik’s medieval Old Town, a short bus ride away, and the beautiful coastline of the Lapad peninsula, with easy access to Uvala Lapad beach. Make the most of the spa, jacuzzi, poolside bar and plentiful breakfast buffet.

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  • You must be aged 25 years or over to join this trip.
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  • Please be aware images on this page are for illustrative purposes and may not reflect your itinerary exactly.
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