LAND
JOURNEY
Croatia & the Dalmatian Coast
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit Depart for zagreb, Croatia.
Day 2 | Zagreb, Croatia Transfer
Meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception and Welcome Dinner tonight.
Day 3 | Zagreb
Inspiring Moments
Enrichment: Contemporary Croatia.
Discovery: Zagreb Tour. Following a panoramic tour of zagreb’s modern Lower Town, drive outside the city center to visit Mirogoj Cemetery, designed by architect Hermann Bollé. Back in zagreb, visit St. Mark’s Church, with its brilliantly tiled mosaic roof.
> Witness
the sun-soaked Dalmatian Coast, a stretch of milk-white sands, sleepy harbors and azure seascapes.
> Stand
amid the imposing Roman ruins of Diocletian’s Palace.
Day 4 | Zagreb
> Enter
Dubrovnik through the grand Pile Gate and stroll the limestone-paved Stradun. a feast of flavors while indulging in peka, a signature dish of the Dalmatia region.
Diocletian’s Palace, Split
> Experience > Explore
the wonders of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a unique landscape of 16 lakes interconnected by waterfalls.
> Witness
master craftsmen perform centuriesold masonry traditions on the island of Brač, inhabited since Neolithic times.
> Taste
the rich and full flavors of Croatian grape varietals during a behind-the-scenes winery visit.
> Experience
four UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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to the Esplanade zagreb Hotel.
Join us to explore a cultural crossroads where Roman, Mediterranean and Venetian influences created a palpable effervescence and unique seafaring spirit. Croatia and its rugged Adriatic coastline offer a host of natural beauty and history-steeped locales. Explore zagreb, Croatia’s capital city, relish the quietude of Plitvice National Park and wander the grand ruins of Diocletian’s Palace. Journey south to experience charming Trogir, the island of Brač and the walled medieval city of Dubrovnik. Along the way, savor lunch at a local winery and enjoy a traditional Croatian feast. You will return home with memories of jeweled isles and tantalizing azure waters.
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Free Time: Enjoy a full day at leisure in zagreb.
Elective | Croatia’s Countryside. Travel to Klanjec to visit the Antun Augustincic Museum and Gallery and the Church of St. Mary. In Kumrovec, gain insight into authentic zagorje life at an open-air museum and enjoy lunch at a family-run eatery.
Day 5 | Plitvice Lakes National Park | Split
Discovery: Plitvice Lakes. Croatia’s spectacular natural wonder flaunts 16 crystal lakes intertwined in a series of waterfalls and cascades. The vibrant landscape is a vision of beauty where the waters shimmer and constantly change color, a result of the karst terrain. Marvel at the scenery while strolling walkways and trails amid beech and pine trees. Savor traditional regional cuisine during lunch. Upon arrival in Split, check in to the Cornaro Hotel. Above: Dubrovnik
