Croatia is at the crossroads between East and West, Central European and the southern spirit of the Mediterranean. It is blessed with well-preserved Roman ruins, ornate palaces, medieval monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, pristine beaches, idyllic islands and fine wines. Croatia offers a wide variety of artistic, literary, musical traditions, and enjoys a rich cultural heritage that lives beyond museums, churches and cathedrals.
Donna Franca Tours is delighted to introduce our new destination, Croatia, blessed with well-preserved Roman ruins, ornate palaces, medieval monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, pristine beaches, idyllic islands and fine wines.
Included Features
- Eight nights’ accommodation in select centrally located hotels
- Buffet breakfast daily, hotel taxes, and service
- Private car/van transfer from Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari Airport to Opatija
- 2 nights in Opatija
- Full day guided excursion to Istria with Pula, Rovinj and Porec
- Guided walking tour of Zadar
- Guided walking tour of Sibenik
- Guided city tour of Split with Diocletian’s Palace
- Guided walking tour of Trogir
- Mini-cruise to Brac Island
- Excursion to Skirp and visit the historic masonry school of Pusca
- High speed boat transfer from Brac Island to Hvar Island
- Guided walking tour of Hvar
- Catamaran cruise to Korcula Island
- Guided walking tour of Kokulal birthplace of Marco Polo
- Excursion to Orebic and the Peljesac Peninsula
- Winery visit, wine tasting at the renowned Grgich Wine Estate
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik
- Private car/van transfer to Dubrovnik Airport
Private guide service for all tours and in each city are available at additional cost. Please inquiry within.
Itinerary
DAY 1 – TRIESTE/OPATIJA
Private car/van transfer from Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari Airport to Optatija, a historic seaside resort where in the 19th century the first hotel on the Adriatic coast was built and noble families from Austro-Hungarian Monarch used to spend their winters. Opatija is still today one of the most prominent resorts in the region with beautiful hotels in historic buildings, Lungomare promenade and many Viennese style cafes with the view to the sea. Overnight in Opatija.
DAY 2 – OPATIJA – ISTRIA – PULA – ROVINJ – POREC – OPATIJA
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day excursion to Istria. Visit of Pula, today the biggest city in Istria. It is built around the impressive Roman Amphitheater from 1st century AD. Continue to Rovinj, one of Istria’s most beautiful coastal cities. Head to Porec, with its amazing Euphrasius Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 6th century. Here you will literally walk on layers of history! Evening return to Opatija.
DAY 3 – OPATIJA – ZADAR – SIBENIK – SPLIT
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out. Departure to Zadar, a town that is renowned for its amazingly rich history and splendid sunsets! Here you will have opportunity to enjoy the sound of “The Sea Organ”, music played by the sea. On the way to Split we make a short stop in Šibenik to visit the amazing Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 15th century. We arrive in Split in the late afternoon. Check in and room assignment. Overnight.
DAY 4 – SPLIT – TROGIR – SPLIT
Breakfast
After a leisurely buffet breakfast, depart for a morning sightseeing of this beautiful Dalmatian city with the famous Diocletian Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a unique monument of Roman architecture from the 3rd century. In the afternoon depart for a guided sightseeing tour of Trogir, a preserved old town, known for its mix of Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque buildings. The town is situated on a small island connected to the mainland by bridges. The 13th-century Cathedral of St. Lawrence houses the Renaissance Chapel of St. John and offers sweeping views from its bell tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afternoon return to Split.
DAY 5 – SPLIT – BRAC ISLAND – HVAR ISLAND
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer by ferry boat from Split to Brac Island. Enjoy a guided visit of this picturesque Mediterranean island. Visit Škrip, the oldest place on the island and of the stone masonry school in Pušća, the last one in this part of Europe. The stones sculpted from Brač Island have been used to build many well-known world structures, such as the Palace of Diocletian in Split, the Cathedrals in Šibenik and Trogir, the Parliament Houses in Vienna and Budapest, as well as parts of The White House in Washington D.C. Early evening private transfer by speed boat from Bol to Hvar Island. Check in and room assignment.
DAY 6 – HVAR ISLAND
Breakfast/Optional Wine Tour
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day on the beautiful Island of Hvar. This morning depart for a guided walking tour of the historic center with St. Stephen’s Square, the largest piazza in Dalmatia, the 16th century St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the 17th century arsenal, as well as the home to the Croatia’s first theatre. Above the town, perhaps visit the impressive Fortica Fortress to take in the beautiful overview of the town and Paklinski Islands. Afternoon is at leisure, however we can arrange an optional half day wine tour of the island if desired. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 7 – HVAR ISLAND – KORKULA ISLAND – OREBIC - DUBROVNIK
Breakfast / Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to the port and embark on a morning catamaran ride from Hvar to Korčula. Disembark and enjoy guided sightseeing of Korčula’s town with its curvy alleys and stone walls, also known as the birthplace of the great explorer, Marco Polo. In the afternoon embark on a ferry ride to Orebic on the Peljesac Peninsula known for its exceptional wines. Stop for a winery visit, wine tasting at the renowned Grgich Winery, owned by a Croatian-born Californian wine-maker from Napa Valley, the Grgich Hills Estate. We continue to the pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik. Check in and room assignment. Overnight.
DAY 8 – DUBROVNIK
Breakfast/Optional city walls stroll, funcional ride, Lokrum Island cruise
Enjoy a relaxing buffet breakfast at the hotel before departing for a guided sightseeing tour of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is surrounded by 2 kilometers of walls with towers built between 11th and 17th centuries. Walk along the city’s main street, Stradun, visit to the Rector’s Palace, St. Vlaho Church, the Cathedral, the Franciscan Monastery, home to one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe from the 14th century. Afternoon at leisure in Dubrovnik, or join an optional guided afternoon stroll along the city walls, funicular ride to the Srdj Hill above Dubrovnik or a scenic boat excursion to Lokrum Island. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
DAY 9 – DUBROVNIK/USA
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out. Private car/van transfer to Dubrovnik’s Cilipi Airport for your return flight home, or extend your stay! Doviđenja!
Accommodation, Departure Dates and Prices
FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
Amadria Park Grand Hotel in Optija
President Hotel in Split
Riva Yacht Harbour Hotel in Hvar
Lapad Hotel in Dubrovnik
Or Similar
PRICING PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID FOR TRAVEL APRIL 1-30, 2021*
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE CAR, VAN & DRIVER
2 Participants $4,399.00
3 Participants $3,699.00
4 Participants $3,099.00
6 Participants $2,499.00
8 Participants $2.199.00
Single Supplement $1,120.00 per person
*Easter departures are available for a supplement.
VALID FOR TRAVEL OCTOBER 1-31, 2020, MAY 1-31, 2021, & OCT. 1-31, 2021
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE CAR, VAN & DRIVER
2 Participants $4,799.00
3 Participants $4,099.00
4 Participants $3,499.00
6 Participants $2,749.00
8 Participants $2.399.00
Single Supplement $1,195.00 per person
VALID FOR TRAVEL JUNE 1-30, 2021
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE CAR, VAN & DRIVER
2 Participants $4,999.00
3 Participants $4,299.00
4 Participants $3,699.00
6 Participants $3,049.00
8 Participants $2.899.00
Single Supplement $1,195.00 per person
VALID FOR TRAVEL JULY 1-10, 2021 & AUG. 20, 2021 – SEPT.30, 2021
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE CAR, VAN & DRIVER
2 Participants $5,099.00
3 Participants $4,499.00
4 Participants $3,799.00
6 Participants $3,149.00
8 Participants $2.999.00
Single Supplement $1,290.00 per person
VALID FOR TRAVEL JULY 20, 2021 – AUG. 20, 2021
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE CAR, VAN & DRIVER
2 Participants $5,299.00
3 Participants $4,599.00
4 Participants $3,899.00
6 Participants $3,199.00
8 Participants $3.099.00
Single Supplement $1,290.00 per person
Larger parties welcome, please contact us for a price quote.
Rates and availabilities are subject to change according to Holiday departure date. Please inquiry within.