CROATIA EXPRESS SELF-DRIVE TOUR

Arrive at Zagreb Airport, meet and greet by our local representative who will assist you with your car hire and inform you how to proceed on your departure day. Zagreb, the capital city of the Republic of Croatia, is an old Central European city with 900 years of documented history. Visit the charming and picturesque Gornji Grad (‘Upper Town’) and modern Donji Grad (‘Lower Town’), enjoy the town’s beautiful squares, parks and façades of this unique city. After visiting the town, depart to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice Lakes, a national park with high forested mountains featuring a string of 16 beautiful lakes and tarns of crystal blue-green water, with cascading waterfalls and a rich plant and animal life. After this natural paradise, continue to Zadar, an ancient coastal city full of life, located in the region of Dalmatia. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, then perhaps view its famous ‘Sea Organ’ and ‘Greeting to the Sun’, an architectural delight for the senses. Overnight in Zadar on a bed-and-breakfast basis. 

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before exploring Zadar. Zadar’s old town is located on a narrow peninsula and has the ideal look and feel of an ancient Mediterranean city. Its streets are paved with gleaming white stone, and the high protective walls contain portions dating to Roman and early medieval times. Continue the trip to Sibenik, admiring its privileged location overlooking a large, picturesque bay at the mouth of the River Krka. We recommend a stop at St. Jacobs’ Cathedral, the most important Renaissance monument of Croatia. Continue to Trogir, a living museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the best preserved Romanesque-Gothic town in Central Europe. Discover this charming town surrounded by water, and admire its various palaces, churches, ancient walls, and imposing castle. Overnight in Trogir on a bed-and-breakfast basis. 

After breakfast, continue to Split, an incredible 1,700-year-old city. This seaside Dalmatian town is must-see, framed by a beautiful mountain backdrop and aqua-coloured waters, plus some of the best Roman ruins in the world. Here you will find numerous archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, including the famous Diocletian's Palace. Continue to Dubrovnik, with recommended stops at the enchanting seaside towns of Omis, Makarska, Ploce and Neum in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Overnight in Dubrovnik on a bed-and-breakfast basis. 

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before visiting the city. Dubrovnik is a breathtaking sight, surrounded by immense cream-coloured stone walls, interspersed with four gates, three forts, five bastions and 14 square towers. The ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ contains a treasure trove of medieval art and architecture. Take a walk atop the wall surrounding the city for beautiful panoramic views of this spectacular city on the Adriatic. Overnight in Dubrovnik on a bed-and-breakfast basis. 

Enjoy a tasty breakfast before returning the rental car at the Dubrovnik Airport and catching your return flight home. Breakfast included.