Private Croatia, Dubrovnik to ZagrebCroatia in 8 nights

Croatia at your own pace, with private transfers and private guides: Dubrovnik's walls, Split's Roman palace, Zadar, a night by Plitvice and Zagreb, with free days for Hvar or Slovenia.

Day 1

Arrive in Dubrovnik

Airport to hotel · about 30 minutes

Our driver meets you at Dubrovnik airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free; the sunset from the old harbour is a good start.

No meals included today Overnight: Dubrovnik

Day 2

Dubrovnik's history and Game of Thrones

Walking tour · about 3 hours

A private guide takes you through the old town and up onto the city walls and Lovrijenac fortress (entry included): the Stradun, the Gothic and Renaissance palaces, and the corners used for King's Landing in Game of Thrones.

Breakfast Overnight: Dubrovnik

Day 3

Dubrovnik to Split, with a walking tour

About 230 km · 3.5 hours by private car

Drive north along the coast to Split. A private guide then walks you through Diocletian's Palace, with entry to its Roman cellars, the Peristyle, the Golden Gate and the cathedral.

Breakfast Overnight: Split

Day 4

A free day in Split

The day is yours. We can add a speedboat day to the Blue Cave on Biševo, Stiniva cove and Hvar town, or a private trip to Hvar by public ferry (at extra cost).

Breakfast Overnight: Split

Day 5

Split to Zadar, with a walking tour

About 160 km · 2 hours by private car

Drive up the coast to Zadar. A private guide walks you through the Roman forum, the medieval streets and the 16th-century gates; the evening is free by the Sea Organ.

Breakfast Overnight: Zadar

Day 6

Zadar to Plitvice

About 130 km · 2 hours by private car

Drive inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park (entry included) and walk the boardwalks around sixteen lakes joined by 92 waterfalls. Stay the night by the park.

Breakfast Overnight: Plitvice

Day 7

Plitvice to Zagreb, with a walking tour

About 140 km · 2 hours by private car

Drive to Zagreb. In the afternoon, a private guide walks you through the Upper Town and Kaptol: the cathedral, St Mark's Church, the Stone Gate and the Dolac market.

Breakfast Overnight: Zagreb

Day 8

A free day in Zagreb

The day is yours. We can add a day trip to Slovenia for Ljubljana's Triple Bridge and Castle Hill and the island church on Lake Bled (at extra cost).

Breakfast Overnight: Zagreb

Day 9

Leave from Zagreb

Hotel to airport · about 30 minutes

After breakfast, a private transfer to Zagreb airport for your flight home.

Breakfast

Tour details

Accommodation

Choose your hotel. The route and sightseeing are the same with every hotel.

Hotels are from the list shown or similar, subject to availability, with daily breakfast.

Package cost

Price per person in euros for two adults sharing a room, by hotel level and travel season. Land only; GST 5% and TCS extra.

Private cars for every transfer, with private guides on the tours.

Rates in euros per person, minimum two adults travelling together. Based on rates valid to 31 December 2026; 2027 rates are confirmed when you book. GST 5% and TCS extra as per Government of India rules. Payable in INR at the prevailing exchange rate.

Optional add-ons

Not in the package price. Add them when you book.

Tour information

Read this to prepare for your holiday.

Good to know

• Prices are per person in euros, land only, and are payable in rupees at the day's exchange rate. They are based on rates valid to 31 December 2026; we confirm 2027 rates when you book.
• Croatia is in the Schengen area, so you need a Schengen visa. Day trips into Bosnia or Montenegro leave the Schengen area, so ask for a multiple-entry visa.
• City and tourist taxes are small nightly charges paid at each hotel in euros.
• Hotel check-in is from 2 or 3 pm and check-out by 10 or 11 am.
• Rates do not apply during trade fairs, big sporting events and congresses; we check your dates when you book.
• Single rooms and children's prices are quoted on request.

When to go

May to September. May, June and September are warm, with the sea good for swimming and fewer crowds than July and August. April and October are mild and quiet; many island boats stop from November to March.

Our favourite months

Cancellation policy & payment terms

• Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
• Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
• GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
• Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
• Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
• Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
• Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
• Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
• There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
• Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
• Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.

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