THE VERY BEST OF CROATIA AND THE DALMATIAN COAST
October 12-20, 2025
FROM $3,999 AIR & LAND
9 Days / 7 NIGHTS INCLUDING HOTELS, MEALS, DAY TRIPS
AND AIRFARE FROM NEW YORK, NY
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It’s truly no wonder why Croatia has fast become one of the most popular European destinations alongside longtime chart-toppers like Italy…from its delectable Mediterranean and to its mild year-round climate, rich cultural heritage, and stylishly cosmopolitan appeal… it’s literally the best-kept secret in the Adriatic!
This inspired vacation boasts an extended stay in Opatija, a celebrated resort town visited by Austro-Hungarian aristocracy and nobility since the 19th century and the perfect home base for exploring Croatia’s Western Coast and the Istrian Peninsula. In case you didn’t know, Croatia features a virtually unrivaled ancient heritage boasting intriguing architecture that’s been preserved for hundreds of years, including a first-century Roman amphitheater in the city of Pula that you have the chance to explore while you are here. Take time to discover such gems as the quintessential fishing village of Rovinj with its especially strong Venetian influences. You will even have opportunities to delve into Italy’s Venice and to explore the truly unforgettable Istrian Peninsula.
Further on, travel along the Dalmatian Coast, to captivating towns and villages from Split to Dubrovnik and beyond. Experience pristine nature in Plitvice National Park, then shop the open-air markets of Split and experience the area’s trendy restaurants. Extend your stay to delve into Dubrovnik. Old Dubrovnik is considered one of the best-preserved medieval walled cities in the world. Here you can walk along the city’s walls, delve into its rich cultural heritage, savor the flavors of the Mediterranean, and make new friends as the warmth of the locals draw you into their world.
Trip managed through Aventura World.
Exclusive Presentation on our Trip to Croatia!
Exclusive presentation on our joint travel trip to Croatia!
Join Us for an Exciting Adventure! 🌍✈️
The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce and the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to an exclusive presentation on our joint travel trip to Croatia!
📅 Tuesday, March 4th
📍 12:00 PM – Greater Utica Chamber Office
📍 4:00 PM – Rome Area Chamber Office
Come learn about this incredible 9-day adventure exploring Croatia’s breathtaking coastlines, historic cities, and cultural gems. Representatives from Aventura World will be on hand to answer all your questions about the itinerary, accommodations, and travel details.
- Croatia’s culture, arts, music, architecture, history, and gastronomy
- Austro-Hungarian Opatija
- Extended stay in Opatija
- Austro-Hungarian, and Art Nouveau architecture
- Rovinj
- Pula
- The Roman Amphitheater
- The Istrian Peninsula
- Venice The romantic “City of Canals” or “City of Bridges”
- St. Mark’s Basilica
- Italian-inspired food and wine
- mild Mediterranean climate
- Split
- The Diocletian’s Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments)
- Trogir
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Ancient Ottoman city of Mostar
- UNESCO protected Old Bridge
- Spectacular natural landscapes
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Dubrovnik, one of the bestpreserved medieval walled cities in the world
- Dominican Monastery
- Beautiful historical towns of Montenegro
- Breathtaking Bay of Kotor
- Game of Thrones movie backdrop and more…
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1 | Depart USA
Embark on your overnight international flight to Zagreb, Croatia. Meals and refreshments are served on board.
Day 2 | Arrive Zagreb – Opatija
Welcome to Croatia. If your Mediterranean fantasies feature great food, terrific wines, and crystal-clear sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place to turn them into reality. Upon arrival in Zagreb, you will be met at the airport by your Aventura World representative and transferred to your hotel in Opatija to relish in a 5-night extended stay. Nestled on the slopes of Mount Ucka along the coast of Kvarner Bay, Opatija has been a playground of the rich and famous for more than 160 years, even serving as a well-known 19th-century health resort for Austro-Hungarian aristocracy and nobility. You will feel as though you stepped back in time as you explore Opatija’s city streets and pass by the grand 19th-century hotels with their eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Austro-Hungarian, and Art Nouveau architecture. Opatija is a true hidden gem! Tonight, we invite you to join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Opatija. (D)
Day 3 | Opatija/Moscenice Tour
Today after breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a tour of Opatija and the medieval hilltop town of Moscenice. Experience the enveloping charm of Opatija, with its rich history and culture, impressive monuments, and magnificent Austro-Hungarian villas. Visit the Croatian Walk of Fame, see the enchanting Lungomare coastal promenade, and discover the undisputed, most famous statue in Opatija, the Girl with the Seagull. Next, continue along the coast to Moscenice, a fortified hilltop town included in the list of Croatian cultural heritage sites. Stroll the town’s cobblestone streets, soak up the oldworld culture, and visit the town’s 300-year-old working olive oil press as part of our Cultural Discovery Series before returning to Opatija. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the hotel. (B,D)
Day 4 | Opatija- Optional Venice
After breakfast this morning, enjoy the day at leisure or consider the optional tour, crossing the border into Italy for the day in Venice. The romantic “City of Canals” or “City of Bridges” beckons to share her magic with you! Take a guided tour through classically elegant Venice with its more than 400 bridges. Your exploration will visit the must-see sights, including St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Delight in free time to shop for handcrafted keepsakes, like famed Murano glass or intricate Venetian masks. Rejoin your guide to cruise back to your motorcoach, seeing postcard-perfect vistas, bustling waterfront, and historical landmarks. Glide along and gaze upon Venetian palaces that line the waterfront spanned by beautiful, storied bridges that are sure to captivate your imagination. Tonight, dinner is on your own. (B)
Day 5 | Truffle Hunting, Motovun Tour
Enjoy breakfast then head out to explore the Istria inland. Travel to Karlic Family estate, meet the family and enjoy the adventure of truffle hunting. Also, visit the town of Motovun, the charming hilltop town in Istria known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside and its rich history. Motovun – Montona to the Romans – is one of the most beautiful and best preserved of Istrian medieval hilltop settlements. These days it’s best known for its film festival, which transforms this otherwise sleepy town into a cultural and party hub for one week every summer. It’s on the summit of a 277- meter (910-foot) hill in the middle of the Mirna Valley, surrounded by truffle-rich forest. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. (B)
Day 6 | Opatija – Optional: Pula and Rovinj
Start your day with breakfast at your hotel to plan for your free day. Revel in the day at leisure to shop for local goods or choose to head out on a full-day optional tour to Pula and Rovinj. This exciting optional excursion will first take you to explore Plomin village. This area offers an incredible panoramic view of the Kvarner Bay, and it’s a perfect spot for taking jaw-dropping photos. After enjoying the view, continue on to Pula, where remnants of the Roman era greet you at its Roman Amphitheater. Built towards the end of the first century BC, it’s the sixth largest surviving Roman arena, and it is remarkably well-preserved. You will also have an opportunity to see the Hercules’ Gate and Twin Gates, the Roman Theatre, and many other monuments built by the Roman Empire. Continue to Rovinj, the quintessential Istrian village that features especially strong Venetian influences due to its proximity to Italy’s “Serenissima.” From the air, its location on a promontory makes it look like a fairytale village suspended on a pillow of bright blue sea. Your walking tour takes you to explore this jewel on the Istrian Coast that was declared a cultural monument in 1963. Return to your Opatija hotel. Enjoy dinner on your own this evening. (B)
Day 7 | Opatija – Plitvice National Park Tour – Split
Power up with breakfast at your hotel then bid a fond farewell to Opatija and head south for the ancient Roman City of Split. Along the way, have your camera ready to capture the treasures of the UNESCO World Heritage site and the untouched nature of Plitvice Lakes – the first, oldest, and largest National Park in Croatia. In 1979, the Lakes were included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a “natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty.” It consists of 16 lakes that keep changing their color because of the natural process of travertine barriers deposition. Because of the geological substrate and characteristic hydrogeological conditions, the lake system has been divided into the Upper and Lower lakes. After this visit, continue to Split and check in to your hotel. Croatia’s second-largest city, Split (Spalato in Italian), is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has just the right balance between tradition and modernity. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments), to experience dozens of bars, restaurants, and shops thriving amid the old atmospheric walls where Split has been humming along for thousands of years. Tonight, dinner is on your own. (B)
Day 8 | Split – City Tour/Trogir Tour
After breakfast, get ready to discover Split on a tour of the historic city center that takes you to delve into the city’s Roman heritage. Discover the Roman emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then explore remnants of the Split’s past, including its Renaissance and Gothic structures: the Peristyle, Cathedral, and Jupiter’s Temple. Early this afternoon, head on to Trogir, a harmonious stone town on a small island connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges. On a walking tour, visit the old town, a UNESCO world heritage site, a treasure trove for lovers of art and architecture with its renaissance and Baroque buildings and Romanesque churches. The area’s narrow streets and small village squares, numerous restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and galleries all give this town a superb Mediterranean ambiance. Upon returning to Split with time to refresh, you will have your farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Split (B,D)
Day 9 | Split to the USA or extend your stay with an optional Dubrovnik extension
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Split airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Dubrovnik. (B)
Includes
- ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION – Air transportation from New York
- FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS – Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- SUPERB CUISINE – 10 included meals consisting of 7 buffet breakfasts and 3 dinners
- SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM – Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees city tour of Opatija and Moscenice, a Plitvice National Park tour, a Split city tour, a Trogir city tour. Optional tours are available
- CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES – Our program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals such as visitation to a 300-year-old working olive oil press, and homemade prosciutto, cheese, and wine in a local tavern
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR – Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in Zagreb
- DELUXE MOTORCOACHES – Touring by private deluxe airconditioned motorcoach
- BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS – Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
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