Mediterranean Europe

Croatia

Walled cities above clear blue water, Roman palaces you can walk through and a capital full of cafés. Croatia’s coast and its cities are made for slow travel.

  • 9 tours
  • 3 cities
  • 4 travel styles

Discover Croatia

Travelling in Croatia

Croatia’s Adriatic coast runs for more than a thousand islands, and its two best-known cities sit right on the water. Dubrovnik is ringed by medieval walls you can walk in full, with views over terracotta roofs to the sea. Split grew up inside the palace that the Roman emperor Diocletian built around 305 AD, so its cafés, shops and homes still occupy ancient courtyards and corridors. Inland, Zagreb is a relaxed Central European capital, with an upper town of churches and lanes and a lower town of parks and coffee houses.

Our Croatia programme includes city breaks in Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb and a private walking tour of Dubrovnik. Croatia also appears in several multi-country journeys: the East Europe and Eastern Wonders private van tours, the Central Europe tour with Slovenia and Italy, the Balkans Explorer and our Eastern Europe self-drive route from Vienna. The coast pairs well with Slovenia’s lakes or Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor.

Food and drink

On the coast the cooking is Mediterranean: grilled fish, black risotto coloured with cuttlefish ink, octopus salad and peka, meat or octopus slow-cooked under an iron bell in embers. Inland the food is heartier, with štrukli, a baked cheese pastry, in Zagreb. Croatian wines are improving fast, notably Plavac Mali reds from the Dalmatian coast and Malvazija whites from Istria.

How to travel

A city break works well in Dubrovnik or Split, with boat trips to nearby islands. For a longer journey, a private van tour or self-drive itinerary along the coast lets you combine Croatia with its neighbours. If you would rather see Croatia from the water, we also arrange yacht and gulet charters along the Dalmatian coast.

Ways to travel in Croatia

Cities

Where to go in Croatia

Start with the places our travellers love most, then add the smaller towns in between.

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Tours

Tours in Croatia

9 tours, each adaptable to your dates and group.

Eastern Wonders Private Van Tour – 14 Days
BestsellerPrivate Van Tours

14 daysAustria +5

Eastern Wonders Private Van Tour – 14 Days

  • Prague
  • Salzburg
  • Innsbruck
  • Bled

Experience the charm, sophistication and elegant feel of Eastern Europe on this 14-day classical exploration from Prague to Vienna.

From€7,981per person; min 2 per booking

All 4 tours in Private Van Tours

Why plan with us

Your local partner in Croatia

We know the timetables, the neighbourhoods and the best hours to visit, so your days in Croatia run smoothly.

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  • Routes that make sense

    We plan the order of cities around real travel times, opening days and rest, so the days feel full but never rushed.

  • Hotels chosen with care

    Central, characterful and right for your budget. We tell you why we picked each one.

  • Groups of every size

    Couples, families, school groups and corporate delegations, each with its own logistics and pace.

  • Transport that connects

    Private drivers, coaches, rail passes and ferries joined up into one timetable you can follow.

  • Support while you travel

    A real person to call if a train is cancelled or plans change, not an automated inbox.

  • Clear quotes, no surprises

    Itemised proposals in euros with what is included and what is not, before you commit.

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Quick answers about booking, travelling and what happens after you enquire.

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How do I book a tour?

Choose a tour and send the enquiry form with your travel dates and number of travellers. You will receive a reference number straight away and can continue the conversation with us on WhatsApp. We then confirm availability and the final price with you.

Are the prices per person?

Yes. Prices are shown as “from” prices per person. On many of our multi-day tours the price is per person sharing a twin, double or triple room; the details are in each tour’s inclusions.

Is there a minimum number of travellers?

On many of our tours the minimum is 2 travellers per booking. Where this applies, it is shown next to the price.

Do children travel free?

On some of our private van tours, children aged 3 and below travel free. Ask us when you enquire and we will confirm it for your tour.

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