Wine and Heritage Croatia Self Drive

Nestled to the east of Italy, Croatia is a bright tapestry of beautiful cities with frozen-in-time buildings and spellbinding shorelines that invite endless swimming. People are drawn here from far and wide for the pearlescent beaches of Split and Hvar, and the historical treasures lurking around every corner of Dubrovnik and Zagreb. A great place for nature enthusiasts and sun-seekers, Croatia boasts a range of sun-dappled islands, national parks, river valleys and glorious mountain areas.

Zagreb - Osijek - Llok - Dakovo - Zagorje - Rovinj - Pula - Motovun - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Croatia

Duration

11 Day(s)

Includes

Tours and Excursions

Board Basis

Bed and Breakfast

11 Day

Wine and Heritage Croatia Self Drive

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OVERVIEW

From the wine road of Ilok to the stunning scenes of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, this 10-night tour of Croatia will see you lift the lid on the history, heritage and gastronomy of this spellbinding country.

Spend one to two nights in the regions of Baranja, Ilok, Zagorje, Istria, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik on bed and breakfast basis, venturing off on sightseeing tours and enjoying exciting food and wine experiences during the day.

Itinerary

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Includes

Accommodation
Meal as per itinerary
Tours and Excursions
Transport as per itinerary

Day: 1 | Arrival in Zagreb

Self drive to your accommodation in the Baranja region

Upon arrival at Zagreb airport, collect your rental car from the desk and drive to the Baranja region in eastern Croatia. Here, check in to your rural agritour... ...read more

Day: 2 | Sightseeing in Osijek and Ilok

Guided tour of the city of Osijek, followed by Ilok wine road trip

After breakfast, make your way to the city of Osijek for a guided tour. Starting from Tvrda (a fortified area dating back to the 18^thcentury), you w... ...read more

Experience

Osijek

Ilok is home to the famous Ilok wine road and one of the best places for sampling superb wine.

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Day: 3 | Sightseeing in Dakovo

Stud farm visit with city tour of Dakovo and St Peter’s Cathedral

After breakfast, you will set off for Dakovo to visit the Dakovo State Stud Farm – Croatia’s oldest institution for breeding and selection, founded in the 16 ...read more

Day: 4 | Sightseeing in the Zagorje region

Trakoscan Castle visit with wine tasting experience in Zagorje

Following breakfast, set off for the spellbinding Trakoscan Castle, a protected historical entity that boasts a park, forest and stunning lake. Spend some time... ...read more

Day: 5 | Sightseeing in Zagreb

City tour of Zagreb’s must-sees with transfer to the Istria peninsula

Your next destination will be the Croatian capital of Zagreb. Here, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the some of the city’s most interesting gems – including the ma... ...read more

Experience

Gastronomical experience

Croatian cuisine is diverse and exciting – and the Dolac market, affectionately called “The Belly of Zagreb”, is a gastronomical experience to be reckoned with.

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Day: 6 | Experience Rovinj, Pula and Motovun

Guided tour of Rovinj with Vodnjan olive oil tasting and wine tasting

Following a hearty breakfast, you will set off for Rovinj for a tour with a local guide. This picturesque town is one of the most romantic places in all of the... ...read more

Day: 7 | Plitvice Lakes National Park

Take a tour of the Plitvice Lakes National Park before travelling to Zadar

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before setting off to the Plitvice Lakes National Park, awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in the late 1970s. H... ...read more

Day: 8 | Sightseeing in Zadar

Guided tour of Zadar with stop-off at the Etnoland Dalmati historic site

Post-breakfast, experience Zadar during a guided tour led by a local. Home to a host of churches, cathedrals and Roman forums, this beautiful city has stood th... ...read more

Day: 9 | Sightseeing in the Peljesac peninsula

Winery visit on the peninsula with lunch in the historic town of Ston

Today’s visit will be to Dubrovnik with two stop-offs en route – the first being to the Peljesac peninsula for a winery visit, while the second will be to the ... ...read more

Experience

Oysters

Ston boasts a 5km long fortified wall and an oyster farm that grows a variety of oysters that have become extinct elsewhere.

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Day: 10 | Sightseeing in Dubrovnik

City tour of Dubrovnik with wine tasting and dinner in Konavle

After breakfast, you’ll be whisked off on a city tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide. Witness the old city’s medieval walls (preserved in their original form)... ...read more

Day: 11 | Departure

Transfer to Dubrovnik airport

Savour your final breakfast here in Croatia before taking a transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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