Exploring the Dalmatian Coast

Welcome! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30 P.M. to depart for your welcome dinner. The dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into SPU.

• Welcome Meeting

  Tonight, you'll join your Guide for a short welcome meeting to learn about the ins and outs of your trip

  18:00· 45 min· Split

Rise and shine for your first full day in Croatia! After breakfast, you will be transferred to the small town of Skradin, where you will begin your journey into Krka National Park. Once in the park, you will be led on a walk to see the different rivers and waterfalls that make this National Park so famous. Once your time is complete in the park, you will journey back to Skradin, where you will have time to enjoy the beach before being transferred back to Split. When packing your daypack, please remember to wear comfortable shoes for the hike but bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, hat and sunscreen.

• Krka National Park Tour

  After your ferry ride into Krka National Park, you will begin your guided walk. Krka National Park has a series of waterfalls with nature trails that connect them. To the north, a nature trail passes the striking Skradinski buk and you will follow path through nature which offers amazing views of the waterfalls. Once your time in the park is complete, you will take the ferry back to Skradin, where you will have free time for lunch and to swim at the beach. Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. If you plan to swim, remember to pack a bathing suit, towel and sandals for the beach.

  11:00· 240 min· Krka NP
• Transfer · Split → Skradin

  After breakfast, you will transfer 1 hour to the small town of Skradin. After getting off the coach, you will head to the public ferry dock to begin your scenic journey up river into Krka National Park. The ferry ride is approximately 45 minutes.

  private · 90 min
• Transfer · Skradin → Split

  Around mid-afternoon, you will be privately transferred back to Split. Stops for the bathroom and snacks will be made along the way as needed.

  private · 60 min

Today you will bid farewell to Split, hop on a ferry, and cruise to the island of Korčula. When you arrive, you will be transferred 40-minutes to town. After leaving your bags at the hotel, you will get acquainted with this charming seaside town on a walking tour, so please wear comfortable walking shoes! You will have the remainder of the day to explore your new surroundings on your own. Find a spot to watch the sunset and enjoy a drink!

• Korčula Old Town Walk

  Korčula, a seaside town, was built by the Venetian Republic and shares much of the same architecture as Venice. Join your tour local guide on a walk in the Old Town to explore its beauty. You will wander through the city center where the layout is a planning masterpiece -- it is built in the form of a fish bone! Your guide will take you to see Korčula Town Gate, Cathedral of St. Marco, Marco Polo's alleged house of birth, and the city walls all while explaining the history of this old town. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as you will be wandering down old cobblestone streets for ~1.5 miles.

  13:00· 45 min· Korcula
• Transfer · Split → Korcula

  You'll board a public ferry and cruise on the Adriatic Sea to the island of Korčula. There are restrooms and a snack bar/cafe aboard the ship.

  boat · 180 min

Today you will have the opportunity to explore different parts of Korčula Island. Your private vehicle will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you through different towns to visit Lumbarda Village, a Croatian vineyard, and then to relax and take a dip in the crystal clear waters at Przine Beach. Please remember to bring a swimsuit, towel, sandals, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to Korčula and will have the rest of the day on your own.

• Lumbarda Village and Vineyard Visit

  From your hotel, you will be transferred 10 minutes to explore the small village of Lumbarda. During your time in this small Croatian village, visit a local vineyard that produces the unique Grk, a grape variety that can only be found on the island. Wine tasting is not included and can be purchased on your own. After, continue on to the beach!

  10:00· 90 min· Korcula
• Przine Beach Time

  After the vineyard visit, you will be transferred 5 minutes to the beach. Take time to relax and take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the only beach on the island with sand rather than stones. If you plan on swimming or laying out, please remember to pack a swimsuit, towel, sandals, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Later on, you will be transferred back to Korčula for your final evening in town.

  12:00· 180 min· Korcula

Today you will leave Korčula behind and transfer in a private vehicle to Dubrovnik. You will explore the Peljesac Peninsula, making different stops along the way. Spend time at a local winery, tasting the local Dingac, a grape variety only found on the peninsula. Visit Stona village and enjoy a tasting of the local oysters. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Dubrovnik where your local guide will lead a walking tour of the old city to get you acquainted. Please make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes. In the evening, you'll enjoy a farewell dinner as a group, toasting to the end of a magical trip and the memories made.

• Dingac Wine Tasting

  After a 15-minute ferry ride, you will be transferred 30 minutes to the first stop on your transfer to Dubrovnik -- a local winery. The soil of the hilly area of the Peljesac Peninsula paired with the strong Croatian sun creates a unique growing condition that the local Dingac grape variety can flourish. After learning about the local grape, enjoy a wine tasting with gorgeous views. You will try 3 dry wines and 1 dessert wine. Once the tasting is complete, you will continue on towards Dubrovnik.

  11:00· 60 min· Peljesac Peninsula
• Stona Village Visit and Oyster Tasting

  After wine tasting, you will be transferred 45 minutes to the village of Stona, famous for its massive walls that stretch over 4 miles and its abundance of oysters. After a quick stroll through the village, get ready to try some oysters! Please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

  13:00· 45 min· Peljesac Peninsula Tour
• Dubrovnik Walking Tour

  From the village of Stona, you will continue on for 45 minutes until you reach Dubrovnik. Once you arrive, you will take a walking tour with your local guide of the UNESCO-protected walls of the old town, a beautiful reminder of distant medieval times. Dubrovnik is famously known as the set of Game of Thrones and the site of 'King's Landing,' but other highlights you will see are Pile Gates, Onofrio Fountain, St. Blaise Church and the Dubrovnik Cathedral. You'll end the walk with stunning ocean views. With free time before your farewell dinner, as a group you can find a cafe and grab some drinks. Entrance into the walls is included. Please note you will be walking approximately 1.5 miles during this tour, so wear comfortable walking shoes.

  17:00· 90 min· Dubrovnik
• Transfer · Korcula → Dubrovnik

  Say goodbye to Korčula and go on a road trip in your private vehicle through the Peljesac Peninsula to Dubrovnik. Before arriving in your final destination, spend time on the Peljesac Peninsula which is famous for wine, hilly Adriatic views, stone villages, and oysters. From Korčula, you will take a ferry, in your vehicle, to the mainland and begin your drive. Stops for the bathroom and snacks will be made as needed.

  private · 150 min

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast, then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of DBV.