Best of Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split Tour

What to expect on this itinerary
This luxurious 9-day journey has taken the very best highlights of a trio of Croatian gems: Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split. Croatia is full of charming towns, quaint villages, and captivating cities to explore. When it comes to visiting them all in just one vacation, it can seem a bit rushed. This exciting adventure offers you only the most elite excursions and exclusive experiences to ensure that there will never be a dull moment. Explore the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, partake in an early morning yoga session, and indulge in a private cooking class.
Customizable Itinerary
Dubrovnik – Excursion to Lokrum Island
Your private driver will meet you at the airport and whisk you away to your luxury accommodations in the city once you clear through customs and collect your things after landing in Dubrovnik. You will then be transferred to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. When you are ready, you will be led on a private walking tour of the Old City. After marveling at its historical landmarks and winding your way down nearly every Dubrovnik side street, you will enjoy a lovely sunset over the Adriatic during a short sail to Lokrum Island. During your time on the island, you will be treated to a delicious dinner before enjoying a leisurely evening stroll.
What's Included:
Dubrovnik – Elaphiti Islands on a Day of Sailing
Dubrovnik – Peljesac Peninsula’s Finest Wines
Dubrovnik – Oceanside Yoga, Kayaking, and Cooking Class
Hvar – Helicopter to Hvar
Hvar – The Wonder of the Blue Cave
Split – ATV Safari and SUP Adventure
Split – Hidden Treasures of Split and Trogir
Split – Farewell to Croatia
Trip Highlights
- Discover the beauty and wonder of the ancient city of Dubrovnik on an exclusive tour of its enchanting Old Town
- Be mesmerized by the majestic azure aura of the iconic Blue Cave before sailing further to the Croatian islands
- Explore the captivating cities of Split and Trogir while hearing about the fascinating history of
- Paddle your way to an afternoon of fun and adventure as you enjoy a private kayaking session in Dubrovnik’s crystal-clear waters
- Partake in an early morning yoga session on the beach, which will help you to find bliss
- Marvel at the enigmatic Elaphiti Islands as you escape the mainland for a day of sailing, sun, and exploring
- Island-hop to Lokrum Island for a short evening stroll through one of Croatia’s lesser-known island havens
- Venture to the Peljesac Peninsula for an entire day of wine tasting with a sommelier guide
- Indulge in a private cooking class, where you will be taught how to make an authentic Croatian dish by a local master chef
Detailed Description
Indulge in an unforgettable 9-day Croatian getaway that will feature the absolute best that the beautiful enclaves of Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split have to offer. Your exciting daily activities will be specially catered with you in mind, offering you only the most elite and exhilarating excursions to ensure that this European vacation is one that you will never forget. Your handcrafted Croatian escape will begin the moment that you land in Dubrovnik, where you will spend your first night touring the iconic Old Town with a private guide. A side jaunt to nearby Lokrum Island for a nightcap and dessert will follow, ending your introductory evening on a sweet note.
Your first full day in Dubrovnik will find you escaping the mainland and sailing away for an adventure to the Elaphiti Islands. Amid sun, sparkling seas, and an abundance of views, you will make your way among the trio of Lopud, Sipan, and Kolocep. A delicious wine tour of the picturesque Peljesac Peninsula region will be waiting for you on day three, and as you savor the finest blends of wine from the area, you will also learn about the intriguing process that goes into preparing each wine from grape to bottle.
Day four will begin on a refreshing note as you indulge in an oceanside yoga session before embarking on a kayaking adventure with a private guide. Your evening festivities will involve participating in a private cooking class with a master chef, where you will learn how to make an authentic Croatian dish from scratch before devouring the fruits of your labor over shared stories and a few glasses of fine wine. You will then venture to Hvar, where a private tour of the local lavender fields will impress your senses. You will then be treated to a sunset walking tour of Hvar Town.
The iconic Blue Cave beckons you on day six, and you will spend the day sailing among its splendor and several other equally majestic islands in the vicinity. The following morning, you will make your way to Split, where you will partake in an exhilarating ATV safari tour that will lead you around this stunning seaside city and its surroundings. That evening promises to be no less amazing and unique because it will find you embarking on an evening stand-up paddleboarding adventure that will be complete with glowing boards. For your final day in Split, you will be introduced to the highlights of the city before traveling to the Croatian gem of Trogir, where you will explore its amazing treasures as well. This idyllic pair of Croatian cities will provide the perfect culmination to your European escape, leaving visions of beauty and a wealth of historical facts in your mind as you return home.
Throughout your entire vacation, you will stay in luxurious accommodations and will have every detail taken care of, including all private transfers to and from every destination and airport. Nearly everything about this itinerary is customizable, so you can adjust nearly anything and everything to better suit your moods and interests once you are in Croatia.
Starting Price
$2,400 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 203 reviews
Zicasso's tour company is fantastic. They designed a perfect custom itinerary for us that included boating, hiking, biking, wine tasting, and much more. Our days were filled with interesting activities and meeting some of the most lovely people as our guides.
Though there were too many highlights to list them all, a few unexpected ones were a cooking class near Split that included shopping for fresh ingredients, snorkeling, lunching off a luxury boat near Hvar, and lunch at an oyster farm.
We had the most lovely guide in Dubrovnik who works for the tourist board and gave us the insider's guide to places in the old town. We even had an authentic meal, one that takes days to prepare, outside of Hvar. There is so much to love about Croatia. This tour company will help you find it.
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Overall, our trip was well planned and brought different views to Croatia with each destination we visited. The 3 destinations (Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split) provided us with a different view that allowed us to truly experience the country's culture and highlights.
Zicasso's travel agency had wonderful activities that allowed for a more personable experience. We particularly enjoyed the Karaka boat tour, Hvar wine tasting and island tour and Krka park tour. The tour guides were experienced, interactive, and knowledgeable.
Overall, it was easy to communicate our needs and questions. Would be easier to just use email instead of the portal.
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Our trip was just what we hoped it would be. Zicasso’s tour operators' support was responsive, informative, and flexible.
We had to make a last-minute change in Dubrovnik due to the weather and our travel agent made arrangements on a Sunday evening, in time for the next morning, and it was lovely.
We learned that we need to do more homework on the hotels suggested so we know the options and choose the style of hotel that suits us. We prefer the old style over the modern. The hotel in Split was modern and lovely, yet we could have asked about old-style options.
The drivers were all good, courteous, and informative.
Overall, I would recommend Zicasso as a travel partner. Thank you. Until the next time.
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All five of us agree that Zicasso’s tour operator provided us with one of the best and well-curated tours we have had. From the start in Ljubljana to the awe-inspiring finale at Dubrovnik, we could not have asked for more.
The cooking class in Trsteno was a highlight, as well as the truffle-tasting menu in Motovun and the food-and-wine pairings menu in Goriška Brda.
All the local guides were very knowledgeable and informative, providing us with not just information on the sights, but also the complicated historical background (especially in the Balkans!). They were also very interactive.
The accommodations were stellar.
Especially, our guide/driver was the best; very accommodating, friendly, and personable.
We can't wait to use them again in the future.
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We had an excellent experience. Our Zicasso travel specialist tailored our experience to exactly what we wanted. The hotels were beautiful. The tour guides were so informed. Our driver was fantastic. Our favorite experiences were the authentic Hvar lunch, the boat trip to the blue/green caves and the winery in Split.
It was a truly fantastic trip and experience.
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