10 Day Tours in CroatiaPerfectly curated 10-day itineraries

Our 10 Day Croatia Itineraries

Planning a trip to Croatia? With its stunning coastline, historic cities, and breathtaking national parks, Croatia offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Whether you're drawn to the medieval charm of Dubrovnik, the vibrant energy of Split, or the serene beauty of the Plitvice Lakes, a well-structured 10-day itinerary ensures you experience the best of this Adriatic gem. From island-hopping in the Dalmatian archipelago to exploring UNESCO-listed sites and indulging in local cuisine, these itineraries will help you make the most of your time in Croatia.

Captivating Croatia

Explore Croatia's highlights on this captivating 9-day tour! Beginning in Zagreb, witness the stunning Kvarner Bay and visit a 2000-year-old Roman Colosseum in Istria. Enjoy a boat ride across the Emerald Green Lake of Plitvice Lakes and tune in with history in Zadar, Split and the UNESCO-listed city of Trogir. Foodies rejoice with wine and truffle tasting, as we visit local wineries in the Dalmatian hinterland. Finish the adventure with a tour of Dubrovnik's Old Town.

Duration - 9 days
Starts/Ends - Zagreb/ Dubrovnik
Age Range - 15+
Max Group Size - 25

Tour Highlights

Zagreb - Take in the highlights of the Croatian capital on a guided tour, including the fortified Upper Town

Opatija - Discover the delights of this beautiful 19th-century seaside resort on the Kvarner Riviera

Istria - Discover the coastal region nicknamed 'Croatian Tuscany' - explore the romantic town of Rovinj, the ancient amphitheater at Pula, and enjoy a truffle tasting in Motovun

Plitvice Lakes - Take a boat ride and scenic walk through this stunning national park which consists of 16 crystalline lakes all connected by a series of cascades and waterfalls

Zadar - Explore the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia, including a visit to the Roman Forum and the imposing city walls

Split - Tour the historic UNESCO-listed city and see the famous 1,700 year old Diocletian's Palace

Ston - Visit a local winery near Ston to try the famous 'Plavac Mali' wine and learn about the wine-making process

Dubrovnik - Relive history in the awe-inspiring, UNESCO-Listed Old Town with marble streets and Baroque buildings

Dalmatian Hinterland - Taste authentic Dalmatian wines and international Cuvees accompanied with delicious Croatian-style Tapas at a local hinterland winery

Trogir - Tour the UNESCO-listed town that is nicknamed the 'floating museum town,' and enjoy a traditional Dalmatian dish at Tragos Restaurant

Croatia Lakes & Island Hopping from Zagreb

SEMI-INDEPENDENT TOUR: Explore Croatia, starting in Zagreb with its European charm. Travel to Split, stopping at the breathtaking Plitvice Lakes and historic Trogir. In Split, delve into Diocletian’s Palace before heading to Hvar for vibrant nightlife and scenic beauty. Move to Korčula, known for its medieval architecture. Conclude in Dubrovnik, with its majestic walls and rich history.

Duration - 10 days
starts - Zagreb
Age Range - 15+
Ends - Zagreb/ Dubrovnik

Tour Highlights

Zagreb - Enjoy time at leisure to explore baroque architecture, wander through vibrant markets, and visit historical museums

Plitvice Lakes - Take a scenic walk through this stunning national park which consists of 16 crystalline lakes all connected by a series of cascades and waterfalls

Split - Explore the charming port city of Split, take in the history and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Diocletian’s Palace

Trogir - Explore the UNESCO-listed town that is nicknamed the 'floating museum town'

Hvar - Unwind on the sunniest island in Croatia, a popular celebrity haunt famous for its Renaissance architecture and wine

Korcula - Take in the narrow streets of the quaint medieval town which was also the birthplace of legendary explorer Marco Polo

Dubrovnik - End your tour in the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', the famous walled city which starred in the Game of Thrones

Balkans Express

Take in the best of the Balkans in just 9 days on this group tour travelling from Belgrade to Dubrovnik. Explore the capital cities of Serbia and Bosnia on guided tours, take in the highlights of Kotor in Montenegro and stroll along the historic city walls of Dubrovnik. Ride a heritage train in the mountains of Zlatibor, see the famous bridges of Mostar and take a boat trip from Perast.

Duration - 9 days
Starts/Ends - Belgrade/ Dubrovnik
Age Range - 0+
Max Group Size - 16

Tour Highlights

Belgrade - Tour the highlights of the Serbian capital, sip coffee at the famous ? Tavern and enjoy a sundown cruise on the Sava & Danube rivers

Zlatibor - Ride the "Sargan Eight" heritage train, offering incredible mountain views and passing through tunnels

Drvengrad - Explore the iconic "wooden town", created by film director Emir Kusturica and home to all manner of wooden houses, churches and shops

Sarajevo - See the sights of the Bosnian capital on a guided tour and taste mouthwatering baklava

Mostar - See the iconic UNESCO-listed Old Bridge and join a hands-on copper workshop

Kotor - Pop into Montenegro to explore this historic walled city and take a boat trip to the island of Our Lady on the Rocks

Dubrovnik - Uncover the historic City Walls, Stradun main street and other highlights of this iconic Croatian city

Slovenia to Split

Explore Slovenia and Croatia on this 9-day group tour, starting in Ljubljana, Slovenia's vibrant capital, before visiting the enchanting Lake Bled, the stunning Postojna Cave, and the picturesque Goriska Hills. Continue to Croatia to discover the artistic charm of Groznjan, medieval Motovun, Venetian Rovinj, and the Roman heritage of Pula. Marvel at the cascading beauty of Plitvice Lakes, stroll the UNESCO-listed streets of Trogir, and conclude in Split and Hvar Island, where history and breathtaking coastal scenery await.

Duration - 9 days
Starts/Ends - Ljubljana/ Split
Age Range - 0+
Max Group Size - 16

Tour Highlights

Ljubljana - Join a morning tour of the riverside Slovenian capital, including the famous Triple Bridge

Lake Bled - Cruise the clear waters of this alpine lake to the sacred island to visit the Church of Saint Mary

Goriska Hills - Enjoy an included wine tasting in the medieval village of Smartno, near the border with Italy

Istria - Hunt for truffles, visit the ancient towns of Groznjan and Motovun, and enjoy oyster tasting at Lim Bay

Plitvice Lakes - Join a 3-hour guided tour of this picturesque region, home to 16 inter-connected lakes

Hvar - Discover this laid-back, sun-kissed island on a day trip from Split, with a walking tour and free time to explore

Split - See mighty Diocletian's Palace and other highlights of this Croatian gem on a city tour

Gondolas, Lakes & Split

GROUP TOUR: From the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, discover the natural beauty of this northern arm of the Mediterranean on a 9-day tour from Venice to Split. Visit the sprawling Postojna Caves, sample truffles & olive oil in bucolic Istria, and of course admire the scenic waters of Lake Wörth in Austria, Lake Bled in Slovenia, and the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia.

Duration - 9 days
Starts/Ends - Venice/ Split
Age Range - 15+
Max Group Size - 25

Tour Highlights

Venice - Cruise along the beautiful Grand Canal in a water taxi, and see the sights on a walking tour

Bled - Relax in one of the most beautiful alpine resorts in the world, famed for its thermal lake

Austria - Embark on a day trip through the Alps to scenic Lake Wörth and the university town of Klagenfurt

Postojna - Go deep into one of Europe's largest underground caves and the adjoining Renaissance castle

Istria - Discover the coastal region nicknamed 'Croatian Tuscany', from the romantic town of Rovinj to the ancient amphitheater at Pula

Opatija - Touch the edge of the Adriatic coast at this 19th-century seaside resort

Split - Wander through a historic port city with ancient Roman monuments

Plitvice Lakes - Traverse a stunning series of lakes, cascading waterfalls and travertines

Slovenia to Split Superior

Explore Slovenia and Croatia on this 9-day upgraded group tour, staying at upgraded 4-5 star hotels. Starting in Ljubljana, take in Slovenia's vibrant capital before visiting the enchanting Lake Bled, the stunning Postojna Cave, and the picturesque Gorska Hills. Continue to Croatia to discover the artistic charm of Groznjan, medieval Motovun, Venetian Rovinj, and the Roman heritage of Pula. Marvel at the cascading beauty of Plitvice Lakes, stroll the UNESCO-listed streets of Trogir, and conclude in Split and Hvar Island, where history and breathtaking coastal scenery await.

Duration - 9 days
Starts/Ends - Ljubljana/ Split
Age Range - 0+
Max Group Size - 16

Tour Highlights

Ljubljana - Join a morning tour of the riverside Slovenian capital, including the famous Triple Bridge

Lake Bled - Cruise the clear waters of this alpine lake to the sacred island to visit the Church of Saint Mary

Goriska Hills - Enjoy an included wine tasting in the medieval village of Smartno, near the border with Italy

Istria - Hunt for truffles, visit the ancient towns of Groznjan and Motovun, and enjoy oyster tasting at Lim Bay

Plitvice Lakes - Join a 3-hour guided tour of this picturesque region, home to 16 inter-connected lakes

Hvar - Discover this laid-back, sun-kissed island on a day trip from Split, with a walking tour and free time to explore

Split - See mighty Diocletian's Palace and other highlights of this Croatian gem on a city tour

Balkans Express Superior

SUPERIOR: Take in the best of the Balkans in just 9 days on this group tour travelling from Belgrade to Dubrovnik, staying in 4-5 star hotels. Explore the capital cities of Serbia and Bosnia on guided tours, take in the highlights of Kotor in Montenegro and stroll along the historic city walls of Dubrovnik. Ride a heritage train in the mountains of Zlatibor, see the famous bridges of Mostar and take a boat trip from Perast.

Duration - 9 days
Starts/Ends - Belgrade/ Dubrovnik
Age Range - 0+
Max Group Size - 16

Tour Highlights

Belgrade - Tour the highlights of the Serbian capital, sip coffee at the famous ? Tavern and enjoy a sundown cruise on the Sava & Danube rivers

Zlatibor - Ride the "Sargan Eight" heritage train, offering incredible mountain views and passing through tunnels

Drvengrad - Explore the iconic "wooden town", created by film director Emir Kusturica and home to all manner of wooden houses, churches and shops

Sarajevo - See the sights of the Bosnian capital on a guided tour and taste mouthwatering baklava

Mostar - See the iconic UNESCO-listed Old Bridge and join a hands-on copper workshop

Kotor - Pop into Montenegro to explore this historic walled city and take a boat trip to the island of Our Lady on the Rocks

Dubrovnik - Uncover the historic City Walls, Stradun main street and other highlights of this iconic Croatian city

Ancient Greece & Western Balkans

PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Experience ancient Greece and the Western Balkans on this 9-day tour, beginning in Athens with visits to the Acropolis and Delphi, followed by the monasteries of Meteora and the cultural richness of Thessaloniki. Journey through Bulgaria to explore Rila Monastery and Sofia’s landmarks, then continue to Skopje and Matka Canyon in North Macedonia, and the Ottoman heritage of Prizren in Kosovo. Travel through Tirana and the coastal town of Kotor in Montenegro before the journey concludes in Dubrovnik.

Duration - 9 days
Starts/Ends - Athens/ Dubrovnik
Age Range - 6+
Max Group Size - 16

Tour Highlights

Athens – Explore the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum

Delphi – Visit the Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins

Kalabaka – Admire the Meteora monasteries and scenic rock formations

Thessaloniki – Discover the White Tower and the Arch of Galerius

Sofia – Tour the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Basilica

Skopje – Walk across the Stone Bridge and see Kale Fortress

Prizren – Stroll through Ottoman-era streets and view Prizren Castle

Tirana – View Skanderbeg Square and the Et’hem Bey Mosque

Kotor – Wander the old town and climb the Castle of Kotor

Dubrovnik – Roam the medieval city walls and admire coastal views

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