Croatia: Humanities

Cities: Zagreb, Varazdin, Trakoscan Castle, Pula, Rovinj, Opatija, Zadar, Trogir Split, Cruise, Hvar, Korcula, Mljet, Slano, Dubrovnik
Duration: 12 days
Area of Study: Humanities & Social Sciences

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Program Includes

  • 10 Nights of Accommodation
  • All Ground Transportation 
  • Daily Continental Breakfast
  • Lunch in Trogir & Varaždin
  • 1 Dinner in Zagreb 
  • Welcome & Farewell Dinners 
  • Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
  • Full Time Local Guide
  • 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
  • Travelers Health Insurance & Liability Insurance

Program Highlights

  • Guided Walking Tour of Zagreb
  • Zagreb City Museum
  • University Lecture in Zagreb (TBD)
  • Varazdin and its Museum
  • Trakošćan and its Castle
  • Istria: Pula and Rovinj
  • Truffle Tasting in Istria
  • Guided Walking Tour of Zadar
  • Museum of Ancient Glass
  • Salt Lakes in Mljet National Park
  • Village of Slano
  • Oyster Tasting in Ston
  • Guided Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
  • Guided walking Tour of Hvar
  • Guided Walking Tour of Korčula
  • Guided Walking Tour of Split

Program Itinerary

day 1 / DEPARTURE

Depart Home for Zagreb, Croatia

day 2 / ZAGREB

Arrive in Zagreb, Croatia 

Airport Transfer 

On-Ground Briefing

Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency. 

Welcome Dinner

day 3 / ZAGREB

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Walking Tour of Zagreb - In the fortified, medieval Upper Town, you will visit St. Mark’s church, with its multi color tiled roof, Parliament, the government palace, and many fine old buildings 

Visit Zagreb City Museum

Lecture will be Organized at one of the Universities in Zagreb - TBD according to Schedule

Free Afternoon

Dinner (included)

day 4 / VARAŽDIN & TRAKOŠĆAN CASTLE/ZAGREB

Breakfast & Day Briefing 

Visit the City of Varazdin - a city of baroque, with rich natural legacy interwoven in parks, situated on the southern bank of the River Drava

Visit the Varaždin City Museum

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Free Time

Depart for Zagreb

On Route Stop at Trakošćan - Visit its Magnificent Castle

day 5 / ZAGREB/PULA/ROVINJ/OPATIJA

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Depart for Istria - Pula - Get to know the Istrian peninsula and visit the 2000-year-old Roman Colosseum located in Pula

Continue to Rovinj - Perhaps the most beautiful city in Istria and the inspiration for many artists. Enjoy some free time

Depart for Opatija

On Route Stop to Sample One of the Istrian Tastiest Treasures: the Truffle

day 6 / OPATIJA/ZADAR

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Drive from the Mountain Region of Lika via the Coast Towards the City of Zadar

Walking Tour of Zadar - The historic town of Zadar is rich in cultural and historical monuments. Visit the Roman forum dated to the 1 st  century AD, the church of St. Donatus dated to the 9 th  century AD. Of special interest are the famous Zadar Sea Organs, one of a kind in the world. 

Visit the Museum of Ancient Glass

Dinner (included)

day 7 / ZADAR/TROGIR SPLIT/CRUISE

Breakfast & Day Briefing 

Depart for Trogir 

Walking Tour of Trogir - The town of Trogir, a UNESCO site, has a fascinating 2300 years of continuous urban tradition. Its rich culture was created under the influence of old Greeks, Romans, and Venetians. Trogir has a high concentration of palaces, churches, and towers, as well as a fortress on a small island. Sometimes referred to as the floating museum town. 

Lunch (included) - Today’s lunch will be the traditional Dalmatian dish – Pašticada which we will taste at the Tragos restaurant in Trogir

Depart for Split 

Split Guided Walking Tour - This historical town under UNESCO world heritage protection will knock you off your feet with its abundance of things to see and do and with its unique lively atmosphere 

Head on Foot to Harbor to Embark on your Cruise

day 8 / SPLIT/HVAR/KORČULA

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Cruise to the Jet-Set Island of Hvar with a Swimming Stop and Lunch on Board at the Pakleni Islands - Hvar, the longest and sunniest island in the Adriatic is known for glorious lavender fields and breath-taking beauty.

Walking Tour of Hvar- Visit the Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, and the oldest community theatre in Europe founded in 1612. Hike up the zig-zag path to the town fort overlooking the harbour for lovely scenic views of the vessel and the Paklinski Islands. Hvar offers an abundance of entertainment in the evening-numerous restaurants, bars and clubs, many open long into the night. 

Continue Towards the Island of Korčula

Walking Tour of Korčula - This enchanting place, most known as the birthplace of Marco Polo,  is surrounded by walls and is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. Fishbone street pattern was used in the design of Korčula Old Town for a natural cooling effect and it provides citizens with sheltered and comfortable accommodation. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants to enjoy a gourmet experience and numerous bars for those looking for evening entertainment.

day 9 / KORČULA/MLJET

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Cruise Further North to the Island of Mljet - The legend says Greek hero Odysseus spent years on this island when he was captured by the nymph Calypso. 

Stroll to the Famous Salt Lakes in the Mljet National Park - Join the cruise manager for this stroll and enjoy the boat ride to St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating back to the 12th Century. 

Alternatively, you can rent kayaks, bicycles, scooters or convertible cars to roam around the National Park or island on your own, but beware of the nymphs! 

Overnight in either Port Polača or Pomen

day 10 / MLJET/SLANO

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Depart for the Small Village of Slano on the Mainland - Enjoy the magical scenery while cruising around Dubrovnik city walls before continuing to one of the Elaphiti islands for a swimming stop. 

Afternoon Arrival in Slano -  This is a peaceful fishermen's village and our starting point to discover Ston, once a fortified small village, famous for its oysters. 

After exploring the town’s long medieval ramparts, we will head to a small village nearby to learn more about oysters and participating in a special tasting of this delicacy. 

Free Time 

Return Transfer to the Vessel

day 11 / SLANO/DUBROVNIK

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Depart for Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Guided Walking Tour - Meander through the narrow, car-free limestone streets– worn smooth under the soles of centuries of pedestrians, exploring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srđ mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands. 

Free Time in Dubrovnik

Return to your Vessel

Captain’s Farewell Dinner

day 12 / RETURN

Breakfast & Day Briefing

Check Out by 9 AM

Airport Transfer

Depart Dubrovnik, Croatia for Home

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