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Palaces, Forts, Glorious Natural Wonders and Dramatic Adriatic Coastlines Await You in Croatia for Three Nights at Heritage Hotel Cardo in Split and Two Nights at Hotel More in Dubrovnik for Two, including a Private Walking Tour of Split, a Full-Day Private Tour of Krka Waterfalls, Skradin and Sibenik, Private Transfers to Dubrovnik, Wine and Oyster Tasting in Ston and a Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik. With ten tourist regions bursting with fascinating destinations, towns, beautiful natural wonders, exquisite aromas, sounds and experiences, Croatia is just waiting for you to discover it! Venture to this beautiful Mediterranean land of geographically diverse landscapes, fascinating cultures, and rich heritage, beginning with an exploration of the exuberant second-largest city of Split, famous for Diocletian's Palace and the Cathedral of St. Domnius. You'll find waterfalls that sparkle with silvery threads of water, amazing, lush forests and thrilling sights in Krka National Park, the charming village of Ston, all before heading to the awe-inspiring city of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic.
In Split, your private walking tour will take you to Diocletian's Palace, once the summer residence of the Roman emperor Diocletian, where you'll see bars, restaurants and shops thriving amidst the atmospheric old walls where Split life has been going on since the 4th century. Various cultural monuments are located inside and outside the Diocletian's Palace walls, as well as Renaissance Prokurative Square, noble family's palaces, churches, galleries, and museums. Venture outside Diocletian's Palace the next day to a true gem of the natural world, Krka National Park. Stretching from the western foot of the Dinaric Range into the sea near Sibenik, the Krka River and its seven travertine waterfalls form a natural karst phenomenon. Head for Skradin, a magical little village, nestled beneath the beautiful waterfalls at the mouth of the Krka River where it meets the sea. After the waterfalls, you'll arrive in the port city of Sibenik, set on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, where you'll meet your local guide and explore over 1,000 years of history. Head for a stroll through its maze-like medieval center, walk on its stone cobbled streets, have some coffee, or visit sites like the Sibenik Cathedral, one of the finest architectural monuments in south-eastern Europe and a UNESCO heritage site. Feel the history at Heritage Hotel Cardo, which is in the very heart of Diocletian's Palace, the best preserved Classical Roman imperial residence in the world. The Heritage Hotel Cardo is located within a two-story building with a façade reflecting all the historic and cultural periods of Medieval Europe: Romanesque, Flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance. You'll also find that the Peristyle, St. Domnius Cathedral, and the Riva Promenade are all just a short walk away.
In the morning meet your driver and head towards Ston, which is a few hours away from Split. Upon arrival, you'll have some free time to admire the little village of Ston, famous for its magnificent city walls fortification complex dating back to the 14th century, and of course, for its oyster beds. At noon, head towards the restaurant in Ston for your wine and oyster tasting, where you'll dine on two fresh, two breaded and two grilled oysters, all while you sip on Tomac Millennium sparkling wine. Afterwards you'll have more free time for exploration and dining, before checking in to Hotel More, a luxury five-star boutique hotel, overlooking the beautiful Lapad Bay in Dubrovnik. You can hear the murmur of the sea, while the view into the blue horizon and cliffs evokes peace and tranquillity. Sunsets are just unforgettable. Get a good night's rest before you meet your guide for your private walking tour of Dubrovnik the next day! Regardless of whether you are visiting Dubrovnik for the first time or the hundredth, the sense of awe never fails to descend when you set eyes on the beauty of the old town! Indeed, it's hard to imagine anyone becoming jaded by the city's marble streets, baroque buildings, and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic. Be inspired by the UNESCO landmark - ancient city walls that have protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries. Systems of white stone walls constructed by forts, bastions, casemates, towers, and detached forts 1.940 meter long.
Your trip for two includes: 3 night?s accommodations in Split at Heritage Hotel Cardo or similar, 2 night?s accommodations in Dubrovnik at Hotel More or similar, daily breakfast, 3-hour private walking tour of Split with private English-speaking guide, a full day private tour to Krka Waterfalls, Skradin and Sibenik, including private transportation, entrance fees to Krka National Park and a private guided walking tour of Sibenik, 3-hour private walking tour of Dubrovnik, including private English speaking guide, private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik with wine and oyster tasting in Ston, roundtrip private airport transfers, all room-related taxes (including VAT) and free concierge reservation service. Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Passport required for travel outside the U.S. Hotels may be substituted with equal or similar accommodations. Local city taxes are the responsibility of the passenger and required to be paid directly to hotel upon check out. Entrance fees for some tours are not included. A minimum 45-day advance reservation is required. Travel is valid for 18 months from date of issue.