This private journey takes you through Croatia’s key regions, from Zagreb and Istria to Dalmatia and the Adriatic islands. The itinerary balances guided sightseeing, relaxed travel days, and a strong focus on local food and wine, with comfortable transfers by car, ferry, and speedboat.
Highlights include market visits, a truffle hunt, cooking and tasting experiences, select wineries and producers, and time in Plitvice and Krka National Parks. You’ll explore historic coastal towns and islands through a mix of guided tours, boat outings, and free time, offering a well-paced overview of Croatia’s most diverse landscapes and cultural highlights.
Private car transfer from Zagreb airport to a hotel in Zagreb.
Begin your journey with a private walking tour of Zagreb’s historic center. Visit the lively open-air market to experience local produce and everyday life. Continue with a hands-on culinary class where you prepare traditional Croatian dishes under the guidance of a local chef.
Travel by private car to the Istrian countryside, known for its forests rich in truffles. Join an authentic truffle-hunting experience with trained dogs, followed by a tasting of premium truffle products. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed walking tour of Rovinj, exploring its charming coastal old town and narrow cobblestone streets.
Discover Pula on a guided walking tour, including a visit to the iconic Roman Arena amphitheater. Continue to an olive oil museum for an educational tasting that highlights the region’s award-winning oils. The day ends at an exceptional local winery for a high-quality wine tasting.
Transfer by private car to the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore the park’s boardwalks and cascading lakes with a private guide, then continue onward to the coastal city of Zadar for an evening at leisure.
Start with a guided walking tour of Zadar, known for its Roman forum and modern Sea Organ installation. Continue to Krka National Park for a private guided visit. Enjoy a scenic speedboat ride along the Krka river canal with an oyster tasting en route. Conclude the day in Šibenik, exploring the historic center and its impressive UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St. James.
Drive to Trogir for a guided walking tour of its beautifully preserved medieval core. Enjoy a wine-pairing lunch in a vineyard overlooking the Split archipelago. In Split, explore the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace and its Cathedral with your private guide.
Travel by fast catamaran to Hvar Island. Highlights include the hilltop Fortica fortress, the scenic Napoleon’s Road, lavender fields near Brusje, and a stroll through the abandoned village of Malo Grablje. In Stari Grad, visit the Hektorović summer residence before continuing to Hvar Town for a walking tour. In the evening, enjoy a private chef-prepared wine-pairing dinner in a secluded olive grove with sunset views across the archipelago.
Spend the full day on a private speedboat excursion to the Blue Cave on Biševo Island, the rugged coastline of Vis Island, and the Pakleni archipelago. Enjoy swimming, exploring hidden bays, and experiencing the region’s natural beauty.
Take a fast catamaran to Korčula Island. Experience the countryside on a 4WD panoramic buggy ride through vineyards, olive groves, and coastal viewpoints, with swimming stops and a honey tasting. Enjoy lunch at an ecological family farm featuring homemade local products. In the afternoon, take a guided walking tour of Korčula Town.
A short speedboat ride takes you to Orebić on the Pelješac Peninsula. Spend the day exploring renowned local wineries, tasting wines made from the same grape variety but with different traditions—classic, ecological, and modern. Enjoy lunch at a secluded winemaker’s estate, followed by a visit to an oyster farm for fresh oysters. Continue by road to Dubrovnik.
Discover Dubrovnik on a private walking tour of the Old Town, explore its famous city walls, and take a cable-car ride to Mount Srđ for sweeping views over the historic center and coastline.
Set out on a full-day private speedboat excursion through the Elaphiti archipelago. Enjoy island-hopping, swimming, and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. End the day with a wine-paired dining experience at a secluded seafood restaurant accessible only by boat.
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