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Zagreb ~ Bale ~ Starigrad ~ Zadar ~ Korcula ~ Orebic ~ Dubrovnik ~ Mljet Island

People often say for Roman ruins and beach resorts definitely go to Croatia !
We mostly like it for its natural parks.
Here is our top picks of Croatia’s best of.

Zagreb

With its Austro-Hungarian architecture dating back to 18th and 19th centuries, Zagreb attracts with both the Upper and Lower Town.
The 9th best European city for gourmands, Zagreb has the lowest transport costs in Europe.
So you can visit easily as many colorful churches and cathedrals, pedestrian-friendly streets, shops, parks and museums you wish.
Zagreb is also among top European cities in Europe as regards the safety and the most numerous attractions for kids.
These range from water parks and amusement parks to museums and other kid-friendly attractions.

DAY 1
- Feel the city pulse with a small group walking tour of Zadar including a funicular ride (2.5 hours)
- Optional visits of:
  - Maksimir Park. Heavily wooded, this is the oldest public park of Zagreb. And it houses a variety of animals and plants you can see while visiting its zoo and lakes.
  - King Tomislav Square, a vivid public square featuring an art pavilion
DAY 2
- Day tour to Trakoscan Castle and Evolution Museum. The castle built atop a hill exhibits historical furniture and paintings as well as weapons from about 700 years ago.
DAY 3
- Optional visit of Northern Velebit National Park. If you wish to enjoy the abundant variety of Velebit Mountains range – the largest one in Croatia – come here. The place also has easy trails famous for their beauty.
2 nights of accommodation (not included)

Bale

DAY 1
- Optional activities:
  - road and mountain bike cycling
  - yoga sessions by the vineyards, in secluded gardens, by the private pool or at sunset at an exclusive beach location
  - olive groves and vineyards guided tour followed by olive oil tasting and dinner paired with the finest local wines
  - truffle hunting with local guides and tasting of truffles in all sorts of dishes from appetizers to sweets
  - exploring of surrounding picturesque medieval settlements and exceptional historical sites
  - signature Mediterranean spa treatments: olive oil therapy and vinotherapy
- Optional private romantic dinner in a secluded vineyard
- 1 night of accommodation at Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery

Starigrad

DAY 1
- Optional trip to Nacionalni Park Paklenica. Paklenica karst river canyon includes two canyons. Mala Paklenica has no water flowing through anymore. Look for the artificial tunnel near Velika Paklenica‘s entrance, built for Josip Broz Tito.
- Optional creative cooking lunch at A-bay Beach Bar
- Optional expression of the terroir dinner at The Restaurant
- 1 night of accommodation at Maslina Resort

Zadar

DAY 1
- 100 minutes Zadar walking tour
- 1 classic cooking lunch or dinner at Kastel Restaurant
- 1 night of accommodation at Hotel Bastion Zadar, built on a former medieval Venetian fortress, right in the heart of the historical center. From here, narrow cobbled streets lead you nearby to the city’s main monuments like the gorgeous sea organs. Within Zadar’s walls you will find also Renaissance treasures and ancient ruins. Back to your elegant hotel with a cozy bar you can choose to relax at spa with fortress walls remains. This, if serving a Mediterranean delicious dinner in the shade from the terrace does not tempt you more.

Korcula

DAY 1
- Full day trip with yacht cruise from Korcula Island to visit Lastovo Island Nature Park. This is one of Europe’s best kept secret islands to avoid the crowds.
- 1 creative cooking lunch or dinner on Korcula Island at LD Restaurant (1 Michelin Star 2022)
- 1 night of accommodation on Korcula Island at Lesic Dimitri Palace

Orebic

DAY 1
- Optional activities: wine tasting, bike rides by the sea, hiking on St. Elijah Mountain, discovering of oyster farming
- Optional lunch or dinner at The Dining Room (expression of the terroir) or Korta Katarina Winery (classic cooking)
- 1 night of accommodation in Orebic at Villa Korta Katarina & Winery

Dubrovnik

The Crown Jewel of the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik is also one of the top 10 best holiday destinations in August for summer sun.

DAY 1
- 2 hours private tour of Dubrovnik highlights and hidden gems with locals
- Optional visit of the Walls of Dubrovnik. The series of historical defensive stone walls that surround the city of Dubrovnik offer scenic views. Never breached by a hostile army, these are among the great fortification systems of the Middle Ages.
- Optional dinner and accommodation in Dubrovnik
DAY 2
- Optional day at Pasjaca Beach, a rugged path takes you to this marvelous sheltered beach

Mljet Island

This is among 10 most beautiful islands in the world.
Jacques Cousteau considered this Adriatic Islands’ part one of the most intriguing and beautiful diving places in the world.
It has an exceptional floral, geological, historical, scenery and cultural value.
This made its northwestern part a national park in 1960.
And it also added it to UNESCO world’s heritage sites.

DAY 1
- 8 hours Mljet Island private tour from Dubrovnik, by Quicksilver 675 motorboat
- Optional dinner and accommodation in Dubrovnik

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