8-Day Croatia Heritage Tour from Dubrovnik to Zagreb via UNESCO Sites

8 Days Dubrovnik to Zagreb Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1 UNESCO Tentative List site across Croatia
  • 02 Travel from Dubrovnik to Zagreb through Venetian towns, fortresses, and scenic roads
  • 03 Discover Diocletian's Palace, Trogir's medieval core, and Šibenik's stone-built heritage
  • 04 Experience Zadar's Sea Organ and the historic island town of Nin
  • 05 Visit the Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre in Smiljan and Dubovac Fortress in Karlovac

Travel across Croatia from Dubrovnik to Zagreb on an 8-day private journey through UNESCO sites, Venetian towns, fortresses, and scenic roads. Along the way, explore highlights such as Trsteno Arboretum, the monumental walls of Ston, Diocletian's Palace in Split, the medieval core of Trogir, the fortresses of Šibenik, Zadar's Sea Organ, historic Nin, the Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre, and Dubovac Fortress. This year-round itinerary follows a slow tourism approach, balancing cultural sightseeing with comfortable travel distances and time to enjoy each destination. The tour covers 887 km and includes 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1 site on the UNESCO Tentative List.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Zagreb, Karlovac, Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Šibenik, Trogir, Nin
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Dubrovnik to Split via Trsteno and Ston

Our tour starts in Dubrovnik, where we will pick you up. We then travel to Trsteno to visit the arboretum, followed by Ston, where we explore Kastio Fortress, the Ston historical ensemble, a UNESCO Tentative List site, and the famous Ston Walls. After the visits, we continue to Split for accommodation.

2
Day 02

Explore Split's Historic Centre

Our planned route for today covers Split's historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We visit the Cathedral of St. Domnius, Diocletian's Palace, and the Golden Gate, one of the city's most important historical landmarks. Accommodation is in Split.

3
Day 03

Trogir and Loreto Viewpoint

Today we visit the historical center of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with St. Lawrence Cathedral and Kamerlengo Fortress. We then continue to Loreto to see the monument and enjoy the viewpoint. After the visits, we head to Šibenik for accommodation.

4
Day 04

Fortresses and Heritage of Šibenik

Our planned route for today covers Šibenik and its remarkable heritage sites, including St. Nicholas Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as Barone Fortress and St. Michael's Fortress. We also explore Šibenik's historical center and visit St. James Cathedral. Accommodation is in Šibenik.

5
Day 05

Zadar Old Town and Sea Organ

For this day, we are scheduled to visit the fortified town of Zadar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We explore the historical center, experience the Sea Organ, visit St. Anastasia's Cathedral, and see the Roman Forum. Accommodation is in Zadar.

6
Day 06

Fortica, Nin, and Vir Island

Today, we explore Fortica Fortress, then continue to Nin to visit the Salt Museum and the Church of the Holy Cross. After that, we head to Vir to see Kastelina Castle and the Red Stone viewpoint. Accommodation is in Zadar.

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Day 07

Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre and Ogulin

Today, we explore the Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre museum, then continue to Ogulin to visit Ogulin Castle, the Ogulin Heritage Museum, and Ivana's House of Fairy Tales museum. Accommodation is in Ogulin.

8
Day 08

Dubovac Fortress to Zagreb

Today, we explore Dubovac Fortress and then visit Aquatika aquarium in Karlovac. After the visits, we arrive at the final point of the tour, Zagreb.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Dubrovnik to Zagreb 8 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport with driver
  • Transportation in a minivan with air conditioning
  • Transportation for your group only, with no other travelers
  • Company tour guide
  • Tour guide with you at all times
  • Accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions
  • Accommodation with breakfast only
  • Accommodation in double rooms
  • Accommodation always with internet, provided by the property
  • English-speaking driver and guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Accommodation in single rooms
  • Hotel tourist tax
  • Entry fees and tickets
  • Flight tickets
  • Ferry tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Country visas

What to bring

  • Good travel mood and positive energy!

Know before you go

  • We provide this tour year-round. We recommend considering this tour before or after the high season, when it is less hot and less crowded, while all sights and attractions are already open or still open. This is especially important for elderly people, who should be careful with sun exposure and high temperatures.

  • Cut-off period: your booking will be accepted only if there are at least 30 days before the tour starts.

  • This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.

  • This tour accepts a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 5 people.

  • This tour is available for solo travelers as an exclusive solo tour. The tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle, and the price for 1 person reflects this.

  • A single supplement is mandatory; solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room, except when the tour is booked for 1 person.

  • As a private tour, this tour can be customized to fit your travel plans, personal interests, and schedule.

  • This tour, like our other tours, is available in English and Spanish.

  • The itinerary and prices are subject to change without notice.

  • Breakfast only is included during the tour. As a rule, we stay in each place of accommodation for only 1 night, so it does not make sense to pay there for lunch and dinner. Instead, enjoy the local cuisine.

  • Transportation is in a minivan with air conditioning and an English-speaking driver. Feel free to ask for a stop whenever you need one, whether for a nice photo or a coffee break.

  • Our prices include accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast, which are typically not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you prefer better accommodation in terms of location and quality, please let us know.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup is available from any hotel or location in Dubrovnik or the surrounding area.
Tour start
Dubrovnik
Tour end
Zagreb
End of the journey

Your 8 days run from Dubrovnik to Zagreb.

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