7-Day Croatia Landmarks Tour from Zagreb with Istria and Elaphite Islands

• Meet your guide in central Zagreb after your arrival and warm welcome at Zagreb Airport.

• Check in at the hotel, enjoy some refreshments, and head to Zagreb's old town to visit its important sites.

• Stroll through the local market, "Dolac," where you can try local specialities.

• Have lunch, visit a few museums, and spend some free time in downtown Zagreb, where the guide will share details of the next day's itinerary.

Overnight stay at a cosy 4-star apartment in the centre of Zagreb, 200 m from the main square.

• Have breakfast and check out from Zagreb.

• Drive to Istria and stop at the charming town of Hum, known as the smallest town in the world. Istria is one of the most famous regions in the world for truffles.

• Set out on a fun activity to find the prized mushroom with expert staff and trained dogs, then have lunch at a local farm while enjoying a wine tasting session.

• Continue to Pula, an ancient Roman city, and enjoy sightseeing around the city.

Check in to the apartment and enjoy free time in Pula.

• Have breakfast and check out, then head to the famous national park, "Plitvička Jezera," driving through the mountains and the unspoiled nature of Velebit.

• Follow your guide to the best spots within the national park and see the best places to swim and enjoy nature.

• Arrive at a family farm to experience the customs and culture of Dalmatia, where your hosts will show you the secrets of making famous smoked ham, cheese, and olive oil.

Have a delicious local dinner "under the bell," a traditional Dalmatian way of cooking fish or meat.

• Have an organic breakfast at the farm, then head to the capital of Dalmatia, Split, one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia.

• After spending a full day in Split, drive to Dubrovnik, where you will spend the night in your hosts' apartments. The apartments are in the Old Town, in an exclusive location just 50 m from the main street, Stradun. Receive a briefing about the next day's plans.

• Transfer from your apartment to a private boat and set out for:
  • the Elaphite Islands, the closest islands to Dubrovnik. Here, take a short break to swim in the unspoiled nature and clear sea. Your skipper will also show you hidden caves and beaches. Learn how to fish in the Adriatic Sea and cook your catch on board.
  • National Park "Mljet," a combination of lake and sea on an isolated island. Visit breathtaking sites on foot or by bicycle with your licensed guide.

Overnight at apartments in Dubrovnik Old Town.

• Take a guided tour of all the highlights of Dubrovnik, have lunch, and then visit the beautiful beaches of Dubrovnik.

• Have breakfast, check out, and return to the airport or hotel.

• Take a short break and enjoy oysters and champagne to mark the end of a beautiful trip to Croatia.