Island Hopping Croatia with Montenegro (Split - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 Split
Welcome to Split! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure exploring this historical city. Overnight in Split.

Standard: Stay at Hotel Slavija (3 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Hotel Cornaro (4 star) or similar

DAY 2 Split
Stunningly located between mountains and sea, Split is Croatia's second-largest city and remains one of the Adriatic's most vibrant ports. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before commencing a private walking tour with a local guide to explore the rich cultural and monumental heritage of this 1,700year-old city. Discover the beauty of the Diocletian palace which was enshrined a UNESCO World Heritage in 1979. After your sightseeing tour of Split, continue to the medieval Fortress of Klis with a private guide. Klis Fortress sits perched on a along a limestone cliff top and offers breathtaking views of Split and the surrounding mountains as well as a reprieve from the crowds in town. Return to Split where you will overnight.

Standard: Stay at Hotel Slavija (3 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Hotel Cornaro (4 star) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Split – Hvar
Today, you will be transferred to the pier for a catamaran to take you to Hvar. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your selected hotel in Hvar. The remainder of the day will be free for you to relax or to explore the town on your own. Savour the lively atmosphere of the town’s mains square where there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars nestled amongst old stone alleys, each beckoning with its delicious Mediterranean menu offerings, excellent wines from the region, and a character-filled setting. Overnight in Hvar.

Standard: Stay at Hotel Pharos (3 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Hotel Amfora (4 star) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Hvar
The island of Hvar is known as the sunniest spot in Croatia and is blessed with mild temperatures year-round. Discover the charming town of Hvar on a privately guided tour. Learn about the history of the Hvar Arsenal, which lays claims to being the oldest public theatre in Europe and listen to the stories of lavender producers and the significance it still holds to its inhabitants today. As a staple feature of the island, lavender can be found presented in various shop fronts in the form of cosmetics, medicine and even food, making it the perfect souvenir to take back home with you. Continue to Stari Grad plain, the best preserved ancient Greek landscape in the Mediterranean which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Return to Hvar old town where the rest of you day is free to continue your exploration at your own pace. Overnight in Hvar.

Standard: Stay at Hotel Pharos (3 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Hotel Amfora (4 star) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Hvar – Korcula
Say goodbye to Hvar and make your way to the island of Korcula today. A transfer will take you to the pier to embark on the catamaran to Korcula. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your selected hotel in town. The remainder of the day is free to relax. Overnight in Korcula.

Standard: Stay at Hotel Marko Polo by Aminess (4 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Aminess Liburna Hotel (4 star) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Korcula – Dubrovnik
This morning, enjoy a privately guided tour with a local guide of Korcula’s fishbone-shaped Old Town. The place truly enchants the senses with its timeless beauty. Immerse yourself in Korcula's narrow walkways and discover adorned palaces and elegant houses, one of which was the supposed birthplace of famed explorer Marco Polo. Later on, transfer to the pier to board a catamaran to take you back to the mainland where your final stop awaits. Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, you will be transferred to your selected hotel where you will have time at leisure.

Standard: Stay at Hotel Lapad (4 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Hotel Hilton Imperial (5 star) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Dubrovnik
Surrounded by ramparts and fortresses, the ancient town of Dubrovnik is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, carefully preserved over the centuries. Discover the charming city on a privately guided walking tour lead by an expert local guide. Don't miss the Rector's Palace, the Franciscan Monastery with its 14th-century Pharmacy, as well as the mighty city walls with its ramparts and fortresses. In the evening, join an Optional sunset cruise aboard a 16th century replica Karaka ship and enjoy a complimentary drink as you watch the sun set along the Old Town walls from the seaside. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

Standard: Stay at Hotel Lapad (4 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Hotel Hilton Imperial (5 star) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 Dubrovnik – Kotor – Dubrovnik
After breakfast, transfer to the unique coastal town of Kotor, Montenegro. Squeezed between high mountains and the Adriatic sea, the city is know for its rich history and well preserved old town. The Venetian rule, Ottoman rule, Habsburgs and Napoleonic rule have all left is marks in the town's architecture. With its impressive city walls and fortifications, Kotor attracts numerous visitors who travel here by land, sea, and air. After your tour of Kotor, return to Dubrovnik by private transfer. Overnight in Dubrovnik

Standard: Stay at Hotel Lapad (4 star) or similar
Premium: Stay at Hotel Hilton Imperial (5 star) or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 9 Dubrovnik
After breakfast, a departure transfer will take you to Dubrovnik airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast