Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Split, where you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Resident Tour Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner. Stay: Hotel Park (D)
Explore Split, starting with the Palace of Diocletian and its synagogue, and view St. Domnius Cathedral. Stroll Split's old town and harbour-front promenade. Visit the daily market, and then enjoy your afternoon at leisure, before dinner with a klapa (a capella singing) concert. Stay: Hotel Park (B/D)
Ride Like a Local by public ferry along the stunning Dalmatian coastline to picturesque Hvar, a lush, mountainous island, where Venetian palaces grace narrow backstreets and secluded coves beckon. Upon arrival, visit the family-owned winery of renowned winemaker Andro Tomic for a Chef's Table experience that includes a wine tasting. Later, on the scenic drive back to Hvar Town, stop to view the gleaming limestone Spanjol Fortress. Tonight, enjoy fine dining at a local waterfront restaurant. Stay: Palace Elisabeth (B/L/D)
This morning, walk the historic centre of Hvar Town, pausing to take in the Cathedral, the Arsenal and the Benedictine Nunnery where resident nuns produce the world-famous agave lace. Stay: Palace Elisabeth (B
)Head to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” stopping en route in Ston, renowned for its oysters, which you may wish to sample when you enjoy lunch in a typical Dalmatian restaurant. Stay: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik (B/L/D)
Stroll through Dubrovnik with your local guide to see the Dominican Monastery, the Rector's Palace and Dubrovnik Cathedral. Mingle with local traders and craftspeople in its markets. Then, listen as a survivor of the Balkan War shares memories of the conflict that secured Croatia's independence from the former Yugoslavia.
Hear about daily life in a city under siege and gain insights into how community members supported one another during their darkest hour. Later, watch silk weavers at work on a fascinating artisan visit in Konavle. Return to Dubrovnik for a private cruise, enjoying a Scenic Sundowner and taking in the fantastic city views. Stay: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik (B/L)
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
- Take Part in a Cooking Class with Wine Tasting, and then savour what you created for lunch.
- Embark by Sea Kayak on a refreshing, tranquil paddle around Dubrovnik's Old Town and Lokrum Island.
- Visit Game of Thrones Shooting Locations on a walking tour, led by a local who worked as an extra on the series.
Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner in a fine local restaurant. Stay: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik (B/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to depart. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Stroll Split's lively daily market to experience life as locals do, and ponder history on a visit to the majestic ruins of Diocletian's Palace
- On a Chef's Table culinary experience in Hvar, visit a family-owned winery for a tasting accompanied by a variety of locally produced foods
- Explore the charming fishing town of Ston and sample some of its famous oysters
- Soak in the ambiance of historic Dubrovnik, walk the ramparts of its medieval walls and view the city by water on a private cruise
- Learn about daily life during wartime from a civilian survivor of the siege of Dubrovnik who shares memories of the costly battle for Croatian independence
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy Luggage Handling
- Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day
- Traveller's Valet Laundry Service
- Internet Access
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Disruptions to itinerary may occur.
- This journey contains some active elements
- Minimum age is 10 years
- First group event: welcome briefing at 6:30pm on Day 1
- Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:30pm on Day 7
- Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests
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