Group Travel Tour Operator for holidays to Croatia

Depart the UK

Travel to Dover and take the short sea ferry crossing to France.  Continue south through France stopping overnight in the Metz area where dinner will be included at the hotel this evening.

The next day continue the journey, travelling into Southern Germany for a second overnight stop.  Again, dinner will be included at the hotel this evening.

Arrive Croatia

After breakfast, continue the journey across Germany and Austria and onto the resort of Rabac in Croatia for the next 6 nights.  After check-in, there may be time to explore the hotel and surroundings before having dinner together this evening.

At leisure in resort (driver’s rest day)

Enjoy the facilities of the hotel or explore Rabac’s picturesque town with it’s stunning beach and a promenade.

Dinner will be at the hotel this evening.

Poreč – Olive Oil and Wine

Accompanied by a local guide, discover different cultures and civilisations and sample a taste of what the region has to offer. First to Poreč, the most popular resort in Istria, with a beautiful Old Town (with a daily market). See the gold mosaics in the Euphrasian Basilica and the Roman ruins in Marafor Square. After some free time, head inland, passing through medieval villages where some locals still dress in traditional costume.

A stop will be made at a local olive oil mill for a tour and tasting followed by a visit to a vineyard, finishing with a wine tasting.

Return to the hotel for dinner and evening at leisure.

Pula and Brijuni Islands

Meet up with a local guide in Pula for walking tour. This is an ancient Roman town with numerous monuments including the Triumphal Arch and an impressive Amphitheatre (entrance included).

From here,  make the short journey to Fazana and embark on a short cruise to the islands of Brijuni, once owned by former President Tito.  A 1-hour ride on a tourist train will take you on a scenic journey around the islands which includes a Safari Park, a museum and remains of Roman villas. Return to the mainland by boat and onto the hotel by coach.

Dinner is at the hotel this evening.

Slovenia: Caves, Castles and Horses

This excursion into Slovenia will include a tour by underground- train of the world-famous Postojna Caves, one of Slovenia’s ‘Wonders of the World’. (Note: part of the tour will be on foot).

From here, drive via Predjama to look out at it’s stunning baroque castle which is built into a cliff and offers stunning views from the road before continuing to the Lipica Stud Farm where, for over 400 years the famous white Lippizaner Horses have been bred (guided tour included).

Return to the hotel for dinner and evening at leisure

Opatija and Krk Island

The elegant resort of Opatija is located on the bay of Kvarnar, with many period buildings, lush gardens and a 12km long promenade, the ‘Lungomare’.   Enjoy some free time before continuing to Krk Island, the largest island in the Adriatic.

In Punat, embark on a short return cruise over to the island of Kosljun for a visit to the Franciscan Monastery.  Make a short stop in the old town of Krk with its castle and cathedral before stopping at a winery in Vrbnik for a wine and local produce tasting.

Return to the hotel for dinner and final evening in Croatia.

Return to the UK

The time has come to say goodbye to this wonderful destination and begin your homeward journey, making two overnight stops in Germany and France on the way to the ferry port to take the short sea crossing to the UK.   Dinners are included at the overnight hotels.