Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia Sample TourFollow the link to tailor the trip to your budget and special interests:

• In 10 short days, you will travel through ancient cultures of Istria.
• Then you will move on through, awe-inspiring national parks.
• Next you will view a relatively untouched coastline. Staggering mountains slope downward into the sea.
• This is a way off the typical tourist route but without leaving modern conveniences at home. TrulyCroatia, an American owned local Croatian tour operator, will give you a special view of this most sought-after tourist destination on the Dalmatian Coast.

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: Start in the Capital Zagreb:

DAY 1: Zagreb

• You will begin your tour with the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, combining the old with the new.
• In the old city, you will survey the fortifications that offered protection in a bygone era.
• You will visit the lovely Saint Stephen’s Cathedral followed by the Church of Saint Mark.
• Then for a shift in gears you will be off to shop at the local market.
• Your welcome dinner that evening will introduce you to Croatian cuisine with ingredients sourced from the Dolac Market you just visited, and give you the opportunity to sample fine wines!

DAY 2 : Zagreb – Hum – Motovun – Rovinj

• From Zagreb, you will move on to Istria and the vineyards and olive groves in a land dating back centuries.
• The first stop is Hum, the world’s smallest town with just 17 residents!
• Then you will marvel at the glimpse of Venetian architecture in Motovun.  The Roman and Italian influence in Croatian history could not be clearer! Movie buffs may even know Motovun because of their film festival!
• You’ll never go hungry and once again have the opportunity to taste Croatian specialties from prosciutto and truffles to, of course, local wines.
• The day ends as you travel to Rovinj, well-known for its seafood.

DAY 3 : Rovinj – Poreč – Opatija

• Although as you will see below, its is Zadar that Alfred Hitchcock visited, Rovinj could have been the setting for one of his famous mysteries.
• From its 60 meter tall tower at St. Euphemia’s or its narrow winding streets, it is the perfect movie set for intrigue or romance!
• You can learn a lot about the seafaring world and boating at the Batana House Eco Museum.
• Then make your way leisurely down the Artist Street.
• Lastly, you move on to ancient Poreč with its Basilica dating to the 6th-Century.

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: World-Class National Park:

DAY 4: Opatija – Plitvice Lakes National Park

• You will start the day at the Plitvice National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• You will be surrounded by seemingly endless parks and lakes. This national park is known for its plummeting waterfalls and tranquil blue lakes. You will enjoy a cruise on the largest of those lakes followed by a lunch of sumptuous local specialties.

DAY 5: Plitvice Lakes National Park – Zadar

• Zadar!  Now it is time to mention once again classic film maker, Alfred Hitchcock. He called Zadar’s sunsets some of the best in the world.
• However, while the sun is still up, you will have lots to see. There are striking marble streets and the old city walls. From there, you will see the historic Roman forum and the church of Saint Donatus.
• You will then marvel at nature’s “Sea Organs’ providing a musical “performance” by the sea!

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: 2 More National Parks:

DAY 6: Zadar – Kornati Islands

After your Zadar tour, you will have a cruise through the Kornati National Park and through its more than 100 islands and reefs. You may even have the opportunity for a dip in the Adriatic Sea.

DAY 7: Zadar – Krka National Park – Trogir

• The next step is the scenic Krka National Park.
• It has traditional homes and picturesque mills.
• It also has one of Europe’s loveliest water falls, the  Skradinski Buk.
• If the weather is good, you may even get a chance for another swim.
• You will cruise through the River Krka canyon to Skradin.
• You will be ready for a real Croatian family lunch at a nearby estate.

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: 2nd UNESCO World Site:

DAY 8: Trogir – Split

• You will begin the day once more with another UNESCO World Heritage site. Ancient Trogir enjoys the unusual reputation as the city that has not changed in over 2,000 years!
• The stone buildings have held there own with no modern buildings in sight.
• You can sample the local markets.
• Look at the old fortifications, and climb up the steep bell tower for the view.
• You will move on for a change of pace to Split, the second largest city in the country. The Roman Emperor Diocletian spent his last days there.  You can still view the Diocletian Palace, now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You are at leisure to sample coffee along the Splitska Riva.

DAY 9: Split – Metković boat Safari – Dubrovnik

• You will relax in a Lada or traditional boat. You will float on “safari”down the Delta Neretva. The scenery will take you past farms and plantations.
• Local vendors will be seen offering their wares along the banks.
• Lunch will introduce you to delectable Croatian fish dishes and specialties.  No modern-day pirates have been reported, but it is always good to keep a look out!

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: 3rd UNESCO World Site:

DAY 10: Dubrovnik

• Dubrovnik is the most famous of the sights along the Dalmatian Coast. Known fondly as the Pearl of the Adriatic, it is a fabled UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Your tour begins at the Stradun or main street. From there, you will see the Franciscan monastery followed by the Sponza Palace.
• You will then witness the fortifications that in past times kept the city and its residents safe. These 7+ foot walls are over one mile in length. They were erected without modern equipment.
• A Farewell Dinner concludes this memorable tour.

Solo Travel Package Authentic Croatia: What is included:

What is included in the cost?

• Welcome and farewell dinner celebrations at authentic Croatian restaurants
• Multiple lunches from the Motovun hilltops. Regional delicacies will include Croatian wines, prosciutto and truffles; Lunch at a family estate, with  the Metković Boat Safari and on the Kornati Islands cruise.
• National park entrance fees
• Metković safari
• Fees to, for example, Rovinj’s Batana Eco Museum House, Zadar’s Saint Donat’s and Cathedral, Split’s Diocletian Palace Basements and more. For details follow the above link.

10 days: Customized for your budget!

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