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Depart to Istanbul

Arrive Istanbul Airport and the transit time in the airport for 1 hour 50 mins. (Please note Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul, do remember to adjust your watch)

Depart for Zagreb

Your flight will arrive in Zagreb International airport. Following customs and baggage collection, our driver will meet you as you exit the arrival terminal building after which you would be transferred to Zagreb City.

Breakfast in Hotel

Zagreb sightseeing with an English speaking local guide

Croatia’s capital. It is Croatia`s business centre, university centre, centre of culture, art and entertainment. Springing up from two medieval settlements – Kaptol and Gradec, which form the core of the old Upper Town, it is a true Central European city. The façades of Zagreb’s buildings reflect the ebb and flow of history, while its streets and squares bear witness to the coming together of the many cultures that have shaped the identity of this laid-back capital.

A tour of Zagreb, during which you will see the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical centre, St Mark’s cathedral, with its multi-coloured roof, the Cathedral, visit Stone Gate, St. Mark’s Square, Ban Jeacic Square and Parliament House.

Transfer to Split (400 km, 4:30hrs)

Lunch in Zir

Check in at hotel

Free time in Split

Breakfast at hotel

Split Sightseeing with an English Speaking Guide

Croatia’s second-largest city, Split (Spalato in Italian) is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has just the right balance between tradition and modernity. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace (a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments) and you’ll see dozens of bars, restaurants and shops thriving amid the atmospheric old walls where Split has been humming along for thousands of years.

The story of Split is already 17 centuries old, dating to the time the Roman Emperor Diocletian decided to build his Palace right on the peninsula near the great Roman city Salona, where he wanted to spend the last years of his life. During these 1700 years the Palace slowly turned into a city, which to this day lures with its rich tradition, glorious history and beauty of its natural and cultural heritage. Diocletian Palace and the entire historical core of Split have been on the World Heritage UNESCO list ever since 1979, and not only for the extraordinary preservation of the Palace, but also because the Palace and its city (or the city and its Palace, if you like) continue to live a full life. All historical layers from the old Rome, middle ages till today are still visible and alive in this structure.

A walk through the ancient city takes you through time, along the great examples of ancient architecture like Peristyle, the middle-aged Romanesque Church and Gothic Palace, Renaissance portals of the noblemen’s houses, Baroque facades and modern architecture superbly merged in the rich heritage.

Free time in Split or optional visit Trogir

Breakfast in hotel

Transfer to Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Sightseeing with an English Speaking Guide

Regardless of whether you are visiting Dubrovnik for the first time or the hundredth, the sense of awe never fails to descend when you set eyes on the beauty of the old town. lndeed it’s hard to imagine anyone becoming jaded by the city’s limestone streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic, or failing to be inspired by a walk along the ancient city walls that protected the capital of a sophisticated republic for centuries.

Dubrovnik is a stunningly intact walled city on the Adriatic Sea coast of the extreme south of Croatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts of the Mediterranean and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Walk through city’s marble streets, visit Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Onfrio’s Fountains Sponza Palace and Franciscan Monastery. The residents call it the City. Others call it the pearl of the Adriatic, a paradise on Earth or Croatian Athens. Its beauty, harmony and importance for European culture, art and science are widely acclaimed and praised by poets. Historians regard Dubrovnik as a symbol of freedom, order and harmony between desires and possibilities. The glory days of the Dubrovnik Republic are today revived in the Festivity of St. Blaise, the patron of Dubrovnik, which has been a part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List since 2009. Traces of past socio-economic prosperity are visible to this day in the architectural beauty of palaces, churches and monasteries embraced with its mighty walls all of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. With cobblestone streets, marble pavements, arguably the finest medieval city walls in the world, and cafes and little shops tucked in every nook and corner, it’s very easy- on-the-eyes as well as an explorer’s delight.

Check-in at Hotel

Free time in Dubrovnik

Breakfast in hotel
Free & Easy for the Full Day.
Optional visit Montenegro /visit Ston & Peljesac

Breakfast in hotel

Transfer to Zadar
Lunch@ Krka Belvedere restaurant near Krka National Park (lunch not included)
Check in at hotel

Zadar evening sightseeing with a local English speaking guide

Is a city monument, surrounded by historical ramparts, a treasury of the archaeological and monumental riches of ancient and medieval times and many contemporary architectural achievements such as the first Sea Organ in the world. A city with the most beautiful sunset, in a maritime archipelago facing a multitude of islands and islets, which protect the city from the strong winds, enjoy the symphony of the Sea Organ and magical urban light installation Pozdrav suncu [Greeting the Sun].

SEA ORGAN

Hearing is believing. As you stroll along Zadar’s western embankment, towards the end of the peninsula that contains the city’s historic centre, your ears catch the strangest sounds floating in the air. The point of interest is the Sea Organ, a mysterious communal installation created by artist Nikola Bašić. Comprising 35 pipes fitted into the pavement, the Sea Organ emits unworldly noises whose tone and strength are powered by the waves.

GREETING TO THE SUN

Such has been its success that Bašić then devised another piece nearby, the Greeting to the Sun, this one very much visible with its colourful structure of 300 solar-driven panels. Both have one thing in common: nature. Without the sea or the sun, neither would work.

Transfer to Lake Plitvice (145 km, 2hr)

Plitvice Lake Sightseeing with a English speaking guide.

By far Croatia ’ s top natural attraction and the absolute highlight of Croatia ’ s Adriatic hinterland, this glorious expanse of forested hills and turquoise lakes is exquisitely scenic – so much so that in 1979 Unesco proclaimed it a World Heritage Site. The name is, however, slightly misleading, as it’s not so much the lakes that are the attraction here but the hundreds of waterfalls that link them. It’s as though Croatia decided to gather all its waterfalls in one place and charge admission to view them. The 295-sq.-km forest reserve in central Croatia. It’s known for a chain of 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, that extend into a limestone canyon. Walkways and hiking trails wind around and across the water, and an electric boat links the 12 upper and 4 lower lakes. The latter are the site of Veliki Slap, a 78m-high waterfall. The 16 crystal – blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Walk on the wooden promenades with magnificent views on the waters where every turn leads to a breathtaking scenery and yet another waterfall. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of rare and unique beauty.

Breakfast at the hotel

ISTRIA is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Kvarner Gulf. It is shared by three countries: Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. Croatia encapsulates most of the Istrian peninsula with its Istria County …

Morning free time in Opatija.

Opatija, a magnificent coastal town on the Adriatic Sea and a wellknown 19th-century health resort, is today a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. A mild and pleasant climate makes Opatija a perfect destination all year long. The town is surrounded by stunning nature. It is located at the foot of Mount Učka, a popular destination for hikers and excursionists and a boundary between the green Istrian peninsula and the littoral region which features a perfect harmony of varied landscapes. The town of Opatija offers a beautiful view of the sea and the nearby islands of Krk and Cres, which can easily be visited by car or ferry. Opatija is surrounded by charming small towns characterised by narrow streets and a rich history. Opatija boasts numerous places of interest. The town’s streets are filled with houses distinguished by a specific architecture and with villas from the Habsburg period. This is a renowned wellness destination that continues to attract guests in search of a relaxed atmosphere. A wide range of beaches, clear sea and a variety of services and facilities are the key factors why tourists keep coming back to Opatija.

Transfer to Rovinj (53.4 km, 1hr)

Rovinj Sightseeing with English speaking guide.

Is situated by the sea, on a hilly peninsula, with the tower of St. Euphemia Church marking its highest point. Rovinj is very picturesque town. It is considered one of the most photogenic places. Its colorful houses are rising from the sea. Rovinj’s steep pedestrian streets are full of art galleries and lively bars and restaurants. Town’s harbor is busy with small pleasure and fishing boats. The atmospheric fishing port of Rovinj is known for its picturesque beaches, cobbled Old Town, and lively bay area. On this walking tour, venture beyond the tourist hotspots and discover the historic town through the eyes of the locals. With a local guide, explore the lower and upper towns, take in the views from Saint Euphemia’s, and find out the best places to stroll, shop, and eat.

Transfer hotel in Opatija (53.4 km, 1hr)

Free time in Opatija

Breakfast at the hotel

Free & Easy

Optional visit Motovun / truffle hunting experience

MOTOVUN (45 mins journey)

Is a medieval town in central Istria, located on top of a steep hill that dominates the Mirna River, with a staircase of 1052 steps leads up to it. It is attractive because of its medieval atmosphere (the walls in the shape of a ring and two half rings) with a view spreading over vineyards and fields of the Motovun forest.

Breakfast at the hotel

Free time in Rijeka (14km, 30 min)

The Kvarner Riviera‘s largest city is Rijeka which, with a population of just over 200,000 people, is also Croatia’s third largest city and its busiest port. The word rijeka actually means river in Croatian, as does the Italian name for the city – Fiume.

Lunch

Transfer to Zagreb Outlet Village (177 km, 2.5hrs)
Free time in Outlet Village
Transfer to Zagreb airport (15 km, 20 mins)
Depart to Istanbul

Arrive Istanbul Airport and the transit time in the airport for 2 hour 30 mins. (Please note Turkey is 1 hour ahead of Croatia, do remember to adjust your watch Arrival at Istanbul)

Depart for Singapore
Arrival at Singapore Changi Airport