9-Day Family Vacation to Croatia

Split is an enchanting city on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. You will feel like you have traveled back in time upon your arrival as you find architecture dating back to ancient Roman and grandiose Byzantine times. Your private transfer will escort the family to the heart of the city, where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure to enjoy the cityscape. Diocletian’s Palace is a preserved example of ancient 4th-century architecture that balances the prestige of the past with modern life filled with antique gates, soaring towers, trendy shops, and contemporary cafes.

After breakfast, your family will transfer to the pier, where you will embark on a private boat for an adventurous cruise of Krknjaši Bay and Hvar. When you reach Veli Drvenik, you will find a shimmering blue lagoon famous for its incredible crystal clear water, which creates a unique tropical paradise. The unusual sandy sea bottom and the immaculate shallow crystal clear water contain the perfect place for snorkeling and swimming. Hvar shines with Renaissance architecture and inspiring cultural heritage blanketed beneath the Mediterranean sun. The island will reward you with scenic views of land, sea, and sweeping historic architecture.

After waking up in beautiful Split, you will have an exciting walking tour through the streets of this ancient town and its fabled history. Below Diocletian’s Palace is the Riva, a palm-lined seafront promenade famous for its historic buildings and view of the Adriatic Sea. In nearby Krka National Park, your family can indulge in the lush green foliage, tranquil lakes, and powerful waterfalls. The meditative and serene ambiance will stem from the mouth of the River Krka and Skradinski Buk, a collection of nearly 20 different waterfalls spanning almost a half-mile long.

The River Cetina is one of the most beautiful rivers in Central Europe and offers you one of the most enticing adventures in Dalmatia on a rafting excursion in the majestic canyon. The clean and refreshing water surrounded by the lavish nature will captivate your family. As you wind down the river, you will find rushing cascades, gorgeous caves, and a jungle-like ambiance for a breathtakingly beautiful setting, eventually turning into an adrenaline rush along class II and III rapids. After your adventure, you will return to Split for the remainder of the day at your leisure.

After breakfast, the family will transfer to world-famous Dubrovnik for an immersive time in the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” After you check in to your hotel, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure to enjoy the classic ambiance of the city overlooking the water. You may feel as though you have traveled back to medieval Croatia as you wander beneath the red-tiled rooftops and follow the picturesque cobblestone alleys. The iconic Pile Gate has acted as the city’s main entrance for centuries and remains a fantastical sight complete with a historic drawbridge.

Dubrovnik overflows with historical architecture, unique designs, and preserved cultural heritage. Your guided tour will offer your family an opportunity to discover fantastic Dubrovnik history in the heart of Old Town, where Renaissance harmony exudes from the Stradun and sophisticated elegance from the Rector’s Palace. As you explore the streets, your exploration will end at the grand City Walls overlooking the shimmering blues of the Adriatic Sea. In the afternoon, you will venture out on an exciting buggy tour, taking you first to the top of Mt Srd to gawk at the incredible views of Dubrovnik’s Old Town from above.

After the buzzing ambiance and endless grandiosity of Dubrovnik, the family can embrace the tranquility of the ravishing nature outside of Dubrovnik for a different view of Dalmatia. Your cycling tour will start in Gruda, a picturesque village set above vineyards and olive groves, overlooking a river, waterfalls, and medieval watermills. You can stop to visit a 600-year old Franciscan monastery before visiting a local winery where you can sample the wines and your kids can try homemade fruit juices. Your last stop for the day will be for a mouthwatering lunch in a restaurant serving authentic Dalmatian cuisine.

The morning will be at your leisure to relax and enjoy Dubrovnik as a family. One of the city’s most popular activities is a sea kayaking tour around the City Walls. You will have a stunningly unique view of the impressive and invincible ramparts from the sea as your kayak softly glides along the calm and sleepy water at sunset. Kayaking in the sunset, under the sea walls, near the islands and secluded bays will be a truly mesmerizing experience accentuated by the sound of paddling, dripping water, and the light breeze mixed with the stunning colors of sunset.

At breakfast, your family may share their favorite moments from the trip, from exploring Split to the pleasant paddling beneath Dubrovnik’s City Walls. You can spend time enjoying Dubrovnik once more at your leisure, visiting the shops or sipping coffee at an outdoor table watching people pass in the morning light. When you are ready, your private transfer will meet your family at the hotel and escort you to the airport for your flight home.