Coastal ease
Less hurry, more harbor light, more time to feel the place between guided moments.
The Adriatic, slowed down
Croatia Adventure
Sea light on limestone streets. Long lunches near the harbor. Island wine, old walls, private coastal crossings and enough time to let Croatia feel like a place you have entered, not a list you have completed.
- Split
- Hvar
- Dubrovnik
- Private Adriatic crossing
- Santorini option
No obligation. No pressure.
8 Days7 nights land
Split to DubrovnikRoute
6-12 GuestsMax 16
12 MealsDeluxe inclusions
3 Nights SantoriniOptional extension
From $8,479Per person
Why Croatia?
Because the Adriatic has its own sense of time.
Croatia is not just beautiful coastline. It is a way of moving through a day: coffee in palace courtyards, ferries cutting across blue water, lavender in the hills, wine poured slowly, bells over stone streets, and evenings that seem to arrive softer here.
This Journey is designed around that feeling. Split gives the story its ancient pulse. Hvar slows it to island rhythm. Dubrovnik gathers the whole coast into one cinematic finale.
Island texture
Hvar is not treated as a stop. It becomes the middle movement: wine, lavender, villages and sea.
Old-world drama
Dubrovnik brings the walls, the limestone streets and the view from above the Adriatic.
Your Journey Ahead
Three Croatian Chapters.One Adriatic Story.
From Split to Dubrovnik, one beautifully paced journey along the Dalmatian coast—with Santorini waiting as an optional Aegean afterglow.
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- 01SplitRoman stone, palace courtyards and the first glow of Dalmatia. Arrive gently and let the Adriatic set the pace.
- 02HvarLavender hills, village lanes, island wine and long harbor afternoons. Hvar is where the Journey exhales.
- 03DubrovnikA private coastal approach, limestone walls and golden-hour streets bring Croatia to its cinematic finale.
- OPTIONALSantoriniContinue beyond Croatia into caldera light, whitewashed paths and one more blue horizon.
Most Tours vs Now Journey
Coastal, not crowded.
Croatia changes when the group is smaller and the route is designed around atmosphere. The best moments are not only the famous sights, but the ease between them.
Most Croatia tours...
- Move fast along the coast so the route looks impressive on paper.
- Treat Hvar as a transfer point or a quick island stop.
- Use larger group logistics that make old towns feel congested.
- Stack sightseeing first, then leave the mood of the coast to chance.
- Separate the practical details from the emotional reason travelers choose Croatia.
With us: Now Journey Croatia
- Built as three distinct chapters: Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik.
- Designed for 6 to 12 guests, with a maximum of 16.
- Includes the Hvar-to-Dubrovnik private boat crossing as part of the story.
- Protects leisure time for cafes, harbors, beaches, viewpoints and slow evenings.
- Gives travelers a complete printable itinerary before they ask us to plan.
The Journey by Chapters
Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik. Then, if you wish, Santorini.
Instead of a day-by-day wall of logistics, think of Croatia as a sequence of coastal chapters. Each has its own light, rhythm and reason for being there.
Chapter 1 | Days 1-2 | 2 nights
Split
The Journey opens inside living history. Split is not preserved behind glass; it is Roman stone filled with markets, cafes, courtyards, laundry lines, bells and the everyday pulse of Dalmatian life.
- Day 1: Arrival transfer, hotel check-in, Split Discovery Walk and welcome dinner with the Tour Captain.
- Day 2: Explore Split's Old Town, Diocletian's Palace, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, Peristyle, Green Market, Riva and Marjan Hill, with leisure time afterward.
Chapter 2 | Days 3-4 | 2 nights
Hvar Island
The pace softens on Hvar. This is the island chapter: vineyards, lavender, Stari Grad's old lanes, a polished harbor, and the permission to let the afternoon become part of the itinerary.
- Day 3: Ferry to Hvar, Stari Grad, Stari Grad Plain, Velo Grablje and an exclusive winery experience with local pairings.
- Day 4: Leisure day in Hvar Town, with time for the fortress, seaside cafes, beaches, markets or a slow harbor afternoon.
Chapter 3 | Days 5-8 | 3 nights
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is the crescendo: a private coastal approach, the drama of the walls, limestone streets at golden hour and the view from Mount Srd as the Adriatic opens below.
- Day 5: Private boat transfer from Hvar to Dubrovnik, Discovery Walk from Pile Gate and welcome dinner.
- Day 6: Dubrovnik landmarks including the Old Town, Cathedral, Rector's Palace, hidden streets and Mount Srd by cable car.
- Day 7: Leisure day or optional coastal exploring by driver-guide or boat, followed by a special farewell aperitif.
- Day 8: Departure transfer to Dubrovnik Airport, or continue to Santorini.
Continue the Story
From the Adriatic to the Aegean.
Some travelers will feel complete in Dubrovnik. Others will want one more blue horizon. The optional Santorini extension carries the story from Croatia's stone-and-sea coastline into Greece's caldera light.
Arrive in Santorini
Fly from Dubrovnik through Athens, settle into the hotel and join a Discovery Walk through Thera.
Feel the island
Wine country near Pyrgos, caldera views, Oia, Fira and time to let the island breathe.
Close gently
A leisure day, optional cooking class and a farewell aperitif before onward travel.
What's included
The structure is handled. The coast still feels open.
The best Croatia experience needs choreography without feeling choreographed: the right transfers, the right pacing, the right hotels and enough open space to follow the day.
Discovery Walks
Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik open with orientation, local texture and a human sense of place.
Private boat transfer
The Hvar to Dubrovnik transfer is designed as a scenic experience, not just transportation.
Wine experience
Hvar includes an exclusive winery experience with local wines and pairings.
Hosted dining
Twelve deluxe meal moments are woven through the Journey, including dinners, breakfasts, a farewell aperitif and winery experience.
Hotel collections
Historic towns, harbor addresses and island style.
Hotel names are examples, with similar hand-selected properties used where needed. Room upgrades and view categories may be requested where available.
Split | 2 nights
Inside the old city rhythm.
Heritage Hotel Antique Split, Cornaro Hotel or similar keep you close to the Old Town, the Riva and the evening pulse of the city. Split works best when you can step out and immediately feel the palace lanes around you.
- Selected for walkable access to the historic center.
- Supports arrival ease after international travel.
- Gives the first chapter a lived-in Croatian texture.
Hvar Town | 2 nights
Island polish without losing the harbor.
Hotel Adriana-Hvar Spa Hotel, Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel or similar place the island chapter near Hvar's harbor life, cafes, fortress views and evening walks.
- Chosen for the feeling of being on Hvar, not just visiting it.
- Keeps wine, villages and leisure in natural balance.
- Lets guests choose either elegance or an unhurried island afternoon.
Dubrovnik | 3 nights
A finale worthy of the walls.
The Pucic Palace, Hotel Imperial Dubrovnik or similar are selected so Dubrovnik feels grand, walkable and atmospheric. The final chapter should not feel like a commute to the Old Town.
- Selected for access to Dubrovnik's historic center and views.
- Supports a slower final day with independent exploring.
- Creates the right emotional landing place for the Journey's farewell.
Santorini | optional 3 nights
The Aegean afterglow.
Atrina Canava 1894, Katikies Santorini or similar carry the optional extension into a different kind of blue: caldera light, whitewashed paths and a final Greek island rhythm.
- Chosen to make the extension feel like a finale, not an add-on.
- Pairs guided Santorini with protected leisure time.
- Creates a natural bridge from the Adriatic to the Aegean.
Hotel room assignments are typically made around 60 days before the adventure. International airfare is not included.
Printable Itinerary
Take the Croatia story with you.
Download the detailed PDF with the day-by-day flow, hotel examples, Santorini extension, airport notes and booking details. It is designed for travelers who want to sit with the Journey before deciding.
Dates & Rates
2026-2027 Croatia Adventure.
Prices are per person in US dollars based on two guests sharing a room. Daily departures are available. The tour begins in Split (SPU) and ends in Dubrovnik (DBV). Solo supplement is $2,979.
2026 departures 6-12 guests | Max 16
May 12-19
Price: $8,479
Lead by Gina Merritt
Past departureRequest a Journey ProposalJun 13-20
Price: $8,879
Past departureRequest a Journey ProposalSep 14-21
Price: $8,879
AvailableRequest a Journey ProposalOct 5-12
Price: $8,479
AvailableRequest a Journey Proposal2027 departures 6-12 guests | Max 16
May 12–19
Price: $8,479
AvailableRequest a Journey ProposalJun 22-29
Price: $8,879
AvailableRequest a Journey ProposalSep 14-21
Price: $8,879
AvailableRequest a Journey ProposalOct 4-11
Price: $8,479
AvailableRequest a Journey ProposalDeposit and on-tour airfare/ferries
A non-refundable $700 deposit per person is required at booking and is transferable for up to two years from the trip start date. An additional non-refundable $190 per person is required for on-tour airfare or ferries. Total due at booking is $890 per person.
Considering one of these departures?
Tell us which date fits your plans and we will help with availability, hotel preferences and the optional Santorini extension.
Is this Journey right for you?
Best for Adriatic coast lovers.
This Journey is comfortable and hosted, but it still includes old-town walking, ferries, coastal transfers and lively historic places.
Right for you if...
- You want Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik in one smooth route.
- You enjoy island wine, coastal history and small-group travel.
- You like a balance of guided time and leisure.
- You may want to add Santorini after Croatia.
Not ideal if...
- You want to unpack once and stay in a single hotel.
- You dislike ferries, boats or coastal transfers.
- You need a no-walking itinerary without stone streets or stairs.
- You want Santorini included in the base price rather than as an extension.
Frequently asked questions
A few clarifying details.
Practical booking and trip-fit details for the Croatia Adventure.
Where does the Journey begin?
The core tour begins in Split. Use Split Airport (SPU) for arrival.
Where does it end?
The core tour ends in Dubrovnik. Use Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) unless adding Santorini.
Is Santorini included?
No. Santorini is presented as an optional three-night extension after Dubrovnik.
How many guests are on tour?
The Journey is designed for six to twelve guests, with a maximum of sixteen.
What is due at booking?
The booking-due total is $890 per person: $700 deposit plus $190 for on-tour airfare or ferries.
Is international airfare included?
No. International airfare is not included.
Begin your Adriatic story
If Croatia is calling, let us shape it with care.
Tell us how you want the coast to feel: slow and elegant, island-forward, Dubrovnik-centered, or extended into Santorini. We will help you choose the date, hotels and rhythm that make the Journey feel like yours.
No pressure. Just a thoughtful conversation about the coast, the pace and the right next step.