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Croatia Coastal Discovery | Dubrovnik, Split & Hvar Island
Package Overview
Duration
8 Days / 7 NightsDeparture
Any Indian CityAccommodation
4★ HotelsBest Time
May – SepCountry
Croatia (EU)Meals
Daily BreakfastCroatia is Europe’s most exciting new destination — a country where medieval walled cities rise from turquoise Adriatic cliffs, Game of Thrones was filmed, Plitvice Lakes create the most surreal natural waterfalls on earth, and Hvar Island offers the most glamorous island life in the Mediterranean. This 8-day coastal discovery journeys from Dubrovnik’s iconic city walls through lavender-scented Hvar, into Split’s 1,700-year-old Roman palace, to the fairy-tale waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes, and north to Zadar — the city with the world’s most beautiful sunset. Rated 4.8 stars by 119 verified travellers.
Trip Highlights
Dubrovnik City Walls — the most spectacular medieval walls in Europe
Game of Thrones filming locations — Dubrovnik as King’s Landing
Dubrovnik Cable Car — panoramic views at 412m above the Adriatic
Hvar Pakleni Islands boat tour — hidden coves & crystal Adriatic
Diocletian’s Palace Split — living inside a 1,700-year-old Roman palace
Trogir UNESCO island town — medieval gem 30 min from Split
Plitvice Lakes National Park — UNESCO turquoise waterfalls
Zadar Sea Organ — the sea plays music; Alfred Hitchcock’s favourite sunset
Hvar lavender fields — 60% of Croatia’s lavender grown here
Lokrum Island — forested paradise with peacocks & GoT exhibition
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1DAY
Arrival in Dubrovnik — Dobro došli u Hrvatsku!
Dubrovnik Airport • Old Town Walk • Stradun • Adriatic Sunset
- Arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) — met by your Holiday Vibez representative
- Private transfer to 4-star hotel in or near Dubrovnik Old Town
- Evening walk along Stradun — Dubrovnik’s magnificent marble-paved main boulevard, surrounded by Baroque and Gothic palaces
- Pile Gate — the dramatic entrance to Dubrovnik Old Town through the massive city walls. The most photographed gate in Croatia
- Rector’s Palace and Onofrio’s Fountain — the heart of the ancient Republic of Ragusa
- First Adriatic sunset from the city walls — Dubrovnik turns golden and the sea glows deep blue. Pure magic
2DAY
Dubrovnik — City Walls, Cable Car & Game of Thrones
City Walls • Cable Car • GoT Filming Locations • Lokrum Island
- Breakfast. Dubrovnik City Walls — walk the complete 1.9km circuit of the most spectacular medieval city walls in Europe (entry included). Unparalleled views of the Old Town and Adriatic
- Game of Thrones filming locations tour — Dubrovnik doubled as King’s Landing in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Visit the Iron Throne filming locations, Blackwater Bay, and Cersei’s Walk of Shame steps
- Dubrovnik Cable Car — ascend 412m to Mount Srđ for the most spectacular panoramic views of the Old Town, islands, and the deep blue Adriatic (entry included)
- Fort Lovrijenac — the dramatic clifftop fortress rising 37m above the sea, another GoT filming location
- Lokrum Island — 15-minute boat ride to the beautiful forested island with a botanical garden, Game of Thrones exhibition, and peacocks roaming freely
- Evening: Fresh Adriatic seafood dinner in the Old Town — grilled sea bass, black risotto (crni rižot), and local Plavac Mali wine
3DAY
Dubrovnik → Hvar — Lavender Island of the Adriatic
Ferry to Hvar • Hvar Town • Spanish Fortress • First Adriatic Swim
- Breakfast at hotel. Checkout. Ferry or catamaran from Dubrovnik to Hvar (approx. 2h 30min — beautiful Adriatic sailing through the Dalmatian islands)
- Arrive Hvar Town — transfer to 4-star hotel in the historic centre. Hvar is consistently voted one of the most beautiful islands in the world
- Hvar Old Town — the magnificent main square (Trg Sv. Stjepana), the largest square in Dalmatia, surrounded by Renaissance palaces, the Cathedral of St Stephen, and the Arsenal
- Spanish Fortress (Fortica) — the 16th-century fortress above Hvar Town with sweeping panoramic views over the Pakleni Islands and the glittering Adriatic
- First Adriatic swim — Hvar’s crystal-clear turquoise waters are some of the cleanest in the Mediterranean
- Evening: Hvar Town nightlife — the island is famous as the ‘Adriatic Riviera’ with excellent restaurants and buzzing rooftop bars
4DAY
Hvar — Pakleni Islands, Lavender & Blue Cave
Pakleni Islands Boat Tour • Lavender Fields • Secret Beaches
- Breakfast. Full-day boat tour of the Pakleni Islands — a stunning archipelago of 16 pine-forested islands with hidden coves and impossibly clear turquoise water (boat tour included)
- Palmižana — the most beautiful beach island in the Pakleni archipelago with exceptional seafood restaurants right on the water
- Blue Cave (Modra špilja) on Biševo Island — the famous sea cave where sunlight refracts through underwater openings creating an ethereal blue glow (seasonal, own cost)
- Hvar lavender fields — Hvar island produces 60% of Croatia’s lavender, and the purple fields in bloom (May–June) are spectacular
- Jelsa and Stari Grad — two perfectly preserved medieval Dalmatian towns on Hvar island, quieter and more authentic than Hvar Town
- Evening: Sunset cocktails on a Hvar rooftop — the Adriatic sunsets on Hvar are extraordinary
5DAY
Hvar → Split — Living Inside a Roman Palace
Catamaran to Split • Diocletian’s Palace • Trogir • Riva Promenade
- Breakfast. Checkout. Fast catamaran Hvar → Split (1h — stunning Adriatic views). Split is one of the most extraordinary cities in Europe — people literally live inside a 1,700-year-old Roman palace
- Diocletian’s Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Roman Emperor Diocletian in 305 AD. Today 3,000 people live and work inside the ancient palace walls (entry included)
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius — built inside Diocletian’s mausoleum, one of the oldest cathedrals in the world. Climb the bell tower for views over the palace (entry included)
- Trogir day trip — a UNESCO Medieval island town 30 minutes from Split, connected to the mainland by a bridge. Its perfectly preserved Romanesque cathedral and old city are breathtaking
- Split Riva — the buzzing waterfront promenade where locals gather every evening. The most atmospheric people-watching spot in Dalmatia
- Split Old Town markets — buy local lavender sachets, Dalmatian olive oil, and Croatian wine
6DAY
Plitvice Lakes — Croatia’s Greatest Natural Wonder
National Park • Turquoise Waterfalls • Wooden Walkways • Electric Boat
- Breakfast. Full-day excursion from Split to Plitvice Lakes National Park (approx. 2h 30min drive)
- Plitvice Lakes National Park — the crown jewel of Croatian nature and the country’s #1 tourist attraction. A series of 16 terraced lakes in impossible shades of turquoise, emerald, and azure connected by 92 waterfalls (entry included)
- Veliki Slap — the highest waterfall in Croatia at 78m, one of the most spectacular in all of Europe
- Wooden boardwalks — walk directly over the crystal-clear lakes on floating walkways, with the turquoise water shimmering below your feet
- Electric panoramic boat across the largest lake — an environmentally friendly way to cross Kozjak Lake
- Return to Split evening. Farewell Dalmatian dinner — lamb slowly roasted under the peka (iron bell) with vegetables, the signature dish of coastal Croatia
7DAY
Split → Zadar — The Sunset Capital
Drive to Zadar • Roman Forum • Sea Organ • Sun Salutation
- Breakfast at hotel. Checkout. Drive north from Split to Zadar (approx. 2h — scenic coastal road with stunning Adriatic views)
- Zadar Old Town — a UNESCO historic city on a narrow peninsula, with 3,000 years of continuous settlement. The most underrated city in Croatia
- Roman Forum — a perfectly preserved 1st-century Roman forum in the heart of Zadar, the largest in the Eastern Adriatic
- St Donat’s Church — the most distinctive pre-Romanesque church in Croatia, built in the 9th century using Roman stones from the Forum
- Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) — the world-famous art installation designed by architect Nikola Bašić. The sea flows through underwater tubes to create haunting musical tones — you sit on the steps and listen to the sea play music
- Sun Salutation — the circular solar-powered light installation beside the Sea Organ. At sunset it creates the most spectacular light show in the Adriatic. Alfred Hitchcock called the Zadar sunset the most beautiful in the world
8DAY
Departure from Zadar — Doviđenja Croatia!
Last Morning • Zadar Market • Return Flight
- Breakfast. Final morning exploring Zadar at your own pace
- Five Wells Square (Trg Pet Bunara) — Zadar’s charming main square with the 16th-century Land Gate
- Zadar Green Market — the best fresh produce market in northern Dalmatia. Pick up Maraschino cherry liqueur, lavender products, and Croatian olive oil as souvenirs
- Transfer to Zadar Airport (ZAD) or return to Split Airport (SPU) for your return flight
- Fly home from Croatia with 8 extraordinary days — Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Plitvice Lakes & Zadar!
What’s Inside the Package?
✓ Inclusions
- Return flights India → Dubrovnik (DBV), Zadar → India (ZAD)
- Ferry Dubrovnik → Hvar (included)
- Catamaran Hvar → Split (included)
- 2N Dubrovnik + 2N Hvar + 2N Split + 1N Zadar (all 4-star)
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- All private airport/port/hotel transfers
- Dubrovnik City Walls walk entry
- Dubrovnik Cable Car (Mount Srđ) entry
- Game of Thrones filming locations guided tour
- Lokrum Island boat transfer + entry
- Hvar Pakleni Islands full-day boat tour
- Hvar Spanish Fortress (Fortica) entry
- Diocletian’s Palace + Cathedral entry (Split)
- Trogir UNESCO town day trip (Split)
- Plitvice Lakes National Park entry (full-day)
- Zadar Sea Organ & Sun Salutation evening
- Schengen visa documentation support
- Travel insurance (8 days)
- 24/7 coordinator + local guides in each city
✕ Exclusions
- Schengen visa fee (~₹7,500)
- Lunch & dinner
- Blue Cave Biševo Island (seasonal, own cost)
- Krka Waterfalls National Park (optional from Split)
- ATV / scooter hire in Hvar or Dubrovnik
- Sunset boat cruise Dubrovnik
- Personal shopping
- Tips & gratuities
- Room upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa do Indians need for Croatia?
Croatia joined the Schengen Area on 1 January 2023! Indians now need a Schengen Tourist Visa for Croatia, applied through the Croatian Consulate (VFS Global). Fee approx. ₹7,500. Processing: 10–15 working days. Croatia also uses the Euro (€) since January 2023. Holiday Vibez provides full documentation support. Apply 6 weeks before travel. One Schengen visa covers Croatia and all 26 other Schengen member states.
Is Dubrovnik really as beautiful as in Game of Thrones?
Yes — and more so! Dubrovnik’s old city is genuinely extraordinary — completely intact medieval walls, orange-roofed Baroque palaces, and the impossibly blue Adriatic below. Standing on the city walls at golden hour watching the sun set over the Adriatic is one of the most beautiful moments you can experience in Europe. GoT fans will love recognising specific streets and buildings, but even non-fans find Dubrovnik completely breathtaking.
When is the best time to visit Croatia?
May–June and September are ideal — warm weather (24–28°C), crystal-clear Adriatic sea (25°C in September), and far fewer crowds than peak summer. July–August is the most popular (and most expensive) season — Hvar and Dubrovnik are extremely crowded and hot (35–38°C). Plitvice Lakes is spectacular in spring (May) when waterfalls are at full flow. Hvar lavender blooms in June. We strongly recommend May, June, or September.
Is Croatia expensive for Indian tourists?
Croatia is moderately priced — more affordable than Italy, Greece, or France, but not as cheap as Turkey. A seafood dinner in Split costs EUR 20–40. An Adriatic boat tour might be EUR 60–80. Dubrovnik is the most expensive city. The excellent value comes from the extraordinary quality of experiences — the Adriatic water is the cleanest in Europe, the food is excellent, and Croatia punches well above its weight for beauty. Our package price of ₹1,02,000 is exceptional value for 8 days covering 5 cities.
Is Plitvice Lakes really worth the long drive from Split?
Absolutely — every single one of our 119 travellers says Plitvice Lakes was the highlight of the trip! The turquoise colour of the water is literally impossible to believe — it looks like someone photoshopped it. Walking over the floating boardwalks directly above the crystal-clear lakes, with waterfalls cascading all around you — it is unlike anything else on earth. The 2h 30min drive from Split is completely worth it. Bring waterproof shoes, the spray from Veliki Slap gets you delightfully wet!
Traveller Reviews
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119 Reviews
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★★★★★
June 2025
I am a massive Game of Thrones fan and visiting Dubrovnik was a pilgrimage. Standing on the steps where Cersei did her Walk of Shame, looking down at the exact bay that was Blackwater Bay — genuinely emotional. But even for my wife who hasn’t watched GoT, Dubrovnik was simply the most beautiful city she’d ever seen. And then Plitvice Lakes happened and she completely lost her mind. The turquoise colour of that water is not real. It cannot be real. But it is. Croatia is extraordinary.
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★★★★★
September 2025
September was perfect timing — warm Adriatic water (we swam every day!), half the crowds of summer, and everything still open. Hvar Island was a complete revelation — we’d never heard of it before the trip and it became our favourite destination in Europe. The Pakleni Islands boat tour with swimming in coves with 30m visibility water was the best day of our lives. Zadar’s Sea Organ at sunset — listening to the Adriatic play music as the sun sank — was quietly the most moving experience of the whole trip. Thank you Holiday Vibez!
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★★★★★
July 2025
We visited Croatia as our first European trip and chose Holiday Vibez based on their reviews. Best decision we ever made. The food in Split was absolutely extraordinary — grilled fresh fish, black risotto, lamb under the peka. I genuinely didn’t want to leave. Living inside Diocletian’s Palace — walking through the same underground corridors where a Roman Emperor lived — was surreal. The ferry journeys between the islands were beautiful in themselves. Croatia is now our go-to recommendation for every friend planning Europe.
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