Croatian Romantic story – Honeymoon

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DAY 1-3 / DUBROVNIK
Arrival to Dubrovnik airport, transfer to the hotel in Dubrovnik. Check-in, free time.

During your stay in Dubrovnik, we planned few romantic trips for you:
– day in Dubrovnik (with your personal guide), that ends with amazing sunset from sea!
After breakfast, take off on amazing tour of Dubrovnik, the Pearl of Adriatic.
Boat trip to island Lokrum, green oasis just opposite the city walls. Walk around the island, which is associated with many interesting legends. After coming back to the city, you’ll go on a hill SRĐ by cable car, greatest view point possible on the old town and surrounding islands. Lunch at restaurant with local traditional cuisine, where you’ll have chance to taste delicious meals, with glass of wine.
The walls of Dubrovnik girdle a perfectly preserved complex of public and private, sacral and secular buildings representing all periods of the city’s history, beginning with its founding in the 7th century. Walking tour: City walls – main street Stradun – the Rector’s palace – the Church of St. Vlaho – the Cathedral – three large monasteries and the City hall. The Republic of Dubrovnik was the center of a separate political and territorial entity, and was proud of its culture, its achievements in commerce and especially of its freedom, preserved down so many tempestuous centuries.
In the afternoon, speedboat ride, and you will enjoy in beautiful scene – mesmerizing romantic sunset and amazing view at Dubrovnik from the sea.

 – day trip to beautiful island of Korčula (with your personal guide), acclaimed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo, island with beautiful landscape, unspoiled beauty, olive trees and vineyards. According to legend, the island was settled by the Trojan hero Antenor in the 12th century BC, who is also known as the founder of the city of Padua.
But before coming to Korčula, you will discover why is Croatia special. Visit to Trsteno arboretum, oldest arboretum in the world. Visit to Ston, small town at the beginning of Pelješac peninsula, known by three things – Ston wall, longest in Europe, salt factory and oysters. After visiting wall and salt factory, you’ll go on a boat ride by wooden boat and local fisherman, who will show you how oysters are taken out of the sea, he will open them for you, and you will taste one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs.
Drive in direction of Korčula. After boat ride, you’ll come to Korčula, preserved medieval town whose street design is based on a fish bone pattern, and walking tour will take you through its narrow, cobbled streets full of history. After sightseeing, you’ll have lunch in city center, with local cuisine and amazing local wines (our gift to you for the beginning of the rest of your life as husband and wife).
Pelješac peninsula is one of Croatias famous wine regions, on a way back to Dubrovnik, visit to winery, with wine tasting.

DAY 4-6 / ISLAND HVAR
Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split, with private car.
Transfer with catamaran from Split to island of Hvar, sunniest island in Croatia, and one of 10 most beautiful islands in the world, home of one of the oldest European theaters.
Transfer from harbour to the hotel.

During your stay on island of Hvar, we recommend romantic things for you:
– enjoying in the sun and sea, with perfect end of the day – 4h sailing into sunset

– romantic dinner in restaurant with traditional cuisine and local wines (like Pelješac, Hvar is also known by its wines)

– island sightseeing tour: Stari Grad, formerly known as Pharia and Pharos, is one of the oldest settlements on the island  and is in fact the city after which the island was named (Hvar being a derivative of Pharia and Pharos). With roots reaching back to Greek antiquity, the town is adorned with white stone houses and has an atmosphere so special that throughout the years many of Stari Grad’s visitors have become its permanent residents. Vrboska is known as Little Venice of Hvar island, appropriately named for the many small bridges that connect the city over its narrow, winding fjord, Vrboska is the smallest town on Hvar and is wondrously endowed with charm. Here you’ll enjoy an inspiring stroll through the city and visit several old churches with some of the largest art collections on the Adriatic coast. Jelsa is one of the largest towns on the island. Enjoy morning coffee in St. John’s square, a beautiful square tracing its roots back to the renaissance-baroque era. Enjoy lunch and local cuisine, with glass of fine island’s wine.

DAY 7-10 / SPLIT
Transfer from hotel to the harbour.
Transfer to Split with catamaran.
Transfer to the hotel.

During your stay, you can enjoy in hotel’s wellness center (sauna, jacuzzi, gym), as well as in aromatherapy massage (60 min).
– enjoy walking tour with private local guide through historical center and remains of Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979.), built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D. The cathedral was built in the Middle Ages, reusing materials from the ancient mausoleum. 12th and 13th century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th century Gothic palaces and other palaces in Renaissance and Baroque style make up the rest of the protected area. At the northern exit of the palace we will see a large monument of Gregory of Nin, do not forget to catch the big toe and make a wish! Drive to the center of Trogir, near Split, called museum island. Tour through city center, visit the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, which is known for its beautiful portal, located at the main entrance, made by the famous Master Radovan. During the tour, we hope you’ll be lucky and in the City Lodge hear the famous Dalmatian folk songs. Since 1997, the historic centre of Trogir has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.  Romantic dinner in restaurant with traditional cuisine and local wine.

– drive to Šibenik, the oldest Croatian native town, passing through the old city entrance to the Old town, we’ll walk through streets and stairs that tell stories about the city and its inhabitants. Coming to the Cathedral of St. James, another attraction of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2000., you’ll hear amazing story of how it’s built, and you’ll visit the cathedral and the baptistry. Continue your journey to Krka National Park, that lies about 10 km inland from Šibenik in this part of Dalmatia. Named after the Krka River, the Park covers the area of just over 142 square km and includes two thirds of the river itself. The top attractions of the Park are its magnificent waterfalls, including the famous waterfall Skradinski Buk, which is one of Croatia’s most famous sights. This is the place where the beauty of the National Park stands out the most, through the eternal interaction of sun and water. After the walking tour, there will be enough time for strolling around the ethno village, walking, or taking photos of the picturesque landscape. Lunch near Skradinski buk waterfall. You have to try trout, of course, with wine. Transfer to the airport for your return flight.