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The best of Croatia


You are planning an exciting trip to Croatia but don’t know for sure where to start and what to visit?

Hvar island, Hvar, Croatia, photo by NIna Bogdan Hvar
Hvar island, Hvar, Croatia, photo by NIna Bogdan


Let us help you out on this one! There are so many places and attractions in Croatia you can visit it’s almost impossible to highlight only a few but the fact that Croatia is a small country with all the sites just a few hours away from each other makes things much easier than almost anywhere else.

Zagreb iz zraka J. Duval
Zagreb, Croatia, photo by J. Duval, photo credit by TB of the city of Zagreb


The first stop you should visit is Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. Here you can experience so many historical influences, visit many interesting museums, and events, try all kinds of dishes and go shopping for great prices, matter what you’re looking for. Here are only some of the activities you can try and the best thing is that you can continue your trip from Zagreb to the most popular places in Croatia, find out how on this link.

Plitvice Lakes national park in Croatia, photo by Nino Pavisic
Plitvice Lakes national park in Croatia, photo by Nino Pavisic


Plitvice lakes tour will prove to you how magical nature can be and why this place has attracted people from around the world for years and years. As Plitvice lakes hold the status of Croatia’s most popular national park, it’s good to know that there are other equally beautiful, yet unexplored national parks in Croatia. Learn more about them here.

Sastavci Photo credit by NP Plitvice lakes 6
Sastavci Photo credit by NP Plitvice lakes

Plitvice is often a stop on the way to the coast, so while you’ve visited this wonder of nature, it’s the seaside where you should be heading to see and feel what everyone is talking about when it comes to Croatia and its attractions!

Motovun, Istria, Croatia, photo by Zoran Jelača for croatia2go.com
Motovun, Istria, Croatia, photo by Zoran Jelača for croatia2go.com


In the Northern parts of the seaside like Istria you can experience true luxury vacation and bits of ancient history like in Pula (and even try out truffle hunting!) and don’t forget to visit the, how we call it, „the Pearl of Kvarner“ – Opatija!

Truffle hunting Zigante Livade1
Truffle hunting by Zigante, Livade, Istria


The Mid-Adriatic holds two cities that are a must for vacation and sightseeing in one – Zadar and Split. 
Zadar is the rising star of Croatian tourism thanks to attractions like Sea Organ and Salutation to the Sun and its priceless historical and cultural value!

Forum, Zadar, Croatia, photo by Filip Brala, photo credit by TB of Zadar city
Forum, Zadar, Croatia, photo by Filip Brala, photo credit by TB of Zadar city


If you ask local Dalmatians which city they consider the capital of the Dalmatia region, most of them will agree that Split holds the title. The second biggest city in Croatia (after Zagreb), Split truly offers numerous activities and attractions, of which may be the most popular one, is the legendary Diocletian’s palace. What are the other hidden adventures waiting for you in Split, find out on tour!

Diocletian Palace in Split, Croatia photo credit by Croatian-Attractions
Diocletian Palace in Split, Croatia photo credit by Croatian-Attractions

The more we move to the South, the more attractive it gets!

Maybe the No.1 destination of all in Croatia definitely would be the magical, incredible Dubrovnik! The place where Game of Thrones was filmed (if you’re a fan of the show, then this tour is something just for you!) as well as many other popular movies and shows only proves that this truly is a hidden gem of the Adriatic coast.

Dubrovnik Croatia photo by Ivan Vukovic Vuka 8
Dubrovnik Croatia photo by Ivan Vukovic Vuka


Interest in visiting Dubrovnik rises daily and booking a high-quality tour sure means a lot so save yourself from stressing out and get the best of Dubrovnik from this tour!

Cavtat Croatia photo credit b y TB of Cavtat Konavle
Cavtat Croatia photo credit by TB of Cavtat Konavle


Don’t forget to visit Konavle and Cavtat while nearby in Dubrovnik, both the true spots of long forgotten Mediterranean lifestyle and peace. This tour will help you understand what makes the locals so relaxed and happy. And to end the tour of the coast, may we suggest some finest wine tasting? Pelješac peninsula offers the world acclaimed sorts of wine and here you can be sure you taste the best!

The Rizman
The Rizman winery

P.S. If you’re a true wine enthusiast, compare Pelješac wine as the finest on the coast with continental Croatia’s finest wines in Ilok on this exclusive tour.

ILOK OLD CELLAR 1
ILOK OLD CELLAR, photo credit by Ilok Old Cellar


And why not visit Zagorje, the North of Croatia, just an hour away from Zagreb, with all the wonderful spots you can visit all in just a day or two!

Veliki Tabor Castle Zagorje Croatia photo by Siniša Žnidarec
Veliki Tabor Castle Zagorje Croatia photo by Siniša Žnidarec

If your vacation is more oriented toward fun and less toward history and sights, check out this article which contains all relevant music festivals and entertainment spots!

Nebo restaurant Hilton Costabella Rijeka Croatia photo credit by FlikerHR 35
Nebo restaurant, Hilton Costabella, Rijeka Croatia photo credit by FlikerHR

And those of you who appreciate really great cuisine- trust us, anywhere you go in Croatia, you’ll enjoy the taste of every meal possible. Just read here about the gastronomic highlights and learn how to prepare the finest Croatian dishes in this excellent cooking class which you can book here!

Cooking class Zagreb



Depending on the spots you’d like to visit and your budget, and let us plan your vacation!

For all the tours in one place visit this page and book while you can!

For all other questions and inquiries, feel free to contact us anytime!

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Andreja Pruša Horvatić

"There are countless beautiful stories proving that what I’ve been doing for the past eight years, with varying levels of enthusiasm is truly meaningful."

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