Day 1

Afternoon / Evening

• Meet at Split International Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia at 4:00 p.m local time.
• Take included transportation to your hotel in the center of Split.
• After settling in, take an orientation walk around the neighborhood and get to know your new friends.
• Enjoy your first dinner as a group! Tonight, you'll eat at a local restaurant as you begin to soak in the Croatian culture.

Day 2

Morning:

• After breakfast, set out on a walking tour with a local guide to learn about Split's rich history.
• Walk through Diocletian’s Palace and see how residents have built homes from these ancient walls.  
• See the Temple of Jupiter, Diocletian Cellars, and the Statue of Grgur Ninski. During your free time, we recommend climbing up the Saint Domnius Cathedral.

Afternoon:

• This afternoon, join a local family and learn how to make soparnik from scratch. This traditional dish is a savory pie with a filling of swiss chard.
• Enjoy an included glass of wine and a dessert to compliment that meal, all while sharing stories and enjoying the experience with the host family. 
• Return to your accommodation and have the rest of the day free to do as you please.

Evening:

• Dinner tonight is not included but your local Trip Leader will recommend a few places for you to enjoy authentic Croatian cuisine.
• Opt to head out for the evening to explore some of Split’s nightlife or simply just relax at the hotel.

Day 3

Morning/Afternoon

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• In a private speedboat, gather with your friends for an adventure on the sea.
• Discover small beaches, hidden caves, and snorkel as you navigate the coves and small bays around the Adriatic Sea.

• Visit Golden Horn Beach, one of Croatia’s most popular beaches. 
• Stop on the island of Hvar and have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore a little bit of Hvar’s old town before returning to the boat for more aquatic adventures.
• Stop at the island of Solta for one more dip in the sea where you will also have the opportunity to go snorkeling. 

Evening:

• Tonight's dinner is not included, but your Trip Leader will recommend some of the best restaurants for Croatian cuisine!
• Choose your own adventure tonight and explore one of the many bars or clubs in Split.

Day 4

Morning:

• Take in the views and enjoy breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, then head to the port.
• Sit back and relax on a ferry ride to the island of Korcula. (~2 hours)‍
• Receive a brief introduction from your Trip Leader on an orientation walk through the old town.
• Don’t forget to ask for recommendations on where to find the best lunch spots.

Afternoon:

• In the early afternoon, continue discovering the highlights of this historic town, including exciting churches, museums, and Venetian-style houses on your own.
• You can also choose to swim just below the old town. It’s one of Croatia’s most unique beaches.
• Reunite with your group in the late afternoon and head out to the tiny village of Pupant for an opportunity to experience traditional Croatian life.

Evening:

• Enjoy dinner at one of Korcula’s last remaining traditional family restaurants, where you will feast on a home-cooked meal. Don’t hesitate to ask your host if you can taste some homemade wine!

Day 5

Morning:

• Wake up in your hotel in Korcula and have breakfast with your friends.
• Travel out to the coastal village of Lumbarda and tour a local vineyard. Learn about the unique grapes that make an exceptional wine, Grk that is only produced in this part of the world.
• Spend time walking around the village to soak in the traditional Croatian lifestyles.

Afternoon:

• Take a walk to Przine Bay and relax on one of the sandy beaches on this part of the island.
• Return to the center of Korcula and enjoy some free time to explore or find souvenirs to take back home.

Evening:

• Tonight is a free evening to discover the nightlife and choose your own meal.

Day 6

Morning:

• Wake up and enjoy a peaceful breakfast at your hotel.
• Take included transportation to the port and board a ferry. A quick 30-minute ferry ride will take you back to the mainland.
• Cruise in a private van with your group as you drive along the Peljesac Peninsula toward Dubrovnik. (~2 hours)

Afternoon:

• Visit the town of Stona and admire Europe’s second-longest stone wall. Enjoy a small break and grab a cup of coffee.
• ndulge in fresh oysters that are farmed right in the bays of this small coastal community during an included oyster tasting activity.
• Arrive in Dubrovnik, settle into your accommodation, walk along the ancient walls with your Trip Leader, and visit the Large Fountain of Onforio and The Rector's Palace.

Evening:

• Dinner is not included tonight but your Trip Leader will point out a few places for you to dine during your walking tour.

Day 7

Morning/Afternoon:

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Then get ready to enjoy Dubrovnik as you please.
• Today is a free day that you can fill with any optional activities that you feel best fit your style. Of course, our Trip Leader will be able to assist and offer suggestions on how to best experience this ancient city.

‍Suggested activities include but are not limited to: St. Blaise Church and Renaissance Sponza Palace, ride the cable car or hike to the top of Mt. Srd, take a Game of Thrones tour, relax on Banje Beach.

‍Evening:

• Meet with your new friends for a farewell dinner and then head out to explore the city under the lights!

Day 8

Morning:

• Say goodbye to your new friends and depart any time of the day with instructions from your Trip Leader on taking taxis, buses, or local transportation to the airport.
• Ask your Trip Leader for suggestions if you choose to spend more time in Dubrovnik.