Dreaming by the sea

15-day tour of Croatia


Zagreb - Novigrad - Opatija - Zadar - Split - Dubrovnik

Your journey at a glance

Mighty, grey walls of an old fortress, small white boats bobbing in the shallow, crystal-clear water right in front of it, and in the background the edges of a forest-covered hill disappear into the turquoise expanse of the Adriatic ... Croatia is a country for dreaming, a country for the curious and the connoisseur. This 15-day round trip through Croatia takes you to architectural gems and exciting stories. It gives you time to enjoy the sea and savour the tempting aromas from the small konobas. This trip is a holiday for body, mind and soul.
Mighty, grey walls of an old fortress, small white boats bobbing in the shallow, crystal-clear water right in front of it, and in the background the edges of a forest-covered hill disappear into the turquoise expanse of the Adriatic ... Croatia is a country for dreaming, a country for the curious and the connoisseur. This 15-day round trip through Croatia takes you to architectural gems and exciting stories. It gives you time to enjoy the sea and savour the tempting aromas from the small konobas. This trip is a holiday for body, mind and soul.
  • Your journey includes the following stops
  • Zagreb (2 nights)
  • Novigrad (3 nights)
  • Opatija (2 nights)
  • Zadar (3 nights)
  • Split (2 nights)
  • Dubrovnik (2 nights)
  • Further highlights
  • Karlovac
  • Rovinj
  • Kvarner Bay
  • Islands of Cres, Lošinj, Brač, Hvar

Geotoura – Hotel concept

When we include a hotel in our programme, it is not only a high standard of quality that is important to us. We prefer typical local accommodation, often boutique hotels with a special ambience. They emphasise the character of an individual trip: Panoramic views, particularly lovely furnishings, a location in historic centres, no mass tourism and, of course, exceptionally friendly hosts – these are important criteria for us.

We divide our hotels into four separate Geotoura categories. Of course, you have the choice and can also combine the categories on one trip.

Boutique Hotels – Four categories

Encantador (“Charming”): Our most affordable option. Lovingly furnished rooms that offer everything the discerning traveller expects.

Especial (“Special”): Hotels with a special ambience – historic palaces, monasteries, haciendas or beach hotels with exceptional charm. Perfect for the classic cultural tour.

Extraordinario (“Extraordinary”): Luxurious hotels in excellent locations and with the highest level of comfort, often in centuries-old aristocratic palaces, old oil mills or haciendas.

Luna de Miel (“honeymoon”): For the honeymoon – span. Luna de miel – or if you want to treat yourself to something out of the ordinary …

Character of this travel idea

Croatia’s beaches are world-famous. But the treasures in the hinterland have nothing to hide behind them. This personalised 15-day round trip through Croatia shows you the many facets of the country. Have you always wanted to see Croatia’s different faces on one trip? Then hop into a hire car for this route and make a longer stop at the places that particularly fascinate you.

Experience culture

The cultural heart of Croatia beats in Zagreb: there are 19 theatres, 24 museums and 654 galleries here. Behind these bare numbers lie unique and extraordinary impressions. Perhaps you will discover historic cars and boats in the Nicola Tesla Museum of Technology, as well as some curious machines.

Or perhaps the Museum of Illusions will turn your head – and your perception. You don’t even have to enter a gallery to enjoy the magical play of lights in the Art Park, where art installations, garden art and socialising come together. For architecture lovers, Opatija is almost a living museum.

As you stroll through the city, you can revel in the beauty of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, admire the intricate details of the Secession style and the clear structures of Classicism. That’s not enough for you? Then take a detour to Pula in your hire car on this individual 15-day round trip and marvel at the architecture of the Romans, whose amphitheatre is still a popular venue for concerts today.

Experience nature

Did you know that Croatia is home to a fairy-like paradise? At the crystal-clear Plitvice Lakes, the water rushes over lush, grey rock from one lake basin to the next. The oldest national park in Croatia is perhaps also the most beautiful. When you leave your hire car behind at the car park, you enter another world on the wooden paths: a world between lakes, forest and mountains, where everyday life is far away.

On this 15-day round trip through Croatia, you will also find a landscape for the senses on one of the more than 1,000 islands, Lošinj. Holm oaks, laurel and fragrant pine trees line the paths as you climb up to Televrina. With wild oleander, orange trees and even palm trees, this wonderful island even exudes a little exoticism. Once you reach the top, the panorama of Kvarner Bay invites you to dream.

Croatia culinary treasures

No question: Croatian cuisine is meat-heavy and not very delicate. Rustic, traditional recipes still characterise the everyday lives of many families and restaurant menus. Meat, vegetables, potatoes, olive oil and herbs are on the menu. Only on the coast are fish and seafood common. Sounds a bit too simple? But it tastes great.

Croatians particularly love dishes from the peka: the ingredients simmer for several hours in this cast-iron pot. Take a look at the lid and let yourself be seduced by the aroma – and the butter-tender meat.

The authentic Croatia

Croatia’s seafood cuisine is a simple yet incomparable delight. You can have it served to you – or cook it yourself. Stroll through the markets of Split with a professional chef. Savour, taste and observe. With your findings, you will then stand at the cooker yourself and, under expert guidance, conjure up an aromatic 3-course menu based on local recipes with fish, seafood and typical spices.

Afterwards you can enjoy the result at the table with a delicious Croatian wine. Of course, the master will not only guide you. On this stage of your personalised 15-day tour, you will also learn more about the maritime cuisine of Croatia and many a trick that you can use to inspire your guests at home with Croatian cuisine.

Why can't I find any prices on geotoura.com?

We do not offer standardised packages. Your Geotoura trip is customised according to your wishes.

We make this possible thanks to our high level of expertise and in-depth knowledge of the country as well as our excellent network of partners. You can look forward to extraordinary experiences, charming boutique hotels and very special insider tips on site.

Geotoura stands for the perfect planning of your personalised dream trip. Your individual price will therefore only include what really enriches your holiday.

Compared to standard holidays, this price is competitive. You will usually receive the comprehensive holiday design within 24 hours on working days.

Highly personalised trips are our speciality and the pleasure you deserve.

The special moment ...
... when we visited the local markets during our cookery course in Split and got to know real life and the warm-hearted people in Croatia.

Experiences
of our customers

October 2024
Regina E.
Germany
Geotoura put together our desired locations and sights that we wanted to experience personally in Croatia in a well-organised, beautiful travel tour. Our direct contact person was very open to requests for changes regarding the length of stay at the individual spots and also had great tips on what could be easily combined. Thanks to the organised tour including hire car, we didn't have to worry about anything on site and could simply check out in the morning and continue our journey.
May 2022
Sabrina P.
Hamburg
We would like to thank you for putting together a wonderful round trip through Dalmatia by rental car, with great hotels, wonderful impressions of nature, many beautiful moments and cultural and culinary experiences.
September 2019
Carola S.
Germany
Good organisation of our Croatia trip, competent contact partners, unproblematic handling of formalities. Good price-performance ratio.
January 2025
Anita D.
Germany
Thanks to Geotoura, we had a wonderful time in Apulia. Our wishes for small hotels were catered for, all the accommodation was close to the centre and quiet and offered an individual flair. The suggestions for changes to our round trip turned out to be very good, and the detailed descriptions in the personal travel guide enabled us to plan our days well. This was the most relaxed holiday preparation for an individual trip we have ever had and we can recommend Geotoura with a clear conscience. Everything was one hundred per cent perfect. Many thanks for that!
February 2025
Katja K.
Germany
A wonderful trip through Scotland, customised according to my wishes. Uncomplicated, fast contact with very friendly and competent support. Absolutely recommended.
November 2024
Christoph F.
Switzerland
We decided to visit Portugal for the first time at very short notice. Geotoura advised us very quickly and well. The trip was an absolute success. As we were travelling in November, we never had the feeling of being involved in unpleasant overtourism. We can highly recommend Portugal as a destination and Geotoura as a tour operator.
November 2024
Hans Peter H.
Germany
I would like to thank the Geotoura team for their advice and support during our trip to Sicily. The travel information provided was very helpful and the hotels we booked all met our requirements in terms of location and facilities. The Organic Farm Resort Fontes Episcopi will remain a special memory for us. We were particularly well looked after and spoilt with culinary delights. The location and facilities of the former country house are unique. The hire car was big enough for our group (6 people) so that we could travel comfortably with our luggage.
November 2024
Joachim W.
Germany
It was our first time in Andalusia and thanks to the personalised recommendations of the Geotoura staff, which were based on their expertise and regional experience, we were able to enjoy a wonderful round trip with an incredible number of positive and interesting impressions!
November 2024
Alexander K.
Austria
Thank you for a wonderful week in Albania, during which we were able to switch off and let ourselves be carried away by your preparation. We will see you again!
November 2024
Susanne M.
Austria
We had a great round trip through Andalusia with nice different hotels and changing landscapes. A scratch on the car, which we had picked up, was quickly dealt with and we were able to continue our journey without any worries.

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