Cascading lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park

Destinations

From the capital to the coast.

The cities, hill towns, islands and national parks our journeys reveal, each chosen for its beauty, its history and its table.

Zagreb, the capital.

Where historic charm meets modern energy: a city of cobblestones, markets and coffee culture.

Steps and parasols of the Dolac market in Zagreb

Zagreb

Zagreb

Wander the cobbled streets of the Upper Town, from the majestic cathedral to St. Mark's Church and its colourful tiled roof. Browse the Dolac market, visit the Museum of Broken Relationships and taste a capital where traditional cooking meets new Croatian cuisine.

  • Upper Town
  • Dolac market
  • Folklore
  • Gastronomy

Istria, Croatia's Tuscany.

Rolling hills, medieval hill towns, truffles, olive oil and some of the finest wines in the country, framed by a Venetian coastline.

Stone courtyard in the town of Hum

Istria

Hum

Celebrated as the smallest town in the world, Hum is a jewel of stone walls and quiet lanes. Its museum and local distillery, famous for Istrian grappas, make it a delightful first taste of the region.

  • Smallest town in the world
  • Grappa
  • Museum
Motovun on its hill above vineyards

Istria

Motovun

Crowning a hill above the Mirna valley, Motovun offers some of the most spellbinding views in Istria. Walk its medieval walls, then linger over lunch with the hills spread out below.

  • Hill town
  • Medieval walls
  • Views
Arcaded atrium of the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč

Istria

Poreč & the Euphrasian Basilica

Poreč pairs a lively seafront with a remarkable old town. At its heart stands the Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage site whose Byzantine mosaics have glowed for nearly fifteen centuries.

  • UNESCO
  • Old town
  • Seafront
Rovinj old town rising above its harbour

Istria

Rovinj

Perhaps the most romantic town on the Adriatic: pastel houses tumbling to the sea, galleries in narrow lanes and a church tower that catches the last light. Rovinj at sunset is not to be missed.

  • Sunset
  • Art
  • Harbour
Zebras and a llama in the safari park on Brijuni

Istria

Brijuni National Park

An archipelago of fourteen islands where history and nature meet: Roman ruins, Mediterranean gardens, rare wildlife and a safari park. A short boat ride from the mainland, and a world apart.

  • National park
  • Islands
  • Wildlife
The Roman amphitheatre of Pula lit at night

Istria

Pula & the Arena

Where ancient Rome meets the Adriatic. Pula's Arena is one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres anywhere, and the Temple of Augustus is just a stroll away.

  • Roman heritage
  • Amphitheatre
  • Coast

Dalmatia, stone and sea.

Fortress towns, island-scattered waters and rivers that tumble into the sea. The Dalmatian coast is where history meets adventure.

Šibenik and the Cathedral of St. James seen from above

Dalmatia

Šibenik

One of the oldest native Croatian towns on the Adriatic, home to the Cathedral of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage site built entirely of stone, and to fortresses with commanding views over the bay.

  • UNESCO
  • Fortresses
  • Old town
Skradinski buk waterfalls in Krka National Park

Dalmatia

Krka National Park

A river of travertine cascades and emerald pools. Follow the wooden walkways around Skradinski buk, past old stone mills and through lush forest, then toast the day at a local winery.

  • National park
  • Waterfalls
  • Walks
Church of St. Donatus in Zadar

Dalmatia

Zadar

Three thousand years of history on a compact peninsula: the Roman forum, the round Church of St. Donatus and, on the waterfront, the Sea Organ, whose waves play music as the sun goes down.

  • Sea Organ
  • Sunset
  • Roman forum

Plitvice, the lakes.

Croatia's oldest and best-known national park, inland between the coast and the capital.

Turquoise waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice

Plitvice Lakes National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage landscape of sixteen terraced lakes joined by waterfalls, set in deep forest. Wooden boardwalks lead you across the water itself, one turquoise pool after another.

  • UNESCO
  • Lakes
  • Waterfalls
Green Istrian hills seen from a hill town

See them all

Every destination, one journey.

Our nine-day signature journey connects all of these places, with hosts, guides, hotels and tables arranged for you.