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A Dalmatian Honeymoon

8 Days / 7 Nights

Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split

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This sample 8-day (7 nights) itinerary covers Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Split. It is the perfect way to see the different faces of Croatia, with time in two vibrant cities on opposite ends of the coast and one wonderful island in between. Along the way, you'll enjoy beautiful beaches, picture-perfect natural landscapes, fresh seafood, and all the pleasures of life on the Adriatic. It makes for a holiday that feels both adventurous and relaxing. All of our tours are custom, and this is just a sample meant to give an idea of what our trips are like, and the opportunities our destinations provide. One of our team members in the region will be available to you leading up to and during your trip to answer any questions and arrange local services. You will receive access to your Guest Page, with its information on the best these destinations have to offer, including things to see and do, and other inside tips from restaurant recommendations to tipping advice. Upon arrival, we will provide you with a local SIM card or eSIM that you can use to reach your local JayWay contact (who you will meet in person) throughout your trip. In all of our destinations, we offer a variety of memorable 3-5 star accommodation options, including boutique hotels, charming B&Bs, and spacious apartments. With our firsthand experience, we can ensure they are all clean, comfortable, and centrally located, with local ambience.
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3 Nights in Dubrovnik

3 Nights in Dubrovnik

4 days in Dubrovnik
4 days in Dubrovnik

3 Nights in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik offers an unusual blend of modern culture and ancient traditions. Marble-smooth polished limestone streets, a labyrinth of alleyways, and breathtaking architecture compose the unique atmosphere of the Old Town. You’ll experience a true variety of sightseeing, leisure, and outdoor adventures here. Dubrovnik’s most stunning feature is the 82-foot tall city wall which extends more than a mile. Game of Thrones fans will be in luck, as we offer a special tour to local set locations. King’s Landing never looked so good! There’s a rich selection of live performances for music lovers here, as concerts are performed daily, and in July and August the Dubrovnik Summer Festival of music, theatre and dance brings incredible performers from around the world. The nightlife is also exciting, with restaurants, cafes and bars that will keep you socializing until dawn. You’ll be staying in beautiful accommodation within short walking distance to all the major sites, so you’ll be able to sample a little of everything. But there are also several exciting day trips and cruises to enjoy. From kayaking through hidden coves to an authentic Croatian cooking class, vineyard tours, and trips as far afield as Montenegro, you’ll have more than enough to fill your itinerary.

Dubrovnik offers an unusual blend of modern culture and ancient traditions. Marble-smooth polished limestone streets, a labyrinth of alleyways, and breathtaking architecture compose the unique atmosphere of the Old Town. You’ll experience a true variety of sightseeing, leisure, and outdoor adventures here. Dubrovnik’s most stunning feature is the 82-foot tall city wall which extends more than a mile. Game of Thrones fans will be in luck, as we offer a special tour to local set locations. King’s Landing never looked so good! There’s a rich selection of live performances for music lovers here, as concerts are performed daily, and in July and August the Dubrovnik Summer Festival of music, theatre and dance brings incredible performers from around the world. The nightlife is also exciting, with restaurants, cafes and bars that will keep you socializing until dawn. You’ll be staying in beautiful accommodation within short walking distance to all the major sites, so you’ll be able to sample a little of everything. But there are also several exciting day trips and cruises to enjoy. From kayaking through hidden coves to an authentic Croatian cooking class, vineyard tours, and trips as far afield as Montenegro, you’ll have more than enough to fill your itinerary.

Day 1

Day 1 - Arrival in Dubrovnik

After your flight arrives in Dubrovnik, we will have someone meet you at the airport and bring you to your accommodation. Duration of the drive is about 30 minutes.

Our representative will then meet with you to answer any questions you have and to get you settled for the rest of your trip.

Romantic Dubrovnik

Suggestion to explore on your own

From real romance to outdoor fun, there’s something for every couple in Dubrovnik. We have two favorite places to watch the sunset: the first is Buza Bar, where you’ll have excellent cocktails and snacks and an incredible view as dusk comes on. Restaurant 360° perched atop the city walls might be even more impressive, with unbeatable views of the city and the Adriatic. This restaurant has even been awarded a Michelin star! It’s one of the most incredible panoramas in the entire region.

Romantic Dubrovnik

Day 2

Day 2 - Your First Full Day in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Private Walking Tour

Dubrovnik Private Walking Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

Enjoy a private walking tour into the historic heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Visit the city’s major landmarks and hear stories of how Dubrovnik became one of the world’s most prosperous and advanced maritime republics. A walking tour of Old Town will take you to its elegant main street and most of its most important sights. This is the perfect way to get oriented in the Old Town, and will give you the best insight into the rich history of Dubrovnik.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 1 hour and 30 minutes

After Your Tour: City Walls, a Cable Car, and Lokrum Island

Suggestion to explore on your own

Continue your day in Dubrovnik after the tour with a ride on the cable car up Mount Srd' to take in the views. You'll find the bottom station of the cable car by exiting the city through the Buža Gate. Walking the circumference of the ancient city walls themselves is a way to get another view of the town. It's a bit of a climb to the top of the Minceta Tower, but highly recommended.
If you also want to see Dubrovnik from afar, then take a boat trip to Lokrum Island, an oasis of nature and tranquility just ten minutes from the Old Town harbor. This island has peacocks and monastery ruins hidden among its pine, cypress, and olive trees, as well as a diverse botanical garden.

Post-Tour Delights: City Walls, Cable Car, and Lokrum Island

Eat Like a Local

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

As Paul Prudhomme said - "You don't need a silver fork to eat good food". This is especially clear in Dubrovnik, where you don't have to go to a fancy restaurant to have a great meal. Experience something completely different while in Dubrovnik. Join us for a dinner in Marija's home and eat as locals do or go to Konavle region and enjoy a cooking class with an authentic family, we are sure you will enjoy either experience.

Eat and Meet with Locals Small Group Dinner

Eat and Meet with Locals Small Group Dinner

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

Looking for a unique dining experience in Dubrovnik? The best and the most authentic meal you can have in Dubrovnik is definitely with a local family. We'll secure you a spot for a Dalmatian dinner experience with Marija, an expert home cook whose cooking and food knowledge was recognized by the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic. Indulge in an enchanted evening of learning about real Dubrovnik and Dalmatian cuisine. Marija will prepare a multi-course meal with a local highlight, peka - a traditional style of cooking usually translated as "under the bell" and accompanied with great local wines. Our marketing director, a gourmand, described this as the best meal he's ever eaten in Croatia. Find out why!


Activity Level : Easy
Duration : 3 hours

Cooking Class at Konavle Farmhouse Group Experience

Cooking Class at Konavle Farmhouse Group Experience

Suggested activities for an additional cost, depending on your choice

A cooking class in Konavle, the rugged region between Dubrovnik and Montenegro, is a great experience for those who want to learn how to prepare traditional meals. Apart from Croatia’s hospitality and beautiful scenery, gastronomy is the one of the country's main draws. We encourage you to come and taste traditional Croatian dishes, after having fun learning to cook them!


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 4 hours

Day 3

Day 3 - Your Second Full Day in Dubrovnik

Oysters & Wine Tasting Half-Day Group Experience

Oysters & Wine Tasting Half-Day Group Experience

Included in your vacation package price.

You'll have a great time on this special half-day tour. In the ancient town of Ston you'll see how they've been cultivating oysters and salt from the sea for thousands of years. And you won't just look because you'll also get to taste the local delicacies, along with wine, cheese and olive oil. It's a tasty excursion!


Activity Level : Easy
Duration : 5 hours

Dubrovnik by Night

Suggestion to explore on your own

One of the world's most attractive cities, Dubrovnik is always an interesting place to enjoy a night out. Nightlife here begins after sundown as people start to walk up and down the main street in a kind of a customary stroll before the good times get rolling. After a few promenades you should head to one of the many bars or pubs. At the moment, the most popular club is Culture Club Revelin. Located in the womb of the fortress Revelin, it merges the unique feel of the ancient fortress with the sounds of modern music.

Dubrovnik by Night

Day 4

Day 4 - Traveling to Hvar by Ferry

Today you're off to Hvar, Europe's sunniest island! Our representative in Dubrovnik will provide you with tickets for the ferry. You will be picked up from your accommodation by your private driver who will take you to the port in plenty of time for your departure. Total duration of the journey is about 3,5 hours. This ferry service is the fastest and most convenient way to get to Hvar but if you would prefer taking the opportunity to see some sights along the way, for additional fee there's an option of taking a private transfer to Split and a ferry to Hvar from there. Along the way you can stop to explore Ston, the oyster capital of Croatia, or Mostar in Bosnia to see the famously reconstructed bridge. Please note that this is a full day transfer.

Hvar by Ferry
We also offer the following excursions in Dubrovnik

Adventure Park Visit and Zip Line Private Tour (Kids Adventure Park)
Moderate4 hours
Break of Yugoslavia Private Walking Tour
Light1 hour and 30 minutes
Countryside Olive Grove Private Experience
Light3 hours
Cycling in Konavle Valley Private Tour
Strenuous3 hours and 30 minutes

2 Nights in Hvar

2 Nights in Hvar

3 days in Hvar
3 days in Hvar

2 Nights in Hvar

One of the gems of the Adriatic, Hvar is more than a beautiful coastal town. It’s also an ancient epicenter of culture, boasting the oldest communal theater in Europe, and a stunning medieval fortress dating back to the 7th century. There’s a little bit of everything here, from history and architecture to modern culture, outdoor adventures and isolated beaches. Whether you want a vacation that’s action-packed or something more relaxing, Hvar will offer more than enough variety to please you. The longest of the Adriatic islands, Hvar’s fertile landscape makes it perfect for growing grapes, giving you several local vineyards to visit. Be sure to sample the local cuisine, which emphasizes freshly caught fish, warm bread, and vegetables grown on the island. We can offer a tasting tour at the finest local vineyards. Those seeking an active vacation will not be disappointed either, as there are several possibilities for sailing, swimming, exploring the sea caves along the coast. You can also take a hike in Hvar's many hills, or go offroad with a local guide. This is a relaxing destination with warm locals. It’s an ideal summer vacation spot.

One of the gems of the Adriatic, Hvar is more than a beautiful coastal town. It’s also an ancient epicenter of culture, boasting the oldest communal theater in Europe, and a stunning medieval fortress dating back to the 7th century. There’s a little bit of everything here, from history and architecture to modern culture, outdoor adventures and isolated beaches. Whether you want a vacation that’s action-packed or something more relaxing, Hvar will offer more than enough variety to please you. The longest of the Adriatic islands, Hvar’s fertile landscape makes it perfect for growing grapes, giving you several local vineyards to visit. Be sure to sample the local cuisine, which emphasizes freshly caught fish, warm bread, and vegetables grown on the island. We can offer a tasting tour at the finest local vineyards. Those seeking an active vacation will not be disappointed either, as there are several possibilities for sailing, swimming, exploring the sea caves along the coast. You can also take a hike in Hvar's many hills, or go offroad with a local guide. This is a relaxing destination with warm locals. It’s an ideal summer vacation spot.

Day 4

Day 4 - Arrival in Hvar

When you arrive in the port of Hvar town, you will be met at the closest pick up point and brought to your accommodation.

Day 5

Day 5 - Your First Full Day in Hvar

Sailing in Pakleni Islands Archipelago Small Group Experience

Sailing in Pakleni Islands Archipelago Small Group Experience

Included in your vacation package price.

The Pakleni Islands offer excellent opportunities for sailing, and our local skipper will expertly guide you around the most picturesque islands, where you will lose yourself in delightful coves. There will be plenty of time for swimming and snorkelling.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 6 hours

Day 6

Day 6 - Traveling to Split by Ferry

A taxi will bring your from your accommodations to the port, from where you'll enjoy a quick 1-hour ferry ride to Split.

Split by Ferry
We also offer the following excursions in Hvar

Brac Island Private Tour
Light7 hours
Half Day Kayaking Small Group Tour
Moderate4 hours
Hvar Hiking Private Tour
Strenuous3-5 hours
Hvar Island XL Private Tour
Light6 - 7 hours

2 Nights in Split

2 Nights in Split

3 days in Split
3 days in Split

2 Nights in Split

The Roman Emperor Diocletian made Split his home in the 4th Century AD, building a vast palace complex on the waterfront that stands to this day. In fact several of the accommodation options we offer in Split are nestled inside its ancient walls. These days there is an embankment in front of Diocletian's palace but the water used to go right up to the main wall. It's on this man-made strip of land that you'll find the Riva, a pedestrian promenade bustling with life. Split's UNESCO listed Old Town is contained within these old walls and is a pedestrian-only maze that it is quite easy, but fun, to get lost in. Who know what romantic hidden cafés you might find in one of the narrow streets and alleyways? To get the best out of your time in Split, however, we recommend taking a tour with a local guide. Split is very well connected for flights, with an international airport a half hour drive away and is a popular stopping point for our guests on their way between Dubrovnik and the islands of Hvar, Vis, or Korcula, all easily reached by a ferry from Split's port. If you base yourself in Split for a few days, you will find it is also perfect located for visits to some of Croatia's most stunning national parks.

The Roman Emperor Diocletian made Split his home in the 4th Century AD, building a vast palace complex on the waterfront that stands to this day. In fact several of the accommodation options we offer in Split are nestled inside its ancient walls. These days there is an embankment in front of Diocletian's palace but the water used to go right up to the main wall. It's on this man-made strip of land that you'll find the Riva, a pedestrian promenade bustling with life. Split's UNESCO listed Old Town is contained within these old walls and is a pedestrian-only maze that it is quite easy, but fun, to get lost in. Who know what romantic hidden cafés you might find in one of the narrow streets and alleyways? To get the best out of your time in Split, however, we recommend taking a tour with a local guide. Split is very well connected for flights, with an international airport a half hour drive away and is a popular stopping point for our guests on their way between Dubrovnik and the islands of Hvar, Vis, or Korcula, all easily reached by a ferry from Split's port. If you base yourself in Split for a few days, you will find it is also perfect located for visits to some of Croatia's most stunning national parks.

Day 6

Day 6 - Arrival in Split

After arriving at Split's ferry port, you'll have an easy walk to your accommodations in Split's center. We will arrange assistance with your luggage.

In Split You Won't Want to Split

Suggestion to explore on your own

Split may not have the most romantic name in the world, but is still a lovely city for a romantic holiday, with a perfect mix of vibrant nightlife and fun outdoor activities. The landscape here is incredible, poised just on the edge of the Adriatic. If you come here during the Split Summer Festival, you’ll get to enjoy the absolutely unique atmosphere as you watch theater and opera on Peristil Square but you can enjoy the city at any time of year. Renting bikes is a great way to explore the area together, and Marjan Hill is especially inviting, with views over the city and the sea. This is a wonderful place to stay active together, but you can also just relax and lounge on the beach, or enjoy a dinner at Dvor, one of the city's most romantic restaurants.

In Split You Won't Want to Split
Chef's Table Private Food Experience

Chef's Table Private Food Experience

Included in your vacation package price.

Taste five different traditional Pikuleca dishes (depending on the season, these tapas include marinated white fish, cuttlefish eggs, wild asparagus with octopus, and more) paired with two glasses of Croatian wine, and water. This is an interactive dinner, with the chef cooking in front of you in an open kitchen, so you can chat as you watch and eat. Even though the restaurant is open for other people, the chef will prioritize your meal.


Activity Level : Easy
Duration : 2 hours

Day 7

Day 7 - Your First Full Day in Split

Plitvice Lakes Group Tour

Plitvice Lakes Group Tour

Included in your vacation package price.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is globally recognized as a stunning natural marvel. It boasts sixteen interconnected lakes, characterized by their striking crystal-clear blue-green waters, fed by a network of small streams and cascading waterfalls. The park's exceptional beauty has earned it a prestigious place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. During your guided tour, you'll experience the park through a boat ride, a tourist train journey, and a walking tour, with ample opportunities for relaxation to fully appreciate the breathtaking surroundings.


Activity Level : Moderate
Duration : 12 hours

Day 8

Day 8 - Departure Day

Based on your departure time, we'll arrange for a driver to pick you up from your accommodation and transfer you to the airport for your flight. Duration of the drive is about 30 minutes.

We also offer the following excursions in Split

Bike, Beer and Poljud Stadium Small Group Tour
Moderate3-4 hours
Blue Cave and Hvar Island Group Speedboat Tour
Light10 hours
Blue Lagoon and Trogir Small Group Tour
Light4 hours and 30 minutes
Cooking Lunch Show with Professional Chef Private Experience
Light3-4 hours

What's Included

Here are all the services provided as part of your complete vacation package. See what every JayWay trip includes.
Please let us know if you'd like to upgrade any transfers or add any additional tours or excursions to your itinerary.

Dubrovnik

3 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Dubrovnik Airport Arrival Transfer
Dubrovnik Private Walking Tour
Oysters & Wine Tasting Half-Day Group Experience
Dubrovnik Port Transfer
Dubrovnik - Hvar Ferry

Hvar

2 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Hvar Port Transfer
Sailing in Pakleni Islands Archipelago Small Group Experience
Hvar Port Transfer
Hvar - Split Ferry

Split

2 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Luggage Assistance in Split
Chef's Table Private Food Experience
Plitvice Lakes Group Tour
Split Airport Transfer

package excludes:


  • Flights to and from Europe.
  • Tips for Tour Guides, Drivers and Local Reps.
  • Meals (other than breakfast if included in room rate and meals listed as included in food tours and excursions, unless explicitly stated otherwise).
  • Parking fees for your Rental Car (if you are booking one with us) unless otherwise indicated. Some hotels provide free parking facilities.
  • Travel Insurance. See the insurance link on our website
Benefits of Traveling with JayWay

A JayWay vacation is more than the sum of its parts. Our team work tirelessly to ensure your experience is memorable for all the right reasons. Your trip is personalized to maximize your enjoyment. You're taken care of every step of the way.

A Travel Advisor who speaks your language

We will make sure that all your requirements and interests are taken into account in preparing your itinerary.

A totally tailored itinerary for your vacation

Your trip is customized for you by  an experienced trip planner and an expert on the region.

A choice of hand-picked hotels and excursions

We've personally inspected and tested all the hotels and local tour providers we work with to ensure quality.

Detailed pre-trip preparation to make the most of every day

Your Europe-based Tour Manager will be in touch by email and phone a month before you arrive to finalize timings.

On-trip Concierge Service to smooth out any bumps in the road

Your tour manager is at your service throughout your journey. We'll provide a local SIM so you can stay connected.

Personalized Guest Page to make sure you're not missing out

Packed with detailed information and recommendations curated by locals on the best things to do, see and eat.
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