Croatian Fly-Drive - 10 Days
Day 1 - FLY TO SPLIT
Fly to Split, pick up car at airport and drive to hotel in Split. Check-in hotel for 3 nights.
Day 2 - SPLIT
Free day in Split to explore at leisure.
Day 3 - HVAR ISLAND
Take one of the regular ferries from Split and explore this beautiful island: walk the narrow alleys of the historical town of Hvar, drive through lavender fields and stop at one of the many bays and beaches that make this one of the favourite holiday destinations for Croatians and foreigners alike.
Day 4 - SPLIT TO PLITVICE LAKES
Drive through gentle mountains to Plitvice, where you will be surprised by the diversity of the landscape, more ’European’ than Mediterranean. The national park is extremely green and the air is fresh. Overnight in Plitvice.
Day 5 - PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK TO RIJEKA
Free day to explore Plitvice Lakes, walk in the wooded hills and admire the 16 turquoise lakes and 92 waterfalls. This will be a relaxing ’nature’ day for you to wander around the National park and take a boat on the lakes. In the afternoon drive to Rijeka, the third biggest city in Croatia and a very busy port town - ferries and boats of all shape and size fill the harbour. Walk along the tree-lined promenade and head to Trsat Castle to enjoy the view on the city in the summer cool of the Maestral. Overnight in Rijeka.
Day 6 - RIJEKA TO PULA
In the morning, drive to the hilly region of Istria and stop in Motovun, a fascinating Venetian fortified town, before continuing on to Groznjan, another Venetian treasure with an arty atmosphere - the studios and musical centres come alive throughout the summer with concerts and festivals. Reach Porec (88 Kilometres) with its Roman architecture and the Euphrasian Basilica, one of the finest examples of Byzantine art before continuing on to Rovinj, a small, pretty fishing town with a delightful Old Town of narrow cobbled streets. Continue south to one of the most stunning sights in the Istrian peninsula, the Limska Draga Fjord, which was created during the last Ice Age. Arrive in Pula. Check-in hotel in Pula for 2 nights.
Day 7 - PULA
Today explore Pula with its Roman remains such as the amphitheatre which is now the centre of the lively summer entertainment and cultural activities. Drive in the surrounding area or enjoy the sunshine on the Premantura Peninsula - head to Debeljak, one of the area’s rare sandy beaches.
Day 8 - PULA TO ZADAR
Stop in Labin en route to Opatija (93 Kilometres) and walk around the Old Town, which will inspire you with yet more Venetian architecture and tiny craft shops. Reach Opatija and visit St. Jacob’s Church, built on the foundations of a Benedictine Abbey. After lunch drive along the breath-taking coastline to Zadar, in northern Dalmatia (248 Kilometres). This is a typical laid-back Mediterranean walled town, with its romantic harbour and white stone-paved streets, a-la-mode cafes and ancient landmarks. Overnight in Zadar.
Day 9 - ZADAR TO TROGIR
You can stop to Krka National Park after a further walk around Zadar and admire the famous waterfalls before heading to Sibenik and Trogir, two little gems - you might think you landed on the set of a film, where every corner is full of character and locals are ’busy’ resting in the shade in the central hours of the day. The smell of freshly baked bread fills the tiny cobbled streets and melts with the salty marine breeze. Try the superb fresh seafood dishes and local white wine. Overnight in Trogir.
Day 10 - TROGIR TO SPLIT
After a further walk in Trogir, head to Split airport for your flight back to the UK.
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