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Best Time to Travel: Shoulder Season (late April–mid-June & September–October)

Tailor-made Croatia Tours 2026, 2027 & 2028

Croatia stretches along the eastern Adriatic, from Istria’s coastal towns to Dalmatia’s islands and karst landscapes. Its appeal lies in the range of experiences within a compact area. Explore Roman palaces, Adriatic islands, and national parks of remarkable biodiversity. Walk the entire length of Dubrovnik’s city walls, sail among the Dalmatian islands, and visit waterfalls in Plitvice and Krka.

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Why Travel to Croatia?

Dubrovnik’s Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik is enclosed by 2 kilometres of stone walls dating from the 13th to 16th centuries. The Stradun promenade, Rector’s Palace, and Franciscan Monastery illustrate the city’s independence as a maritime republic.

Split & Diocletian’s Palace

Built in the 4th century CE by Roman Emperor Diocletian as his retirement residence, the palace forms the core of modern Split. Its preserved temples, peristyle, and cellars blend seamlessly with cafes and shops in use today.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a network of 16 terraced lakes joined by waterfalls and forest trails. Wooden walkways and electric boats allow exploration without disturbing the fragile karst ecosystem.

Croatia at a Glance

Capital: Zagreb
Population: 3.8 million
People: Croats alongside Serbs, Bosniaks, Italians, Albanians, Roma, Hungarians, Slovenes, Czech, Montenegrins, Macedonians, and Yugoslavs
Religions: Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Islam, Protestantism
Languages: Croatian, Serbian, Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Rusyn, Ukrainian, Romani, German, Slovene
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Phone Code: +385
Time Zone: UTC+1, UTC+2
Power Plug: Types C & F
Peak Season: Shoulder season (late April–mid-June & September–October)
Dishes: Peka (slow-cooked meat and vegetables under a clay lid), black risotto with cuttlefish, pasticada (Dalmatian beef stew), burek, strukli (cheese pastry)
Neighbours: Slovenia and Hungary to the north, Serbia to the east, Bosnia & Herzegovina to the southeast, Montenegro to the south. Adriatic Sea to the west.
E-sim: Get a Croatia e-sim from Airalo or Holafly, or locally from Hrvatski Telekom, A1, or Telemach outlets in major cities.
Visa: Croatia tourist visa information is available on the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Contact us for visa assistance.

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Why Travel to Croatia?

Dubrovnik’s Old Town

Split & Diocletian’s Palace

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia at a Glance

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What makes us different from the rest

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