The Journey
Four destinations. One evolving coastline.
Begin within Dubrovnik’s historic walls before traveling north through Korčula and Hvar to Split. Each stop reveals a different side of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast—from monumental cities to island communities shaped by the Adriatic.
Private transfers, guided experiences, island connections, and carefully placed leisure time create a journey that feels complete without rushing through the places that make it memorable.
Journey at a Glance
Length
9 days · 8 nights
Route
Dubrovnik → Korčula → Hvar → Split
Accommodation
Eight nights in centrally located four-star hotels
Journey Style
Private and customizable
Best For
History, culture, islands, and coastal scenery
The Itinerary
Your journey, day by day.
This nine-day Signature Journey is a customizable starting point. Final hotels, transportation, experiences, availability, and pricing are confirmed for each traveler.
Day One · Dubrovnik
Arrive and Step Into the Old Town
Arrive in Dubrovnik and meet your private transfer to your centrally located hotel. Then begin exploring the city on a privately guided walk through the Old Town, where centuries of maritime power, civic history, and architectural change remain visible within the city walls.
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Planned services: Private airport transfer and private Old Town walking tour
Day Two · Elaphiti Islands
Experience Dubrovnik’s Island Neighbors
Cruise among three of the Elaphiti Islands for a different perspective on the Dubrovnik region. Spend the day surrounded by Adriatic scenery, smaller island communities, and a slower coastal rhythm, with lunch included during the excursion.
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Planned experience: Three-island cruise with lunch
Day Three · Dubrovnik to Korčula
Continue North to Korčula
Depart Dubrovnik and continue along the Dalmatian Coast to Korčula. After arriving and settling into your hotel, begin discovering an island known for its preserved old town, stone lanes, maritime traditions, and deep connection to the surrounding sea.
Overnight: Korčula
Day Four · Korčula
Culture and Flavors of the Island
Discover Korčula through a private cultural and gastronomic experience. Over four and a half hours, explore the island’s heritage, landscapes, and food traditions through encounters designed to connect what you see with how local life has developed.
Overnight: Korčula
Meals: Breakfast
Planned experience: Private Korčula cultural and gastro tour
Day Five · Korčula to Hvar
Cross the Adriatic to Hvar
Leave Korčula for the next stage of the island-hopping journey. A coordinated private transfer by car and catamaran connects the two islands before your arrival and check-in in Hvar.
Overnight: Hvar
Meals: Breakfast
Planned service: Private transfer from Korčula to Hvar by car and catamaran
Day Six · Hvar
Experience Hvar Beyond the Harbor
Spend a full day experiencing Hvar’s layered identity. Explore beyond its celebrated waterfront to discover historic streets, island landscapes, and the quieter traditions that coexist with its glamorous international reputation.
Overnight: Hvar
Meals: Breakfast
Day Seven · Hvar to Split
Return to the Mainland
Depart Hvar and cross the Adriatic to Split. After arriving and settling into your hotel, begin experiencing a city where contemporary life unfolds within and around the remains of a Roman imperial palace.
Overnight: Split
Meals: Breakfast
Planned service: Coordinated transfer from Hvar to Split
Day Eight · Split
Explore the Living City of Diocletian
Discover Split’s historic center and the extraordinary legacy of Diocletian’s Palace. Rather than standing apart as a preserved monument, the ancient complex remains woven into the streets, homes, shops, and public spaces of the modern city.
Overnight: Split
Meals: Breakfast
Planned experience: Guided exploration of historic Split
Day Nine · Departure
Depart Split
After breakfast, meet your private transfer for the journey to Split Airport. Depart Croatia with a fuller understanding of how its historic cities, island communities, and maritime landscapes connect along the Dalmatian Coast.
Meals: Breakfast
Planned service: Private airport transfer
The Details
Thoughtfully arranged. Personally refined.
This itinerary is a starting point rather than a fixed group departure. Final arrangements are quoted around your dates, preferences, party size, and live availability.
Journey Inclusions
Eight nights in four-star accommodations
Breakfast daily and selected included meals
Private arrival and departure transfers
Coordinated transfers between destinations
Island and catamaran connections
Selected private cultural and culinary experiences
Elaphiti Islands cruise with lunch
Not Included
International or domestic airfare
Travel protection
Meals not specifically listed
Personal purchases and incidental expenses
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Pricing
Pricing is provided by personalized quote and varies by travel dates, number of travelers, accommodation selection, and availability. There is no separate planning fee when booking this Signature Trip through The Contemporary Tourist.
Make It Yours
The route is designed. The details are yours.
Begin with the complete Croatia journey or personalize it around the way you travel. Your final itinerary will be refined personally before anything is booked.
Adjust the travel dates
Select your preferred hotel style
Add, remove, or exchange experiences
Slow down or extend the journey
Discuss flights and additional destinations
Croatia Is Waiting
Ready to go beyond the postcard?
Share your dates, travel style, and priorities. We’ll begin shaping this Signature Journey around you.
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