Departure with a private coach from West Chester to arrive at JFK airport around 4 PM to take your flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Depart on DL #48 leaving JFK at 7:30.
Arrive in Amsterdam at 9:00 am.
Take connecting flight KL 1977, departing at 10:10 am and arriving in Dubrovnik at 12:35 pm.
Upon arrival, meet with your tour leader and transfer to your 4* hotel in the lovely little town of Cavtat, 11 miles away from Dubrovnik.
Check-in for 3 nights.
Overnight in Cavtat
10h00 AM: Enjoy a walking tour with your tour leader/guide through Cavtat
11h00 AM Depart for Dubrovnik with private coach (23 miles round trip)
Upon arrival, a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s old town to see the most interesting landmarks of Dubrovnik. After the city tour, you will have free time to explore the city, walk along the City walls, or take the cable car to the top of Mount Srđ for a panoramic view.
Return to your hotel late afternoon.
Overnight in Cavtat
Morning departure to Montenegro for an excursion to the magnificent Bay of Kotor. Few places could be compared with the natural beauties of the Bay of Kotor, often compared to the Norwegian fiords.
Our first stop is Perast, an old Baroque town; we’ll stop at the tiny manmade churched islet called ‘’Gospa od Škrpjela’’ (Our Lady of Rocks). This church is known as “The Sistine Chapel of Montenegro” due to its painted ceiling and walls. We continue our drive to nearby Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site well-known for its nautical tradition and the famous merchant navy of the Bay of Kotor. Guided walking tour of the old town and free time to enjoy this lovely site.
Our next and last stop before returning to Calvat will be Porto Montenegro, a beautiful, modern, deluxe mega-yachts marina and a resort for the “rich & famous”.
Overnight in Cavtat
09h00 AM Morning departure by coach to go to Split (175 miles)
Arrive in Ston to take a short walk around the town walls. Without a doubt, Ston is another must-see attraction.
The tradition of producing salt stretches back to the Middle Ages. As a result, for the last 4000 years, Ston has played a key role in salt distribution across Europe. It is a walled city with the longest walls in Europe.
Continue to Pelješac, where you will have wine tasting and lunch at the Bartulovic family winery,
Continue to Split In the afternoon and check-in at the hotel for 2 nights.
Overnight in Split
10h00 Guided walking city tour of Split, the second largest urban center in Croatia and the seat of the Split – Dalmatia County. The place is famous for the Roman Diocletian Palace, which today is the old town of Split, enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage site. Over 1700 years old, it was built as a Palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian and is still perfectly preserved. You will visit the Cathedral and the Temple of Mars, then end the tour on the Peristyle, the central square of the Palace, intended for Emperor Diocletian to be celebrated as the living son of Jupiter.
The rest of the day is free to enjoy a unique atmosphere in a fascinating old Roman town.
Overnight in Split
09h30 Departure to Šibenik (94 miles drive).
Guided tour on arrival. Walk through the narrow streets and attractive squares, passing the St Francis church and monastery, the Theater house, and the Cathedral of St Jacob, a Gothic and Renaissance style cathedral enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (visit).
Free time in the center of Sibenik for personal discovery or lunch, then continue to Zadar.
Guided tour on arrival: Zadar is a coastal town, one of the largest in Dalmatia, a city with rich traditions and heritage. We‘ll walk by the old Church of St. Donatus, a symbol of the town, and the tour will end at one of the big tourist attractions, “ Greeting to the Sun and Sea Organ,” to enjoy “the most beautiful sunset in the world,” watching an impressive light show and listening to the “music of nature” produced on a unique sea organ – by waves will be an exceptional experience.
Check-in at your hotel for one night.
Overnight in Zadar
09h00: This morning, we will leave the beautiful Dalmatian coast and drive inland to the world-famous Plitvice Lakes (2.30 hrs drive). When arriving at Plitvice National Park, we’ll have a guided walking tour of Plitvice Lakes (about 2 hours) to discover the breathtaking beauty of the park. A short cruise will take you across the largest of the lakes. After the tour, lunch is included at the restaurant “Degenija”.
Continue in the afternoon to Opatija, a small town situated on the picturesque Kvarner Bay; it used to be the favorite winter resort of the Habsburgs and the European aristocracy, including famous personalities such as Mahler, Chekhov, and Isadora Duncan.
Check-in is at your hotel, which is located at the center of Opatija.
Enjoy the beauty of this magnificent town.
Walk along the sea on the scenic promenade among the villas and parks.
Overnight in Opatija
Today, you will tour the Istria peninsula known as the “Croatian Tuscany,” a paradise for food, especially with its olives, truffles, and wines.
09h30 departure from hotel to visit the peninsula of Istria (128 miles for the day excursion)
The first stop is in the little town of Hum – officially the smallest town in the world.
After Hum, we will visit the attractive Istrian medieval town of Motovun-Montona, a hilltop town that is one of the characteristic symbols of the Istrian interior.
Lunch at Konoba Mondo restaurant (3-course menu, drinks not included).
After lunch, leave for Rovinj to walk along the seafront and visit the imposing Church of St. Euphemia and the grand Balbi’s Arch. Relax in Rovinj, perhaps the most beautiful city in Istria, and the inspiration of many artists.
17h30 Return to Opatija. For the rest of the day, you are free to explore Opatija.
Overnight in Opatija
Entire day at leisure.
Overnight in Opatija
09h30 Departure for Zagreb after breakfast (113 miles drive)
Upon arrival, a guided walking tour of the capital and check-in at the hotel for one night.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Zagreb
Transfer to Zagreb airport for your flight back home
Depart on KL#1968 from Zagreb at 4:55 pm and arrive in Amsterdam at 6:55 pm.
Connect on KL #645 departs at 8:50 pm and arrive JKF at 10:50 pm.
3 night accommodation at 4* hotel Cavtat in Cavtat https://www.hotel-cavtat.hr/
Address: Iznad Tihe 8, Cavtat, Konavle 20210 Croatia
Contact #:+385 20 202000
Check-in: October 2, 2025
Check-out: October 5, 2025
2 night accommodation in 4* hotel Corner in Split https://hotelcorner.eu/hr/
Address: Mažuranićevo šetalište 1, 21000, Split, Croatia
Contact #:+385 99 426 2470
Check-in: October 5, 2025
Check-out: October 7, 2025
1 night accommodation in 4* hotel A´Mare in Zadar https://hotelamare.com/
Address: Ul. bana Josipa Jelačića 4A, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
Contact #:+385 23 214 222
Check in: October 7, 2025
Check out: October 8, 2025
3 night accommodation in 3* hotel Amadria Park Grand Hotel 4 Optijska Cvijeta (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
https://www.amadriapark.com/
Address: Ul. Viktora cara Emina 6, 51410, Opatija, Croatia
Contact #:+385 51 295 009
Check in: Ocotber 8, 2025
Check out: Ocotber 11, 2025
1 night accommodation in 4* “Hotel Dubrovnik” (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
https://www.hotel-dubrovnik.
Address: Ljudevita Gaja 1, PP 246, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Contact #:+385 1 4863 555
or
“LePremier”
https://www.lepremier.hr.
Address: Ulica kralja Držislava 5, Zagreb, Croatia
Contact #: +385 1 44 00880
Check in: October 11, 2025
Check out: October 12, 2025
$4,550 per person sharing in a double or twin rom
$700 deposit upon registration
Single room supplement + $1,100
| Date | Flight # | Origin | Destination | Departure time | Arrival time | Total Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | DL 048 | JFK, NY | AMS | 7:30 pm | 9:00 am+1 | |
| Thursday, October 2, 2025 | KL 1977 | AMS | Dubrovnik | 10:10 am | 12:35 pm | 11:05 hrs |
| Sunday, October 12, 2025 | KL 1968 | Zagreb | Amsterdam | 4:55 pm | 6:55 pm | |
| Sunday, October 12, 2025 | KL 645 | Amsterdam | JFK, NY | 8:50 pm | 10:50 pm | 11:55 hrs |
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Francoise is the president and founder of Celestial Voyagers. She graduated with a tourism degree at Nice University in France and has worked as a tour director and operations manager in France, Australia and Mexico. Settling in New York City, she founded Celestial Voyagers with the aim of creating uniquely curated group travel for adults and Academia.