Croatia

Seaside Hikes in Croatia

Program No. 13402RJ
Discover the Dalmatian Coast’s seaside villages, medieval architecture, timeless traditions and national parks as you unlock the mystery of one of Europe’s best kept secrets.

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At a Glance

Greek ruins and Adriatic views: the Dalmatian Coast glimmers with tranquility and the rich influences of Central Europe and the Mediterranean. Discover the history, architecture and natural environment as you walk through seaside towns and mountain trails, Diocletian’s fourth-century palace and the ancient streets of this once-embattled and ever-beautiful region. Meet local residents and learn about the original trails that unite the villages and people of the Dalmatian Coast.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Hiking 4-8 miles daily on paths and mountain trails; may be rocky and steep with ascents and descents. Sturdy walking/hiking shoes are required. Elevations up to 5,800 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Sample Dalmatian vintages during a lunch at a local home.
  • Learn about the former pirate stronghold of Omis as you boat on the crystal-clear water of the Cetina River.
  • Study flora and fauna as you hike along the waterfalls and lakeshores of Krka National Park.

General Notes

Select dates are Micro Group departures, with 12 or fewer participants.
Featured Expert
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Daniel Jovic
A native of Croatia, Daniel studied mechanical engineering in college and has since spent his time involved educating visitors in Croatia. He is a licensed instructor and travel agent, helps run the family’s bus company and has specialized in labor protection. In his spare time he enjoys a variety of sports, traveling and motorcycles. He is fluent in English, Italian and his native language Croatian.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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A native of Croatia, Daniel studied mechanical engineering in college and has since spent his time involved educating visitors in Croatia. He is a licensed instructor and travel agent, helps run the family’s bus company and has specialized in labor protection. In his spare time he enjoys a variety of sports, traveling and motorcycles. He is fluent in English, Italian and his native language Croatian.
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Meals
32 Meals
12 Breakfasts
11 Lunches
9 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Oct 16, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024
  • Oct 16, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024
  • May 01, 2024 - May 14, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • May 15, 2024 - May 28, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • May 29, 2024 - Jun 11, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Jun 12, 2024 - Jun 25, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Sep 11, 2024 - Sep 24, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Sep 18, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Oct 02, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Oct 16, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Apr 30, 2025 - May 13, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • May 14, 2025 - May 27, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • May 28, 2025 - Jun 10, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Jun 11, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Sep 24, 2025 - Oct 07, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Oct 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
  • Oct 15, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025 (Trogir to Dubrovnik)
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Makarska
Located in the center of Makarska, the Hotel Biokovo is ideally situated on the city waterfront, overlooking the magnificent blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Nearby are beautiful beaches, green parks and lovely hiking trails for guests to enjoy, along with the pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff of the Hotel Biokovo.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.
3 nights
Trogir
Hotel "Palace" is luxurious family owned hotel which offers an excellent service - a perfect spot for unforgettable Mediterranean holiday. Hotel is located on Ciovo island, only 300 m from the historical centre of Trogir, (inscripted on UNESCO list of word heritage since 1997), 5 km from “Split “ airport and near several beach facilities.
6 nights
Markarska
Hotel Osejava stands at the foot of the majestic Biokovo mountain where the stones of Makarska touch the blueness of the sea. The name of the hotel suggests both the pleasure of shade (osoka) and the beautiful pine forest which surrounds the hotel.
3 nights
Dubrovnik
The four-star Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel is an astounding model hotel of 21st century styling, and is the proud recipient of the 2016 World Travel Award as "Croatia's Leading Hotel." Located on the Babin Kuk peninsula, the hotel is surrounded by pine forests, beaches and spectacular sea views, and is located two miles from the Old Town.





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