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Croatia

Island Hopping in Magical Croatia

Program No. 22150RJ
The coast of Croatia is nearly 10% national park and boasts the most preserved fortification system in Europe. Come explore with the experts and during plenty of time on your own!

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May 5 - May 16, 2025
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3,449
May 12 - May 23, 2025
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3,699
May 19 - May 30, 2025
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3,699
May 26 - Jun 6, 2025
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3,849
Sep 8 - Sep 19, 2025
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3,849
Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2025
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3,999
Sep 22 - Oct 3, 2025
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3,699
Oct 6 - Oct 17, 2025
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3,449
Oct 12 - Oct 23, 2025
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3,449
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
May 5 - May 16, 2025
Starting at
4,039
May 12 - May 23, 2025
Starting at
4,499
May 19 - May 30, 2025
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4,499
May 26 - Jun 6, 2025
Starting at
4,719
Sep 8 - Sep 19, 2025
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4,719
Sep 15 - Sep 26, 2025
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4,869
Sep 22 - Oct 3, 2025
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4,499
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Oct 6 - Oct 17, 2025
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4,039
Oct 12 - Oct 23, 2025
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4,039
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At a Glance

Nestled along the waters of the Adriatic Sea, the coast of Croatia is home to historic fortresses, medieval architecture and colorful islands all waiting to be explored. Experience the beauty and culture of this Balkan nation as local experts introduce you to the Roman history of Split, the islands of Hvar, Korcula and Brac and the medieval and modern identity of Dubrovnik.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 2-3 miles per day, some cobblestones and stairs. Use of public transportation, including ferries.
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.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Receive expert insight into the preservation of Diocletian’s Palace as you explore this Roman fortress.
  • Discover the charming old towns and pristine turquoise waters of the islands.
  • Join an expert in Dubrovnik for an educational walk and exploration of the Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio Fountain and St. Blaise's Church.

General Notes

Program includes independent time to explore the city and several meals on your own. Group Leaders will provide directions for self-directed excursions. Suggestions for free-time activities provided in preparatory materials.
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
12 days
Program Begins
Trogir
Program Concludes
Dubrovnik
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
20 ( 9B, 5L, 6D )
Activity Level
Nestled along the waters of the Adriatic Sea, the coast of Croatia is home to historic fortresses, medieval architecture and colorful islands all waiting to be explored. Experience the beauty and culture of this Balkan nation as local experts introduce you to the Roman history of Split, the islands of Hvar, Korcula and Brac and the medieval and modern identity of Dubrovnik.)
Best of all, you'll...
  • Receive expert insight into the preservation of Diocletian’s Palace as you explore this Roman fortress.
  • Discover the charming old towns and pristine turquoise waters of the islands.
  • Join an expert in Dubrovnik for an educational walk and exploration of the Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio Fountain and St. Blaise's Church.
General Notes
Program includes independent time to explore the city and several meals on your own. Group Leaders will provide directions for self-directed excursions. Suggestions for free-time activities provided in preparatory materials.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 2-3 miles per day, some cobblestones and stairs. Use of public transportation, including ferries.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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Duration
12 days
11 nights
What's Included
20 meals ( 9B, 5L, 6D )
3 expert-led lectures
11 expert-led field trips
1 hands-on experience
1 performance
An experienced Group Leader
10 nights of accommodations
Taxes and customary gratuity
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Activity Note
Check-in available from 2:00 PM.
Afternoon:
After checking in to the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and relax before our Orientation session. Orientation: 6:00 p.m. in the hotel meeting room. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions.
Dinner:
At hotel restaurant.
Evening:
At leisure. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include walking up to 3 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing, some stairs without railings. The drive from Trogir to Split is 30 minutes each way.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We will begin our day with a lecture from a local expert about magical Croatia. We will then board our coach and transfer towards nearby Split, the largest city in Dalmatia and the second-largest in all of Croatia. Originally founded as a Greek colony called Aspalathos in the 2nd century BC, the city is famous as the location of Diocletian’s Palace – the palace and fortress of Roman Emperor Diocletian shortly after abdicating the throne at the turn of the 4th century AD. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, this palace is considered one of the most significant monuments of the Roman Era. It’s remain lie on what is considered the old town of Split, and after our visit, we will continue our exploration of the old town by visiting the Peristyle, the Cathedral, and some of the majestic statues of Ivan Mestrovic – the greatest Croatian sculptor of the 20th century. Later, enjoy some free time to explore Split on your own.
Lunch:
On your own. This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to explore local fare. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions.
Afternoon:
We will transfer by coach back to Trogir, where our Group Leader will give us a walking tour of the small town and its beautiful Venetian architecture. Spend some time exploring the town on your own, before making your way back to the hotel on foot.
Dinner:
At a local restaurant.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include walking up to 2 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing. The drive from Trogir to port in Split is 30 minutes long, participants must be able to get on/off ferries on their own. The ferry ride to Supetar is approximately 1 hour. Bus ride to Pucisca is 30 minutes, it is an additional 30 minutes to Bol. Note: Local factors including weather could affect the ferry schedule.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We will check-out of the hotel and transfer by coach to the port in Split, where we will board a ferry to the island of Brac. The island of Brac is famous for its radiant white stones, used to build the iconic Diocletian Palace of Split and according to some, were even used in the construction of the Parliament House of Vienna and the White House in Washington D.C. Upon arrival to the port of Supetar, we will drive via motorcoach to the nearby town of Pucisca, where will visit a local stonemason school and learn how the island’s beautiful, white stones are cut.
Lunch:
At a local village.
Afternoon:
We will transfer by bus to the city of Bol, where we will check-in to our new hotel. Take some time to settle into your rooms and relax before dinner.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include walking up to 2 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing, some stairs without railings. The drive from Bol to Skrip is approximately 40 minutes, it is another 20 minutes to Vidova Gora. To make it to the panoramic spot at Vidova Gora, participants need to walk 500 yards uphill on rough terrain without railings. Note: In the event of bad weather, we will not be able to drive up Vidova Gora.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We will board our coach and ride to Skrip, the oldest settlement on the island of Brac, to learn about the island’s history. We will visit a local museum, where a collection of photographs, books and other archeological findings will give us insight into life on Brac in the past. Afterwards, we will ride to a family-owned olive oil farm, where we will enjoy a short history lesson alongside a tasting of local olive oil.
Lunch:
At a local, family-run, olive oil farm.
Afternoon:
Next, we will take scenic drive up towards Vidova Gora, the highest peak on all of the Adriatic islands (2,552 ft), to enjoy a spectacular view of the Adriatic Sea. Our Group Leader will provide running commentary during this field trip, and we will then return to the hotel via coach.
Dinner:
On your own.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
This day includes an early morning start. Today’s activities include walking up to 3 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing, some stairs with railings. The fast ferry ride from Bol to Hvar is approximately 1 hour. If winds are too strong, fast ferries do not run. In this case, the ride will take 2.5 hours. Porterage is not included on this ferry, participants must carry their own luggage onboard.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We will check out of the hotel and take a bus ride to the port, where we will board a fast ferry to the island of Hvar. Following the decline of the Roman Empire, Hvar Town — a center of Adriatic civilization and trade for thousands of years — was besieged by pirates. Hvar’s people sought protection from the Venetians, resulting in a new era of prosperity that enriched its cultural heritage. Today, we will see ancient walls, Gothic palaces, and stone paved streets. Led by a local expert, we will walk to the Arsenal – described by the Venetians as “the most beautiful and the most useful building in the whole of Dalmatia” – that includes the first theater in the western world open to all classes (built in 1612). We’ll continue across the old town square, the largest in Dalmatia, to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, completed in the 18th Century on a 6th Century church site, followed by the Franciscan monastery. Upon arrival, we will set out on an expert-led walking field trip to see impressive stone carvings and old architecture of Hvar Town while learning about its time under Venetian rule.
Lunch:
On your own.
Afternoon:
We’ll have some time for independent exploration to see what interests each of us most in Hvar Town. Among the fascinating sites are Gothic palaces, the city wall, and the Arsenal building that housed the first public theater in Europe. We will rendezvous at an announced time and place, walk to our hotel and check in, then gather for a lecture by a local expert on Croatia’s maritime history.
Dinner:
At the hotel.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include walking up to 3 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing, some stairs without railings. The drive from Hvar Town to Stari Grad is approximately 30 minutes each way.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We will board our coach and take a scenic drive towards Stari Grad, one of the oldest towns in Europe. Originally called Faros, this town was first settled by travelers from the Greek island of Paros in 384 BC. It served as the military and administrative center of the island until the 13th century, when the Venetian Empire decided to move it towards Lesina (modern day Hvar Town). The old center was then renamed Cittavecchia, or “old town” in Italian, and then became known as Stari Grad, or “old town” in Croatian. Led by our Group Leader, we will enjoy a walking excursion of the old town, noting its iconic orange-tiled rooftops and narrow alleys.
Lunch:
At a local village.
Afternoon:
On our way back to Hvar Town, we will take a detour to visit another local village renown for the Renaissance and Baroque style of its stone buildings and churches. Walking along narrow stone streets, our Group Leader will teach us about the various influences that built this unique architecture. After our visit, we will make our way back to our hotel, where we will enjoy some free time to relax before dinner.
Dinner:
On your own.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include walking up to 2 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing, some stairs without railings. The fast ferry ride from Hvar to Korcula is approximately 1 hour. If winds are too strong, fast ferries do not run. In this case, the ride will take 3 hours.
Breakfast:
In the hotel dining room.
Morning:
We will check-out of our hotel and walk to the port, where we will board a fast ferry to the island of Korcula. Once there, we will set out on a walking field trip in the Old Town. This historic site sits on a fortified point jutting out into the sea, and its stone buildings with red tile roofs create one of the most picturesque images along the Croatian coastline. Among the most significant sites we will visit are Saint Mark’s Cathedral and the Town Museum that showcases cultural and commercial milestones from prehistory to the present. The collections include traditional crafts such as masonry and shipbuilding, as well as household objects representing daily life.
Lunch:
At a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
We will have some for independent exploration in the Old Town of Korcula. We will rendezvous at an announced time and place, walk to our hotel, and check in.
Dinner:
On your own.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include walking up to 2 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing. The small boat ride from Korcula to Peljesac is approximately 20 minutes. Bus drive from Peljesac to Ston is 1 hour, it is then another 1 hour to Dubrovnik.
Breakfast:
In the hotel dining room.
Morning:
We will check-out of our hotel and transfer to the port, where we will board a small boat to Peljesac. We will then head via motorcoach to explore the famous Walls of Ston, which have protected the Peljesac Peninsula since the 15th century. When originally constructed, the Great Wall of Ston was 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) long and one of the longest defense walls in Europe – however, centuries of battles and several earthquakes has left only 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) standing. The walls were of great importance because they protected the city as well as the prosperous salt pans of Ston, which provided over a third of all income to the Dubrovnik Republic. As part of a walking excursion of the town, our group leader will teach us about the longstanding legacy of harvesting salt that exists in this region to this day. After, we will board our motorcoach for a short ride to nearby Mali Ston, or “little Ston”, known for its oyster production.
Lunch:
An oyster tasting in Mali Ston.
Afternoon:
Transfer via motorcoach to the city of Dubrovnik. Upon arrival we will check-in to our hotel and have some time to settle into our rooms and relax before dinner.
Dinner:
On your own.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include walking up to 3 miles on uneven, cobblestone streets. There are long periods of standing, some stairs without railings. Bus ride from hotel to Old Town is approximately 15 minutes, participants will be given instructions and tickets to make their own way back to the hotel via public bus after their independent exploration of town.
Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We will begin our morning with a lecture by a local expert on a local topic. We will then take a public bus to the Old Town of Dubrovnik for a walking field trip. Surrounded by its famous city walls, Dubrovnik is a city where culture and history thrive harmoniously with modern life. Originally known as Ragusa, the city dates back to the 7th century when it was founded by refugees from Epidaurum (modern day Cavtat). During its long history, the town has been under the control or influence of multiple empires, and even ruled itself as a free state between the 14th and 19th centuries. The city has always been associated to prosperity and affluence due to its role in maritime trade, and is also considered a cradle of diplomacy and Croatian literature. During our field trip, we will visit sites such as the Rector’s Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Onofrio Fountain and St. Blaise’s Church.
Lunch:
On your own.
Afternoon:
Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most in Dubrovnik.
Dinner:
Dinner in hotel restaurant.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Today’s activities include up to 1 hour of walking, including several periods of standing. The drive from Dubrovnik to Cavtat is approximately 40 minutes, it is then 15 minutes to Cilipi, and another 50 minutes back to Dubrovnik.
Breakfast:
In hotel dining room.
Morning:
Enjoy some free time this morning to sleep in, relax, or explore Dubrovnik on your own.
Lunch:
On your own.
Afternoon:
We will embark the bus and head towards town of Cavtat, once known as Epidaurus, and the administrative center of Konavle. The town is situated in a beautiful bay. Those who are ready for a short climb will visit the cemetery of the town, home to the Mausoleum of the Racic family. The Mausoleum was designed by the best known Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic. In the late afternoon, we will visit Cilipi, a village famous for its folk traditions. We enjoy a visit to the garden of a local family who owns the restaurant where we will enjoy our farewell dinner.
Dinner:
At a local family restaurant, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Evening:
At leisure.
Activity Note
Check-out until 12.00 PM.
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MEALS
20 Meals
9 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
6 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
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2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
2 nights
Location: Trogir
Hotel Trogir Palace is located in the old coastal town of Trogir, Croatia. While staying at Hotel Trogir Palace guests can check out the Chapel of Ivan Orsini (0.2 miles) and Central Square in Trogir (0.3 miles).
2 nights
Location: Bol
Bluesun Elaphusa Hotel is located on the seafront promenade of the Island of Brac, and only 55 yards from a pebble beach and a 10 minute walk to the center of Bol.
2 nights
Location: Hvar
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is tucked away in a tranquil bay in the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by aleppo pine groves, Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort is only a short ten-minute walk from the historic city of Hvar, Amfora.
1 night
Location: Korcula
Hotel Liburna is situated on the coast of the Adriatic sea in a quiet and secluded location ten minutes from the old town of Korcula. Hotel Liburna offers comfortable services and friendly staff and is surrounded by groves of pine, cypress, and oak trees and other native flora and fauna.
3 nights
Location: Dubrovnik
Recognized as the preferred destination for business & holiday trips in a wider Dubrovnik area, we are proud to enter in this important jubilee offering new set of services and facilities, almost as a brand new product. Originally built in 1971, this recently renovated city hotel runs all throughout the year and offers to all our guests a permanent professional and cordial service. With wide range of possibilities, from newly built superior floor and wellness center to the traditionally recognized Dalmatian cuisine in our a la carte restaurant Nava, Hotel Lero invites all to experience Dubrovnik at affordable cost. Ideally located in the center of Dubrovnik, in walking distance to the old town and with local businesses reachable within minutes, hotel is a preferred destination of all types of travellers. Whether you are coming for a holiday or a business trip, our professional and friendly staff will help and assist you during your stay.
Participant Reviews
4.95
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David | San Francisco, CA
Had a wonderful tour of the Croatian coast and islands. Our tour guide was excellent and the tour participants were a true pleasure. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
— Review left October 29, 2024
This participant did not give a star rating.
Mark – Class of 2024 | Orleans, MA
It was our first RS trip and we really enjoyed it. We would like to contact others on the trip. Can you tell us how to go about that? MARK and SUE
— Review left October 23, 2024
Ward – Class of 2001 | Decatur, GA
A program that covers more than 3000 years of history while just joining the European Union. Spectacular island settings in the midst of the Adriatic Sea with a population broad of their country and its survival.
— Review left October 19, 2024
Helene – Class of 2023 | Peru, IN
We went to Craotia because it is my husband's ancestral homeland. We had heard a bit about it from relatives and from our daughter, who visited Croatia while she was studying abroad. She was right in that almost everyone was friendly and spoke English! Croatia did not disappoint! It's a beautiful country that caters to its tourists. Loved the trip!
— Review left October 15, 2024
This participant did not give a star rating.
Darienne – Class of 2023 | Bala Cynwyd, PA
Overall, I thought the trip was good. I enjoyed the sights, hotels and connecting with different people. The presentations were interesting. I really enjoyed the free time to explore on my own, shop, and eat when and what I wanted to eat. The ferry rides were fun, although somewhat hectic getting on and off. The group leader had interesting stories he told us regarding the Croatian war.
— Review left October 5, 2024
Tom – Class of 2020 | Durham, NC
This is an excellent, well run tour of the Dalmatian Coast. It icludes three beautiful Croatian islands and two of the country's largest cities. Just the right balance of group time and time on our own. Entertaining tour leader.
— Review left October 4, 2024
Darrell – Class of 2023 | Belmont, MA
This is a wonderful experience for those desiring something a little different. Although it starts and finishes in 'major' cities, most of the time is spent on islands off the coast, in beautiful accommodations. Everything about it is top notch, with lots of locally produced olive oils and wines, as well as seafood. DK, Boston
— Review left June 5, 2024
Albert – Class of 2023 | Westbrook, ME
A wonderful experience in a beautiful country. Road Scholar does not disappoint and delivers a wonderful travel experience.
— Review left October 26, 2023
Jack – Class of 2018 | Cocoa Beach, FL
on a 2019 Cruise we stopped in Zadar for a part of one day. This Road Scholar Tour of the south half of the Eastern Adriatic Sea along Croatia was a ten day feet-on-the-ground Tour that was outstanding.
— Review left October 21, 2023
Deborah – Class of 2023 | San Juan Capistrano, CA
The travel experience to Croatia was beyond my expectations. Zoran , our guide made every one feel special and well cared for . The people in our group were kind and caring and intelligent. They went out of their way to help each other.
— Review left October 10, 2023
This participant did not give a star rating.
Barbara – Class of 2019 | Lowville, NY
The leader was excellent. I did not find the other participants as friendly as I did with my trip to Scotland. There was too much alcohol. We were constantly being offered Croatian wine...several times a day.
— Review left January 5, 2023
Fred – Class of 2022 | Tulsa, OK
This was our first Road Scholar program and we can highly recommend it and the tour guide Nisrim. We plan to look into other programs for next year.
— Review left October 24, 2022
Stephan – Class of 2019 | Denver, CO
Zoran was the best tour guide I have ever had.
— Review left September 27, 2022
John – Class of 2016 | Hines, OR
"Island Hopping in Croatia" was an amazing experience. The islands and Adriatic Sea are beautiful. The Republic of Croatia is very proud of their country and all people were very welcoming. They have a lot to share with their stone mason school, olive oil making, wine making, sea food variety, etc. Citizens want to keep their country free from any more power struggles.
— Review left June 7, 2022
Anthony – Class of 2018 | Claremont, CA
Croatia should be on the top of your must-see places to visit. Stunning vistas, turquoise, crystal clear waters, craggy mountains, combined with a welcoming people, unfailingly excellent food, and a clean environment--it's all there.
— Review left May 31, 2022
Judith – Class of 2004 | Santa Rosa, CA
accurate and apropriate.
— Review left May 25, 2022
Nancy – Class of 2015 | Grand Island, NY
Few”rocks were left unturned”! And there were a lot of rocks. I found the citizens of Croatia to be friendly and eager to share their country
— Review left May 25, 2022
Thomas – Class of 2014 | Laguna Niguel, CA
This trip is a great way to get a taste of the islands in coastal Croatia. It is a beautiful, friendly country that should not be missed. Spectacular scenery, wonderful food and wine, incredible cities and towns that "ooze" history, charm and character.
— Review left May 17, 2022
Judy – Class of 2011 | Old Greenwich, CT
Beautiful islands, rich in history, visited using local transport with very good local guides and lecturers highlighted with field trips to family farms, a stone sculpting school, and small businesses all capped with restaurants serving delicious food, great sights to visit in the free time, and a walk on walls surrounding a lovely city: the perfect October trip!
— Review left November 11, 2019
This participant did not give a star rating.
Allan – Class of 2011 | Claremont, CA
Definitely five stars. Our guide Dejan Rilak flawlessly executed the somewhat intricate program of this tour. Through various means of transportation (tour buses, public ferries, short walks, small boat trips, public buses) there was never a hitch. No one was lost and the scheduled transport was always there. Also, all scheduled lectures and local guided tours occurred on time, as planned. Skill in coordinating was not Dejan’s only virtue. He kept our group informed of what was planned for the current day and the next, and he had the good sense to repeat in the same communication the essential aspects what he had said (like when and where to meet), in case we might have missed it. He also had a very good style in managing the group—I think he might even be able to herd cats. He silently counted the group and knew who might be missing, yet never mentioned the latecomers by name. He only said things like “two more before we start.” In addition, he gave several informative informal talks during bus rides. Throughout he showed not only patience and sensitivity to personal issues but also a good sense of humor. We have not experienced a better guide in our five or six trips with Road Scholar. The itinerary of the tour was very well conceived. It provided a diversity of experiences, including not only guided tours of major tourist attractions, but also several stops and meals in local rural facilities (farms, including a mussel farm on the water). Lectures were uniformly informative and well presented by experts in non-technical language (all lecturers spoke clear English). The “flex” feature of the trip worked well for us. We were able to visit museums and other sites and to choose restaurants based on personal interests. Originally we were interested in the RS yacht trip of the islands, but given our experience with the Island Hopping Tour, we believe the greater freedom and range of experience was a better choice for us.
— Review left June 18, 2019
Danielle – Class of 2019 | Framingham, MA
This was a great trip. We visited several agro-tourism/farm sites where we tasted locally produced wine, olive oils, liqueurs and foods, which we could not have visited as individual travelers, as well as places that I would not have chosen on my own but thoroughly enjoyed. Ferries were easy to use, accommodations were great, and the lectures were interesting. Croatia is a beautiful country with welcoming people, delicious cuisine and history at every turn. A nice combination of time and meals with the group, and time to explore on our own.
— Review left June 11, 2019
Lehong – Class of 2018 | Milwaukee, WI
Amazing and lovely country where you can visit UNESCO historic sites as well learn local traditional industries in farming areas. Enjoy tasty Croatian food. Discover the islands on ferries, chartered boats and on foot. Walk on the Old City Wall in Dubrovnik, the second longest after the Great Wall of China, so it's said.
— Review left June 9, 2019
Julie – Class of 2019 | Chapel Hill, NC
This was a wonderful trip led by Zoran, a wonderful guide. While Zoran was with us throughout, at each location we had local guides/experts as guest hosts/lecturers for museums, bus rides, tastings, castle tours and lectures. Having local guides gave that personal touch that brought each location to life. Not that it needed much help as the coastal islands and cities are vibrant and gorgeous. Our trip was in mid-May and at the start of the trip we had unusually cold and rainy weather. The upside is that we didn't battle the crowds that apparently show up in the heart of the summer. And the sun eventually did come out! I liked the mix of free time and structured group time on this trip and felt that Road Scholar did a great job of choosing a nice blend of standard must-do activities and activities that tourists on their own would never discover. Special thanks again to Zoran. We had some participants with special dietary needs and some people who caught a flu going around - and Zoran did his best to manage all of that plus keep to the itinerary. And he stayed positive throughout.
— Review left June 7, 2019





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