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Croatia Adventure Holidays

If your idea of a perfect location for a relaxed activity holiday features sandy beaches, strings of unspoilt islands, terraces of vines, the clearest of azure seas, Roman ruins, Franciscan monasteries and Venetian palaces, then a holiday in Croatia is just for you. It's amazing that Croatia isn't overrun with tourists - yet with 2000km of coastline, over 1,000 islands, and 8 national parks, it's hard to imagine it ever becoming crowded. The fact is that most people still seem confused as to what the country has to offer. Our old fashioned perception of it as Eastern Europe confuses the Croatians who see themselves as Western. Founded by the Greeks, the country became part of the Roman Empire in 59BC and was prized by them as a trade route. Sold by Naples to Venice for 100,000 ducats in the 14C, you'll still find Venetian loggia in many towns and the cuisine retains an Italian flavour.

Its cultural heritage is matched only by its natural beauty: cascading waterfalls, emerald green lakes, verdant green hillsides and primeval beech and black pine forests are home to Croatia's only UNESCO biosphere with masses of endemic flora - all perfect for exploring on a gentle activity holiday.

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Dalmatian Coast Island Hopping
Croatia

Dalmatian Coast Island Hopping

Croatia's rich cultural heritage is matched only by its amazing natural beauty: unspoilt islands, tourist-free villages and historic sites - all perfect for exploring on foot.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07DC
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From US$2285per person, tour only

  • 9 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All buffet breakfasts and 2 evening meals included
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
Dalmatian Islands Walk
Croatia

Dalmatian Islands Walk

Staying in Split, the second largest city in Croatia and on Hvar, a short ferry ride away, you'll enjoy walks through olive groves, vineyards and woodland and enjoy plenty of swimming opportunities.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07DI
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From US$2315per person, tour only
  • NEW FOR 2024  
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Route notes provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
Castles to Coast Walk
Croatia

Castles to Coast Walk

Explore the beautifully unspoilt province of Istria and discover a timeless world of Venetian castles and Renaissance palaces set amidst lush valleys. Orchards, artist villages and vineyards predominate inland, with delightful bays and marinas along the coast.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeW07IS
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided walking
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From US$2405per person, tour only

  • 70 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All continental breakfasts
  • Route notes provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
Coastal Croatia  - Pula to Porec Cycling
Croatia

Coastal Croatia - Pula to Porec Cycling

The Istrian peninsula just south of Trieste is a superb backdrop for a cycling holiday. Swim in the clear blue waters of the Adriatic and stay in gorgeous Italianate harbour towns. Great food, interesting routes, masses of history and electrifying sunsets make discovering this coastline particularly memorable.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeC07IS
  • Holiday typeSelf-guided cycling
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From US$2300per person, tour only

  • 82 Reviews
  • All accommodation
  • All breakfasts
  • Bike hire included
  • Headwater navigation provided
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast
Croatia

Cycling Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Guided group cycling, with peaceful coastal routes along the spectacular Dalmatian coastline, from Hvar to Dubrovnik.

DEPARTURE MONTHS

JFMAMJJASOND

  • Holiday codeC07DA
  • Holiday typeGuided cycling
  • Duration7 nights, hotel-to-hotel
  • Activity level
  • Excellent for
  • From US$2320per person, tour only
  • All breakfasts All accommodation All transport and listed activities Tour leader throughout Local bike hire Free group arrival and departure transfers available