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Croatia and Montenegro - Private Tour
8 Day Private Tour
Croatia, Europe
13 Meals Included
5 Excursions
Intermediate Pace
Find yourself at the crossroads of central and southeast Europe on this inspiring journey into Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Discover the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', Croatia's stunning coastal city of Dubrovnik. See iconic Islamic architecture in Mostar, revel in the dramatic coastal setting of Split, and explore tiny Montenegro, marvelling at its Baroque buildings and medieval streets.
Highlights
- Tour the grand UNESCO Heritage Site of the Diocletian Palace in Split
- Explore Krka National Park and the magnificent Skradinski Buk Waterfall, one of Croatia’s most famous sights
- Visit the Stari Most (Old Bridge) of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Discover one of Croatia’s most important historic centres, Dubrovnik
- See the 'Our Lady of the Rocks' chapel in picturesque Perast
- Spend time in UNESCO-listed Kotor, admiring its Renaissance architecture and soaring city walls
Map Key
Train
Coach
Boat
Airplane
Walking
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Itinerary
Day 1
UK to Dubrovnik
Upon arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel in the charming seaside town of Baška Voda*. Nestled between the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea and the dramatic Biokovo mountains, this is the perfect setting to begin your Croatian adventure.
*9th May 2026 & 3rd October 2026 departures will stay in Makarska.
If you are arranging your own international flights, free airport transfers are available and included in the price. Transfers need to be booked with us at least two weeks before the tour starts and you will need to provide your inbound and outbound flight details.
Day 2
Split to Trogir
Breakfast & Dinner
After a scenic journey along the Adriatic Coast, arrive in Split, Croatia’s second largest city. Tour the grand UNESCO Heritage Site of the Diocletian Palace, built as a luxury villa, summer house and military camp for the Roman emperor Diocletian in the fourth century. Stroll along Split’s waterside promenade, lined with bustling markets and cafes, then take a short drive to the charming town of Trogir. Known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, enjoy a stroll through Trogir's old town, a maze of narrow streets, historic buildings, and beautiful waterfront views.
Day 3
Krka National Park to Sibenik
Breakfast & Dinner
Explore Krka National Park, a lush nature reserve home to gorges, canyons and waterfalls. Visit the magnificent Skradinski Buk Waterfall, one of Croatia's most famous sights, and experience the thrill of the Krka River, gushing through a canyon 200 metres deep. Take a leisurely walk to see the small stone houses, workshops, exhibits, and watermills found throughout the park. A boat ride across the river is undoubtedly the best way to discover the park's beauty, with opportunities to stop and wander the footpaths along the riverbanks. Stop in historic Sibenik for a refreshing drink at a riverside cafe before returning to your hotel.
Day 4
Mostar to Dubrovnik
Breakfast & Dinner
On the way to Dubrovnik, visit Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Acting as the country's central economic and cultural capital, Mostar is an enchanting city which boasts a number of picturesque restaurants and markets. View the country's most recognisable landmark, the Stari Most (Old Bridge), an amazing example of Islamic architecture. The restored bridge connects numerous attractions on both sides of the city, including the mosque, a traditional Turkish house, and the old bazaar. Wander the cobbled streets and immerse yourself in Mostar's local craft shops and restaurants. Journey onwards to Dubrovnik.
Day 5
Dubrovnik
Breakfast & Dinner
Discover Dubrovnik, whose red-roofed Roman buildings have featured as a backdrop to many a Hollywood production. One of Croatia’s most important historic centres, the city was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979. Visit Onofrio's Fountain, built in 1438 to bring water into town via an aqueduct seven miles away, and Orlando's Column, carved in the form of the ancient Knight Orlando. Admire the stunning Baroque Church of St Blaise, patron saint of Dubrovnik who saved the city from attack by Venetians.
Day 6
Perast to Kotor
Breakfast & Dinner
Embark on a journey to the picturesque town of Perast, described as "a piece of Venice that has floated down the Adriatic". See its most famous landmark, a man-made islet with a chapel known as 'Our Lady of the Rocks', built by sailors who believed they had encountered a miracle at this spot. Marvel at the town’s Baroque architecture before travelling on to Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is characterised by soaring defensive walls, ancient cafe-filled squares, palaces, churches and museums. Most impressive of all is the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, originating from the 12th century and evolving over time after numerous earthquakes. See the magnificent Renaissance and Romanesque architecture, with vaulted roofs supported by columns and pillars of pink stone. Don't miss its most valuable treasure, the gilded bas-relief altar screen. Built in honour of the city's patron Saint Tryphon, this is one of only two Roman Catholic Cathedrals in Montenegro.
Day 7
Dubrovnik
Breakfast & Dinner
Aside from its cultural significance, Dubrovnik is also the ideal place to sample traditionally-prepared Croatian food and excellent local wines. Spend some time at leisure exploring the city’s superb selection of cafés, souvenir shops, art galleries and medieval churches, or walk the iconic city walls.
Day 8
Dubrovnik to UK
Breakfast
Today, you'll transfer to the airport for your return flight home, bringing your Croatian escape to a close.
Alternatively, why not extend your stay? Enjoy a few more days at leisure - whether it's soaking up the sun on the beach, exploring nearby coastal towns, or simply unwinding in the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere.
If you are arranging your own international flights, free airport transfers are available and included in the price. Transfers need to be booked with us at least two weeks before the tour starts and you will need to provide your inbound and outbound flight details.
What's Included
Hand-picked Accommodation
13 Meals
5 Excursions
Expert Local Guides
All entrance fees
Overseas Transfers and Transport (as per itinerary)
ABTA & ATOL Protection
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Accommodation
The hotels listed below are provided for guidance only and final confirmation of your accommodation will be sent to you approximately 21 days before you travel
Hotel Horizont
3 nights
Baška Voda, Croatia
Grand Hotel Park
4 nights
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Extend Your Tour
Important Information
The order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for operational purposes. The schedules of the domestic airlines in country are subject to frequent changes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only. Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed of them. The driving times listed are point to point and do not include the duration of excursions or stops en route. Some road construction and/or weather conditions may lengthen the driving times. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed; however, order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions.
If booking more than 12 weeks before departure a deposit of €342.20pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 12 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 12 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
It is your responsibility to check your passport validity. To enter Croatia and Montenegro (and all Schengen countries) your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive and have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. Sources of information include; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
A visa is not required for your trip to Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia - Herzegovina. Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check your destinations' Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding passport validity.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras, including up to a 20% discount, which is given to all Mercury Holidays customers. To arrange your insurance with Holiday Extras, please visit https://www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/info/insurance for more details. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with a good level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves climbing of steep stairs and getting on and off coaches. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
The currency in Croatia and Montenegro is the Euro, The currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Bosnia - Herzegovina Convertible Mark. We recommend that you exchange your currency before you leave the UK, however cash machines are available in all the major cities to withdraw money in the local currency.
As normal practice you may be asked for your credit card details on check-in at the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, you may be asked for a cash deposit. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels as well as American Express.
You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases such as souvenirs, laundry, any meals not included in the itinerary as well as drinks and any additional snacks. Approximately £350- £450 per person will be sufficient for the duration of the tour. It is a good idea to try and maintain a supply of small notes and change in the local currency for tipping or small purchases.
Tipping
It is at your customary/discretion to tip both your driver, guide, and hotels. We recommend tipping the driver and hotel personnel approximately 1 to 2 euros per person per day. We recommend for your national tour guide approximately 5 euros per person and to be paid at the end of your tour, and for expert local guides at the end of your excursions we would recommend 1 to 2 euros per person for a half day excursion and 2 to 4 euros on a full day excursion. Tips will be collected at the beginning/end of your tour. Tips are accepted in the local currency.
This is a fully escorted tour meaning that you will be met by a local guide in each of the cities that you visit, ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.
Please note: If group size is less than 10, the national guide will not be included. You will be met upon arrival with a meet and greet service and transferred to meet the expert local guides for your excursions.
Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, and can range from business hotels to leisure hotels. Hotel accommodation is generally rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist compared to what you might expect in the UK. All group tours hotels have private bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. Rest assured that all accommodation used by Mercury Holidays is regularly inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.
Breakfast is always western style and served in the hotel each morning. Dinner (when included) will be taken in local restaurants or at the hotel.
It is not recommended to drink the tap water, even in developed countries water may contain unfamiliar elements that can cause upset stomachs. In less developed countries water is not filtered in the same way.
Please contact Customer Experience for questions about other dietary requirements or allergy information.
On your arrival in Dubrovnik you will be met by a representative from our local agent, Perfecta Travel, holding a sign displaying: “Mercury Holidays”. The Mercury Holidays/Perfecta Travel representative will show you to your transfer vehicle. Your national guide will be on hand 24 hours a day should you have any queries.
If you need to contact your representative during your stay the details are:
Perfecta Travel: Contact Number: 00385 91 2660 018 Email Address: account@perfecta-travel.com
Emergency contact information: Please find below the emergency contact details for Perfecta Travel Contact in Croatia Telephone number 24 hr: 00385 91 266 3205 E-mail: account@perfect-travel.com
- Sunglasses, Sunscreen and hat in summer
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera and charger
- A plug adaptor - the voltage in Croatia and Montenegro is 230 V
- Antibacterial hand gel
- Binoculars
- Personal first aid kit containing travel pills, rehydration powder, plasters, stomach settlers, antiseptic creams, aspirin etc
- Small day pack for excursions
- Waterproof, lightweight jacket
- Lightweight clothing
- Sweater and jacket for the cooler months