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Istria, Kvarner & Zadar with Plitviče Lakes

Green hills, cobalt-blue seas & cascading lakes

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Explore the many different ‘faces’ of north-western Croatia on this self-guided journey, with car hire and ferry crossings included. Discover wildlife-rich islands and fabulous seascapes, stay in historic towns and hill-top villages, and visit the magnificent cascading lakes of Plitviče.

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Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Journey
- Means of travel between hotels
  
  By car and ferry (hire car and most ferry tickets included)
- Average carbon footprint
  
  Let's be clear on carbon
  We want you to be able to make an informed choice when deciding on a holiday, and to see how holidays compare in terms of their average carbon footprint. Read our carbon scores page to find out how we calculate it.
  
  378kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  12
- Accommodation
  
  Five 4-star hotels
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day, 4 dinners
- Included extras
  
  Entry into the Plitviče Lakes National Park
- Price (excluding flights)
  
  From £1580pp
- Travel options
  
  We can arrange flights – see ‘Prices & Travel’. Alternatively, please contact us about travelling by train from London.
- Start
  
  Any day
- When you can travel
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  The season for this holiday is:
  15 April 2023 - 31 July 2023
  25 August 2023 - 15 October 2023
  15 April 2024 - 31 July 2024
  25 August 2024 - 15 October 2024

A touring holiday in Croatia along the Adriatic

In north-westernmost Croatia, the broad, mountainous Istrian Peninsula juts out defiantly into the Adriatic, creating on its eastern flank a horseshoe-shaped bay, the Kvarner Gulf, of even grander dimensions than its own. While Istria may feel more than a little Italian – the influences of its close neighbour are evident in the food, language and architecture – the Kvarner Gulf encapsulates the essence of Croatia’s coastline: idyllic pebble coves, cobalt-blue seas, little fishing villages and a generous sprinkling of islands.

These contrasting landscapes provide a picturesque backdrop to the first part of your Croatian adventure, after which you head away from the coast and into the country’s densely forested interior, location of the Plitviče Lakes National Park. This is Croatia’s oldest and largest national park, famed for its cascading turquoise lakes, luxuriant vegetation and abundant birdlife. After a full day soaking in the Park’s natural beauty, you return to the coast to finish in Zadar, whose sweeping seafront promenade, marble streets and fascinating Roman centre make this vibrant city the perfect place to round off what has been a thoroughly relaxing journey of both cultural and scenic discovery.

Gallery

Your holiday begins in Istria's fertile interior

The impressive Roman amphitheatre in Pula

Admire the Venetian architecture in Rovinj

Veli Lošinj harbour

Explore the island of Cres

Stay in scenic Rab

Zadar

Add a stay in Trogir to extend your holiday

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

Average temperatures and rainfall

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
°C	8	10	13	17	21	25	28	28	24	19	13	9
mm	76	69	71	84	78	91	65	93	102	95	109	88

Arrival

Arrival in Bale

Arrival in Bale

Night 1: at Hotel La Grisa (the first of two nights here).
As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of exploration.
Day 1

Explore from Bale

Explore from Bale

Spend your first day discovering the many highlights of the southern tip of the Istrian Peninsula: to the south of Bale lies the idyllic Brijuni National Park, a peaceful, pine-covered archipelago just a short boat ride from the mainland; and farther south still is the seafront city of Pula, best known for its remarkable Roman amphitheatre and glorious Adriatic views. We also recommend a visit to waterfront Rovinj – with its charming cobblestone streets, Venetian architecture and excellent seafood restaurants, this pretty town is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch.

Wander the cobbled streets of Rovinj

Pula amphitheatre
Day 2

Bale to Nerezine

Bale to Nerezine

A scenic drive east through the rural interior leads to the port of Brestova, where you cross by ferry to the island of Cres. Your route meanders along the island’s mountainous spine to reach the causeway onto the smaller island of Losinj. Your destination here is the pretty village of Nerezine, set within a secluded cove, where you spend three nights at the Hotel Manora or Hotel Televrin. (Driving time: 4hrs, including ferry crossing and waiting time)
Days 3-4

Explore from Nerezine

Explore from Nerezine

While here, you can visit the griffon vulture sanctuary on Cres and seek out bottle-nosed dolphins off Losinj. If you fancy stretching your legs on these two herb-scented islands, there are several waymarked trails that you can follow, including a leisurely coastal walk, though you may prefer simply to relax and swim in the crystal-clear waters.

Losinj harbour

Seafood lunch on Cres
Day 5

Nerezine to Rab

Nerezine to Rab

Today features a spectacular, full day’s journey through the Kvarner archipelago. You start by returning to Cres for the short ferry crossing to the island of Krk. Detour here to the walled medieval town of the same name, before catching another ferry for a longer, very scenic ride to Rab, where you stay at the elegant, seafront Hotel Arbiana for three nights. (Driving time: 5-6hrs including ferry crossings and waiting time)
Days 6-7

Explore Rab

Explore Rab

Beyond Rab Town, with its wealth of Venetian architecture, green landscapes await discovery by car or on foot – this is one of Croatia’s most verdant islands – but the rare beaches of golden sand may prove too tempting to resist.

Explore Rab town

Relax on the beach on Rab
Day 8

Rab to Plitviče Lakes

Rab to Plitviče Lakes

Leaving Rab, drive east to nearby Mišnjak for the short hop by ferry to Stinica on the mainland. Your onward route takes you deep into Croatia’s forested interior to the Plitviče Lakes National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Croatia. You spend two nights close to the park, at the Hotel Degenija. (Driving time: 3hrs, including ferry crossing and waiting time)
Day 9

Explore Plitviče Lakes

Explore Plitviče Lakes

Spend your full day discovering the Plitviče Lakes National Park (entry ticket included), with its series of spectacular lakes and waterfalls set against a densely forested backdrop. Established as a national park in 1949, the area was later also recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for both its geological and ecological value: there is a great richness of flora and flora here, as you will discover as you make your way around the Park, following the well-waymarked network of wooden boardwalks and footbridges.

The Park is understandably popular but large enough to accommodate the crowds, and your entry ticket also includes a boat journey across the largest of the lakes, enabling you to admire the turquoise waters, tumbling falls and lush, green scenery from a different perspective.

Enoy a boat journey across the lake

Spectacular lakes and waterfalls
Day 10

Plitviče Lakes to Zadar

Plitviče Lakes to Zadar

Today you leave the Plitviče Lakes National Park behind and journey south to the Dalmatian Coast. Your destination is Zadar, a cosmopolitan city by the sea, where you spend your final two nights at the stylish Hotel Bastion. (Driving time: 2hrs)
Day 11

Explore Zadar

Explore Zadar

On your last day, join locals in wandering the Old Town’s network of marble streets, worn to a sheen over centuries and revealing an inviting collection of bars, restaurants and boutiques. Then, as another glorious day draws to a close, amble along the tree-lined waterfront leads to the Sea Organ, whose mournful notes are played by the gently lapping waves. Just beyond is a solar-powered art installation which bursts into life as darkness falls. Locals and visitors gather nightly to witness what Alfred Hitchcock described as ‘the most beautiful sunset in the world’. It's a fitting arena to bring the curtain down on a remarkable trip.

Explore Zadar town

Sunset on Zadar

Accommodation

You stay in hotels of character, with plenty of space to relax at each. Star ratings are Croatian and may not correspond exactly to British star ratings.

In some places, we work with more than one hotel, as shown below. All are hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will tell you which one we have booked for you on your booking confirmation.

Wherever you stay in Nerezine, you may wish to add an extra night to make the most of being on an idyllic Croatian island.

Extra nights recommended

Take extra time to explore the area around this fascinating little town, venturing to the western coast or even over the border into Slovenia.

Nights 1-2
La Grisa
Bale
This boutique hotel is an oasis of tranquillity, as reflected in the simple elegance of the stylish bedrooms (complete with air-conditioning, a hairdryer, satellite television and wifi). As well as a lounge, bar and restaurant, the hotel has an attractive courtyard and a wellness area with a small indoor pool and facilities for massages and other treatments (pay locally).

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 3-5
  Hotel Manora
  Nerezine, Losinj
  Situated on the outskirts of the village, approximately 500 metres from the sea, this brightly painted hotel offers modern, well-equipped rooms with either sea or mountain views. The Spišič family are attentive hosts, and there is a bar, sauna and outdoor swimming pool in which to relax.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
- Back
  
  Nights 3-5
  Hotel Televrin
  Nerezine, Losinj
  
  restaurant with rooms
  Located beside the harbour, this Austro-Hungarian style building was originally home to the port authority in the early 1900s. Our arrangements include rooms with a sea view, all of which have a balcony from which to enjoy the vistas. The restaurant offers regional specialities including fish and lamb, which on warm evenings are served on the sun terrace at the rear of the hotel.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
Extra nights recommended

Add an extra night for the chance to relax on one of Rab’s many sandy beaches, a rarity in Croatia.

Nights 6-8
Hotel Arbiana
Rab Town, Rab
The Arbiana’s greatest feature is its seafront location overlooking Kvarner Bay. It has been converted from a large, handsome villa recalling the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and is characterised by numerous tall windows. The air-conditioned bedrooms are suitably smart, while the public areas include a bar-cum-lounge, an elegant restaurant, a terrace and a shady garden.

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
- Alternative hotel
  
  Nights 9-10
  Hotel Degenija
  Plitviče Lakes
  Located just a 10-minute drive from the Plitviče Lakes National Park, this modern boutique hotel makes the perfect base for exploring one of Croatia’s ‘must-see’ attractions. The 20 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, and all enjoy views over the surrounding countryside. The hotel has a lovely outdoor pool, plus two restaurants serving traditional Croatian cuisine and wood-fired pizzas.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 9-10
  16 Lakes Hotel
  Plitviče Lakes
  Each room in this modern, family-run hotel is named after a different lake in the nearby Plitviče Lakes National Park and features photos of that lake. There is a large, covered terrace adjacent to the outdoor pool, where meals are taken in fine weather.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Extra nights recommended

Zadar is both a wonderful town to explore and an ideal base for excursions to the Kornati Archipelago, inland or further along the coast.

Nights 11-12
Hotel Bastion
Zadar
Located on a street just behind the seafront, the Hotel Bastion is remarkable in that it is built on the site of the town’s 13th-century Venetian castle – one of the terraces sits atop the remains of a tower. Despite the ancient origins of the building and original features such as exposed stone walls, the bedrooms and public areas are decorated in a more modern style, enhanced by pieces of Art Deco furniture. The former are equipped with air-conditioning, a television, safe, minibar and wi-fi, while the latter include a bar, restaurant and wellness area, complete with saunas, relaxation rooms and a fitness room.

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night

Options to extend or shorten your stay

Add-on

Trogir

An enchanting island town

2 nights, from £235pp

Our chosen hotel is perfectly situated for exploring both splendid Trogir and the Krka National Park.

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Journey

Istria, Kvarner & Zadar

Island-hopping in beautiful northern Croatia

10 nights, from £1540pp

Historic towns and villages, bewitching islands, a crystal-clear sea and glorious sunsets await you on this journey by car and ferry.

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Prices & travel options

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Journey price

12 nights: 15 April 2023 - 31 July 2023, 25 August 2023 - 15 October 2023, 15 April 2024 - 31 July 2024 & 25 August 2024 - 15 October 2024

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
15 - 30 Apr 2023	£1600	£420
1 - 23 May 2023	£1685	£430
24 May - 9 Jun 2023	£1955	£585
10 - 30 Jun 2023	£2150	£795
1 - 19 Jul 2023	£2755	£915
25 Aug - 10 Sep 2023	£2630	£795
11 - 26 Sep 2023	£1905	£465
27 Sep - 3 Oct 2023	£1435	£385
15 - 30 Apr 2024	£1760	£465
1 - 23 May 2024	£1855	£475
24 May - 9 Jun 2024	£2155	£645
10 - 30 Jun 2024	£2365	£875
1 - 19 Jul 2024	£3035	£1010
25 Aug - 10 Sep 2024	£2895	£875
11 - 26 Sep 2024	£2100	£515
27 Sep - 3 Oct 2024	£1580	£425
3rd & 4th person discount	-£260 to -£620
Single traveller supplement	£260 to £625

Includes accommodation, meals, travel between hotels and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus a detailed information pack, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

Included travel: 12 days' category B car hire (e.g. VW Polo or similar with manual transmission), ferry crossings Brestova-Porozina & Merag-Valbiska-Lopar

Driving time to first hotel: Pula 1h, Split 4h45, Zadar 4h, Zagreb 3h
Driving time from final hotel to airport: Pula 4h15, Split 1h30, Zadar 0h30, Zagreb 3h

Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

Room upgrades & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Hotel Manora, Nerezine, Losinj
Junior suite: 15 Apr - 21 May 2023	£42
Junior suite: 22 May - 31 Jul 2023	£60
Junior suite: 25 Aug - 17 Sep 2023	£60
Junior suite: 18 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£42
Junior suite: 15 Apr - 21 May 2024	£46
Junior suite: 22 May - 31 Jul 2024	£66
Junior suite: 25 Aug - 17 Sep 2024	£66
Junior suite: 18 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£46
Superior (double beds only): 15 Apr - 31 Jul 2023	£12
Superior (double beds only): 25 Aug - 15 Oct 2023	£12
Superior (double beds only): 15 Apr - 31 Jul 2024	£13
Superior (double beds only): 25 Aug - 15 Oct 2024	£13

Hotel Arbiana, Rab Town, Rab
Superior double with balcony: 15 Apr - 17 Jun 2023	£10
Superior double with balcony: 18 Jun - 31 Jul 2023	£18
Superior double with balcony: 25 Aug - 18 Sep 2023	£18
Superior double with balcony: 19 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£10
Superior double with balcony: 15 Apr - 17 Jun 2024	£11
Superior double with balcony: 18 Jun - 31 Jul 2024	£20
Superior double with balcony: 25 Aug - 18 Sep 2024	£20
Superior double with balcony: 19 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£11

Hotel Degenija, Plitviče Lakes
Suite: 15 Apr - 31 May 2023	£18
Suite: 01 Jun - 30 Jun 2023	£16
Suite: 01 Jul - 31 Jul 2023	£14
Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Aug 2023	£14
Suite: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2023	£16
Suite: 01 Oct - 15 Oct 2023	£18
Suite: 15 Apr - 31 May 2024	£20
Suite: 01 Jun - 30 Jun 2024	£18
Suite: 01 Jul - 31 Jul 2024	£15
Suite: 25 Aug - 31 Aug 2024	£15
Suite: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2024	£18
Suite: 01 Oct - 15 Oct 2024	£20
Superior double (no twins): 15 Apr - 31 Jul 2023	£8
Superior double (no twins): 25 Aug - 15 Oct 2023	£8
Superior double (no twins): 15 Apr - 31 Jul 2024	£9
Superior double (no twins): 25 Aug - 15 Oct 2024	£9

Hotel Bastion, Zadar
Deluxe: 15 Apr - 30 May 2023	£34
Deluxe: 31 May - 31 Jul 2023	£42
Deluxe: 25 Aug - 26 Sep 2023	£42
Deluxe: 27 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£34
Deluxe: 15 Apr - 30 May 2024	£37
Deluxe: 31 May - 31 Jul 2024	£46
Deluxe: 25 Aug - 26 Sep 2024	£46
Deluxe: 27 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£37
Suite: 15 Apr - 30 May 2023	£60
Suite: 31 May - 31 Jul 2023	£70
Suite: 25 Aug - 26 Sep 2023	£70
Suite: 27 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£60
Suite: 15 Apr - 30 May 2024	£66
Suite: 31 May - 31 Jul 2024	£77
Suite: 25 Aug - 26 Sep 2024	£77
Suite: 27 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£66
Superior: 15 Apr - 31 Jul 2023	£18
Superior: 25 Aug - 15 Oct 2023	£18
Superior: 15 Apr - 31 Jul 2024	£20
Superior: 25 Aug - 15 Oct 2024	£20

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Prices include an extra day's car hire.

La Grisa, Bale (B&B)	Double room	Single room
15 Apr - 12 May 2023	£102	£116
13 May - 14 Jun 2023	£116	£128
15 Jun - 30 Jun 2023	£128	£150
01 Jul - 07 Jul 2023	£166	£184
08 Jul - 31 Jul 2023	£182	£210
25 Aug - 04 Sep 2023	£182	£210
05 Sep - 10 Sep 2023	£166	£184
11 Sep - 25 Sep 2023	£132	£154
26 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£116	£128
15 Apr - 12 May 2024	£112	£127
13 May - 14 Jun 2024	£128	£141
15 Jun - 30 Jun 2024	£145	£169
01 Jul - 07 Jul 2024	£185	£205
08 Jul - 31 Jul 2024	£205	£236
25 Aug - 04 Sep 2024	£205	£236
05 Sep - 10 Sep 2024	£185	£205
11 Sep - 25 Sep 2024	£150	£174
26 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£128	£141

Hotel Manora, Nerezine, Losinj (B&B)	Double room	Single room
15 Apr - 27 May 2023	£78	£106
28 May - 17 Jun 2023	£100	£150
18 Jun - 30 Jun 2023	£122	£216
01 Jul - 15 Jul 2023	£154	£248
16 Jul - 31 Jul 2023	£166	£272
25 Aug - 26 Aug 2023	£166	£272
27 Aug - 10 Sep 2023	£154	£248
11 Sep - 16 Sep 2023	£122	£216
17 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£84	£112
15 Apr - 27 May 2024	£86	£117
28 May - 17 Jun 2024	£110	£165
18 Jun - 30 Jun 2024	£135	£238
01 Jul - 15 Jul 2024	£170	£273
16 Jul - 31 Jul 2024	£185	£302
25 Aug - 26 Aug 2024	£185	£302
27 Aug - 10 Sep 2024	£170	£273
11 Sep - 16 Sep 2024	£135	£238
17 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£92	£123

Hotel Arbiana, Rab Town, Rab (B&B)	Double room	Single room
15 Apr - 24 May 2023	£106	£118
25 May - 15 Jun 2023	£122	£144
16 Jun - 30 Jun 2023	£132	£154
01 Jul - 01 Jul 2023	£166	£188
02 Jul - 08 Jul 2023	£182	£210
09 Jul - 31 Jul 2023	£204	£232
25 Aug - 03 Sep 2023	£182	£210
04 Sep - 10 Sep 2023	£166	£188
11 Sep - 17 Sep 2023	£138	£160
18 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£106	£118
15 Apr - 24 May 2024	£117	£130
25 May - 15 Jun 2024	£135	£159
16 Jun - 30 Jun 2024	£150	£174
01 Jul - 01 Jul 2024	£185	£209
02 Jul - 08 Jul 2024	£205	£236
09 Jul - 31 Jul 2024	£225	£256
25 Aug - 03 Sep 2024	£205	£236
04 Sep - 10 Sep 2024	£185	£209
11 Sep - 17 Sep 2024	£155	£179
18 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£117	£130

Hotel Bastion, Zadar (B&B)	Double room	Single room
15 Apr - 30 May 2023	£132	£198
31 May - 30 Jun 2023	£160	£254
01 Jul - 04 Jul 2023	£194	£288
05 Jul - 31 Jul 2023	£210	£320
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2023	£210	£320
30 Aug - 10 Sep 2023	£194	£288
11 Sep - 26 Sep 2023	£160	£254
27 Sep - 15 Oct 2023	£132	£198
15 Apr - 30 May 2024	£150	£223
31 May - 30 Jun 2024	£180	£283
01 Jul - 04 Jul 2024	£215	£318
05 Jul - 31 Jul 2024	£235	£356
25 Aug - 29 Aug 2024	£235	£356
30 Aug - 10 Sep 2024	£215	£318
11 Sep - 26 Sep 2024	£180	£283
27 Sep - 15 Oct 2024	£150	£223

Flight options

RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
Pula or Zagreb for the outward flight; Zadar, Split or Zagreb for the homeward flight
As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

Travelling from the UK

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, you may need to fly via an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

Outward route	Airline
Birmingham - Pula	jet2, TUI

Return route	Airline
Split - Birmingham	jet2

Outward route	Airline
Bristol - Pula	easyJet, TUI

Return route	Airline
Split - Bristol	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Nottingham East Midlands - Pula	TUI

Return route	Airline
Split - Nottingham East Midlands	jet2

Outward route	Airline
Edinburgh - Pula	jet2

Return route	Airline
Split - Edinburgh	jet2

Outward route	Airline
Glasgow - Pula	easyJet

Return route	Airline
Split - Glasgow	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Leeds Bradford - Pula	jet2

Return route	Airline
Split - Leeds Bradford	jet2

Outward route	Airline
Liverpool - Pula	easyJet

Return route	Airline
Zadar - Liverpool	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Gatwick - Pula	easyJet, TUI

Return route	Airline
Split - Gatwick	easyJet, TUI
Zadar - Gatwick	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Heathrow - Pula	British Airways
Heathrow - Pula (via Munich)	Lufthansa
Heathrow - Zagreb	British Airways

Return route	Airline
Split - Heathrow	British Airways

Outward route	Airline
Luton - Pula	easyJet

Return route	Airline
Split - Luton	easyJet
Zadar - Luton	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
London Southend - Pula	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Stansted - Pula	jet2, Ryanair

Return route	Airline
Split - Stansted	easyJet, jet2
Zadar - Stansted	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Manchester - Pula	jet2, TUI
Manchester - Zagreb (via Brussels)	Brussels Airlines

Return route	Airline
Split - Manchester	easyJet, jet2, TUI
Zadar - Manchester	jet2, Ryanair
Zadar - Manchester (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, you may need to fly via an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

What is included

12 nights
4 dinners
12 breakfasts
detailed cultural information
Plitviče Lakes National Park entry ticket
category B hire car
ferry crossings on journeys between hotels (except Rab-Plitviče)

Reviews

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We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

Mrs L Parker

Wells

05 September 2023

This was a well-paced holiday that covered a lot of different aspects of Croatia. We much preferred the islands, and agree with others that an additional day on Istria would have been good. Despite an early timed ticket at the quieter entrance to Plitvice Lakes, we found it uncomfortably crowded and didn't enjoy the day as much as we had expected. The weather was great and we managed quite a bit of walking (once we had aligned our aspirations with the heat). We enjoyed the old towns with their lethal marble pavements and the food was excellent everywhere we went.
Keith & Judy

21 June 2023

As usual, Inntravel have not let us down with a wonderful holiday, all well planned, staying at lovely hotels with great food and friendly staff and good information including detailed driving instructions. This has been another excellent holiday and we now look forward to our next trip. We started with their walking holidays but moved on to Slow holidays as we got older! Thanks Inntravel !
Mrs A Chapman

Sidmouth

06 June 2023

We had a very good holiday and the organisation and logistics worked very well. We had a special reason for going as my husband used to go camping every summer in Vrsar as a small child and wanted to revisit. Our first two nights self-booked accommodation at the Relais and Wine San Tommaso in Golas was lovely and the food superb so would certainly recomend to other travellers. In hind sight I would not have included the three nights in Nezerine as we felt it didn't really add anything to the trip. We loved Rab and felt that gave us the island experiance but with more to do locally.

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.

What’s in the information pack?

The information that we send to you 2-3 weeks before your holiday includes practical information about each stage of your journey so that you can travel confidently from one hotel to another, recommendations for places to visit and eat out in each place, plus cultural information about the area. Where applicable, we also provide notes for a self-guided walking tour of most cities, and some large towns. Sample travel pack >
Can I book my flights through Inntravel, and what’s the advantage of doing this?

We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
Can you book travel arrangements for customers from outside the UK?

We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
How do I make a booking?

Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

More information about the booking process >
Information about accommodation, general practicalities and more >
Booking conditions >
Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
Do I need a visa or anything health-related for Croatia?

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Croatia, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
What else do I need to know about travelling to Croatia?

The official language is Croatian. The currency is the Kuna. Croatian time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
How does Brexit affect travel to Europe?

For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
Where can I find general travel advice?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.