Tour Overview
Start in Zagreb and end in Dubrovnik! With the Explorer tour PHOTO TALES OF CROATIA, you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Zagreb, Croatia and 9 other destinations in Croatia. PHOTO TALES OF CROATIA includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, insurance, meals, transport and more.
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- PHOTO TALES OF CROATIA
- PHOTO TALES OF CROATIA
Itinerary
Upon arrival to Zagreb, our representative in Croatia will welcome you at the airport and drive you ti the hotel (if you come by car or bus, our guide will meet you at the hotel). At the evening, meeting with the group and our professional photographer who will introduce you on our Photography Adventure through Croatia. Photo workshop: How to make quality photos and tips and tricks from professionals. Afterwards, you will proceed with the Zagreb photo city tour starting from the hotel in the city center, leisure walk going through the most beautiful historic part of the Zagreb centre, visiting the Upper town, Lotrscak tower where the famous chinese band was, making stops at the recommended places for taking photos. After the photo tour we will go to a restaurant in city center for dinner and photo review. Overnight in Zagreb center hotel (D)
Early in the morning, transfer to the place of balloon-location in Zagreb for your first adventure in croatian country. Boarding the balloon and take off for Zagreb and Zagorje region photo session from the air. Our photographer will give you some tips for best pictures. Landing in Zagreb and return to the hotel, where you can have breakfast and comment your journey with your coach. Rest of the morning at leisure. At the given time, departure for lunch at restaurant Okrugljak, a traditional Croatian restaurant. In the afternoon, tour through the beautiful locations in Zagreb - park Maksimir with beautiful lakes and picturesque nature, followed by a visit to the famous Arcade wall in front of the Mirogoj cemetery. We will continue in the evening to mount Sljeme - making stops at the most beautiful locations along the way to the top like medieval city Medvedgrad. Reaching the top of mountain Sljeme you will have the best views to take photos of Zagreb Panorama and Zagorje region on the other side. Transfer to dinner and review of the photos taken. Short walk to the Upper town to take night photos of Zagreb Panorama: Overnight in Zagreb center hotel (B) (L) (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure with the motor coach towards coastal part of Croatia/Kvarner and medieval town Kastav. Photo session from the top of the hill of the breathtaking panorama of the Kvarner bay. Lunch at town Kastav at restaurant Fortica with photo review. Departure towards Istria/Rovinj through seaside road, making stops at locations for taking photos of the beautiful Kvarner coast. Arrival later afternoon at hotel in Rovinj. Afternoon visit of historic town Rovinj - the colorful streets full of local artists are a great place for the afternoon photo session, while climbing the city to the top for a beautiful panorama photo shooting. After the photo session transfer to restaurant Orca for dinner. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Rovinj (B) (L) (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the town Fažana for boarding the boat that will drive us to the National Park Brijuni Archipelago. After a photo session, we will get back to the boat and continue to Veliki Brijun island - the most beloved summer residence of the historic figure Tito - the former communist party leader of Yugoslavia. Arrival to the Old harbor of Brijuni island and photo session. Afterwards we will start a ride with the train/bus to the Brijuni Safari with exotic animals brought during Tito´s reign. Lunch at the restaurant of hotel Neptun at island Brijuni. Departure by boat to Fažana harbor and then, transfer to town Pula for a photo session of the historic Roman city center and going inside the magnificent Roman amphitheater, second largest after the one in Rome. Transfer to the restaurant in proximity of Rovinj. Overnight in Rovinj hotel (B) (L) (D)
Truffel tasting Departure for inland of Istria for photo session visiting the medieval town Grožnjan at the top of the hill, for beautiful photo shots of the old city and the panorama of Istria. Transfer to the next medieval town Motovun atop the hill for a fantastic 360-degree overview of Istria and the vineyards located at its hills. Departure for Karlić truffles Estate -truffles are the most famous product of Istria region-. Photo session atop the hill of panorama of Istria and truffle tasting with lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a ride to the Lim Fjord. Time at leisure to explore the island on your own. During dinner at restaurant Viking we will see your best pictures of the day and curate the best of the group. Continue boarding the boat for an evening ride through the Lim fjord to Rovinj and transfer to the hotel. Overnight (B) (L) (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer towards Rastoke and National park Plitvice lakes for sightseeing. In Rastoke we will stop at the waterfalls for a photo session and then continue to the Plitvice lakes wit stops at the best locations for a photo session, using boat and train ride as part of the program. After the visit to the Plitvice lakes we will go to the Restaurant Degenija for lunch. Afterwards, departure towards the south coastal part of Croatia. Arrival later afternoon at resort hotel Crvena Luka near town Zadar. After registration, free time for taking evening photos of the bay, Adriatic sea and the natural forest surrounding the resort. Time for swimming or just walking on the area. Before dinner, meet the rest of the group at the beach bar at the resort. Dinner at resort Crvena luka at a special venue and if we have a good weather, we will have dinner outdoors. Photo review and tips from our photographer. Overnight in hotel at Crvena luka resort (B) (L) (D)
After breakfast at the hotel, departure for Split. Once in the city, we will have a photo session in the city center, visiting the Diocletian palace, palace cellars, historic monuments, city promenade, Marjan hill and forest panorama view. Lunch at restaurant Grašo overlooking the Adriatic Sea. In the afternoon, transfer to the traditional winery with grape hills overlooking the sea for a light wine tasting program with photo session of the Kastela bay. Transfer to town Trogir for an evening photo session of the Old town and city Fort at the Old town coastal promenade. Continue to the hotel in Split for registration and short break. Your local guide will take you later to the restaurant Bajamonti in Split city center for dinner. Overnight in Split (B) (L) (D)
Transfer to Hvar Island after breakfast by private speedboat. Arrival to the hotel in town Hvar center. After a short break, photo city tour with panorama ride, visiting among others the historic city center and the Fortress Spanjola for a fantastic panorama shot of town Hvar bay and the Hell islands. Lunch in the Hvar town center and photos review. In the afternoon, Tour of the Hvar island by Cabrio vintage bus, visiting and making stops at the picturesque lavender fields and vineyards for photo sessions. Continuation to a traditional estate with restaurant for dinner and evening photo shooting. Transfer back to hotel in Hvar town. Overnight. (B) (L) (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Boat excursion for photo session with different stops at the Hell islands, inside Green cave and Blue cave. Boat ride to restaurant at Hell islands to enjoy a delicious "catch of the day" sea food-lunch. Afternoon at leisure: photo session, swimm/sunbath and/or photo consultation with the photographer. Return by boat to town Hvar and short break at the hotel until dinner time. Transfer for dinner in the abandoned village tavern Stori Komin, evening photos of the village before dinner. Transfer back to hotel in Hvar town. Overnight. (B) (L) (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by private speedboat to Dubrovnik making few stops on the way along the Adriatic coast with islands. Arrival at the hotel in downtown and registration. After a short break, walking tour through Dubrovnik Old town with Lunch at restaurant Dubravka. Enjoy this magnificent opportunity to photograph on of the most beautiful Croatian cities and its city walls. In the afternoon, cable car ride for transfer to mountain Srđ. Sunset cocktail and evening photo session of the panorama of Dubrovnik and the islands. Return to town for dinner at restaurant Proto. Short walk to the hotel and overnight. (B) (L) (D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Konavle region for photo session of the Dubrovnik Hinterlands - through the vineyards by wine train, green nature that interweaves with the river and its streams and traditional old houses. Lunch at restaurant Konavovski dvori. On time transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES. (B) (L)
Trip includes
Included
Accommodation at selected hotels
Tour escort during the tour
Fullboard
Air-conditioned deluxe motor-coach
Transfers to/from airport or station as per itinerary
Guided visits in Zagreb, Hvar and Dubrovnik
Photo sessions and reviews
Excluded
Flights are not included
Beach hotel extension per day incl. Breakfast - EUR 42.-
✓International and domestic Flights
✓Meals or other Tours not mentioned in the itinerary
✓Personal expenses
✓Tips for guides, drivers and porters
✓Personal expenses
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