Zagreb to Dubrovnik 7-day Private Tour: Plitvice, Split, Mostar
A week across Croatia and Bosnia with a local guide who knows the back roads and the stories behind the marble.
This 7-day private tour runs from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, covering Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Hvar, Mostar, and the Adriatic coast with a dedicated local guide, hotel pickups, and skip-the-line access at major sites. National park fees, transport by air-conditioned minivan, and bottled water are included. Food and drinks are not. The itinerary is flexible and paced for comfort, with free afternoons in Dubrovnik and an optional Montenegro day trip.
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2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Zagreb city highlights
- Visit Zagreb Cathedral
- Explore Dolac Market
- Wander Old Town streets
- Visit Mirogoj Cemetery
- Tour Green Horseshoe parks
Day 2: Rastoke, Plitvice, and Split
- Stop at Rastoke Village
- Tour Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Arrive in Split for sunset walk
Day 3: Hvar and islands boat trip
- Boat trip to Blue Cave and islands
- Explore Hvar Old Town and fortress
- Visit Vis island
- Relax on Palmižana beach
- Return to Split for evening
Day 4: Mostar and Dubrovnik arrival
- Tour Mostar Old Town and Stari Most
- Drive through Neretva Valley
- Arrive in Dubrovnik for city walls walk
Day 5: Dubrovnik city tour and free time
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Free afternoon to explore or relax
Day 6: Optional Montenegro day trip
- Tour Budva Old Town and landmarks
- Free time for lunch and exploration
Day 7: Tour conclusion and departure
- End of tour and airport transfers
What’s included
- Professional local guide in English or Spanish.
- hotel pickups and drop-offs.
- private air-conditioned minivan transport throughout the week.
- entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park with guided walks, electric boat cruise, and panoramic train ride.
- skip-the-line access at Split's Diocletian's Palace and other major sites.
- bottled water daily.
- stops at Rastoke Village, Mostar's Stari Most and Ottoman bazaar, and the Neretva Valley en route to Dubrovnik.
Times
- Every day 09:00
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The experience
Seven days means you move without rushing. The tour starts in Zagreb with the Cathedral, Dolac Market's red umbrellas and vendor stalls, the winding streets of Upper Town, and Mirogoj Cemetery: a serene arcade-lined landmark. Then you drive toward Plitvice Lakes, stopping first at Rastoke Village, where emerald streams tumble through wooden mills. At Plitvice itself, the guide leads scenic walks across the cascading lakes, an electric boat crosses Lake Kozjak, and a panoramic train ride rounds out the afternoon before you reach Split by late afternoon.
Day three is a full-day boat trip from Split: the Blue Cave on Biševo, Hvar's sun-drenched Old Town and Spanish Fortress, the Pakleni Islands' crystal coves, Vis with its vineyard hills and hidden bays, and Palmižana's turquoise shallows. You return to Split in time for a sunset walk along the Riva and through Diocletian's Palace. Day four takes you inland to Mostar, where a local guide walks you through the Ottoman Old Town, the iconic Stari Most bridge, and the traditional bazaar. The drive back passes through the Neretva Valley (citrus groves, reed-lined waterways, and wide-open views toward the Pelješac Peninsula) before you arrive in Dubrovnik by late afternoon.
Dubrovnik gets two days. The first includes a city tour through the marble-paved Old Town, Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace, and the Stradun, with a guide who knows the history of the former Republic of Ragusa. The second day is free: linger over gelato on the promenade, slip into quiet side alleys, walk the city walls at golden hour, or unwind on a nearby beach. An optional Montenegro day trip to Kotor and Budva is available. The tour ends with airport transfers to any Croatian airport or the option to extend your stay.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want one guide and driver steering you through seven days across three countries. The private format lets you linger at Plitvice Lakes or Mostar as long as you want, and door-to-door transport means no coordinating between sites.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What's included in the 7-day tour price?
The tour includes a professional local guide, hotel pickups and drop-offs, private minivan transport, entry to Plitvice Lakes National Park, skip-the-line access at major sites, Diocletian's Palace in Split, and bottled water throughout. Food and drinks are not included, so you choose where and what to eat each day.
Do I need to book hotels separately, or can I add them to the tour?
You can book the tour alone and arrange your own hotels, or choose the Tour + Accommodation option at checkout to have lodging included for all seven nights.
What happens on the boat day from Split to Hvar and the islands?
The full-day boat trip visits the Blue Cave on Biševo, Hvar Town with its fortress and Old Town, five islands in the Pakleni archipelago, and Vis, with time for swimming in hidden coves and a scenic cruise through turquoise waters before returning to Split by late afternoon.
Is the Mostar stop in Bosnia included, or is it an add-on?
Mostar is part of the main itinerary on day four. A local guide leads you through the Ottoman Old Town, the Stari Most bridge, the Koski Pasha Mosque, and traditional bazaar streets on the way to Dubrovnik.
What's the physical fitness level required for this tour?
The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Days include walking through Old Towns, climbing to Hvar's Spanish Fortress, scenic walks at Plitvice Lakes, and exploring Dubrovnik's marble streets and city walls.
Can I visit Kotor in Montenegro, or is that separate?
A Montenegro day trip to Kotor and Budva is optional and available during your free afternoon in Dubrovnik. It includes a city tour with a local guide through Kotor's medieval Old Town, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and the Sea Gate, plus free time in Budva for lunch and exploration.
Zagreb to Dubrovnik 7-day Private Tour: Plitvice, Split, Mostar
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