8-Day Independent Dalmatian Coast Tour from Split: Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik

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Overview

There's only one way to truly see the Dalmatian Coast: by island hopping from Split to Dubrovnik. Book this independent trip and then get ready to be dazzled by the splendor that is the Dalmatian Coast. Visit the islands of Korāula and Hvar, explore Dubrovnik "“ the "˜Pearl of the Adriatic' "“ and take an optional excursion to Lokrum Island or the verdant Elafiti Islands.

8-day independent Croatia tour from Split to Dubrovnik, with 3- or 4-star hotel accommodation
Explore Split on a walking tour and visit top city attractions like Diocletian Palace
Hop between islands by ferry or catamaran and visit Hvar and Korāula islands
Enjoy a mix of walking tours and free time on each island
Discover the delights of Dubrovnik Old Town "“ a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Take an excursion to the Elafiti Islands or Lokrum Island if you wish

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Commence this 8-day independent tour of the southern Dalmatian Coast by getting picked up from the airport in Split and taken to your hotel. Or, if you're already in Split, choose to do a hotel-to-hotel transfer with the driver. The drivers are safe, professional and reliable. After the tour has begun shared transfers to all ports are included. And if you don't want to travel with a group but prefer your own travel companions, just upgrade to the private transfer option. This expansive and thorough tour includes hotel accommodation in Split, Hvar, Korāula and Dubrovnik. All of the properties are located in the center of the towns and there will be plenty of time to explore each place, strolling the cobbled lanes and drinking in the incredible views of the Adriatic Sea and gawking at the centuries-old churches and monasteries. ItineraryDay 1: SplitOn arrival in Split, check in to your hotel where an envelope will be waiting for you with details of your boat journeys, hotels and excursions throughout the rest of your tour. Then, the rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. Perhaps visit its pretty shingle beach "“ Baāvice "“ or browse the wares at Split Market. Overnight: Hotel Globo or Hotel President in SplitDay 2: Split "“ Hvar Island (B)Relax with breakfast in your hotel and then stroll into the city center for a leisurely paced walking tour. Split's streets and buildings echo with history, with imprints left by the city's countless succeeding rulers: Romans, Byzantines, Croatians, Hungarians and Napoleons (not forgetting the Doges of Venice, who had a go, too). Hear the history and see the sights, visiting top Split attractions like the UNESCO-listed Diocletian Palace and Cathedral of St Dominus, where Roman Emperor Diocletian was buried.Return to your hotel, and then head to the port to board your boat for the short journey to Hvar Island. Check in to your Hvar hotel and spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. Perhaps seek out its swanky bars, or maybe just loll about on one its suitably sun-baked beaches.Overnight: Amfora Hotel or Riva Hotel in Hvar TownDay 3: Hvar Island (B)After breakfast, amble around the streets on your morning walking tour of Hvar Town. Stroll through Hvar Pjaca "“ one of Dalmatia's largest squares "“ and then wander along the glitzy seaside promenade that doubles up as Hvar Town's main street. Stroll past the Arsenal building that houses one of the oldest European theaters "“ Hvar Historical Theatre "“ and then see the Franciscan monastery with its elegant bell tower. Your walking tour finishes in town, so that you're ideally placed to continue sightseeing independently for the rest of the day. It only takes a few strides to escape the crowds on this island, so perhaps take a walk around the island itself, seeking solitude in its gloriously secluded coves or visiting the sleepy towns of Stari Grad or Jelsa (transport to the towns is at your own expense).Overnight: Amfora Hotel or Riva Hotel in Hvar TownDay 4: Hvar "“ Korāula Island (B)Leave your hotel after breakfast and then cruise from Hvar Port to Korāula. This neighboring island is akin to a tropical idyll, home to a smattering of tiny hamlets that are peppered around its pretty coves. Why not make the most of its stunning scenery on a stroll around? Check in to your Korāula hotel, and then spend the rest of your day at leisure, exploring wherever you wish.Overnight: Hotel Liburna or Hotel Marko Polo in KorāulaDay 5: Korāula "“ Dubrovnik (B)Your morning is yours to do as you please, so after breakfast perhaps sightsee around Korāula Town. One of the many supposed hometowns of the intrepid explorer Marco Polo, Korāula enjoys a wealth of interesting sites, with countless museums vying for your attention alongside picturesque Renaissance and Gothic architecture. Entrance fees to museums and monuments are at your own expense.Meet your guide at a pre-arranged time in the afternoon, and board your boat back to Croatia's mainland. Arrive in Dubrovnik around late afternoon, and then check in to your hotel. Spend your evening at leisure.Overnight: Hotel Aquarius, Hotel Ikva or Hotel Lero in DubrovnikDay 6: Dubrovnik (B)After breakfast, set out on a walking tour of Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town, admiring its intact city walls and discovering its countless charms. See Pile Gate -- the monument that marks the start of the Old Town -- and marvel at the splendor of Sponza Palace "“ once the city's custom house and now home to Croatia's State Archives.At the end of your tour, the remainder of your day consists of free time. If your morning's exploration of the Old Town has whet your appetite for more, then continue wandering around, relaxing in its ambient cafes or visiting its many monuments, like St Blaise Church or the Franciscan monastery (own expense).Overnight: Hotel Aquarius, Hotel Ivka or Hotel Lero in DubrovnikDay 7: Dubrovnik (B)Your entire day is spent at leisure, so after your leisurely breakfast in your hotel, why not venture out of Dubrovnik to see what the pleasures the surrounding countryside holds? Prior to the day, your hotel can assist with any excursions that you may wish to do. Perhaps visit Lokrum Island, famous for its scenic rocky beaches and spectacular reefs, or cruise around the Elafiti Islands "“ an archipelago of tiny rocks and islands adrift in the Adriatic.Overnight: Hotel Aquarius, Hotel Ikva or Hotel Lero in DubrovnikDay 8: Dubrovnik (B)Enjoy breakfast and then spend your morning at leisure in Dubrovnik. In the afternoon, check out and then finish your 8-day tour with either a Dubrovnik Airport transfer or hotel transfer.

8-Day Independent Dalmatian Coast Tour from Split: Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik

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