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12 days

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Private Charter, Losinj Airport, Croatia

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This itinerary suggestion to the Dalmatian and Istrian coast is an excellent option for anyone short on time but eager to pack the sites in. The highlights include Dubrovnik, Split, Stari Grad, Hvar and little known Losinj Island. Flying down the Croatian coast needs to be done in style. Fly north from the Dalmatian coast to Losinj Island by private plane, and discover the Croatian coastline from an entirely new perspective.

Travel by a Cessna private plane, allowing you to cover more ground on your Croatian holiday
Discover the ancient cities of Dubrovnik and Split
Visit Stari Grad on Hvar Island, the oldest town in Croatia
Experience the sheer beauty and isolation of Mali Losinj
Swim and snorkel the clear waters of Vis and Bisevo from your private motor boat

During this 12-day holiday to Croatia explore four destinations on this most dramatic coastline, boasting numerous historic centres.

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Travel on board the privately chartered fleet of Cessna and Piper aircraft travelling high above the 2500 miles of Croatia's stunning coastline. The planes can operate from small air strips making travel by air now possible to locations in Croatia that have been previously inaccessible by scheduled flight services.

Dubrovnik and Split

Starting off in the historic city of Dubrovnik before continuing to the top of Srdj mountain for a bird’s eye view of this World Heritage gem. Continue south to the charming seaside town of Cavtat and the rolling Konavle valley. The sea plane service has recently arrived in Dubrovnik allowing this popular destination to be linked to Split. A 45-minute direct flight brings you to the harbour of Split, home to Diocletian’s Palace and the home of Roman, Gothic, Romanesque architecture. Split is also a cosmopolitan city by night. Take a stroll along the Riva harbour promenade at sunset and watch the city come to life.

Hvar Island

On arriving into Jelsa Bay by sea plane you will spend time in Stari Grad, home to ancient pedestrian streets. Hvar is known for its fine wine producers. Wine making has almost been perfected on the island, hence it is almost unthinkable to leave Hvar without a face-to-face encounter with their wines. The island's winemakers are undergoing something of a renaissance. Visit the home of Ivo Dubokovic, Croatia's leading boutique winemaker. This are excellent opportunities to taste the quality and olive oils of the island. Wine tasting in the famous Huljic winery should not be missed. The best way to discover some of the smaller Dalmatian Islands is by hiring your very own private boat with skipper. Take a fresh sea food lunch in any one of the numerous hidden bays.

Losinj

Life on Losinj offers gourmet food, chilled Istrian wines, warm clear seas and uncrowded beaches. The focus of the island is the main town - Mali Losinj – with its crystal clear seas, cosy little houses, centuries old pine woods and fabulous healing air – some say. Losinj is reached from Split by private air travel. The arrival into Losinj, low over Cikat bay never fails to impress. Pine clad Cikat Bay offers the best swimming and is home for the next four nights.

How can we make your holiday even more special

Take a private cooking class with Tatjana in her 13th Century old palace home in Trogir
Embark on a day of light hiking or cycling inside the Dalmatia Hinterland with picnic lunch.

For a more detailed itinerary with great ideas on what to do and where to stay, please get in touch with our experts.

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Itinerary at a glance

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Day 1

London - Dubrovnik

Fly London to Dubrovnik

Spend the rest of the day at leisure

You will be staying at Hotel Bellevue, Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

Dubrovnik

Highlights of Dubrovnik Rivera - Full Day Guided Tour
Rarely can a historic city with such immense visual appeal as Dubrovnik offer visitors' sights worth exploring outside of its historic centre. However, this UNESCO World Heritage jewel is just a part of the most dramatic coastline boasting numerous wonderful spots and places. Experience all of the highlights of the Dubrovnik Riviera in one day trip

Start in the Old Town with a walking tour of this amazing town exploring all the main monuments and sights before continuing to the top of Srdj mountain with the cable car. Resting high above the Old Town, this is the ideal spot for a spectacular panorama view of the town and surrounding islands that is guaranteed to take your breath away. Continue south of majestic Dubrovnik to the most charming town of Cavtat and the rolling arcadial Konavle valley. These are the very southernmost parts of Croatia before it meets the rugged coastline of Montenegro.

Cavtat's past, present and future are very closely tied to Dubrovnik's and this historically rich area is a delight - its old town is a warren of narrow streets and cobbled alleys and its serpentine waterfront promenade frames a picturesque harbour is simply charming.

After visiting Cavtat, continue to your final destination, the beautiful interior of the area known as the Konavle valley. Framed by the southern mountains of Herzegovina and Montenegro, its small population lives in some 32 picturesque villages scattered across this south-easterly tip of Croatia. What makes Konavle so intriguing is how its folk traditions and way of life have remained so intact, including the traditional preparation of its signature culinary dish.

Complete your tour in an authentic tavern deep in the hillside where you will get to savour the finest lamb slowly roasted under a thick iron pan covered in hot coals, also known as a 'Peka'. Accompanied by a glass of delicious local wine!

You will be staying at Hotel Bellevue, Bed & Breakfast

Day 3

Dubrovnik - Split

Ferry transfer from Dubrovnik to Split
Check out after breakfast, meet your chauffeur for a short transfer to Dubrovnik Port where you will board public fast ferry for Split (you will be assissted with luggage and tickets). Upon arrival in Split you will meet your hotel staff for the assistance and check in to your hotel . The ferry to Split takes approximately four hours, making a stop at the island of Brac, Hvar, Korcula Town and Mljet.

Full Assistance will be provided at the sea port today. Board the ferry to Split.

Split Sightseeing
Meet your guide for a private discovery tour of Split and the historical center. Split is one of the Adriatic's most amazing seaports and also Croatia's second-largest city. Diocletian's Palace, as the ancient heart of Split, is one of the best-preserved Roman royal residences on the planet. Originally the palatial walled summer residence of the Emperor Diocletian, Split became a city after Salona, the Roman capital of Dalmatia just 6km north, was sacked in 7thC. Fleeing refugees were given asylum inside the two meter thick walls of the palace and over the next 1000 years, the "city" of Split was such a safe haven, it never grew beyond the same walls that exist today! As a result, the remarkable ensemble of Roman, Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance and other architectural remains are all still here-and so are more than 3,000 people still living inside these ancient walls. But Split is more than its walled palace; it's about enjoying the local way of life.

The remainder of the day at leisure

You will be staying at Judita Palace, Bed & Breakfast

Day 4

Split

Today explore Split at leisure

You will be staying at Judita Palace, Bed & Breakfast

Day 5

Split - Hvar Island

Check out after breakfast and head toward Split Harbor where you will board public ferry for Hvar

Upon arriving at Jelsa town meet your driver for a short transfer to Stari Grad

Spend a relaxed afternoon at Stari Grad at leisure, walk through the ancient pedestrian town.

You will be staying at Hotel Apolon, Bed & Breakfast

Day 6

Hvar Island

Cultural and Wine Tour of Hvar Island with dinner
Embark on our exclusive cultural and wine tour of Hvar island which will introduce you to the island's most recognized vinters and culture.

Hvar wine tradition has been documented as early as the Greek times. By now, wine making has almost been perfected on the island, hence it is almost unthinkable to leave Hvar without a face-to-face encounter with their wines. The island's winemakers are undergoing something of a renaissance, and nowhere more so than in the heart of the wine country, in the town Jelsa. Your first destination is the Dubokovic wine cellar, home to Ivo Dubokovic, Croatia's leading boutique winemaker, and an excellent chance to taste the quality and olive oils of the island. You will also have the opportunity to taste wines in the famous Huljic winery.

Continuing west towards Hvar Town, you will visit the imposing Spanish Fortress. Take in the view from the top for a splendid panorama both of the town and the sparkling Pakleni Islands in front of the harbor. Your tour ends with traditional dinner to remember in the abandoned village of Malo Grablje, one of the most atmospheric settings and authentic gastronomic experiences in Croatia. Legend has it that the village was founded by an illegitimate child of Henry VIII, who was shipwrecked off the southern coast of Hvar. A perfect way to end a very fulfilling wine tour of this amazing island.

You will be staying at Hotel Apolon, Bed & Breakfast

Day 7

Hvar Island

Vis and Bisevo Private Motor Boat Day Trip
Meet your skipper in the morning and board a private motor boat. Depart on a private day trip of discovering some of the most beautiful Dalmatian islands. Vis and Bisevo Islands are famous for their inlets and caves, most famous being Modra Spilja (the Blue Cave) in the Balun Cove, accessible only by a boat. On a sunny day, when the sea is calm, sunbeams penetrate through an underwater opening and the effect of the sea bottom reflecting and illuminating the cave with azure color is incredible. Enjoy sunbathing and swimming in the coves around Bisevo and Vis, fantastic nature with numerous bays and beaches which offer the peace and tranquility to make your visit to the islands memorable. On Pakleni Archipelago in front of Hvar Town your skipper can recommend a very good seafood restaurant in one of numerous hidden bays. Swimming in one of these bays is a spectacular experience you do not want to miss, because of the crystal clear sea and the wonderful pebbly beaches with pine trees! Depart to Hvar after enjoying lunch in one of the best restaurant on the Adriatic, hidden in a secluded cove of Palmizana.

You will be staying at Hotel Apolon, Bed & Breakfast

Day 8

Split - Losinj Island

Check out after breakfast, meet your chauffeur for a short transfer to the ferry port.

Travel from Split to Losinj Island (Air Transfer Journey)

Private Charter - Split to Losinj
Upon arrival in Split, meet your private chauffeur for private transfer to Split Airport. Board Cessna or Piper private charter airplane for Mali Losinj. Upon landing, you will be met by your hotel staff for private transfer to Hotel Bellevue 5*. The short flight up to Losinj passes over Croatia's wonderful coastline.

Relax in Losinj for three full days exploring its beautiful beaches

You will be staying at Bellevue Hotel, Bed & Breakfast

Day 9

Losinj Island

At leisure

You will be staying at Bellevue Hotel, Bed & Breakfast

Day 10

Losinj Island

You will be staying at Bellevue Hotel, Bed & Breakfast

Day 11

Losinj Island

You will be staying at Bellevue Hotel, Bed & Breakfast

Day 12

Losinj Island - Rijeka - London

Check out after breakfast for a private transfer to Losinj airport.

Private Charter
Check out in the morning hours, meet your hotel staff for private transfer to Lošinj Airport. Board your private charter flight to Rijeka, for your connecting flight back home

Fly Rijeka to London

Accommodation

Below you can see some of the wonderful places we recommend you stay on your journey.

Judita Palace

A gem in the heart of Split old town, Judita Palace is located in a 13th century square....

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Hotel Bellevue

The Bellevue Hotel is wonderfully situated right on the water’s edge, and features one of the few beaches in Dubrovnik....

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Bellevue Hotel

A dazzling transformation of a Tito-era spa hotel which now brims with light, space and style....

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Heritage Villa Apolon

A blend of the exquisite traditional with modern....

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For a more detailed itinerary with great ideas on what to do and where to stay, please get in touch with our experts.

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