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A thriving arts, music and food scene but also celebrates its rich past.
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Our Team Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
Croatia
A blue-green expanse of awe-inspiring sights and sites. Dubrovnik, in particular – with its eye-catching Venetian architecture and mazy cobbled streets – is the perfect base for your itinerary.
For the moment Croatia is more reminiscent of Ibiza in the 70s before it became trendy and expensive.
For those that want to party all night, the hot spots of Pag, Hvar and Primosten will not disappoint and yet if that is your idea of hell on earth, then the quiet coves of another thousand islands will provide total solitude. Good hotels are still relatively few and far between, but they are coming. Discover it now.
Losinj Island
Life on Losinj offers the classic Mediterranean holiday: gourmet food, chilled Istrian wines, warm clear seas and uncrowded beaches.
Istria
Some say Istria is the best-kept secret in Croatia – come and explore this relatively-undiscovered gem.
Dalmatia
With a spectacular coastline, dreamy mountainous interior and cuisine and wine that have captivated Europeans for centuries, Dalmatia is the highlight of…
What to expect on your Croatia holiday
From the slopes of the beautiful mountains which provide limited but respectable skiing in winter and which are carpeted by wildflowers in spring, down to the three hundred miles of rocky coastline, Croatia is a holiday paradise. To date, only sixty-six of the thousand-plus islands are inhabited, but more will follow.
Why we like it
Each island is indented with sublime coves, perfect for swimming and snorkelling and invariably there is a restaurant closeby serving a simple selection of fresh fish or barbequed lamb. While Dubrovnik is probably the most famous town, the coast and islands support a number of smaller versions which, dating back to the late 16th century, are complete with Venetian architecture and original cobbled streets. Absolutely gorgeous.
Experiences
It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.
Explore Croatia
- Zagreb and Northern Croatia
- Losinj Islands
- Istria
- Dalmatia
Places to stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Katie Benden
The excitement of travelling the world has always hugely appealed. Largely cemented from my first solo trip to Egypt and the Middle East. The crazy hustle and bustle of Cairo was a huge assault on the senses, scrambling through the claustrophobic tunnels of the Great pyramid took me out of my comfort zone and I was left humbled by the warm hospitality of the Nubian people in Aswan as we shared dinner together. Talk with our experts
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Tom Frost
Having travelled to different parts of the world over the years it never ceases to amaze me how you constantly learn and evolve from the adventures you experience. I adore working in an environment where I can share my passion for the world and discuss fascinating stories both from my experiences and that of our clients. In the past year I’ve delved into the wintery beauty of St Petersburg, trekked through the colourful desert in Jordan and sailed down the iconic Nile in Egypt. Talk with our experts
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Speak to our experts
Our team is waiting to help you tailor a trip that will leave you with stories for a lifetime. Call us on
01285 601 784 Can I use my mobile phone in Croatia?
Croatia has excellent mobile phone coverage. Due to the country being within the EU, roaming rates are capped for texts, calls and data. However, charges are still likely to be higher than at home. To check the current EU charges, visit http://
consumers.ofcom.org.uk/phone/mobile-phones/mobiles-abroad/check-yourphone-before-you-roam/.
What is the international dialling code for Croatia?
385
What is the time zone in Croatia?
Croatia is one hour ahead of GMT. It observes daylight saving time.
How long are the flights to Croatia from the UK?
Direct flights from the UK to Croatia take two and a half hours.
Is Croatia safe?
Croatia is generally a very safe destination. However, as always it is best to take precautions. Leave valuables behind when out on foot and take particular care when in crowded areas.
In certain regions, the threat of unexploded landmines remains. However, the danger areas are usually remote and well away from tourist areas.
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Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise sets us apart. So too our curiosity. A curiosity of the world and of you, and your passions. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you.
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