Croatia Istria and the Dalmatian Coast Hiking

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• Day01

  Arrive in Trieste

  Say "Buona sera!" to beautiful Trieste, the coffee capital of Italy, home to romantic Habsburg architecture and a vibrant city scene. Meet in the afternoon for a short tour of the city and coffee tasting in town's oldest coffee shop.

  • Accommodation: Savoia Excelsior Palace
  • Activity: 1 hour city walking tour
  • Meals: Dinner
• Day02

  Visit Cres and Losinj Islands, Croatia

  Set off to Croatia's Northern islands on a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the Istrian peninsula to Kvarner Bay. Board a ferry for a short transfer to Cres, Croatia's largest island and home to medieval villages, clear waters and excellent seafood. Hike the bay of Cres with its hidden emerald coves to the centuries-old village of Lubenice. One of Croatia's most scenic spots. Finish the day on the picturesque island of Losinj.

  • Accommodation: Veli Losinj: Vila Conte
  • Activity: 3 hours/5 miles hiking with 150' elevation gain and loss
  • Transportation: 1.5-hour private van transfer, 1.5-hour ferry ride
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day03

  Explore Losinj Island

  Hike Mt. Osorscica (1940ft), the second highest mountain on the Adriatic. Enjoy a farm to table lunch hosted by a local family. Finish the day with a tour of the historically rich towns of Mali Losinj and Veli Losinj to learn about local island life and the Venetian-Habsburg architectural influence on the area.

  • Accommodation: Veli Losinj: Vila Conte
  • Activity: 4-5 hours/7 miles with 1,320' elevation gain and loss
  • Transportation: Two 30-minute private van transfers
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day04

  Discover Islands Krk and Pag

  Embark on a short ferry ride from Losini to Island Krk. Hike the rocky trail with the crystal blue sea on one side and mountainous terrain on the other. Take in the view of barren Goli Island, once home to an infamous political prison. Take a slow road trip on the Adriatic "highway," the scenic road that runs the length of the Croatian coast. Meet the ferry for a 15-minute ride to Island Pag and a stay at one of the most exclusive properties in Croatia.

  • Accommodation: Hotel Boskinac
  • Activity: 3 hours/5 miles hiking with 480' elevation gain and loss
  • Transportation: 3-hour private van transfer, Two 15-minute ferry rides
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day05

  Explore Island Pag and Zadar

  Visit Pag, the most dramatic looking island in Croatia, and home of the famous Pag sheep. Taste the finest sheep cheese in the world, regarded as the most famous of all artisan cheeses made in the country, before making a short evening transfer to the UNESCO Heritage Site town of Zadar, located on the mainland on the Adriatic coast.

  • Accommodation: Hotel Bastion
  • Activity: Two 30-minute walking tours
  • Transportation: 1.5-hour private van transfer
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day06

  Trek Kornati Archipelago National Park

  Depart at dawn for a private boat tour of the Kornati archipelago, a collection of 89 islands in the Croatian Adriatic and one of the world's most beautiful marine landscapes. Summit Kornat (745ft), the main island in the archipelago, with its spectacular 360-degree-view. Enjoy a visit with an old MT Sobek friend to learn about the local history and enjoy home-made foods before returning to Zadar in late evening.

  • Accommodation: Hotel Bastion
  • Activity: 2.5 hours/2 miles hiking with 745' elevation gain and loss
  • Transportation: Two 45-minute ferry rides
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day07

  Experience Three UNESCO Heritage Sites

  Begin the day in Zadar, then on to Trogir and finally to Split, three UNESCO coastal cities in Dalmatia, culturally the richest part of the Adriatic. Explore Trogir's 13th century cathedral and Split's Diocletian Palace built by the Romans. Enjoy a feast of traditional Dalmatian delicacies at the close of the day.

  • Accommodation: Hotel Marul
  • Activity: Two 1-hour walking tours
  • Transportation: 2-hour private van transfer
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day08

  Hike Brac Island

  Discover the Island of Brac, largest of Dalmatian islands Start the day at the hidden bay of Blaca and hike to the 450-year-old hermitage, surrounded by pine trees, aromatic flowers, and the scents and sights of the sea. Enjoy a fire-cooked lunch of local specialties in a Dalmatian stone village. Continue to the top of Mt. Vidova, the highest peak of the Dalmatian islands, then shuttle to the town of Supetar and a return to Split. Enjoy dinner on your own.

  • Accommodation: Hotel Marul
  • Activity: 2 hours/3 miles hiking with 150' elevation gain and loss
  • Transportation: Two 1-hour ferry rides, 20-minute boat ride
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Day09

  Discover Ston and Dubrovni

  Travel through the fertile plain of Neretva - dubbed the Croatian California - to the medieval town of Ston, home to the longest fortified stone wall built in medieval times, and the world's best oysters! Motor to Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, with its crystal-clear blue waters surrounding the massive stone walls that shelter the old part of the town. Explore the city and enjoy a farewell dinner.

  • Accommodation: Hotel Neptun
  • Activity: 2 hours city walking tour
  • Transportation: 3-hour private van transfer
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Day10

  Depart Dubrovnik

  After breakfast, we'll transfer guests to the airport for their homeward-bound flights.

  • Meals: Breakfast