September Croatia Tour 2026

Check in at OR Tambo at 17:30 to start your Croatian adventure! We fly to Venice with Qatar airlines.

Ciao Bella! We arrive in Venice, clear customs, collect our luggage and depart to the hotel for a quick refresher. Venice awaits- see the Grande Canal, Rialto Bridge and St Mark Square. Enjoy some free time to wonder around the water canals of Venice. Why not take a Gondola ride?

A free day in Venice. C the world recommends the glass blowing island of Murano, or head to Lido’s beach.
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We depart Venice and head east to Lake Bled where we spend the afternoon. Remember your camera because this will be one of many beautiful stops on tour. We then make our way to the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, where you will have free time to walk the streets or just relax after our guided walking tour of Ljubljana.
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Today we make our way into Croatia to our first city of Split. A guided tour will show you the old walled city. Walking within the walls we will have a look at Diocletian’s Palace, clock tower, the market and harbour. At the harbour you will find plenty of options for boat trips to visit some of the beautiful islands Croatia has to offer!
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Your first free day in Split you will have the option of joining C the World on a boat cruise to see more of the coast line and the island town of Hvar, one to remember.
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Another free day in Split. Lots of activities on offer! Make your way to the famous Krka waterfalls, take a day trip to Mostar to see the Stari Most bridge, book a cave tour or spend the day laying on the beach to work on your tan. Game of Throne’s fans, why not enjoy a walking tour and see some of the famous filming locations.
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Next stop is the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik! It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Late afternoon we arrive in Dubrovnik and a short walking tour will show you the walls and some of the highlights of the city.
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Our first free day in Dubrovnik you will be able to go walk the wall or go up the cable car for an amazing view of the city. A walking tour of all the places where Game of Thrones was filmed within the city limits is also possible. If you have had enough of the city you can also make your way to the beach and soak up some sun. Don’t forget to make your way to one of the sunset bars and see a sunset like you’ve never seen before.
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Our second free day in Dubrovnik. Why not join C the World for an optional trip into Montenegro to see one of their jewels, Kotor.
Kotor is a UNESCO-listed town on the Bay of Kotor and is known for its stunning mountainous surroundings.
This city next to the water is truly beautiful and has some Italian influences in the building styles. Bring your comfy shoes and make your way up to St John’s castle for a great view, beware, this is only for the fittest of the fit.
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After a relaxed morning we make our way to our next coast line city, Zadar. In the city you will be able to see the Sea Organ, the 5 wells, oldest park in Croatia and Narodni trg (people’s sqaure). Enjoy a stunning sunset at the sound-and-light spectacle of the Sea Organ.
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A day not to be forgotten! We visit Plitvice Lakes National Park (Entry fee approximately 28 Euro). The park is known to few and loved by all who go there! Lakes, waterfalls, streams and rivers that will steal your heart. Do not leave your camera! We spend the night just outside the national park.
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From the lakes we make a lunch stop in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia! Explore the beautiful city and old square at your own pace. Budapest is our last city, surely not the least. We arrive in the afternoon and have dinner together for the last time as a group.
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We start the day with a walking tour of the old city of Budapest. We have a look at Elizabeth square, St Steven’s cathedral, Buda castle, Matthias Church and so much more. A free afternoon leaves you the chance to join a hop on hop off bus or cruise on the Danube, visit the Great Market hall for last minute gifts, or visit one of the famous Thermal baths from the naturally warm water in Budapest.
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In the morning we make our way to the airport for our return flight to Johannesburg. We do have sufficient time to explore Doha on our stop over (No visa required)
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Arrive back in Johannesburg around 10:00 AM with a lifetime of memories and new travel friends made.