Guided Tours of Croatia
Traveller Testimonial:The standard of accommodations were beyond my expectations and the usual level of travel. Split was great, Dubrovnik was excellent, Ljubljana was fantastic and Mostar was just 'Wow!'
-Carol Grant Tour AD2 The Adriatic & Croatia (Jewels of the Adriatic)
Nestled in southeastern Europe and bordering Slovenia to the north, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the south, Serbia and Montenegro and Hungary to the east and the shimmering waters of the Adriatic Sea to the west, Croatia is a land with a bleak history and a bright future. Its beginnings lie in the seventh century when Croats settled in the area, but it wasn't until 1992 that the nation gained its independence. In the interim, the country that is now known as Croatia was ravaged with wars and spent a large potion of the thirteen centuries either under siege from or on the offensive against foreign armies. This trend continued up to the recent past, when in the 1990s Croatians were at odds with Serbians, though for a country with so tumultuous a history, and moreover a torrid history whose latest troubles lie in the so recent past, the Croatia of today bears little resemblance to the devastated nation that one might expect. In actual fact, Croatia is on the verge of experiencing something of a boom in terms of tourism, as ever more people are becoming increasingly aware of the bounties the country has to offer—its natural wonder, cultural uniqueness and welcoming people—and many hold that one of the most alluring features of the destination is that it remains as yet relatively unknown and hence uncorrupted.
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Traveller Testimonial:
Exceptional! [Our Tour Leader] was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiatic and upbeat.
All the local guides were excellent, especially the ones in Dubrovnik.Everything ran like
clockwork; the best experience we've ever had on tour!
-Dean Gahring Tour AD1 The Adriatic (Adriatica Adventure)
With a total coastal length of over 4,000kms, which includes the
coastlines of both mainland Croatia and its 1,185 island territories—the
majority of the islands being unpopulated—Croatia is the
sun-worshipper's fantasy destination. Unpopulated, white-sand beaches
and the lapping waters of the Adriatic permit travellers on escorted tours of Croatia the most
idyllic of settings in which either to recline or partake in seaside
activities and it is Croatia's unrivalled beauty at its shores that
prove for many to be the greatest draw of the country. Combine its
stunning beaches with its seven natural parks and a countryside littered
with deep gorges, placid lakes, trickling streams, fine thermal springs
and picturesque mountains and Croatia emerges as a country endowed with
great natural beauty.
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Traveller Testimonial:We liked the small group and having more room on the bus. Loved Bled, Slovenia, Plitvice, Hvar, Dubrovnik and Montenegro!The local guides were all very informative and proud of their cities.
-Gary and Linda Keslik Tour AD1 The Adriatic (Adriatica Adventure)
Croatia's man-made attractions are not to be neglected, however, since the nation is home to a wide range of architectural diversity and it is only through rubbing elbows with the locals in the cities that the traveller can get a true sense of what Croatia is all about. The walled city of Dubrovnik, which was decimated by shelling in the early 1990s, has been rebuilt and now is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walls surrounding the city largely escaped the bombardment and remain standing as they have done since the thirteenth century—they are a must- see attraction on our tours.
Traveller Testimonial:
The reasons I took this tour was because of the party limit, the on-the-ground itinerary, the reasonable price and previous experiences with Adventures Abroad. The hike of upper Plitvice Lake, the stay in Hvar and the Mostar tour were the highlights and Keri [Tour Leader] was superb.
Traveller Testimonial:
Bled is beautiful and the Dalmation Coast is breathtaking. Probably the most 'sobering' moments were spent in Mostar; I've never seen anything like it.
-Jan Miserua Tour AD1 The Adriatic (Adriatica Adventure)