Exceptional Dining

• Dubrovnik: Feel the warm hospitality of this ancient city, as you join your travel companions for a delicious Welcome Dinner hosted at an atmospheric local restaurant.
• Tivat: Relish the finest food and wine of Montenegro at a local winery, where you’ll have the chance to meet the vintner and enjoy a spectacular farm-to-table dinner. Winemaking in Croatia dates back some 2,500 years when the ancient Greeks occupied the southern Dalmatian islands. Today it is a thriving industry with some old-world grape varieties still in use.
• Ston: Join your captain for a boat ride to the floating oyster beds of the Adriatic, and watch as he brings in the ropes and shucks oysters in front of you. Savour your first mouthful, straight from the sea, served with freshly-squeezed lemon and a chilled glass of local wine.
• Buje: Discover how olive oil is produced with a visit to family run Winery Franković in the hilltop city of Buje. Enjoy an opportunity to taste home-made products before enjoying a relaxing lunch with wine.
• Zadar: As the sun sets over the bay, savour delicious regional specialties and sip on local wine.
• Zagreb: Raise a glass of wine, as you toast to new friends and memories at your finale Celebration Dinner hosted in the heart of the city.
• Dining Summary: 11 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunches with Wine (LW) and 4 Dinners with Wine (DW) all with tea or coffee.

Journey Highlights

• Dubrovnik: Join your Local Expert for a cultural exploration of Dubrovnik’s many wonders. See the 16th century bastions of Old Town, Onofrio's Fountain and explore some of the film locations of the award-winning series, 'Game of Thrones.'
• Dubrovnik: Embark on a dazzling cruise around the fabled bay of Dubrovnik, gazing out at spectacular vistas of the Adriatic Sea.
• Kotor: With a Local Expert, visit the enchanting town of Kotor, nestled between dramatic mountains and a spectacular bay.
• Perast: Enjoy an orientation of this tiny town with your Travelling Concierge before a short boat ride to the legendary Our Lady of the Rocks church.
• Split: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diocletian's Palace where you will explore the winding streets and see the Roman era buildings with your Local Expert. This highlight tour of Split includes stops at St. Duje's, the Temple of Jupiter and the Golden Gate.
• Zadar: Explore this beautiful city with it's intriguing Sea Organ.
• Zadar: Learn the fascinating history and rich cultural heritage of Zadar with your Local Expert.
• Plitvice Lakes: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and marvel at the water wonderland of Plitvice National Park as you walk along stunning cascades, guided by your Local Expert.
• Zagreb: Join your Local Expert on an orientation city tour showcasing the charming atmosphere of the lower town then travel to the medieval upper town by funicular to see the colourful Church of St. Mark and Lotrščak Tower.

Luxury Hotels

• Dubrovnik: Located moments away from Dubrovnik’s Old Town, this five-star hotel dates back to 1895 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers unrivalled views of the Adriatic Sea and the Old Town.
• Tivat: Elegant, aristocratic and refined, the Renaissance-inspired Regent Porto Montenegro is a slick waterside hotel that places you moments away from Tivat's glizy marina and awe-inspiring Bay of Kotor.
• Split: A contemporary oasis just steps away from the only sandy beach in Split. Head to the rooftop for a cocktail by the pool and admire the spectacular sea view.
• Petrčane: The Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera is located on the private Punta Skala Peninsula, overlooking the Adriatic and boasts a private beach and spa facilities, including a Turkish hammam. Its unique architectural design enables you to enjoy your stay in style and comfort. During the evenings, perhaps enjoy a sunset drink or delight in Alpine-Adriatic cuisine at one of the many bars and restaurants within the hotel and along the beach.
• Zagreb: Dating back to 1925, The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel is one of the most famous and gracious buildings in Zagreb.

VIP Experiences

• Dubrovnik: Meet Matija and Giorgio Vierda, master jewellery craftsmen who use ancient goldsmith techniques. Their family’s historic pieces are so famous they can be found amongst the country’s most treasured possessions at the Ethnological Museum.

Inclusive Luxury Gold Services

• You will be escorted by one of our fine Travelling Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
• Enjoy the comfort of Luxury Gold's air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard restroom.
• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary, available on departures with 15 or more guests.
• At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling, with prompt delivery inside your room.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• From time to time, your Travelling Concierge will enchant you with a Luxury Gold Flourish, which is a local speciality representing the destination.
• Complimentary, private airport transfers are included on start and end dates and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.