Afternoon / Evening

• Meet at Split International Airport (SPU) at 4:00 p.m. and take included transportation to your hotel in the center of Split.
• After settling in, take an orientation walk around the neighborhood and get to know your new friends.
• Enjoy your first dinner as a group at a local restaurant as you begin to soak in the Croatian culture.
• Go out for a drink to experience Split’s energetic nightlife. Recommendations include Diocletian’s Palace & Old Town or the neighboring Bacvice Beach and waterfront.

Morning

• After breakfast, head out for an afternoon of sea kayaking. (~3 hour activity)
• Swim off of small beaches and jump off of cliffs emerging from the sea.

Afternoon

• After lunch, set out on a walking tour with a local guide to learn about Split's rich history.
• Walk through Diocletian’s Palace and observe how residents have built homes from these ancient walls.  
• See the Temple of Jupiter, Diocletian Cellars, and the Statue of Grgur Ninski. During your free time, we recommend climbing up the Saint Domnius cathedral.

Evening

• Tonight, the evening is free for you to explore Split and dine at a restaurant of your choice.
• Consider venturing out to explore more of Split’s nightlife in Veli Varos (The Old Quarter) or Prokurative (Republic Square).

Morning

• After breakfast, take included transportation to the Split Ferry Port along the Riva promenade, then enjoy a ferry ride to the island of Hvar.  (~ 1 hour ferry ride)
• Settle into your accommodations in Hvar, then head out for an orientation walk with your Trip Leader to familiarize yourself with the neighborhood.

Afternoon

• Enjoy a relaxing day on Pokonji Dol Beach, located at the end of the island, away from the crowds.
• Need a break from the beach? Consider taking a walk up to Fortica Fortress to take in the view of the Adriatic sea and surrounding Pakleni Islands.

Evening

• Take advantage of this free evening to explore the town of Hvar. Perhaps make a visit to the Museum of Lace or take a small boat ride over to Carpe Diem, one of Croatia’s most popular nightclubs.

Morning

• Take in the views and enjoy breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, then head to Hvar Town Port.
• Sit back and relax on a 2-hour ferry ride to the island of Korcula.  
• Receive a brief introduction from your Trip Leader on an orientation walk through the old town of Korcula, commonly referred to as “Little Dubrovnik.”
• Your Trip Leader will bring you to your apartments, and the accommodation supplier will help get you settled in.
• Don’t forget to ask for recommendations on where to find the best lunch spots in Korcula.

Afternoon

• In the early afternoon, continue discovering the highlights of this historic town, including interesting St. Mark’s Cathedral, Marco Polo’s birthplace, and Venetian-style architecture on your own.
• You can also choose to go for a swim at one of the beaches, just below the old town, like Ispod Dvorine and Luka Korčulanska. Reunite with your group in the late afternoon and head out to the tiny village of Pupant for an opportunity to experience traditional Croatian life.

Evening

• Enjoy dinner at one of Korcula’s last remaining traditional family restaurants, where you will be feasting on a home-cooked meal.
• Don’t be afraid to ask your host if you can taste some homemade wine!
• Korcula’s nightlife is more laid back than Hvar or Split, but feel free to explore the wine bars, bistros, or live music in one of the town square.

Morning

• Wake up in Korcula and have breakfast with your friends at a local cafe, or opt to eat prepare your own breakfast at your apartment.
• Travel out to the coastal village of Lumbarda and tour a local vineyard. Learn about the unique grapes that make a special wine, Grk, that is only produced in this part of the world.
• Spend some time walking around the Lumbarda Village  to soak in the traditional Croatian lifestyles.

Afternoon

• Take a walk to Przine Bay and relax on one of the sandy beaches like Plaža Tatinja on this part of the island.
• Return to the center of Korcula and enjoy some free time to explore or find souvenirs to take back home.

Evening

• Tonight is a free evening for you to discover the charming restaurants, taverns, and seafront dining experiences.

Morning

• Wake up in Korcula and have breakfast with your friends at a local cafe, or opt to eat prepare your own breakfast at your apartment.
• Take included transportation to the Korkula ferry port and board a ferry. A quick 30-minute ferry ride will take you back to the mainland of Croatia.
• Cruise in a private van with your group as you travel along the Peljesac Peninsula toward Dubrovnik (~2 hour drive).

Afternoon

• Visit the town of Stona and admire Europe’s second-longest stone wall. Enjoy a small break and grab a cup of coffee, or indulge in fresh oysters that are farmed right in the bays of this small coastal community.
• Arrive in Dubrovnik, settle into your accommodation, and head out on a walking tour along the ancient walls with your Trip Leader and visit the Large Fountain of Onforio and The Rector's Palace.

Evening

• Join together with your group for a farewell dinner in Dubrovnik then head out to explore the city under the lights.
• Dubrovnik is known for a more cultural and sophisticated vibe than the party scene in Split and Hvar. That said, feel free to spend your last night in Croatia at a seafront bar, or rooftop pub.

Morning

• Say goodbye to your new friends and depart at any time of the day with instructions from your Trip Leader on how to take taxis, buses, or local transportation to the airport.
• Ask your Trip Leader for suggestions if you choose to spend more time in Dubrovnik.
• Keep in touch with your new friends at home in the Under30Experiences community.