Europe’s Little Darling
Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast shares the beauty of the Greek coast. In the capital, Zagreb, some of the grandeur of Belle Époque Vienna remains, while the coast inherited that laid-back, life-loving Italian feel. Underlying these eclectic influences is a framework of fabulous Roman ruins, more than a thousand lovely islands and some of the best beaches in Europe. Don’t miss this one.
Why Travel with MIR to Croatia
- Over two decades of Balkans travel experience
- Many individuals and groups have chosen MIR to guide them to Croatia
- Twice named one of National Geographic Adventure’s “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”
- On-the-ground support and quality you can trust
- Personalized travel planning from start to finish
- Guides and tour managers that clients rave about
Signature Experiences
We regularly garner applause from our travelers for the inspired opportunities we provide to help them get to know the distinctive art, architecture and accomplishments of Croatia. Below is just a sampling of the Croatia experiences MIR has designed to take our clients far from the familiar.
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Walk Dubrovnik’s wide city wallsRead More
Take a leisurely walk within Dubrovnik’s wide city walls that have protected it since the 13th century; punctuated by sturdy square fortresses and round towers, the walls...Walk Dubrovnik’s wide city walls
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Take a leisurely walk within Dubrovnik’s wide city walls that have protected it since the 13th century; punctuated by sturdy square fortresses and round towers, the walls encircle the Old Town, affording wonderful views of land and sea.
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Tour the beautiful 17th century Assumption CathedralRead More
Admire Dubrovnik’s beautiful 17th century Assumption Cathedral and its wonderful three-panel painting of the Assumption of the Virgin by Titian...Tour the beautiful 17th century Assumption Cathedral
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Admire Dubrovnik’s beautiful 17th century Assumption Cathedral and its wonderful three-panel painting of the Assumption of the Virgin by Titian.
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Ways to Travel to Croatia with MIR
Enjoy Croatia’s sparkling beaches and Roman ruins, but by all means dig a little deeper into the history and the beauty of this coastal gem. We design every one of our Croatia trips to help you discover for yourself why we call it “Europe’s Little Darling.”
Take a look at your options, from small group escorted tours to independent, custom and private travel:
Small Group Tours
Balkan Odyssey: Crossroads of Cultures
A Seven Nation Journey Through History
Travels to: Albania, Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia
16 Days / Departures in May, September 2020
Small Group land tour from $7,995
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Balkan Odyssey: Crossroads of Cultures
A Seven Nation Journey Through History
Travels to: Albania, Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia
16 Days / Departures in May, September 2021
Small Group land tour from $8,095
See TripRail Journeys by Private Train
Venice to Istanbul by Private Train
A Rail Expedition Through the Balkans & Beyond Aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express
Travels to: Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Central and East Europe, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey
11 Days / Departures in June 2020
Rail Journey by Private train land tour from $9,395
See TripCustom and private travel is our specialty. We’ve been designing unforgettable custom itineraries through the ups and downs of the Balkan region for over two decades; a majority of our guests travel on custom itineraries.
For ideas, peruse one of our Regional Travel Planners, a roundup of the must-sees from our savvy staff.
Take a look at our Private Journeys, Essential Balkans, or read more about how to design your own trip. Also, consider this: You can customize our Balkan Odyssey: Crossroads of Culture small group tour or other MIR small group Balkans tours to match your preferred dates of travel.
Design Your Own Custom Trip
Traveling privately on a custom program means flexibility:
- You set the dates, the focus and the level of accommodations.
- You are met on arrival and seen off at the end of your trip.
- Your in-country transportation is pre-arranged hassle-free.
- Your own expert local guides ensure that you get the most out of your visit.
- And the best part? You travel at your own pace on an itinerary exclusive to you.
Check out just a handful of our Croatia signature experiences below and then get in touch with a MIR Private Journey Specialist to craft an itinerary that suits your travel goals, budget and style. Or get started planning now.
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Visit the waterfalls on the Krka RiverRead More
Enter Krka National Park to visit the waterfalls on the Krka River, an exuberant succession of cascades that cuts through the native limestone on its way to the sea...Visit the waterfalls on the Krka River
Krka National Park, Croatia
Enter Krka National Park to visit the waterfalls on the Krka River, an exuberant succession of cascades that cuts through the native limestone on its way to the sea.
Next Steps
- Start to design your own custom trip
- Read more information about this region
- Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
- Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions
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Visit Emperor Diocletian’s 3rd century palaceRead More
Visit Emperor Diocletian’s 3rd century palace in Split; the palace ensemble remains as the center of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...Visit Emperor Diocletian’s 3rd century palace
Split, Croatia
Visit Emperor Diocletian’s 3rd century palace in Split; the palace ensemble remains as the center of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next Steps
- Start to design your own custom trip
- Read more information about this region
- Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
- Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions
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Admire the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Saint JakovRead More
In Sibenik, admire the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Saint Jakov, built over the course of 130 years without the use of mortar...Admire the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Saint Jakov
Sibenik, Croatia
In Sibenik, admire the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Saint Jakov, built over the course of 130 years without the use of mortar.
Next Steps
- Start to design your own custom trip
- Read more information about this region
- Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
- Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions
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Catch a ferry to beautiful Hvar IslandRead More
Catch a ferry to beautiful Hvar Island, laying claim to the largest number of sunny days in Croatia; in the medieval town of Hvar is the oldest municipal theater in Europe...Catch a ferry to beautiful Hvar Island
Hvar Island, Croatia
Catch a ferry to beautiful Hvar Island, laying claim to the largest number of sunny days in Croatia; in the medieval town of Hvar is the oldest municipal theater in Europe, established in the arsenal building in 1612.
Next Steps
- Start to design your own custom trip
- Read more information about this region
- Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
- Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions
Suggested Itineraries for Private Travel
Whether you’re looking for a compact trip with all the highlights or something a little roomier with some of the extras, MIR offers itineraries that are available on a private departure basis with your choice of dates. They can also serve as inspiration for your own custom itinerary.
Our itinerary, your dates – great for solo travelers, couples or small groups.
Essential Balkans
Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travels to: Albania, Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia
Departures in October, November, December 2019
This itinerary available as a private journey
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Weather
Croatia has a Mediterranean climate along the coast, with hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Temperatures are pleasant year-round. In Dubrvonik, the average high during winter is in the mid-50s. April and May warm up to the 60s and 70s Fahrenheit during the day, and 40s-50s at night, with similar temperatures in October-November. Summer is the hottest season, with highs reaching the mid-80s during the day and the 60s at night. Inland the climate becomes more continental, with a larger range of temperatures and colder winters.
Please remember, weather at all times of year has an element of the unpredictable. This information comes from weatherbase.com and is based on data from previous temperatures on record. It is always advisable to check with weatherbase.com closer to your departure date for current conditions and forecasts for the specific region of Croatia you will be visiting.
Our Favorite Places in Croatia
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, meaning “village of oak,” seems to grow out of a walled peninsula jutting into the Adriatic Sea in southern Croatia. The original oak dwellings have long since burned, however, and for hundreds of years the town has been a rock fortress. Its rugged stone walls have protected it from attack from the sea since the 6th century. Dubrovnik has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, its simple limestone buildings with their warm yellow and red roof tiles unified by a medieval building code.
Dubrovnik has been under attack by armies and by earthquakes many times, but careful restoration work has been a hallmark of the city ever since it was severely damaged in a 1667 earthquake. More recently, the Institute for the Restoration of Dubrovnik was founded in 1979 after another earthquake. This entity – with the help of donations from around the world – is responsible for restoring the city after the 1991 shelling by the Serbs. It was impossible, however, to match the color of the original tiles, since the original tile factory shut down in the 1950s.
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Split
Split, the largest town on the Dalmatian Coast, grew up around Diocletian’s Palace. In the 3rd century, Roman Emperor Diocletian built a palace in Split, and, after abdicating his throne in 305, retired here for the rest of his days. Today the palace ensemble remains as the center of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Contact a MIR Private Journeys Specialist at privatejourneys@mircorp.com or 800-424-7289 to plan a custom & private trip to Split.
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Trogir
Trogir is a beautifully-preserved island town west of Split founded by Greek colonists in the 3rd century BC. Its medieval walled Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with Gothic and Romanesque churches, palaces and public buildings.
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Contact a MIR Private Journeys Specialist at privatejourneys@mircorp.com or 800-424-7289 to plan a custom & private trip to Trogir.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the country's biggest attraction outside of the Adriatic Coast. The park consists of a series of waterfalls connecting 16 beautiful lakes. The park is furnished with wooden footbridges from which one can view its lakes, waterfalls, caves, blossoming meadows, and even a gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon.
View trips that travel hereJourneys that travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Contact a MIR Private Journeys Specialist at privatejourneys@mircorp.com or 800-424-7289 to plan a custom & private trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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Dubrovnik Summer Festival (July and August)
The Summer Festival in Dubrovnik is held every year between July and August and is one of Europe’s longest-running festivals. More than 70 Renaissance and baroque open-air venues stage a rich and extensive program of classical music, theater, opera and dance.
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