Best of Southern Croatia: 8-Day Private Tour
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OVERVIEW
Your Journey Through Dubrovnik, Mali Ston, Split, Trogir & Krka Falls
Best of Southern Croatia is an 8-day, 7-night private guided tour from Dubrovnik to Split, covering Dubrovnik’s Old Town and city walls, a day of sea kayaking or island time near Lokrum, oyster harvesting in Mali Ston, Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the walled town of Trogir and the waterfalls of Krka National Park. You travel with your own guide and driver for the whole trip, not as part of a shared group, and pricing starts from $2,450 per person for parties of 10 or more.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Duration
Dubrovnik
Departure
Split
Return
Private, guided
Style
✓ 100% private tour, no joining a group
✓ Licensed local guides
✓ Flexible dates & group sizes
✓ Free, no-obligation quote
FROM
$2,450 per person
For groups of 10 or more. See the full price table below.
Tailored to your dates and group size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Price Covers
Here is what the price includes, and what it does not.
What's Included
7 nights hotel accommodation
Services of professionally licensed guides on local tours
8 meals: 8 breakfasts
All domestic flights and ferry transportation mentioned in the itinerary
English-speaking guided tours mentioned in the itinerary
Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel
All taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling (unless otherwise stated)
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking minivan on local tours and transfers
What's Not Included
International airfares
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
DAY BY DAY
8 days and 7 nights from Dubrovnik to Split.
Day 1: Arrival in Dubrovnik
Arrival Day
Upon your arrival you will have a private transfer to your hotel, with free time for the rest of the day. Dubrovnik sits on Croatia’s southernmost Adriatic coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and nicknamed the Pearl of the Adriatic. It is known for its preserved white stone defensive walls, forts and towers, red roofed Baroque houses and Gothic Renaissance palaces, set against a crystal clear sea and striking countryside.
Day 2: Dubrovnik
Guided Walking Tour
This morning you will be met by your driver at the lobby of your hotel and driven to the Pile City Gate to meet your guide, who will take you on a walking tour of the city including the Rector’s Palace, the Dominican Monastery and the City Walls. You will enter the Old Town through the Pile Gate, the city’s main entrance, overlooked by the Minčeta and Bokar forts, two of Dubrovnik’s most recognizable symbols. Visit the Franciscan Monastery, one of the finest examples of Gothic and Romanesque architecture in Dubrovnik. Walking on, you will reach Stradun, Dubrovnik’s most famous street, and see the City Cathedral, the Church of St. Blaise, the Sponza Palace, the Rector’s Palace, the bell towers and Orlando’s Column. Return to your hotel.
Day 3: Dubrovnik
Activity Day · Sea Kayaking
This morning you will be transferred to the Pile Gate area for a half day of sea kayaking along the coast beneath the city walls, or another activity of your choosing. Those who prefer can instead explore Lokrum Island, a short boat ride from the Old Town, swimming and snorkeling off its rocky coves. Return to your hotel by private transfer.
Day 4: Dubrovnik and Split
Travel Day · Mali Ston
This morning you will check out of your hotel and drive toward Split, stopping in Mali Ston on the Pelješac peninsula for an oyster harvesting experience and a traditional lunch of local mussels and shellfish, set in one of Croatia’s best wine producing regions with views over the surrounding vineyards. Here you can also see the Walls of Ston, a 5 km defensive wall and the second-longest in the world after the Great Wall of China. Continue on to Split and check in to your hotel.
Day 5: Split
Guided City Tour
This morning you will meet your guide for a private sightseeing tour of Split’s old town, Croatia’s second-largest city and one of the great seaports of the Adriatic. The historical monuments, museums and galleries are found near the old harbour, and Diocletian’s Palace stands as one of the best-preserved Roman royal residences in the world.
Day 6: Split and Trogir
Day Trip · Trogir
Today you will visit Diocletian’s Palace in more depth. Built as the retired Emperor Diocletian’s residence, with the rest of the complex once housing a military garrison in the 4th century, it is one of the most complete surviving Roman palace remains and a landmark of European and world heritage. Continue to Trogir, a small island town 30 km from Split, set within medieval walls with Romanesque and Renaissance architecture from its centuries under Venetian rule. Trogir’s cathedral earned the town its UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999. Return to Split.
Day 7: Split, Krka and Šibenik
Day Trip · Krka & Šibenik
This morning you will be driven to Krka National Park for a private tour of its waterfalls, the park’s namesake river known for its seven cascades, a monastery and old mills now converted into small galleries. Walk the forest path to Skradinski Buk, one of the park’s most attractive spots with cascades and a natural pool, and see Roški Slap, the widest of the park’s falls. Continue to Šibenik, the oldest native Croatian town on this coast, founded by Croats rather than by the Greeks, Illyrians or Romans who founded its neighbours, and home to the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St. James. The Kornati archipelago nearby comprises around 150 islands, the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. After your tour, enjoy a wine-pairing dinner in Šibenik, then drive back to Split.
Day 8: Departure from Split
Departure Day
Departure day. Private transfer to Split airport.
TOUR MAP
Where This Tour Takes You
The route of the Best of Southern Croatia on the map.
HIGHLIGHTS
Popular Attractions on This Route
The stops guests remember most from this itinerary, each visited with your private guide on the day shown.
Dubrovnik Old Town & City Walls
UNESCO Site · Day 2
Stradun, the Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan Monastery and the Minčeta and Bokar forts, on a private walking tour.
Diocletian's Palace, Split
UNESCO Site · Day 5
One of the best-preserved Roman royal residences in the world, still the living heart of Split’s old town.
Trogir Old Town
UNESCO Site · Day 6
A small island town inside medieval walls with Romanesque and Renaissance architecture and a magnificent cathedral.
PRICING
Prices
2 Participants
$6,500
4 Participants
$4,100
6 Participants
$3,250
8 Participants
$2,850
10+ Participants · Best Value
$2,450
Prices change with the season and the month of travel. Please ask for the real price valid for the time you are planning to travel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers about what is included, how the days run and how to adjust this trip to you.
How is the price calculated?
Price depends on group size, from 2,450 USD per person for 10 or more travelers up to 6,500 USD per person for a party of 2. Prices vary by season, so ask for the exact rate for your travel dates.
Is this a private tour or a small-group tour?
Private. Your own guide and driver travel with just your party for all 8 days, with no joining a shared bus or group itinerary.
What is included in the price?
The price covers: 7 nights hotel accommodation; services of professionally licensed guides on local tours; 8 meals: 8 breakfasts; all domestic flights and ferry transportation mentioned in the itinerary; english-speaking guided tours mentioned in the itinerary; inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel; all taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling (unless otherwise stated); transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking minivan on local tours and transfers.
What is not included?
International airfares.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Dubrovnik and ends in Split. Airport transfers to and from your hotel are included.
Which hotels do you use on this route?
Hotel names are confirmed per booking, based on availability and season. Our hotel pages list the properties we work with in each destination.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes. This is our standard plan, and dates, pace and stops can be adjusted around your interests. Tell us what you want when you request your quote.
TRAVELER REVIEWS
What Guests Say
★★★★★
“This is our second time in Croatia with the same tour company. As always they did a great job entertaining us, showing the hospitality and ensuring our safety. We have an enjoyable time and would definitely use them again.”
Chun W., California, USA
★★★★★
“In the last 3 years, I have dealt with approximately a dozen companies while planning two trips. I used 5 of them. At last I found Jordan and his company. I will look no further.”
Marjorie L., California, USA
★★★★★
“We were so pleased with our experience, that we plan to book another trip with All Private Tours to see more of the coastal regions of the Mediterranean.”
Renate D., Maryland, USA
Ready to See Southern Croatia Your Way?
Private guide, private driver, your own pace for all 8 days, from the walls of Dubrovnik to the waterfalls of Krka. Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll send a tailored quote.