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Highlightsof CroatiaFly-DriveTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality14 daysFly-DriveExplore at LeisureYear-roundA Croatia fly-drive holiday is the perfect way toexperience the many delights of this magnificentcountry up-close and at your own pace. Enjoyscenic routes through verdant valleys, acrosssecluded mountain villages and along pristineAdriatic coastline. Stop off at stunning, historichotspots such as the ancient city of Zadar, magicDubrovnik, enchanting Split and the beautifulisland of Korcula with its sparkling beaches andpicture-perfect Old Town.This itinerary is based on good quality 3 &4-star hotels plus group A car hire, howeverwe can also offer 4 & 5-star hotels anddifferent levels of car hire if required.Day 1 Arrive ZagrebFly to Zagreb, pick up your car at the airport anddrive to Zagreb hotel to check in for two nights.Day 2 ZagrebEnjoy a full day exploring the cosmopolitan cityof Zagreb, where the highlights lie within thethousand year old upper town of Gornji Grad.Here, one can find the Presidential Palace andthe historic Church of St. Mark’s displaying theCroatian, Dalmatian and Slovenian coats ofarms, now an impressive emblem of the city.Linking the upper town with the lower town isthe world’s shortest funicular and well worththe 4 kuna fare! (B)Day 3 Zagreb to Plitvice LakesDrive to Plitvice (190 km) with a possiblestop en route in Slunj for a stroll around theRastoke watermills. Check in for two nights. (B)Day 4 Plitvice LakesTake a whole day to explore Plitvice Lakes. Thelakes were shaped by limestone sedimentsand minerals spread by water flow andabsorbed by plants and trees. Over time theseturned to stone, a unique phenomena of thiskarst region. The area of Plitvice, declareda National Park in 1949, comprises denselyforested mountains and a string of sixteencrystal clear emerald lakes and waterfalls.Alongside the lakes there are over 50 miles ofwalkways so you can choose a leisurely strollor a more ambitious hike. In 1996 the PlitviceLakes were entered in the UNESCO Registerof World Natural Heritage Sites. (B)Day 5 Plitvice Lakes to ZadarDrive to Zadar (145 km) and check in forone night. Explore this typical laidbackMediterranean walled town, with a romanticharbour and white stone-paved streets,fashionable cafes and ancient landmarks. (B)Day 6 Zadar to SplitDrive to Trogir (150 km). Stop en route at KrkaNational Park to admire the famous waterfallsbefore heading to Sibenik and Trogir, twolittle undiscovered gems, where you mightthink you have landed on a film set, as everycorner is full of character and locals are ‘busy’resting in the shade from the warmth of thesun. Check in to Split hotel for two nights. (B)Day 7 SplitDiscover the charms of Split, a charmingUNESCO Heritage City with its magnificentDiocletian’s Palace and central piazza, Peristil.This popular square is an acoustic-rich settingfor cappella singers at dusk. (B)Day 8 Split to KorculaDrive to Korcula and check in for two nights. (B)Day 9 KorculaKorcula is one of the largest and mostattractive of Croatia’s many islands withover 190 rocky coves, secluded beachesand extensive vineyards. The main town onthe island has a fascinating Old Town, withVenetian architecture and wonderful stonewalls dating from the 14th century. There isplenty to do on Korcula, apart from relaxing,as it is a wonderful place for walking withnumerous routes around the island. (B)Day 10 Korcula to DubrovnikDrive to Dubrovnik (110 km) and check in forfour nights. (B)Day 11-13 DubrovnikAllow plenty of time to explore Dubrovnik andits surrounding areas, perhaps even decidingto venture further afield into Montenegroor Mostar. Take a cruise to the three mostbeautiful islands of the Dubrovnik archipelago– Kolocep, Lopud and Šipan, commonly knownas the Elafiti islands. These verdant islands havegardens full of oranges and lemons and lovelyseashore landscapes, charming, picturesquevillages with small votive churches. (B)Day 14 Dubrovnik to UKEnjoy a last morning in Dubrovnik beforedriving to the airport for the return flightto the UK. (B)Prices fromPer person twin-share £1295Single room supplement £345Prices include• Return flights in economy class withBritish Airways direct from LondonHeathrow, returning to Gatwick• All airport taxes and surcharges• Accommodation in 3 & 4-star hotelswith breakfast• Car hire Group A, including CDW,theft protection, third party liability,additional driver cover, unlimitedmileage and all taxesPrices exclude• Ferry tickets, purchased locally31Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent