Uncover a treasure trove of culture and history along the Adriatic.
What do you get when you pair Croatia, one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, with Italy, one of the world’s most talked about destinations? A trip that seamlessly combines a laid-back coastal lifestyle with a historical legacy. Trace the Venetian empire’s influence over the region as you travel from Dubrovnik to the Istria Peninsula and on to Trieste and Venice.
Your tour package includes
10 nights in handpicked hotels
10 breakfasts
4 dinners with beer or wine
1 food tasting
7 sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
Dubrovnik
Ston
Ivan Mestrovic Gallery
Diocletian’s Palace
Shellfish farm visit
Zadar’s Sea Organ
Rovinj
Arena of Pula
Castello di Miramare
St. Mark’s Square
Itinerary
Overnight flight1 night
Day 1: Travel day
Board your overnight flight to Dubrovnik today.
Dubrovnik2 nights
Day 2: Arrival in Dubrovnik
Included meal: Welcome dinner
Welcome to Croatia! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner this evening.
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
This tucked away hotel is located in Dubrovnik's Gruz Harbor. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, garden, and on-site restaurant. Nearby you’ll find Uvala Lapad Beach, walking trails, and Velika and Mala Petka Forest Park.
Split Region - Hotel Amphora
This elegant hotel is located in Split. Guests enjoy a thermal spa, three swimming pools, and a rooftop terrace. Nearby, you'll find Diocletian's Palace, the Peristyle, and Froggyland.
Istria Region - Grand Hotel Adriatic
This luxurious hotel is located in Opatija. Guests enjoy a spa and wellness center, a seasonal outdoor infinity pool, and an on-site restaurant. Nearby, you'll find the Lungomare coastal walking path, Učka Mountain, and the...
Trieste - Hotel NH Trieste
This modern hotel is located in the Borgo Teresiano neighborhood. Guests enjoy a restaurant, gym, and café-bar. Nearby you’ll find Piazza Ponterosso, Palazzo Gopcevich, and the neo-Gothic Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Venice - Hotel Giorgione
This charming hotel is located in the Cannaregio district in central Venice. Guests enjoy a private courtyard, pool, and billiards area. Nearby, you’ll find the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square, and Doge’s Palace.
Florence - Hotel Diplomat
This charming hotel is located near the Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Nearby, you’ll find the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Palazzo dei Congressi, and the Accademia...
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In order to enter Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
Beginning in 2026, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2026, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
Travelers visiting Venice during peak season from mid-April through the end of July must complete an online exemption form which will generate a QR code as proof of staying overnight in Venice. For more details, please visit our Help Center.
If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code CRI.
Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Dubrovnik and depart from Venice (or Florence on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
Transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour are included for travelers who purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who booked their own flights are responsible for securing their own airport transfers.
Water taxi rides in Venice are included in the price of your tour. (The tour extension also includes a train ride from Venice to Florence.)
All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
You will walk for at least 3 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with some hills and stairs.
Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as stepping between boats and uneven docks.
Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov.
If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code CRI.
In Croatia, you may like to try traditional Balkan dishes, such as duvec (vegetables and meat), moussaka (eggplant and minced meat), sarma (minced meat and rice), and raznjici (grilled veal or pork). Almost every region of the country produces its own varieties of wine, each of which are quite delicious.
Venice and Northern Italy are known for flavorful meats and pastries.
For more authentic meals, try local trattorias, small restaurants set away from the main piazzas. A typical Italian meal includes wines and the occasional beer, followed by a few sips of after-dinner drinks like grappa or limoncello.
Tuscany, on the tour extension, is world-famous for its wine, oil, sauces, and pasta. Menus favor subtle, lighter pastas and desserts made with nuts, fruit, and honey. Try a dish featuring the region’s Chianina beef, perhaps the most prized breed of cattle in all of Italy. For wine, popular Tuscan reds include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which are primarily made from the Sangiovese grape. Well-known white wines are also made around the San Gimignano region.
Croatia and Italy operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Type C or F plugs with two small, round pins.
We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
Croatia and Italy are one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
When it’s noon in New York, it’s 6pm on tour.
You will use the euro on tour.
Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $4USD per person per day for your driver.
If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
Tips can only be paid in cash.
If you are traveling to multiple countries with different currencies and the same Tour Director, ask them what currency they prefer for their tip.
The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.
Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.
This tour had everything. Great European cities of Dubrovnik, Trieste, Venice and Florence. Many small Croatian towns filled with stunning architecture and breathtaking landscapes. Alex, our top notch tour guide, was charming, funny, knowledgeable, pragmatic and always went...
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Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are so happy to hear that this trip had everything you were hoping for and more. It...
Incredible Tour!
5 out of 5 stars
1st-time traveler Lauren, traveled in Mar 2025
I had an amazing time on this trip! Alex was an incredible tour director who made the trip so much fun. Croatia was absolutely beautiful, I would highly recommend this tour!
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear that you had an amazing trip and that Alex made the trip even more...
Fascinating Croatia and flooded Venice
5 out of 5 stars
5th-time traveler William, traveled in Sep 2024
Learning the history and seeing the sights of Croatia was fascinating. Also, loved the experience of having lunch in Piazza San Marco when it was flooded.
Nikola’s enthusiasm was amazing !
4 out of 5 stars
5th-time traveler Diane, traveled in Sep 2024
Nikola provided helpful and interesting information and made the tour fun. The towns in Croatia and northern Italy were adorable and learning the area’s history was extremely interesting.
Croatia and Italy
3 out of 5 stars
3rd-time traveler Ann, traveled in Sep 2024
The scenery and countries were nothing short of stunning and breathtaking. I adored our guide, Nikola. Go Ahead cut corners on hotels which were cramped and too distant from local attractions. We spent far too much time on the bus and lost valuable time with actually being able...
Go Ahead Tours
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback on your recent trip. We’re delighted to hear that you found the scenery and countries stunning, and...
Croatia & Italy
5 out of 5 stars
5th-time traveler Briana, traveled in Jul 2024
A very nice combination of scheduled group outings and also free time to branch out and enjoy the spectacular cities, seas, shopping and anything else you’d want to do. Our Tour Director Tamara was a wealth of knowledge of both countries, as well as all the to-do’s, dont’s,...
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted that the balance of scheduled group outings and free time allowed you to fully enjoy...
