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.

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 the city and dine at a restaurant of your choice.

Morning:

• After breakfast, take included transportation to the port, then enjoy a ferry ride (~ 1 hour) to the island of Hvar.
• Settle into your accommodations, 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 sea and surrounding 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:

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Gather with your friends for an adventure on the open seas in a private speedboat.
• Discover small beaches, hidden caves, and go snorkeling as you navigate the coves and small bays around the Pakleni Islands.

Afternoon:

• Have lunch at a local restaurant on one of the island's beach fronts, then return to the boat for more exploring.
• In the late afternoon, return to the main island of Hvar and freshen up at your hotel.

Evening:

• Tonight's dinner is not included, but your Trip Leader will recommend some of the best restaurants to indulge in the delicious Croatian cuisine.
• Perhaps head out after dinner and explore one of the many bars or clubs that make Hvar one of Croatia’s hottest spots for nightlife.

Morning:

• Take in the views and enjoy breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, then head to the 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.
• Your Trip Leader will bring your apartments and the accommodation supplier will help get your settled in.
• Don’t forget to ask about recommendations for where to find the best lunch spots.

Afternoon:

• In the early afternoon, continue discovering the highlights of this historic town including interesting churches, museums, and Venetian-style houses on your own.
• You can also choose to go for a swim just below the old town. It’s definitely one of Croatia’s most unique beaches.
• 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!

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 village to soak in the traditional Croatian lifestyles.

Afternoon:

• Take a walk to Przine Bay and relax on one of the sandy beaches 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 nightlife and choose your own meal.

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 port and board a ferry. A quick 30-minute ferry ride will take you back to the mainland.
• Cruise in a private van with your group as you travel along the Peljesac Peninsula toward Dubrovnik (~2 hours driving).

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 then head out to explore the city under the lights.

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.