Croatia & Montenegro: Ultraluxe island hopping tour in the Adriatic Sea (8 days)

Please note that the following itinerary is an example, as all of our journeys are custom-made.

Your luxury Croatia tour starts with your international flight arrival into Split, the country’s second-largest city. You will be greeted by your personal guide and taken by private transfer to your hotel located along Split's West Coast promenade with stunning views of the harbor and the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a light walking tour through the old city, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore Split’s living monuments which date back to 293 AD.

In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal by the harbor as you admire the dramatic coastal mountains which lay as the perfect back drop to the turquoise waters of the Adriatic.

The next day, step on to your private motor boat and depart for your full day adventure around the Dalmatian Islands with your personal captain and guide. You will pass Komiža, located on the western coast of Vis Island, where you will see horseshoe bays and crumbling 17th century townhouses lining the coast and harbors. Continue on to Biševo, home to the spectacular Blue Grotto, Modra Špilja. On the way, you will have the option to disembark and continue by rowboat into the cave with your expert guide. Return to your boat and continue your exploration of the Dalmatian Islands, stopping in hidden coves and idyllic beaches around Vis Island as well as the stunning Pakleni Island Archipelago, until finally arriving in Hvar where you will spend the evening at Hotel Palace Elisabeth.

Venture inland around the island of Hvar on a breathtaking hike along the coast to Milna village which lies in a protective cove surrounded by pine forest. After cooling yourself off with a light swim, continue to the deserted historic stone village of Malo Grablje to meet the only resident and enjoy a traditional Hvarian lunch. Malo Grablje was deserted in the 1960s when its inhabitants moved to Milna in search of better economic opportunities. Today, enjoy time wandering through this beautiful village and quiet lines which have been left untouched adding a real insight into authentic Dalmatia. Later, return to Hvar with your guide and private vehicle, visiting the majestic Španjola Fortress along the way, which rises above the green hills offers views of the red-roofed town and Adriatic.

Head out into the Adriatic for a morning of island discovery on your private motor boat. Begin with a stop at the island of Korčula, the sixth-largest Adriatic. Rich in vineyards, olive groves and small villages, Korčula was first settled by the Greeks who were drawn to the islands because of its dense woods and quiet coves. Disembark in Korčula town and enjoy a sightseeing tour through this typical medieval walled Dalmatian city. Besides being the birthplace of Marco Polo, the island is also rich in art and culture with age-old religious ceremonies, and folk music as well as arguably the best of all Croatian white wines produced from pošip grapes, native to the island. Following lunch at Lešić Dimitri, return to your private boat and depart south for Orebić on the southern coast of the Pelješac Peninsula.

In the afternoon begin your mountain biking excursion through some of Croatia’s largest vineyards, winding along the coast on country roads with spectacular views of the islands and sea below. Later, continue by private vehicle to the small fortified town of Ston, famous for its oysters known as the best aphrodisiac from the Roman period. Here you will get a unique opportunity to try these delicacies al fresco during a private oyster tasting accompanied with fine local white wine and fresh mussels cooked in a private estate. End the day in Dubrovnik where you will enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure.

Depart from the stone shore of your hotel on a private sea kayaking excursion to explore the caves of Lokrum Island and acquaint yourself with Dubrovnik from the seaside as you paddle beneath the old city walls. After lunch and time at leisure, your expert guide will then take you into this beautiful city, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. An important Mediterranean sea power since the 13th century, Dubrovnik creates a sense of awe in its visitors due to the sheer beauty of the old town, a mix of striking Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Let yourself become inspired as you walk along the ancient city walls which have protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries, and look over the endless shimmer of the Adriatic.

In the morning, depart for Montenegro. Here you will have the option to enter the country by car or exclusively by private motor boat into Perast located in the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its historical importance during the Middle Ages and the dramatic coastal mountain range which welcomes you as you enter the bay. You will then continue on by private transfer to your hotel, One&Only Portonovi.

Boasting astounding views of the Boka Bay, this property is nestled between the towering Balkan mountain range and the deep blue Montenegrin sea forming an almost Fjord-like landscape. From world-class Michelin dining to its wellness-focused Espace Chenot Spa, guests can spend their time pampering themselves while enjoying the medieval highlights that are located nearby. Upon arrival in the late afternoon, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure as you take in your spectacular surroundings.

The following day, relax by one of the 6 outdoor pools or enjoy time at the private beach club facing the most renowned stretch of coastline, just a short walk from your villa. In the afternoon, enjoy a rejuvenating massage at the spa.

You will be taken by private transfer to Dubrovnik Airport and assisted with check-in for your international flight home (approximate transfer time: 2.5 hours).