CROATIA ART TOUR

DAY 1 ARRIVAL 

TBA Arrival at Zagreb airport 

Airport procedures 

Meet and greet at the airport with your English Speaking Tour guide

Transfer to hotel 

Check- in process and accommodation in the hotel: 

Rest of the day free at leisure 

Dinner and overnight, Zagreb

Day 2 ZAGREB 

Breakfast in hotel:

09:00 morning sightseeing of Zagreb tour with English Speaking local guide

The vibrating city on the river Sava, at the heart of a politically and economically stable market, Zagreb has a long history, rich culture, offers high quality life-style, excellent prospects and a highly educated population boasting over 1 million people: The city offers a uniquely vivacious café life and a year-round program of heavy-duty art exhibitions and at least one genuine cultural flagship in the shape of the recently opened Museum of Contemporary Art: The Croatian capital’s growing reputation for arty fun also extends into its nightlife, with cutting-edge clubs, live gig venues and summer festivals: 

Visit of Klovićevi Dvori Gallery, TBA 

13:00 Lunch in local restaurant

15.00 Visit of Museum of Naive art

Accommodation and overnight, Zagreb

Day 3 ZAGREB

Breakfast in hotel.

11:00 visit Zagreb Museum of Contemporary Art

Since its very beginnings, the MSU has exhibited and acquired artworks by those Croatian and international artists who revealed intriguing and high-quality artistic aspirations, including a new or different visual language: The Museum’s collections document the beginnings and the logical evolution of certain artistic tendencies, as well as their direct or indirect impact on the production that followed: Like the Collection of Sculpture and the Collection of Paintings, the Collection of Drawings, Graphics, Prints and Art on Paper includes materials since the early 20th and numbers 1,587 artworks: From the first half of the 20th century, the drawings of Miroslav Kraljević and Milan Steiner, as well as the Expressionist graphic art of Sergij Glumac are particularly noteworthy: The collection also includes some rare avant-garde publications, such as the Dadaist Die Kathedrale by Kurt Schwitters and the uncensored edition of Dada Tank:

13:00 end of tour

14:00 Lunch in local restaurant

16:00 In the afternoon visit National Museum of Modern Art

The National Museum of Modern Art / NMMA is a museum of fine arts that surveys the development of traditional art disciplines from the mid-19th century to the present day

Dinner and overnight, Zagreb

DAY 4  ZAGREB – ISTRIA – ROČ – GROŽNJAN – OPATIJA 

Breakfast in hotel.

08.00 transfer to Roč, 201km

11.00 visit Roč and fresco painting

Roč – historic center of Croatian literacy

In the centre of the north Istria, 348 metres above sea-level, in the midst of natural beauties, a small town of Roč rises, located 10 kilometres from Buzet. The town was founded in ancient history. It started as an Illyrian settlement, then became a Roman castrum surrounded by numerous small settlements.

In the Middle Ages, it transformed into a fortified castle, separated by walls and defensive towers and Small and Large Gate. During the 15th and the 16th century, Roč was the centre of Croatian literacy, editorship, and printing based on the oldest Slavic Glagolitic Alphabet.

One of the most important medieval monuments is the Romanesque church of St. Roch. The church interior is decorated with two layers of frescoes: from the 14th and 15th century.

On the wall of the church of St. Anthony is an inscription known as the Glagolitic Abecedarium, one of the most significant proofs of Glagolitic activity in Roč. The third church in Roč is the parish church of St. Bartholomew with its organ.

Short presentation of the workshop of frescoes in the art studio. In the studio “Fresco” guests are greeted by an artist costumed by a medieval painter who in the unique atmosphere of his own studio tells the story of wall painting in Istria with a presentation of the creation of the fresco. Guests who wish can briefly try out the fresco-making technique on one example.

12.30 Lunch local restaurant

13.30 continue to Grožnjan, 40km visit of the town and municipal gallery Fontica 

Owing to this somewhat “hippy” project, Grožnjan is now home to some twenty galleries and art studios, known as the “town  of artists” both among the locals and the tourists: Valuable works of art can be found, from wonderful antique furniture to  works of young painters: The doors of all galleries are open almost non-stop: Artists, owners and tourists, all sit together on  stone benches or on the street, with a glass of good homemade brandy, talking about some other world: A world in which life  seems simple, easygoing and calm, almost like in an utopian dream, with people dancing and smiling while the music plays,  enjoying sunsets and sunrises.

15.00 continue to Poreč, 32km

16.00 Visit of Poreč with local guide (including entrance to Euphrasian Basilica)

Porec is a city on the western coast of Istria. After Pula, it’s the biggest Istrian city. The city was inhabited even in ancient times; the walls around the city were built during the Roman period. Porec has about 17 000 inhabitants who are now mainly engaged in tourism which is also the main industry; before people were mainly engaged in agriculture and fishing. What is most characteristic of Porec is the Euphrasian Basilica which was built in the 6th century during the period of bishop Euphrasius. The basilica was protected by the UNESCO in 1997. The old town has preserved the original Roman street layout; the main streets of Cardo and Decumanus. Marafor was a Roman square (forum) with two temples, one dedicated to the Roman god Neptune and the other one to Mars.

18.00 continue to Opatija, 95km

19.30 accommodation and overnight, Opatija

Day 5 OPATIJA – ZADAR

Breakfast in hotel.

10.00 Opatija sightseeing with English local guide

Opatija, a charming coastal town with a rich history and culture, has many fantastic locations, impressive monuments, well-manicured parks and magnificent villas that are waiting to be discovered. Enjoy discovering the enchanting town of Opatija with its churches, villas and well-tended parks. Visit the Croatian Walk of Fame and the small harbor known locally as Portić, and take a picture with the famous statue of the Girl with the Seagull.

12.00 Lunch in local restaurant

13.00 Continue to Zadar, 303km

16.00 arrival to Zadar, 

Sightseeing Zadar with English speaking local guide

Zadar is an ancient Mediterranean port city: Built on Roman urban principles, where there are several major longitudinal streets traversed by a greater number of latitudinal streets, give the city a rectangular shape: The old town is a treasure trove of archaeological treasures and monuments to the ancient, medieval and Renaissance periods. 

Producing a constant murmur of ethereal sound, Zadar’s Sea Organ (Morske orgulje) is one of the most popular pieces of public art so far commissioned in Croatia, and has become something of a trademark for the city that serves as its home. Unveiled in April 2005, the organ consists of a low staircase descending into the sea, with five rows of seven organ pipes hidden beneath the steps. Air is pushed by wave power through the pipes, producing the polyphony of gentle, lowing sounds for which the organ has become famous. When the Adriatic is calm, the organ’s music is slow and meditative; when the sea is choppy, all of the organ’s 35 pipes might be blasting happily away at once. Although conceived by leading local architect Nikola Bašić the organ was a truly collaborative effort, involving acoustics expert Ivan Stamać, organ builder Tomislav Faullend Heferer, hydraulic engineer Vladimir Andročec and specialist pipe manufacturer Goran Ježina.

You will visit Museum of Ancient glass, 

The museum is one of the city’s greatest attractions and rightfully so. It’s housed in the 19th century Cosmacendi Palace and has some outstanding views that overlook the Jazine harbor. The museum contains one of the premium collections of Roman glassware outside Italy, with a cornucopia of goblets, jars and vials retrieved from archaeological sites across Dalmatia. Highlights include the delicate vessels used by Roman ladies to store perfumes, skin creams and essential oils. Also look out for glass cups used to celebrate Mass, and dainty flasks in which holy water was stored. Take the opportunity to see the replica Roman glassware on sale as you´ll no doubt enter one of the classiest souvenir-stops in the city.

19.00h Dinner and accommodation, Zadar

Day 6 ZADAR SPLIT 

Breakfast in hotel

09:00 transfer to Split,

11.00 Meeting with local guide for h/d sightseeing tour of Split 

Split, Croatia’s second largest city, not only serves as a convenient base from which to explore this beautiful country, it also boasts a number of excellent tourist attractions of its own: The city was continuously inhabited for thousands of years starting with the Romans, followed by the Byzantines, Croats, Venetians, and finally the Austrians who only left in 1918: The tour includes visit to the Diocletian Palace and its cellars:

13.00 lunch in local restaurant

14:30 after lunch continue to Meštrović Gallery

Ivan Meštrović gained worldwide fame and reputation and has influenced generations of sculptors and artists in general. His works are preserved in museums, galleries and collections around the world, as well as in many public places where his statues still delight the public with their monumental character.

After the tour time at leisure Split

Dinner and overnight, Split.

Day 7 SPLIT – ŠIBENIK – TROGIR –SPLIT 

Breakfast in hotel

10:00 transfer to Šibenik, 89 km

11:00 arrival to Šibenik and sightseeing with English local guide, entrance to Šibenik St Jacob’s cathedral

Šibenik, a gem in the Croatian Adriatic, is situated along the mouth of Krka on the most picturesque part of the eastern Adriatic coast: As the oldest Croatian autochtonous town it was first mentioned in 1066 during the reign of the Croatian King Kresimir IV:

13:00 end of tour and free time

14:00 Lunch in local restaurant 

16:00 on the way to Split, stop in Trogir, explore Trogir Unesco site on your own

The town was started in 380 BC and has been continuously inhabited by a succession of Greeks, Romans, Hungarians, and Venetians. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations, this delightful town is well set up to accommodate visitors with its numerous and diverse hotel and dining options. Restoration projects undertaken in recent years have helped revitalize the city’s many beautiful historic attractions, in particular Trogir’s splendid Romanesque and Renaissance architecture, much of which is primarily contained within the 15th-century city walls. Just a few steps down from this delightful tangle of medieval streets is a pleasant waterfront promenade

18:00 Continue to Split, 40km

Accommodation and overnight, Split

Day 8 SPLIT – DUBROVNIK

Breakfast in hotel

09:00 transfer to Dubrovnik, 230 km

12:30 lunch in local restaurant

14:00 Sightseeing of Dubrovnik with local guide

Dubbed the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” beautiful Dubrovnik offers a wealth of attractions for visitors: Famous for its spectacular seafront location on the Dalmatian coast coupled with its evocative and historic old city center, Dubrovnik was founded in the 7th century and has enjoyed its greatest growth in the 15th and 16th centuries, a fact reflected in the impressive architecture and its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Home to Croatia’s artistic and intellectual elite, Dubrovnik offers numerous cultural activities and festivals: Highlights of a visit include walking around its picturesque old streets and alleys while visiting such excellent attractions as its splendid cathedral and treasury, the broad Stradun pedestrian walkway, and its many fine old palaces and fortifications: Including entrance to Franciscan monastery.

18:30 end of sightseeing

Accommodation and overnight, Dubrovnik

Day 9 DUBROVNIK – CAVTAT – DUBROVNIK 

Breakfast in hotel

09:00 in the morning transfer to Cavtat and Konavle valley (32 km)

09.45 Visit of local artist atelier who is specialized in production and protection of „konavle vez“ –heritage Konavle silk and embroidery: Local Konavle snack included, organic homemade cake, juice, tea

Introduction including historical, sociological and ethnological issues in Konavle region

∙ Insight in life of the silkworm in all of its phases: eggs, babies – larvae, caterpillars, moths

∙ Silk thread production demonstration 

∙ Insights in Konavle costume making, konavle embroidery

12.00 Visit house of Vlaho Bukovac

The birthplace of Vlaho Bukovac, one of the most famous Croatian painters and founders of the modern Croatian painting, has been reopened to the public since May 2004, after a ten-year break and a fundamental three year-long refurbishment.

Bukovac’s birthplace is a typical bourgeois house from the late 18th and early 19th century, a two-storey building with a small garden on the south facade and a spacious back garden on the north. The house, situated in one of the small streets leading from the Cavtat seafront to Prijeko, has, since ancient times, had the continuity of a living place. During excavation of the land on the northern side of the house, remains were found of a building dating back to the Roman period, with its floor, a large number of bricks, pottery and two pots.

14.00 lunch in local restaurant

15.00 return to Dubrovnik 

Afternoon free at leisure to explore Dubrovnik old town and local art.

Dinner and overnight, Dubrovnik

Day 10 DUBROVNIK – departure 

Breakfast in hotel

Transfer to the airport 

INCLUDED:

ACCOMMODATION, TAX INCLUDED 

 TRANSPORTATION

Transportation by 49 seater bus from Zagreb airport till Dubrovnik airport for 10 days, according to the itinerary, price includes: fuel, parking, tolls and driver’s accommodation. 1 x bus stop Split & Dubrovnik

MEALS INCLUDED – dinner at hotels and

GUIDING SERVICES INCLUDED

English speaking tour guide on disposal from day 1 till day 10th (arrival in Zagreb in the evening, incl guide’s fee and accommodation)

Half day local guide up to 2 hrs Zagreb, Opatija, Zadar, Split, Šibenik, Full day English speaking local guide Isria (Roč, Grožnjan, Poreč), Dubrovnik, curator guided tours incl Roč frescoes interpretation

ENTRANCE FEES INCLUDED

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Any meals and drinks that are not mentioned, tips for guides and drivers, anything that is not mentioned in price includes. 

POSSIBLE OPTIONS ON SUPPLEMENT DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY:

Lauba exhibition on supplement

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