A long, island-flecked sliver of a country, Croatia has emerged from its recent tumultuous history as one of the most fashionable destinations in the Med - thanks, in no small part, to its determination to keep its coastline and picturesque towns free from over-development. There are few mega-resorts and high-rise hotels; instead you’ll find quiet fishing villages, elegant towns with beautiful Venetian architecture, and islands offering a true sense of escape.
My favourite memories of Croatia, collected over thirty-five years, always involve the sea. Catching the boat from Cavtat to Dubrovnik, watching the 1000-year-old walls shimmer in the haze, leaving behind the hectic port of Split and arriving on the lavender-scented island of Hvar, eating seafood fresh off the boat on Rovinj's picturesque harbour. I love the pace and simplicity of life in Croatia, and the sense of a country that has overcome difficult times to find itself at peace.
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From Dubrovnik to Split from Croatia is an exhilarating holiday in Croatia. Available from 1 Jun 2024 to 29 Nov 2025 this 8 day trip costs from £3,995 and has a maximum group size of 12 persons.
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast: from Split to Dubrovnik is a spectacular tour, offering the same combination of experiences that has become the hallmark of Peter Sommer Travels’ gulet cruises elsewhere.
Explore the heart-shaped peninsula of Istria on foot and enjoy fresh farm cuisine on a week-long trip. Discover Pula Arena, the best preserved Roman amphitheatre in the world, the mediaeval fortified town of Dvigrad, Rovinj’s picturesque harbour, the hilltop town of Motovun with its 14C battlements and Byzantine frescoes in Hum, the smallest ‘town’
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast: from Šibenik to Zadar offers an astonishing historical and cultural tour of one of Croatia’s most diverse coastal regions, an area rich in verdant landscapes and sparkling seascapes, delicious local culinary delights and breathtaking architecture.
Travelling on an elegant gulet, you’ll discover the gastronomic riches of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast and islands. Visiting local producers, sampling the most authentic regional dishes, finest wines and olive oils, participating in cooking classes and eating at selected establishments, you'll spend a week discovering the delights of Croatian cuisine.
