Croatia Private Tours

Croatia Private Tours: Luxury Culture, Food & Wine Journey

This customized Croatia Private Tours itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience the country in depth, with private guides, luxury hotels, exclusive food and wine experiences, historic towns, UNESCO sites, national parks, coastal landscapes, and authentic local encounters. From Dubrovnik and the Pelješac wine region to Split, Brač, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes, Zagreb, Pula, and Istria, this itinerary showcases the best of Croatia’s culture, cuisine, wine, history, and natural beauty.

Each itinerary can be personalized according to your travel dates, interests, preferred pace, hotel style, and special experiences. These Croatia Private Tours are ideal for travelers seeking a seamless, privately guided journey through one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations.

Day 1: Arrival in Dubrovnik

Arrive at Dubrovnik Airport, where you will be greeted by your private chauffeur and tour leader for a comfortable transfer to Hotel Excelsior, one of Dubrovnik’s most elegant five-star hotels.

Operating since 1913, Hotel Excelsior is known for its exceptional service, Mediterranean charm, and stunning location overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Just steps from Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, the hotel offers a beautiful introduction to your private Croatia itinerary.

In the evening, enjoy a short walk to the Old Town for a welcome dinner.

Hotel: Excelsior 5-star
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Dubrovnik Old Town & Konavle Valley

After breakfast, meet your private guide for a walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town, one of the most iconic destinations in Croatia. Often called the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik is known for its magnificent city walls, marble streets, baroque architecture, churches, monasteries, museums, cafés, and dramatic coastal setting.

The Old Town became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and remains one of the most impressive historic cities on the Mediterranean. During your private tour, discover the city’s artistic heritage, eventful history, and beautifully preserved architecture.

In the afternoon, depart for the Konavle Valley, a scenic region of villages, mountains, vineyards, and traditional rural life southeast of Dubrovnik. Visit the village of Lovorno, where you will meet the Mujo family at their 500-year-old farmhouse. Enjoy a private dinner that introduces you to local gastronomy, Croatian culture, and regional history.

Return to Dubrovnik after dinner.

Hotel: Excelsior 5-star
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Pelješac Peninsula Wine Tour

Today’s Croatia Private Tours experience takes you to the beautiful Pelješac Peninsula, one of the country’s most celebrated wine regions. Located a scenic drive from Dubrovnik, Pelješac is known for dramatic vineyard slopes, coastal views, family wineries, and some of Europe’s most intriguing red wines.

Hosted by a renowned Croatian winemaker, this private wine experience offers a rich introduction to local life, winemaking traditions, and Dalmatian culture. The day includes visits to respected wine cellars, vineyard views, tastings, and a traditional Dalmatian lunch.

Your first stop is Miloš Winery, home of poet and winemaker Frano Miloš. Taste distinctive red wines made from Plavac Mali grapes, including the well-known Stagnum.

Continue to Grgich Winery in Trstenik, connected to the legendary Miljenko Grgich of Napa Valley’s Grgich Hills. Here you may taste Pošip white wine and Plavac Mali Dingač while enjoying views over the harbor.

The final visit is to the 500-year-old Bartulović family wine cellar. By this point, the experience feels like visiting the home of a friend. Enjoy a wine tasting and a traditional Croatian lunch accompanied by excellent local wines.

This is much more than a wine tour. It is a cultural experience centered around wine, tradition, hospitality, and the local character of Pelješac.

Hotel: Excelsior 5-star
Meals: Breakfast, Wine Tasting, Lunch with Wine

Day 4: Dubrovnik, Međugorje, Mostar & Split

After breakfast, check out and begin your private transfer toward Split. Along the way, stop in Međugorje for a privately guided tour. Known as one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the region, Međugorje attracts visitors seeking faith, reflection, and peace.

The Shrine of Međugorje includes the church, Apparition Hill, and Križevac Hill. After your tour, enjoy a tasting of local Međugorje wines.

Continue to Mostar, where a local guide will lead you on a private walk through the historic center. Mostar is famous for the elegant Stari Most, or Old Bridge, which arches over the Neretva River. Explore the old cobbled Ottoman Quarter, artisan shops, 16th-century mosques, Turkish houses, cafés, and historic streets.

Enjoy lunch, Turkish coffee, and cakes at a typical Bosnian tavern before continuing to Split.

Upon arrival in Split, check into Hotel Cornaro, a centrally located four-star hotel surrounded by the city’s ancient history and cultural landmarks. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Hotel: Cornaro 4-star
Meals: Breakfast, Wine Tasting, Lunch

Day 5: Private Guided Tour of Split & Croatian Wine Class

Meet your local guide after breakfast for a private tour of Split’s historic center. Split is built around Diocletian’s Palace, the former residence of the Roman emperor and one of Croatia’s most extraordinary UNESCO sites.

Over the centuries, the palace evolved into a living city. Today, more than 3,000 people still live within the ancient walls, surrounded by Roman, Gothic, Romanesque, Renaissance, and other architectural influences.

After your private Split tour, your guide will escort you to Paradox, a premium wine and cheese bar, for an exclusive educational class focused on Croatian wines. Enjoy Dalmatian delicacies paired with local wines and learn more about the country’s rich wine traditions.

The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Hotel: Cornaro 4-star
Meals: Breakfast, Wine and Delicacies Tasting

Day 6: Brač Island Wine & Olive Oil Tour

This day of your Croatia Private Tours itinerary takes you by ferry to the island of Brač, known for its wine, olive oil, stone, coastal landscapes, and village traditions.

Begin in the town of Bol with a visit to Stina Winery, located in the first Dalmatian wine cooperative building dating back to 1903. Stina wines are inspired by the famous Brač stone, with “stina” meaning “stone” in the local Dalmatian dialect. Tour the production area and oak barrels before tasting wines such as Plavac Mali and Pošip.

Continue to the historic village of Škrip to learn about traditional olive oil production and taste some of the island’s best olive oil.

The highlight of the day is a visit to the charming village of Dračevica and Senjković Winery, where you may taste Plavac varieties, including Bosso, Bročko Rić, and Plavac Mali rosé.

Enjoy a memorable lunch with live music in the village of Dol before returning to Split by ferry.

Hotel: Cornaro 4-star
Meals: Breakfast, Wine and Olive Oil Tasting, Lunch with Live Music

Day 7: Krka Waterfalls, Bibich Wine Cellar & Zadar

After breakfast, check out and travel toward Zadar with your tour leader and chauffeur. En route, stop at Krka Waterfalls National Park for a privately guided visit.

The Krka River is known for its waterfalls, travertine formations, canyon scenery, and wooden walking paths. The most famous waterfall, Skradinski Buk, is one of Croatia’s most beautiful natural attractions. Explore the park’s winding paths, ethno museum, old mills, and scenic river landscapes.

After your guided tour, visit the nearby Bibich Wine Cellar in Skradin for a special wine-pairing lunch. Enjoy local wines such as Debit, Plavina, and Babić paired with creative dishes prepared according to seasonal inspiration.

Continue to Zadar and check into Hotel & Spa Iadera, a five-star resort located on the Punta Skala peninsula with views of the Adriatic Sea and nearby islands.

Zadar is a historic coastal city that served as the capital of Dalmatia for many centuries. Its walled Old Town features Roman remains, medieval walls, impressive portals, narrow streets, the Roman Forum, and modern installations such as the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun. Enjoy the evening at leisure and, if possible, take time to experience Zadar’s famous sunset.

Hotel: Iadera 5-star
Meals: Breakfast, Wine-Pairing Lunch

Day 8: Nin, Pag Island, Cheese Tasting & Boškinac Wine Lunch

Meet your private guide and chauffeur for a day trip to Pag Island and Nin. Begin at Gligora Dairy, where you will taste award-winning cheeses known throughout Croatia and beyond.

Continue to Novalja and Hotel Boškinac, a charming boutique hotel surrounded by pine woods, vineyards, olive groves, and grazing sheep. Enjoy a wine-pairing lunch at Boškinac, a destination loved by food and wine enthusiasts for its traditional and gourmet cuisine.

After lunch, visit Nin and the Salt Museum. Nin is one of the oldest towns on the eastern Adriatic, with a history stretching back thousands of years. Located on a small islet connected by stone bridges, Nin is surrounded by sandy beaches, salt pans, and a beautiful lagoon. Learn about sea salt production and the natural elements that shape the flavor and quality of Nin salt.

Return to Zadar in the late afternoon or early evening.

Hotel: Iadera 5-star
Meals: Breakfast, Wine-Pairing Lunch, Cheese Tasting

Day 9: Plitvice Lakes National Park & Zagreb

After breakfast, check out and continue toward Zagreb. En route, stop at Plitvice Lakes National Park for a privately guided tour.

Plitvice Lakes is one of Croatia’s natural masterpieces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its sixteen lakes, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, travertine formations, and remarkable colors, Plitvice is one of the most breathtaking natural attractions in Europe.

Enjoy time to explore the park before continuing to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. Upon arrival, check into the historic Esplanade Hotel, a luxurious five-star hotel originally built in 1925 to accommodate passengers from the Orient Express.

In the late afternoon, meet your local guide for a private walking tour of Zagreb’s city center. Modern Zagreb grew from the medieval settlements of Kaptol and Gradec. Today, it is a lively Central European capital filled with galleries, open-air markets, parks, cafés, restaurants, music, art, and Austro-Hungarian architecture.

Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Hotel: Esplanade 5-star
Meals: Lunch Boxes, Wine-Pairing Dinner

Day 10: Pula, Olive Oil Tasting & Bale

After breakfast, check out and travel toward Istria and the picturesque village of Bale near Rovinj. En route, stop in Pula for a private guided tour.

Pula is the largest city on the Istrian Peninsula and is known for its three-thousand-year history. The city’s Roman landmarks include the famous amphitheater, the Triumphal Arch of the Sergi, Hercules’ Gate, Twin Gates, the Temple of Augustus, and the Small Roman Theatre. The old town offers a fascinating look at Istria’s ancient past.

Continue with a visit to Chiavalon, a specialized olive farm producing some of Croatia’s finest extra virgin olive oil. The farm cultivates more than 7,000 olive trees and is known for its award-winning olive oils.

Upon arrival in Bale, check into Villa Meneghetti, a luxurious five-star wine and dine estate set among Istrian vineyards and olive groves. In the evening, enjoy a special wine-pairing dinner at the Villa Meneghetti wine cellar, featuring estate wines and olive oils.

Hotel: Villa Meneghetti 5-star
Meals: Breakfast, Olive Oil Tasting, Wine-Pairing Dinner

Day 11: Istrian Hilltop Towns, Truffles & Northern Istria Wines

Today’s Croatia Private Tours experience explores the hilltop towns, truffle cuisine, and wine traditions of Istria.

Begin in Motovun, a picturesque medieval town perched high above the Mirna River and Motovun Forest. This area is famous for Istrian truffles, one of Croatia’s great culinary treasures. Enjoy a truffle tasting or light lunch in a local restaurant at the top of the town.

Continue to Grožnjan, known as the town of artists. This medieval hilltop village has preserved much of its historic character and offers sweeping views of surrounding villages, vineyards, fields, the Mirna Valley, and the coastline from Novigrad to Umag.

Afterward, continue into inland Istria for a private wine tour. Northern Istria is known for both traditional and modern winemaking, with indigenous varieties such as Malvazija and Teran.

Visit Kabola Winery, an authentic Istrian estate with more than 100 years of winemaking tradition. Kabola is known for Momjan Muskat and for pioneering Istrian Malvazija aged in amphora clay vessels.

Continue to Kozlović Winery, an award-winning estate known for its modern design, beautiful valley setting, Malvazija, Teran, and Muskat wines. This is a wonderful way to experience the authenticity, flavor, and beauty of Istria.

Return to Villa Meneghetti after a full day of wine, food, and cultural discovery.

Hotel: Villa Meneghetti 5-star
Meals: Breakfast, Truffle Delicacies Tasting, Wine Tastings

Day 12: Departure from Pula

After breakfast, check out and transfer privately to Pula Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Customize Your Croatia Private Tour

This itinerary is only one example of the many Croatia Private Tours that can be designed around your interests. Whether you want to focus on Dubrovnik, Dalmatian islands, Croatian wine regions, UNESCO historic towns, national parks, Istria, food experiences, olive oil tastings, truffle hunting, luxury hotels, or private cultural touring, your Croatia journey can be fully customized.

Contact Sophia’s Travel to begin planning your own private tour of Croatia.