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- Destination: Turkey, Croatia
- Duration: 14 Days
- Tour Type: Private Tour
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
Embark on an unforgettable Turkey Croatia Tour and experience the best of two remarkable countries in just 14 days. This private journey takes you from Istanbul’s iconic palaces, mosques, and bustling bazaars to Cappadocia’s surreal fairy chimneys and ancient cave churches. Continue your Turkey Croatia Tour in Croatia, exploring Zagreb’s historic streets, the stunning Plitvice Lakes, and the coastal treasures of Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes, this Turkey Croatia Tour offers a seamless blend of luxury, adventure, and authentic local experiences, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3
Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus
1 - 5
Cappadocia
Göreme, Pasabag, Uchisar, Kaymakli underground city, Red Valley
6
Cappadocia to Zagreb
Travel day, connecting flight
7
Zagreb
Old town, cathedral, St. Mark's Church, Lotrscak Tower
8
Plitvice and Zadar
Plitvice Lakes, drive to the coast
9
Zadar
Old town, Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun
10 - 11
Split
Diocletian's Palace, free day, optional island trip
12 - 13
Dubrovnik
City walls, Old Town, free day
14
Dubrovnik
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Rest after the flight, then take a short evening walk, or have a first meal near the Bosphorus if you have energy.
Highlights: Airport transfer, hotel check-in
- Istanbul
- Day 2: Istanbul's Empires
Start early at Hagia Sophia, then walk to the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman sultans’ home for centuries. Dress modestly, as mosque rules are enforced. Entry rules for Hagia Sophia have changed in recent years, so we confirm current access before you go.
Highlights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace
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- Istanbul
- Day 3: Bosphorus and the Bazaars
Take a boat up the Bosphorus past waterfront mansions and the Rumeli Fortress. After lunch, wander the Spice Bazaar and the surrounding lanes, where traders still sell tea, sweets and spices by weight.
Highlights: Bosphorus cruise, Rumeli Fortress, Spice Bazaar
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- Istanbul
- Day 4: Fly to Cappadocia
Fly to Cappadocia, about 1 hour 20 minutes, and transfer to your cave hotel. Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, with its rock-cut churches and frescoes, then see the fairy chimneys of Devrent and Pasabag. Finish at the Uchisar viewpoint at sunset.
Highlights: Göreme Open Air Museum, Devrent, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle
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- Cappadocia
- Day 5: Underground Cities and Valleys
Go down into Kaymakli, one of the underground cities where early Christians hid, then walk through Red Valley and Cavusin. An optional balloon flight at sunrise is weather-dependent and costs extra, so ask what’s included.
Highlights: Kaymakli underground city, Red Valley, Cavusin, optional balloon flight
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- Cappadocia
- Day 6: Travel to Zagreb
Today is a travel day. You fly from Cappadocia to Zagreb, usually connecting in Istanbul, and transfer to your hotel. Expect most of the day in airports, with time to rest in the evening.
Highlights: Flights, hotel transfer, rest evening
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- Zagreb
- Day 7: Zagreb on Foot
Take a guided walk through the Upper Town: the cathedral, St. Mark’s Church with its tiled roof, the Lotrscak Tower and the Stone Gate. Afterwards, stop for coffee in a café on Tkalciceva Street.
Highlights: Cathedral, St. Mark’s Church, Lotrscak Tower, Stone Gate
- B
- Zagreb
- Day 8: Plitvice Lakes and Zadar
Drive about 2 hours to Plitvice Lakes National Park and walk the boardwalks between terraced lakes and waterfalls. Then continue about 2 hours to Zadar on the coast. Peak-season entry is timed, so we book ahead.
Highlights: Plitvice boardwalks, waterfalls, drive to Zadar
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- Zadar
- Day 9: Zadar – Ancient City & Sea Organ Experience
Walk through Zadar’s old town, past Roman remains and the church of St. Donatus. Listen to the Sea Organ, where waves play through pipes under the promenade, and stay for sunset at the Greeting to the Sun.
Highlights: Old town, St. Donatus, Sea Organ, sunset
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- Zadar
- Day 10: Zadar to Split
Drive about 2 hours to Split. Take a guided tour of Diocletian’s Palace, a Roman emperor’s retirement home that is now a neighborhood of shops, cafés and homes. The evening is free along the waterfront.
Highlights: Diocletian’s Palace, old town, waterfront
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- Split
- Day 11: Free Day or Island Trip
Spend the day at leisure, or take an optional boat trip to the islands. Hvar and the Blue Cave are both popular, but sea conditions decide what runs. Tell us which you want and we’ll suggest a plan.
Highlights: Free day, optional island excursion
- B
- Split
- Day 12: Split to Dubrovnik
Drive about 4 to 4.5 hours down the coast to Dubrovnik. In the afternoon, take a guided walk through the Old Town, past Pile Gate, Onofrio’s Fountain and Rector’s Palace, then ride the cable car up Mount Srd for the view over the walls.
Highlights: Coastal drive, Old Town walk, Mount Srd cable car
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- Dubrovnik
- Day 13: Dubrovnik at Leisure
Spend the day exploring Dubrovnik at your leisure. Relax on Banje Beach, enjoy water sports, stroll along the ancient walls, or revisit Old Town’s historic streets. Capture the city’s charm through photography and local experiences.
Highlights: City walls, Banje Beach, optional kayaking
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- Dubrovnik
- Day 14: Dubrovnik – Departure
After breakfast, check out and take a private transfer to Dubrovnik airport. Depart with memories of a luxurious and unforgettable Turkey Croatia Tour, having explored some of the most iconic landscapes, historic cities, and cultural treasures in Europe.
Highlights: Private airport transfer, farewell from Dubrovnik, end of Turkey Croatia Tour, memorable journey
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