COUNTRY PROFILE |
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OFFICIAL NAME: | Republic of Croatia |
NAME IN LOCAL LANGUAGE: | Hrvatska |
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: | Croatian |
OTHER LANGUAGES: | Serbian, English, German & Italian widely spoken |
ALPHABET: | Latin |
TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: | Republic/Democracy |
MEMBERSHIP: | EU, SCHENGEN & NATO |
POPULATION: | 3.85 million (2021 census) |
ETNICITY: | Croats (85%) Serbs (10%), Other ethnicities (5%) |
RELIGION: | Catholic (85%) Christian Orthodox (10%), Other (5%) |
CAPITAL: | Zagreb (population:350,000) |
OTHER MAJOR CITIES: | Split (200k), Rijeka (150k), Osijek (100k), Pula (100k), Dubrovnik (40k) |
CURRENCY: | Euro (since January 1, 2023) |
VISA: | Visa required for Asian, African and South American countries/ No Visa for EU, US and Canada |
ETIAS: | Yes for all nationals except EU (https://etias.com/etias-application) European Travel Information and Authorization System |
INTERNET CODE: | .hr |
COUNTRY CODE (phone): | +385 |
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES: | Agriculture, shipbuilding, tourism, tools & machinery Mfg. |
PRINCIPAL EXPORTS: | Skilled labor, agricultural products, ships and vessels, tools & machinery |
PRINCIPAL IMPORTS: | Food, Automobiles, Machinery, IT products |
MAJOR ATTRACTIOS: | Adriatic Sea, Plitvice Lakes, Istrian Peninsula, Dalmatian islands and coastline, Dubrovnik |
MUST SEE: | Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Roman Amphitheater in Pula, Plitvice Lakes N.P., Central Istria, Peljesac wine country, Mljet N.P., Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Islands of Hvar, Brač, Korcula, Losinj, |
THINGS TO BUY: | Truffle products, leather goods, crystal |
Tours
CR-108
Croatia by Sea & Land
7-day One-way Luxury Cruises from Dubrovnik to Split plus 5-day Land tour
Dubrovnik – Slano/Peljesac – Mljet – Korčula – Vis – Hvar – Split – Plitvice Lakes – Opatija-Pula-Truffle Country-Zagreb
Reverse Itinerary also available
Departure every Saturday starting May through October
Operated by luxury M/S Ships: Antaris, Suzana, Diamond, Ban, Lastavica and Swallow
All ships are of the same size, same category, same luxury and same deck plan.
These are small ships with maximum of 20 cabins capable of docking in small ports and shallow waters.
Price range:
From Eur4,866.00CR-121
The Tour of the Western Balkans
Tour CR-121
The Tour of the Western Balkans
Tour highlights of six beautiful Balkan countries
18-night Deluxe tour of stunning beauty of
Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo & Northern Macedonia
Including sightseeing, truffle hunting safari, truffle lunch dining with local families with cooking demonstrations and more…
What will you see: Zagreb, Ljubljana, Bled, Kranj, Soca River, Postojna, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Motovun, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Krka Waterfalls, Split, Ston, Dubrovnik, Budva-Sv. Stefan, Shkodra, Tirana, Durres, Berat, Kruja, Ohrid, Skopje, Pristina, Kotor, and more…
Starting in Zagreb-terminating in Dubrovnik
From 4,979.00 per person (book early and save)
Price range:
From EUR4,978.00CR-000
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Deposit, Payments, Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you’re booking a customized travel arrangements also known as FIT (Free-style Independent
Travel), the following Payment, Cancellation and Refund rules will apply:
A. Once you accept our suggested Itinerary, pricing and Inclusions, 10% of the entire amount is
due within 3 days of acceptance. You have 7 days from the date you accepted the tour
conditions, to change your mind and request a full refund. After that grace period, deposit
becomes non-refundable for any reason including pandemics, death in family, illness, or
anything else.
B. When we notify you that all your reservations have been confirmed, an additional 50% of the
entire amount is due. Here again, you have 7 days from the date we notified you, to change
your mind and request a refund of this deposit of 50%. If you do not cancel within this grace
period, your entire amounts of first and second deposits become non-refundable.
C. Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Again here, you will have 7 days to
change your mind and get a refund of the balance payment, after which period, the entire
amount is non-refundable for any reason including pandemics, deaths in family, illness, or
anything else.
D. Bookings made and paid within 60 days of departure must be paid in full as soon as all
services are confirmed. Here again, you will have 7 days to change your mind and cancel the
trip. After this grace period, the entire amount is non-refundable if cancelled for whatever
reason including pandemics, deaths in family, illness, or anything else.
E. All refund requests must be received by our office in writing before the indicated
deadline/grace period and will be processed within 7 days.
Important Note:
Mediterra strongly suggests that all travelers obtain Travel Protection Insurance. If you
do not have your own insurance carrier, please contact our insurance associate
www.cgrinsurances.com or by calling Robin Osman at 407-414-5014, Ph: 352-989-
5082.
By paying an initial deposit, the traveler acknowledges that he/she read this
announcement and that the Travel Protection Insurance was offered.
Price range:
Please inquireCR 101 DL
Croati for First-time Traveler-Deluxe version
TOUR CR-101 DL
Croatia for First-time Traveler
7-night deluxe tour of must-see sites, exceptional foods and wines in Croatia
Depart any day…
Completely private tour (no other participants) with private limo, English speaking driver, private guides, private a la carte dining and much more…
Visiting Zagreb, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Motovun, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Sibenik, Krka, Trogir, Split, Ston, Dubrovnik, and more…
Starting in Zagreb-terminating in Dubrovnik
From €4,287.00
Price range:
4,287.00-7,495.00
CR-106
Yoga Retreat in the Mediterranean
Yoga Retreat in the Mediterranean
7-night at the most special yoga retreat
Set on a remote secluded Hell’s Island (Pakleni) in Croatia’s Adriatic offering Mediterranean feeling from 100 years ago
Includes two daily meals plus fruits and snacks throughout day
Limited to 10 people at a time
From €3,228.00
Price range:
From 3,228.00CR-102
Croatia and her Islands
Croatia and her Islands
11-night/12-day deluxe tour of must-see sites, exceptional foods and wines in Croatia
Visiting Zagreb, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Motovun, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Sibenik, Krka, Trogir, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, and more…
Starting in Zagreb-terminating in Dubrovnik
From €3,664.00 p.p
Price range:
From 3,664.00CR-103
Following Steps of Anthony Bourdain in Croatia
Anthony Bourdain, world acclaimed chef and traveler, Visited Croatia in 2012 and was absolutely astounded with the beauty, culinary achievements and wines of this Mediterranean country. Mediterra assisted in his arrangements and this tour is shortened version of his journey.
Tour CR-103
Following Steps of Anthony Bourdain in
Exclusive Tour for Foodies and Wine Lovers
It was late Anthony Bourdain who put Croatia and world culinary map. May he rest in peace!
10-day/9-night tour of exceptional gourmet food wine and olive oil in Croatia following steps of legendary food connoisseur.
Including special meals, sightseeing, truffle hunting safari, truffle cooking demonstrations and more…
See how did late Anthony Bourdain of CNN survive this Croatian culinary “ordeal”
From 3,518.00 EUR
Price range:
3,518.00-4,995.00
Tour CR 101
Croatia for First-time Traveler
7-night deluxe tour of must-see sites, exceptional foods and wines in Croatia
Limited to 8 participants. All departures are guaranteed regardless of number of participants.
Visiting Zagreb, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Motovun, Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Sibenik, Krka, Trogir, Split, Ston, Dubrovnik, and more…
Starting in Zagreb-terminating in Dubrovnik
From €2,995.00
Price range:
Please inquireTransfers
From:
DUBROVNIK Airport (DBV)
To:
DUBROVNIK City Area
Price range:
From 95.00From:
Split Airport (SPU)
To:
Split City center
Price range:
From 95.00From:
ZAGREB
To:
PLITVICE LAKES
Price range:
From 250.00From:
ZAGREB Airport (ZAG)
To:
ZAGREB City Center
Price range:
From 95.00Trips
DBV-3
Dubrovnik-Croatian Family Village Retreat with Cooking Demo & Meal
SHOREX-Dubrovnik
Tour DBV-3
Croatian Family Village Retreat with Cooking Demo & Meal
With traditional Croatian lunch/dinner with wine at private Family Village Retreat
TOUR: Visit Croatian family with traditional Croatian lunch/dinner prepared on an open fire (“ispod peke”)./Combinable with other tours with discount
DURATION: 3-4 hours
STARTING/MEETING POINT: Main Gate Pile/DBV Port/Cruise terminal or DBV Hotel
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: See how a Croatian family manages its daily life, taste the most delicious meal prepared in old traditional Croatian way on an open fire (ispod Peke), taste reserve wines and homemade spirits, specialties and condiments.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Round-trip transfers by private car & English-speaking driver, tour of the family farm, vineyard, vegetable garden, brief cooking demo, traditional Croatian lunch/dinner with wine and spirits and much more.
PRICE: €175.00 per person/max. 8 persons
Price range:
From EUR175.00SPU-3
Split-Tour of Krka Waterfalls
SHOREX-Split
Tour SPU-3
Split-Tour of Krka Waterfalls
PRICE: €495.00 p.p. (minimum 2 persons/€125.00 each additional person)
DURATION: 5-6 hours
STARTING/MEETING POINT: Split port/cruise terminal
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Krka Waterfalls National Park
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Private car with ES driver, English-speaking tour of waterfalls conducted be the Park Authorities, admission to all sites and attractions.
Price range:
From EUR495.00SPU-4
Split-Plitvice Lakes NP Excursion
SHOREX-Split
Tour SPU-4
Split-Plitvice Lakes NP Excursion (private)
PRICE: €450.00 p.p./min. 2 persons (each additional person €125.00)
DURATION: 8-10 hours
STARTING/MEETING POINT: Šibenik port/cruise disembarkation point
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Full-day excursion to Plitvice with private car & ES driver and local guide in Plitvice
WHAT’S INCLUDED: Private car with ES driver, private guide, admission to National Park
Pick up at Split cruise disembarkation point and transfer to Plitvice Lake will take about 2.5 hours each way.
Price range:
From EUR450.00DBV-1
DUBROVNIK-City tour
Dubrovnik-Tour 1
Dubrovnik City Tour with private guide
PRICE: €250.00 (for 2/ each additional person, €50.00)
TOUR: Private tour with private guide, walking about 2 h./Combinable with other tours with discount
DURATION: 2 hours-Walking
STARTING/MEETING POINT: Main Gate Pile (port/cruise terminal-optional)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Old Town UNESCO, sites of GOT filming, Franciscan Monastery with the Oldest Pharmacy in Europe, Second oldest Jewish Synagogue, Rector’s Palace, famous Dubrovnik Walls, and more.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 2 h walking tour with private guide, Admissions to all attractions.
Price range:
From EUR250.00SPU-1
SPLIT-City Tour of Split & Diocletian's Palace
SPLIT SHOREX
Tour SPU-1
City Tour of Split & Diocletian’s Palace
PRICE: €250.00 (for 2/ Each additional person, €50.00)
TOUR: Private tour with private guide, considerable easy walking
DURATION: 2 hours-Walking
STARTING/MEETING POINT: Split port/cruise terminal
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: 2 UNESCO sites. Diocletian’s Palace, sites of GOT filming, Palace cellars and more
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 2 h walking tour of Split and Diocletian’s Palace, Palace cellars admission.
Price range:
From EUR225.00Cruises
CR-201
Adriatic Treasures Cruise
Tour CR-201
Adriatic Treasures Cruise
2024/25 One-way Luxury Cruises from Split to Dubrovnik
Reverse Itinerary also available
Departure every Saturday starting April terminating in October
Operated by luxury M/S Ships: Antaris, Suzana, Diamond, Ban, Lastavica and Swallow
All ships are of the same size, same category, same luxury and same deck plan.
These are small ships with maximum of 20 cabins capable of docking in small ports and shallow waters.
From €2448.00
Price range:
From 2,448.00