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Sarah Cosic

I'm originally from Burlington, Canada and I have always loved traveling, meeting new people and discovering unique places. Once I graduated university, I decided to take a year off to travel before finding a full time job back home. Little did I know, that year would turn into something much more! I spent 11 months in Croatia the first time around, and then I just kept on coming back to learn more, see more and discover more.

Here I am, 19 years later, living in Croatia, running Royal Croatian Tours with my Croatian husband. Our company is geared towards private, small group travel, where we’re able to create completely personalized, tailor-made trips. Our vision is simple: to show our guests the wonders of Croatia, the culture, the beauty and the people, all while providing exceptional client support. We want you to feel like you have a friend in Croatia, and that you have 100% support from us throughout your trip, for any reason at all!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We specialize in luxury travel throughout Croatia, and offer all of our activities privately, so you won’t ever have to join a larger group (unless of course, you want to). Some of the activities we offer include wine tasting, cooking classes, hiking, cycling and sea kayaking adventures, historical walking tours, along with boating excursions around the islands. "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Like I said, I discovered Croatia on one of my trips back in 2007, where I fell in love with the country (and a local - who I ended up marrying, and who is now also my business partner at Royal Croatian Tours).

Since we both love exploring and showing people the beauty of Croatia, opening our own agency just came naturally. We think we make an excellent combo, as Ivan is a local Croatian and knows all of the ins and outs of Croatia, while I’m an expat, and do all of the communication with our guests personally. Coming from Canada, I understand what our guests are looking for when planning their trip, and traveling to a foreign country.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I once rowed a small wooden boat down the entire length of the Mississippi River (around 2400 miles) with 5 other people. The journey took around 4 months to complete, we camped every night on the riverbank and cooked over an open fire - except when sweet, sweet local people would randomly invite us in for the night and prepare us a delicious home-cooked meal. It was this unexpected hospitality of complete strangers that I’ll never forget. Who in the world would invite 6 people they hadn’t even met (who also hadn’t showered in weeks) into their home and treat them like family? It was getting to know all of these different individuals, hearing their stories, and feeling their love that will always stay with me. I’ll also never forget how cold and wet we were, as it rained for a month straight and our boat had no cover or shelter. "

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Recent trip reviews for Sarah

A shout out to Ivan our driver who is a super...
Croatia | Sep 19 - Oct 2, 2026

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Jeffrey A.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2026

A shout out to Ivan our driver who is a superstar. Tour guides at all stops wonderful. Just a bit could be better at Lake Bled guide.

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

The trip was awesome! Thank you for an amazi...
Croatia | Sep 19 - Oct 2, 2026

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Shelley S.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2026

The trip was awesome! Thank you for an amazing time in Croatia.

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Overall drivers and guide were great.
Croatia | Sep 19 - Oct 2, 2026

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Jean D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 03, 2026
Overall drivers and guide were great. Read more

Overall drivers and guide were great.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
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Time Boutique Hotel
Split
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Hotel Degenija
Rakovica
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Staff
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The Melegran
Rovinj
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Urban Hotel Ljubljana Center
Ljubljana
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia

Loved the fort and surroundings

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
On time and knowledgeable
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Day Trip to Groznjan and Motovun
Day Trip to Groznjan and Motovun
Croatia
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Day trip to Hvar for a private wine tasting excursion (to and from Hvar by ferry)
Day trip to Hvar for a private wine tasting excursion (to and from Hvar by ferry)
Split
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Day Trip to Lake Bled and Castle (end day in Ljubljana)
Day Trip to Lake Bled and Castle (end day in Ljubljana)
Zagreb

Would've like it more doing more in the city we only did the castLe Felt rushed and would've liked to do the island

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Taking the time to show the town
Ljubljana - Privately guided walking tour
Ljubljana - Privately guided walking tour
Ljubljana
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Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly On time Knowledgeable
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Privately guided tour of Pula
Privately guided tour of Pula
Croatia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable and on time
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Privately Guided Tour of Rovinj
Privately Guided Tour of Rovinj
Croatia
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Zagreb Private Guided Walking Tour
Zagreb Private Guided Walking Tour
Zagreb
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Very informative and on time
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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

In a word... Magical
Croatia | Sep 7 - Sep 15, 2026

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Steve Lindsey S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026
In a word... Magical. Croatia is simply stunning... the landscape, the seascape, the people, the history and the food create a location that is a bucket-list must. We had never been there, so the thought of doing all the research and putting together a trip was daunting. That's where Sarah and Ivan come in. The developed a perfect itinerary, covered all the details and lined us up with guides, drivers and lodging that never missed. When bad weather caused one outing to be cancelled, a... Read more

In a word... Magical. Croatia is simply stunning... the landscape, the seascape, the people, the history and the food create a location that is a bucket-list must. We had never been there, so the thought of doing all the research and putting together a trip was daunting. That's where Sarah and Ivan come in. The developed a perfect itinerary, covered all the details and lined us up with guides, drivers and lodging that never missed. When bad weather caused one outing to be cancelled, a quick text to them resulted in a new outing within 20 minutes that turned out to be one of the great memories of our trip. Having them tracking with us during the whole time made this a zero-stress trip of a lifetime!

Hotel Review
Irini Luxury Rooms
Split

An intimate setting off of a side alley just steps away form the old city, this was a great stay. The staff were personable and helpful, offering tips about the local area as well as a wonderful breakfast every day. The bed was super-comfortable and the bathroom was spa-like. We loved it

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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Review of Croatia tour
Croatia | Aug 15 - Aug 22, 2026

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Matthew L.
Asheville, NC, USA | Reviewed on Aug 29, 2026
The tour was well organized and the rides were always on time and reliable.
We enjoyed the walking tours with the guides in Dubrovnik, and Split and Zagreb they were friendly and knowledgeable and organized and fun. Our hike in Hvar was really special and we got some extra time in Stari Grad.
Only drawback was the crowds at Plitvice National Park.
We loved snorkeling in Dubrovnik area and swimming and kayaking Hvar. Diocletian palace tour was very special.
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The tour was well organized and the rides were always on time and reliable.
We enjoyed the walking tours with the guides in Dubrovnik, and Split and Zagreb they were friendly and knowledgeable and organized and fun. Our hike in Hvar was really special and we got some extra time in Stari Grad.
Only drawback was the crowds at Plitvice National Park.
We loved snorkeling in Dubrovnik area and swimming and kayaking Hvar. Diocletian palace tour was very special.

Hotel Reviews
Manda Heritage Hotel
Zagreb

Convenient and a large room

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Irini Luxury Rooms
Split

Hotel staff were excellent Room was clean and spacious Location was perfect

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Rooms are spacious Breakfast very good
Location
Close to Diocletian palace
Staff
They helped us with the key cards
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Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel
Hvar

Pool was great as was access to beach and Hvar center. However the rooms are very small.

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Hotel Ivka
Dubrovnik

The hotel was very nice they gave us a free dinner because our room was not totally accessible by the elevator.

Authenticity & Character
Amazing breakfasts
Location
Taking the bus to Old Town is interesting but the hotel was close to boating excursions
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Zagreb Private Guided Walking Tour
Zagreb Private Guided Walking Tour
Zagreb

Our guide made Zagreb come alive We loved the short funicular

Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split

Our guide was the best She organized the tour to maximize our learning

Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar
Hvar

Loved the views and the hike and learning about the area and surprise trip to Stari Hrad

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
I loved talking to our guides about basketball
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Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia

Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable

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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Two beautiful weeks in Croatia wife and I...
Croatia | May 21 - Jun 3, 2026

Gene
Gene G.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
Two beautiful weeks in Croatia My wife and I spent two amazing weeks in Croatia. Thank you Sarah and Ivan for the meticulous planning of the trip. Our hotels were just what we were looking for, and all of the trips - wine and olive oil tastings, city tours and the truffle hunt were informative and well presented. All of the drivers - Zoran, Ivan, Mato and Marija (I’m sure I’m forgetting a few others) were friendly, professional and very informative. We’ve learned so much about Croatian... Read more

Two beautiful weeks in Croatia

My wife and I spent two amazing weeks in Croatia. Thank you Sarah and Ivan for the meticulous planning of the trip. Our hotels were just what we were looking for, and all of the trips - wine and olive oil tastings, city tours and the truffle hunt were informative and well presented. All of the drivers - Zoran, Ivan, Mato and Marija (I’m sure I’m forgetting a few others) were friendly, professional and very informative. We’ve learned so much about Croatian history and culture that I can’t really pick any one place that I like more than another, although Plitvice lakes was probably the prettiest place we’ve ever visited. Our particular thanks to all the folks in Dubrovnik who made our five nights stay there unforgettable.

Hotel Reviews
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb

Beautiful hotel in the middle of Zagreb

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The Melegran
Rovinj

Great location inside the city. The rooms are somewhat small

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Tesla's Gastro House
Prijeboj

Lovely B and B with wonderful hosts

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Five minutes drive from the park in a beautiful country setting
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Splendida Palace
Split

Wonderful location and service

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Location
Steps from Diocletian’s Palace and the port
Staff
The staff at this hotel was simply amazing
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Porto
Dubrovnik

Great location, very good breakfast and a large comfortable room

Authenticity & Character
Location
It’s five minutes away from the old town by bus, and the bus stop is right next to the hotel. Perfect location for both the exploration of the old city and having a driver pick up for day trips
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Activity Reviews
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split
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Truffle Hunting + Exploring Motovun
Truffle Hunting + Exploring Motovun
Croatia

One of the highlights of our trip. Great truffle hunting, and a wonderful lunch to follow.

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Day trip to Hvar for a private wine tasting excursion (to and from Hvar by ferry)
Day trip to Hvar for a private wine tasting excursion (to and from Hvar by ferry)
Split
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Privately Guided Tour of Rovinj
Privately Guided Tour of Rovinj
Croatia
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Olive Oil Tasting + visit Porec
Olive Oil Tasting + visit Porec
Rovinj

This was a great olive oil tasing. Bembo is a wonderful small olive oil producer, and both owners were friendly and generous with their knowledge of details of every aspect of the olive oil production.

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Visit Kastela for olive oil tasting + seeing the beautiful old olive tree
Visit Kastela for olive oil tasting + seeing the beautiful old olive tree
Split
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Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay + Wine Tasting (Peljesac Peninsula) - Day trip from Dubrovnik
Oyster Tasting & Farming Experience in Ston Bay + Wine Tasting (Peljesac Peninsula) - Day trip from Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Great selection of wineries and a nice tour of the oyster harbor

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Private Day Trip to Cavtat & Sokol Grad
Private Day Trip to Cavtat & Sokol Grad
Dubrovnik
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Game of Thrones Tour
Game of Thrones Tour
Dubrovnik

Ivona was very knowledgeable and passionate about the city and the filming process for Game of Thrones

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Private Boating Excursion to the Elaphiti Islands
Private Boating Excursion to the Elaphiti Islands
Dubrovnik

Great day on the boat with Simon

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The three islands we visited were all beautiful, each in their own way.
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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Sarah was awesome to work with.
Croatia | May 26 - Jun 3, 2026

Phebe
Phebe C.
Centennial, CO, USA | Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Sarah was awesome to work with. She was very responsive to all my inquires and listened to my interest requests providing us with an amazing itinerary. Everything went flawlessly and if there was any concern about anything while on our trip Sarah made sure she was available to reach out to. From the moment we arrived, everyone we encountered was so welcoming and prepared to greet us. This made our experience in visiting a new country even more enjoyable. It was a fabulous trip. I cannot... Read more

Sarah was awesome to work with. She was very responsive to all my inquires and listened to my interest requests providing us with an amazing itinerary. Everything went flawlessly and if there was any concern about anything while on our trip Sarah made sure she was available to reach out to. From the moment we arrived, everyone we encountered was so welcoming and prepared to greet us. This made our experience in visiting a new country even more enjoyable. It was a fabulous trip. I cannot say enough about Sarah and Royal Croatian Tours in providing us such an amazing itinerary and helping us develop such amazing memories of Croatia. Thank you.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Porto
Dubrovnik

A little farther from the Castle than we would like since we did spend most of our time in that area, but easy access to the local bus stop.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the bus stop, though it took a bit too learn the schedule
Staff
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Irini Luxury Rooms
Split

The host was very welcoming and responsive to any questions. The location was perfect. Just outside of the palace and easy walking to everywhere.

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Activity Reviews
Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure
Dubrovnik Kayaking Adventure
Dubrovnik

There were many kayaking companies in the area. We were glad we were with what seemed like a smaller outfit. We were in a group with 4 other couples and our guide, where some other companies had 10 or more couples. We loved paddling around the outside of the castle, across the sea to way what were told was a secluded cove to swim. Unfortunately, when we got there, there were several motor boats in the area. We pulled ashore and as we got out of our kayaks several other kayak companies arrived. It was a small cove and it was packed with kayakers and swimmers. Not quite the secluded/private area that we were expecting. We left a little earlier than planned to get away from the chaos and paddled over to Lokrum island before heading back.

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Private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik (stop for oysters and wine on the way)
Private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik (stop for oysters and wine on the way)
Split

A 2 hour + drive to our first stop at a local winery/vineyard, Marlais. The vineyard sits next to a road built by Napoleon. We tasted 3 wines and some olive oil. From there we wend to an oyster farm near Ston. It is the only area in Croatia that they are allowed to grow oysters. Our guide took us to there family owned farm and shared with us some myrtle berry grappa and a little wine as he talked about his families history and their oyster business. He explained the process then shucked some fresh oysters at the end of his boat. We did a short walk around the small town of Ston which has a wall that is noted to be the 2nd longest in the world and was built to protect the salt works

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Day trip to Krka National Park
Day trip to Krka National Park
Croatia

Close to Split with the same appeal at Plitvice, but smaller. The waterfalls were beautiful and the water so clear. We also enjoyed a short hike to the river. It was so peaceful. A road less traveled from all the tourists. On our way back to town our driver took us along the coast. We stopped at an overlook on Gaj Hill home to the Black Madonna lighthouse tower with beautiful views of the sea and the city of Primosten. We enjoyed talking with our driver about the history of Croatia and his family. It was a wonderful day.

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Private boating excursion to Brac & Hvar Island by motor boat
Private boating excursion to Brac & Hvar Island by motor boat
Split

This was one of our most favorite experiences. Our boat driver, was very communicative and greeted us upon arrival ready for a days adventure. We spent some time in Hvar walking around looking at the shops and hiked up to the fortress. We grabbed a quick sandwich and beer before heading back to the boat. From there we went towards the Pakleni Islands and found an area to drop an anchor to go for a swim and enjoy the beautiful water of the Adriatic. We continued a trip to the island of Brac. We visited a village called Milna where we enjoyed a delicious meal at Kantun. After lunch we went a a Konoba and meet a lovely family that has made wine and olive oil since 1776. We did a little wine tasting and of course left with a bottle to enjoy later. It was a fabulous day on the water and exploring the local islands.

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Croatian Cooking Class
Croatian Cooking Class
Split

So much fun! We loved walking through the green market and then going to the fish market to pick up the local fish for our meal. Our chefs were very friendly and even gave us a little more history of the city as we walked to the cooking school to prepare our meal. They had prepared some welcome appetizers in advance for our arrival and greeted us with special local cocktail as they prepared the kitchen for our lesson. We prepared many dishes, including cleaning the fish for our meal. All the food was delicious and we enjoyed the company of another family in our group with of course some wine. The cooking school provided us with certificates, recipes and pictures of our experience.

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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

A wonderful experience
Croatia | May 25 - Jun 2, 2026

Carol
Carol M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2026
Our trip to Croatia was an amazing experience in no small measure due to the work of Sarah and Ivan. From the time we arrived in Zagreb to our departure from Dubrovnik, our trip was flawless. We were met at the airports and ferry ports, and our transfers from hotels to said ports were perfectly timed. Our driver to Plitvice and Split, Zoran, was particularly wonderful and went above and beyond for us.❤️ The hotels were well-situated and each one possessed unique qualities that made our stay... Read more

Our trip to Croatia was an amazing experience in no small measure due to the work of Sarah and Ivan. From the time we arrived in Zagreb to our departure from Dubrovnik, our trip was flawless. We were met at the airports and ferry ports, and our transfers from hotels to said ports were perfectly timed. Our driver to Plitvice and Split, Zoran, was particularly wonderful and went above and beyond for us.❤️ The hotels were well-situated and each one possessed unique qualities that made our stay fun/interesting. The activities on our itinerary were a perfect mix of adventures and yet left us with adequate time for relaxation and shopping. Communication with Sarah and Ivan was easy, and any questions we had were promptly answered. I think we are now spoiled (in the very best way) by having had Sarah plan/execute our trip for us. We highly highly recommend!

Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Great trip to Croatia
Croatia | May 17 - May 24, 2026

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Scott S.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on May 27, 2026
All tours were excellent! Hotels were top notch!
Sarah was attentive and quick to respond to my questions or concerns during the trip!
I felt that she really wanted to make our trip the best it could be!
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All tours were excellent! Hotels were top notch!
Sarah was attentive and quick to respond to my questions or concerns during the trip!
I felt that she really wanted to make our trip the best it could be!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Great location; nice rooms ; great pools and proximity to beach

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AC Hotel Split
Split

Modern; clean; great views

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Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb

Nice room; great location!

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Walking distance to old city
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Activity Reviews
Guided Hike to Mt. Srd
Guided Hike to Mt. Srd
Dubrovnik

Great views; not paved path and lots of rocks

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We walked from meeting point to mount srd
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Tour Dubrovnik's Old Town
Croatia
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Day Trip to the Caves & Beaches of Vis Island by boat
Day Trip to the Caves & Beaches of Vis Island by boat
Hvar
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Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion
Hvar Wine Tasting Excursion
Hvar

Fun experience; great tour of Hvar

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Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split

Beautiful park; plenty of time; self led

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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic

Great experiences! Attentive service! Super...
Croatia | May 7 - May 17, 2026

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Richard P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Great experiences! Attentive service! Superior customer service. Planned great venues around our interests. Perfect introduction to Croatian Adriatic coast Read more

Great experiences! Attentive service! Superior customer service. Planned great venues around our interests.

Perfect introduction to Croatian Adriatic coast

Hotel Reviews
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel
Hvar

Great staff. Comfortable but limited luggage space

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Hotel Porto
Dubrovnik

Convenient to bus for old city. Spacious. Great breakfast

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New hotel so not focused on authenticity/character
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Attentive
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Activity Reviews
Day trip to Salona, Trogir and Klis
Day trip to Salona, Trogir and Klis
Split

Guide was fantastic. Gave history and insights. Very accommodating. Superb lunch recommendation

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Guided Walking Tour of Split
Guided Walking Tour of Split
Split

Knowledgeable guide. Perfect length of time. Informative

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Cooking class in the countryside
Cooking class in the countryside
Hvar

Wow. Phenomenal setting. Wonderful food. Hosts like family

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Lumbarda wine tasting tour with local snacks
Lumbarda wine tasting tour with local snacks
Croatia
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Dubrovnik Food Tour
Dubrovnik Food Tour
Dubrovnik

Very knowledgeable guide. Good variety of food

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Local specialist: Sarah Cosic