Croatia is a great destination .
Croatia | Sep 21 - Oct 4, 2026

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Nancy M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2026

We loved Rovinj, Plitvice lakes but really loved everything. Food tour in Zagreb was great, Boat ride to Hvar and swimming in Brac were great. Everything was great and the weather cooperated.

Hotel Reviews
Riva Marina Hvar Hotel
Hvar

This hotel is in a fabulous location, has been remodeled, has helpful staff and is a great place to stay to see Hvar.

Authenticity & Character
Recently remodeled with spacious rooms
Location
Right on harbor
Staff
Helpful. Even stood in line with our luggage while we had breakfast before we the ferry.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Degenija
Rakovica

We only stayed here one night but it was a great hotel with nice amenities

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Melegran
Rovinj

This hotel was our only disappointment in a wonderful trip. When we checked in, we were shown to the annex in the back through a dark alley, we climbed the first set of stairs and then another steep set of stairs and arrived in a room that was only big enough for a bed. When we needed to walk down the stairs, there was no motion light or switch so the first part of our descent was in darkness. The staff was friendly, we loved Rovinj but our stay could have been a disaster.

Authenticity & Character
See above
Location
Location in one town is convenient
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
See above
Activity Reviews
Zagreb - walking food tour!
Zagreb - walking food tour!
Zagreb

The was a fantastic introduction to Croatia. Hides combined history and a great food experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Zagreb Leisure Day
Zagreb Leisure Day
Zagreb

We lived having free time in Zagreb to explore on our own.

Quality of Experience
Truffle hunting experience in Istria
Truffle hunting experience in Istria
Croatia

It was interesting and fun but hunting time was a bit short.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We walked to start hunt and walked so I can’t evaluate transport. There was an option to ride but we walked.
Free Day  in Rovinj
Free Day in Rovinj
Rovinj

Great. Loved having the day to explore.

Quality of Experience
Privately guided tour of Pula
Privately guided tour of Pula
Croatia

This was an interesting stop and good to have a guide to show us highlights and recommendation lunch spot.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar,  Croatian Peka Lunch
Hike to Lost Villages of Hvar, Croatian Peka Lunch
Croatia

This was a fun excursion - different from being in town. We walked down , which I would recommend.

Quality of Experience
Food
The traditional peak lunch was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Lovčen National Park & Cetinje
Day Trip to Lovčen National Park & Cetinje
Kotor

The drive up the mountain was spectacular.

Quality of Experience
Needed a guide in Cetinje. We didn’t know what to see in town besides monastery.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Someone who could have given us more insulin Cetinje.
Transport
Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Private Motor Boat Excursion to Brač & the Pakleni Islands (end in Hvar)
Split

We liked stopping at two islands, the chance to swim and see the beautiful scenery by boat

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Privately guided walking tour of Kotor
Privately guided walking tour of Kotor
Kotor

We had a wonderful guide and we joyed this walking tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Ivan Cosic