Tour Details

Uncover thousands of years of human history on the Croatia Archaeology & History Tour (7 Days) – a fascinating journey through ancient cities, archaeological treasures, and living heritage. Designed for students, archaeology enthusiasts, and lovers of history, this immersive tour combines expert insights, hands-on experiences, and exclusive access to Croatia’s most captivating historical sites.

Begin in Zagreb, Croatia’s cultural heart, where medieval streets and Austro-Hungarian architecture set the stage for your journey. Visit the Archaeological Museum to trace the country’s story from prehistory to the Roman era, then step even further back in time at the Krapina Neanderthal Museum, one of Europe’s most significant paleoanthropological sites.

Travel to Pula, where the mighty Roman Amphitheatre still dominates the skyline. Explore temples, ancient gates, and nearby Brijuni National Park, home to prehistoric hillforts and Roman villas hidden among lush Mediterranean landscapes. Continue to Zadar, where Roman forums meet medieval churches and underwater archaeology preserves Croatia’s maritime legacy.

In Split, walk through Diocletian’s Palace, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman imperial residences, still alive with shops, homes, and daily life. Visit Salona, once the capital of Roman Dalmatia, and gain insight into ancient building methods with a hands-on learning session.

The journey concludes in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic. Explore its fortified walls, medieval streets, and UNESCO-protected treasures while learning about the challenges of modern conservation and heritage management.

From prehistoric caves to imperial palaces, this educational adventure brings Croatia’s past vividly to life, an unforgettable exploration where every stone tells a story.

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From

Zagreb

To

Dubrovnik

Price Includes

comfortable tourist vehicle and all transportation costs
arrival and departure airport transfers
professional licensed driver/guide during the trip
driver's accommodation
all government taxes and VAT

Price Excludes

arrival and departure flight tickets
meals which are not specified in the itinerary
personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1Zagreb: (Arrival) Historic Core

Arrive in Zagreb, meet the guide for a private transfer, open with a welcome talk on Croatia’s place in European history, and take an evening walk through the historic core as orientation for the week.

Day 2Zagreb Archaeology & Krapina

Morning at the Archaeological Museum focusing on prehistoric to Roman collections, then visit the Krapina Neanderthal Museum and site, with an optional late stop at the Andautonia Archaeological Park in Ščitarjevo for a Roman‑era layer near Zagreb.

Day 3Pula & Brijuni Archaeology

Explore Roman Pula (Amphitheatre, Temple of Augustus, museum highlights), and, subject to schedules, add a half‑day to Brijuni National Park for fortified prehistoric and Roman remains instead of access‑sensitive excavation areas.

Day 4Zadar: Forum, Donatus & Underwater Heritage

Walk the Roman Forum and St Donatus, visit the Archaeological Museum, and include a briefing on Croatia’s underwater archaeology hub based in Zadar, with an optional short visit to Nin for early medieval heritage.

Day 5Split: Diocletian’s Palace & Salona

Guided study of Diocletian’s Palace as a late antique urban complex, then continue to Salona (Solin) for the provincial capital’s urban plan, cemeteries, and basilicas, paired with a practical session on ancient building and documentation techniques.

Day 6Ston/Narona & Dubrovnik

Transfer south with a stop in Ston for medieval walls and saltworks and/or Narona (Vid) to examine the Augusteum and Romanization, then arrive in Dubrovnik for a UNESCO‑focused discussion on conservation and site management.