Croatia and Greece Vacation Packages & Tours

Where to Go

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  Dubrovnik

  Dubrovnik’s vast appeal somewhat belies its tiny size. Nestled at the Southern tip of Croatia between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, the city is a treasure trove of ancient architecture looking out to a breathtaking Dalmatian coastline. Its unique character is owed somewhat to its independence, going alone while much of the surrounding lands were conquered by Napoleon and the Romans, although it eventually became a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and Yugoslavia, before formally becoming a city of newly formed Croatia in 1991. Get to know it by walking Stari Grad — literally: old town — and hike up Mount Srd for rewarding views of the Pearl of the Adriatic from above.

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  Split

  Split’s cityscape is a testament to its enduring legacy, with an ancient old town of towering medieval spires and delightful old alleyways dating back almost 2000 years to Roman rule, and a new town with modern residential towers across hills toppling down to a super-modern marina, always lined with yachts. As Croatia’s second-largest city, there’s plenty to see, but stick to the Diocletian’s Palace (itself home to hundreds of sights) and perhaps hike into the stunning Park Šuma Marjan if this is your first time exploring this delightful Adriatic city.

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  Hvar

  Hvar boasts more than 2700 hours of sunshine annually, making it the sunniest destination in extremely sunny Croatia. Ideal for beach lovers, the island is fringed with stunning beaches, and Hvar Town’s beautiful marina, always filled with yachts, is a glitzy hub of parties, restaurants, and clubs. In the summer there is no hotter nightlife destination in the Adriatic. Stay in the northern towns of Stari Grad and Jesla if you prefer a more traditional ambiance, and scour the southern coastline for empty beaches and idyllic coves away from the crowds. Nature lovers and hikers will find plenty to love about Hvar’s pretty interiors, with abandoned villages lost to nature, as well as miles of fragrant lavender fields and vineyards, ideal for tasting local Plavac Mali.

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  Athens

  Crowned with that dazzling 3000-year-old Acropolis, Athens is a city of breathtaking beauty, unparalleled in its visible history that colors every street, every park, and every bite of delicious Greek cuisine. Sights are myriad, with Ancient Greece colliding with Byzantine churches (Panagia Kapnikarea is a highlight) and so many layers of contemporary Greece: from the Rennaisance Academy of Athens to the striking Onassis Stegi cultural center, lit by red neon lettering as night falls. Romantics looking for classical Athens should walk the Agora, the ancient marketplace, now a stunning venue for strolls amongst olive trees and the remnants of Greek temples.

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  Mykonos

  One of the Aegean’s most deliciously flamboyant islands, Mykonos oozes style and sophistication. From the delightfully quaint restaurants of Little Venice to the Cycladic maze of an old town peppered with ancient sights, and its dreamy collection of sandy beaches, everything about Mykonos is stunning. Walk the cubist architecture of the old town and visit the charming windmills at Kato Milli, sip a cocktail with marina views, and slow down to indulge in the atmosphere of the island. Parties here are the stuff of legend and Paradise Beach supplies but head north to Agios Sostis for something a bit quieter.

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  Santorini

  Arriving in Santorini by yacht is a sublime experience, watching from the water as the vast cliffs break from the impossibly blue water of the caldera, forming a stunning natural bay. Sail here, and you’ll find a delicate fringe of impressive black sand beaches and fractured bays. Walk, and you’ll discover miles of picturesque island scenery blessed with walking trails forged by the ancient volcano and views in every direction. Stay a while in the capital, Thera, and those stunning whitewashed houses topped with blue domes and colored by the year-round blossoms of Bougainvillea, are at your fingertips every day.