Vis Vacation Packages & Tours

It’s easy to spend a week or more relaxing on Vis, soaking up the picturesque scenery, but to see the sights you’ll need a minimum of three days. It’s an island with many possible adventures, like the challenging hike down to Stiniva Beach for unforgettable swimming, shipwreck sites for divers, opportunities to paddleboard in Milna Bay, and boat tours to the famous Blue Cave. There are also military tours, wine tours, and bicycle rentals for exploring the island on two wheels. Three days just barely covers it without much time to simply unwind with a glass of the local wine.

Nestled in Stiniva Cove on the south side of Vis Island, Stiniva is often named among the region’s most beautiful beaches, with the smooth, pebbly stretch framed by sheer rock walls while edging surreal aquamarine waters. As the word has gotten out about its beauty, you’ll want to visit early, before the speed boats start to arrive with day trippers after 10:30. Or go after the crowds have dissipated in the afternoon, around 4 p.m. as the shade starts to cover the beach.

The Issa Archaeological Museum in Vis is housed in a 19th-century Austrian fortress and is a must-see with Croatia’s largest collection of Hellenistic artifacts, including a remarkable 4th-century BC bronze head of the goddess Artemis. Tito’s Cave, located along the approach to the top of Mount Hum, is also a popular attraction that can be visited independently or on a tour. From the mountain, you’ll also get a jaw-dropping view over the island. With boat tours to the Blue Cave departing from Vis, it’s another essential site while you’re here.

Vis is an island worth the hype. Odds are, no matter how much time you plan to spend here you’ll wish it was longer, and you may be planning your return trip before you even leave. With its practically untouched nature, breathtaking beaches that include both sandy and pebbly stretches, charming towns, fabulous authentic cuisine, and abundant local wines, it’s hard to say goodbye. The towns here are some of the least crowded in the Adriatic, from the colorful fishing village of Komiza at the foot of Mount Hum to the town of Vis, the island’s largest and oldest settlement.