Croatia's Dalmatian Coast Family Vacation

Itinerary at a glance

We meet in Dubrovnik (2 nights) for a warm-up walk on the city walls (and a stop at our guide’s favorite gelato shop).

At the harbor’s edge, we slide into two-person sea kayaks for an easy paddle out to a peacock-populated island with an abandoned fortress, inland lake, and perfect picnic spots. A short drive into the countryside includes a stop at a monastery and lunch at a winery before settling into our luxurious seaside resort (2 nights). On the nearby Cetina River, the canyons are deep but the rapids are mellow, and it’s a great spot for rafting.

A morning ferry ride takes us to Hvar (2 nights), one of the world’s 10 most beautiful islands. We see for ourselves as we wander in lavender fields and stop to see the huge grinding wheels of an olive press in action. You’ll have options to go snorkeling…send the kids for a bike ride…go shopping and sit down for lunch in a local friend’s agriturismo. On our last day, we ferry to Split for an exploration of Diocletian's Palace.