{"id":12231,"date":"2024-08-30T22:25:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T21:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.www.luxurygold.com\/?p=12231"},"modified":"2025-02-24T09:47:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:47:51","slug":"croatias-dalmatian-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/croatias-dalmatian-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty Beyond Words: Past Guest Sal On Cruising Croatia&#8217;s Dalmatian Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian Coast, located along the Adriatic Sea, is renowned as one of the most stunning coastlines you\u2019ll have the pleasure to witness. Stretching from Zadar to Dubrovnik, it features crystal clear waters, a myriad of islands, ancient Roman ruins and vibrant local culture. To hear first-hand\u00a0 what its like to cruise this coastal paradise, we had the pleasure to speak with Luxury Gold guest Sal who recently travelled with his wife on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/croatia-and-the-dalmatian-coast\">Croatia &amp; The Dalmatian Coast<\/a> tour.<\/p>\n<p><em>Discover the journey: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/croatia-and-the-dalmatian-coast\">Croatia &amp; The Dalmatian Coast<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12240 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PHOTO-2024-08-26-19-20-48-936x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Gold guest Sal and his wife are pictured, arm in arm in front of the white yacht that they boarded to cruise Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian Coast\" width=\"800\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PHOTO-2024-08-26-19-20-48-936x1024.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PHOTO-2024-08-26-19-20-48-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PHOTO-2024-08-26-19-20-48-768x840.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PHOTO-2024-08-26-19-20-48-1404x1536.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PHOTO-2024-08-26-19-20-48-1320x1444.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/PHOTO-2024-08-26-19-20-48.jpg 1421w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>An Unexpected Delight<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt was phenomenal,\u201d says California resident Sal when asked to sum up his journey along Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian Coast, admitting to not knowing much about this Balkan paradise before he and his wife set off on this tour. \u201cUsually, I do a lot of research before a vacation,\u201d he tells us, explaining that this was a more a spur of the moment decision. Originally looking to spend a month in Italy, a country they love, Sal decided to mix it up a bit and chose Luxury Gold\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/travcorp-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/leanne_williams_ttc_com\/Documents\/Blogs\/In%20Progress\/LG%20Croatia\/Croatia%20&amp;%20The%20Dalmatian%20Coast\">Croatia &amp; The Dalmatian Coast<\/a> journey, with its seven day cruise of the islands..<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was the best decision I made,\u201d he tells us. \u201cWe&#8217;ve been to Italy six times and it&#8217;s lovely, but Croatia was just like a real breath of fresh air. Everything was clean and bright, the people were friendly, and it felt very safe. And the country is just beautiful. I had wanted to be surprised, and we were pleasantly surprised throughout the whole trip.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>You may also enjoy reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/hotel-esplanade-zagreb\/\">A Taste of the Roaring Twenties: Inside Zagreb\u2019s Stunning Hotel Esplanade<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View out to sea between two walls on Hvar, Croatia showing red roofed houses and boats in the harbor\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Looking-between-the-battlement-of-Hvar-Fortress-866034858-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Croatia &amp; The Dalmatian Coast &#8211; The Tour<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travcorp-my.sharepoint.com\/personal\/leanne_williams_ttc_com\/Documents\/Blogs\/In%20Progress\/LG%20Croatia\/Croatia%20&amp;%20The%20Dalmatian%20Coast\">Croatia &amp; The Dalmatian Coast<\/a> is a 2-week luxury small group journey, starting in the capital Zagreb with a stay in the magnificent and storied Esplanade Hotel. With the first few days on land, you\u2019ll experience Croatia\u2019s extensive natural beauty at the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park and explore the country\u2019s rich history with a visit to the ancient Pula Arena. You\u2019ll also enjoy an exclusive introduction to Croatian cuisine as you try your hand at truffle hunting in Istria on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe-and-britain\/croatia\">luxury vacation to Croatia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Then, on Day 5 it\u2019s time to take to the crystal waters for a seven-day cruise. Built to the highest specifications, the MV Markan Deluxe yacht-like cruiser provides you with an unforgettable sailing experience through the charming islands that adorn Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian Coast. Geographically, the Dalmatian stretch of Croatia&#8217;s coast begins from the town of Zadar at the foot of the Northern Velebit Mountains, running south past major towns along the coast at Sibenik, Trogir, Split, down to Dubrovnik, the &#8216;Pearl of the Adriatic&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><em>You may also enjoy reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/travel-concierge-sharon-visit-croatia\/\">Travel Concierge Sharon, on the experience that awaits when you visit Croatia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12235 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Leaving-Stari-Grad-529810183-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"White foamy water viewed from the back of a boat with red roofed houses dotting the shoreline behind.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>A Thousand Islands, and More<\/h2>\n<p>Croatia is in fact and archipelago made up of 1,244 natural islands, of which 48 are inhabited. These range from\u00a0glitzy party islands catering to the rich and famous, to islands hosting tiny communities and preserving a medieval way of life. From large to small, flat to hilly and forested to barren, there\u2019s something for everyone, and together these islands form the centerpiece of Croatia\u2019s charm. On Luxury Gold\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/croatia-and-the-dalmatian-coast\">Croatia &amp; The Dalmatian Coast<\/a> journey, your cruise takes in the islands of Hvar, Sibenik, Sali, Mali Losinj, plus the coastal stops of Mali Ston, Zadar and Dubrovnik.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs you sail, seemingly out of nowhere, there&#8217;s these little islands everywhere you look, hundreds of them,\u201d says Sal. \u201cThen as you get closer you see a development, whether it be a single house or a little community, an actual village or a bigger city. The architectural feats that they overcame to create these places I find amazing. Along with using rocks from the island, everything has to be brought by boat, every window, every brick.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach of the islands we stopped at had their own charm and their own individual character. The architecture is similar, as are the food and the people, but they all had different topography and were different in their own special way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>See behind the velvet rope: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/travel-vip-exclusive-after-hours-experiences\/\">After Hours: Travel Like a VIP With These Exclusive Experiences<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12232 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Green Islands of Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian Coast dot the bright blue sea \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545-1320x879.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Pakleni-otoci-yachting-destination-arcipelago-aerial-view-1271453545.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Front Row Seats to Croatia<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cruising the islands of Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian coast with Luxury Gold is more than just sailing in VIP style. On the island of Lo\u0161inj you\u2019ll enjoy a private tour of the Museum of Apoxyomenos, home to a famous 2000-year-old Greek bronze statue, which had been perfectly preserved in the nearby seabed. While in the quiet town of Mali Ston, you\u2019ll stroll out to the floating oyster beds and savor fresh, briny oysters straight from the sea.<\/p>\n<p>When asked his highlights, Sal tells us that though there were so many it is hard to pick, but for him ultimately it was life on the water. \u201cIt felt like it was like our own private yacht, you know the lifestyle of the rich and famous,\u201d he says with a grin. \u201cAs you arrive you have front row seats. You pull in right at the heart of the harbor, where most of the life of the city revolves around, they tie up the boat, you walk off and you&#8217;re in the heart of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Bookmark for later: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/croatia-top-truffle-hunter\/\">A Day in The Life of One of Croatia\u2019s Top Truffle Hunters<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12239 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of a Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian Coast dotted with red roofed houses and a harbour beach, framed by trees and a bright blue sky\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-1160x770.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145-1320x878.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Getty-1495629145.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>The MV Markan<\/h2>\n<p>At 48 m long, the elegant MV Markan is spacious yet intimate. Modern amenities include air-conditioned cabins with private facilities and a large sundeck with a hot tub and chaise loungers. Your every need is attended to by a dedicated crew and the cuisine on board is delicious.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDining during the cruise was a nice combination,\u201d Sal says. \u201cWhen it was convenient, we would eat on the boat, including breakfasts, or when travelling overnight and we had a fabulous Captain\u2019s Dinner. Alternatively we would eat at restaurants on our stops.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12233 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-mv-markan-cruise-opatija-croatia-external-1-1024x498.jpg\" alt=\"A large white yacht sits on blue waters with a hilly landscape behind\" width=\"800\" height=\"389\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m not a big seafood person and I don\u2019t actually eat fish, which is not ideal when you\u2019re in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea and every stop is a harbor town! But I was still able to enjoy myself and eat well &#8211; the on-board chef was very accommodating and talented.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven though it&#8217;s a small crew running the boat, the service is exceptional. We had two bartenders who were also waiters. They wore lots of hats but knew all our names from the first day and were at our beck and call, they treated us so well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Discover the passion behind every tour: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-gold\/\">How Luxury Gold Journeys Go Above and Beyond with Expert Karen Gower<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12241 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A shimmering Croatian harbour reflects green palm trees and white buildings with mountain in the background. \" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Split-and-Diocletians-Bell-Tower-Reflection-1082237942-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Your Travel Concierge<\/h2>\n<p>At the helm of every Luxury Gold journey is your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/who-we-are#your-travel-concierge\">Travel Concierge<\/a>. Fluent in the local language and experts in flawless service, they take care of all the details while you relax and enjoy yourself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDanielle our Travel Concierge was really great,\u201d says Sal. \u201cVery friendly and knowledgeable, happy to help with anything, and also very patient! It was great knowing that she was taking care of everything, and also on hand for all questions and recommendations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>You may also enjoy reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-gold-journey\/\">100% Meaningful, 100% Memorable: Why Every Luxury Gold Journey Matters<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12242 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Bright purple flowers adorn a pink building with a stone wall leading down to the water.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383-1320x879.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Large-Adriatic-Sea-scenic-view-Opatija-Croatian-coast-153166383.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Overall &#8211; Spectacular<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve travelled with Insight Vacations before,\u201d Sal tells us, talking of our sister brand at The Travel Corporation offering \u2018Business Class\u2019 style tours targeted at the curious mind, \u201cand we heard about Luxury Gold being a bit of a step up. And it was. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/experience\/luxury-hotels\">hotels<\/a> were spectacular, the small group size worked well for us, and the free time built into the itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of people think that guided tours are always going to be rushed but that was not the case. At almost every hotel we were there at least two nights, so we didn&#8217;t have to pack and unpack. Then on the cruise we were there for seven days, before a few more days on land. And when in Dubrovnik we just walked right out of the door of our hotel [the 5-star Hilton] and into the city. I really liked the pace of the tour, a perfect balance for us.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOverall, it was just a spectacular trip. The beauty of Croatia combined with the lovely meals and restaurants, exceptional hotels and small group size made it the luxury vacation that we really deserved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Join us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/croatia-and-the-dalmatian-coast\">Croatia &amp; The Dalmatian Coast,<\/a> a 15-Day luxury small group journey.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Croatia\u2019s Dalmatian Coast, located along the Adriatic Sea, is renowned as one of the most stunning coastlines you\u2019ll have the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":12234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[357,54],"tags":[85,405,548,86,446,1151,1152],"class_list":["post-12231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-europe","category-luxury-journeys","tag-croatia","tag-cruise","tag-dalmatian-coast","tag-europe","tag-guest-review","tag-islands","tag-past-guest"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Past Guest Sal On Cruising Croatia&#039;s Dalmatian Coast<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Every wondered what its like to board a luxury cruise and explore Croatia&#039;s Dalmatian Coast? 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