Slow Travel Croatia Tour
A relaxing journey from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, touring along the magnificent Croatian Coast
If you enjoy travelling at a relaxed pace, staying in beautiful hotels in magnificent locations, dining in cafes and restaurants and having plenty of free time to do as you please, then this is a tour for you. A perfect combination of organised activities and free time.
Charles has been leading this tour for 23 years and although born in Australia, Croatia is the land of Charles’ ancestry. He speaks the language (certainly well enough to get by!) and is looking forward to introducing this magical destination to participants.
We do not offer an exhaustive list of tours to Croatia and/or other countries. We simply offer one or two tours to Croatia each year and we give all our love and effort into doing it well.
Charles places emphasis on slowing down and allowing maximum time to enjoy the locations, food and culture. This is enhanced by having a maximum limit of 14 participants, ensuring a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Some have described this tour as "a tour for those who don't like tours".
Destination - Croatia
Start - Zagreb, Croatia
End - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Days - 20 Days
Group Size - min 10 - max 14
Meals - 20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport - Private buses, ferry, public buses
Accommodation -
5 star hotels (12 nights),
4 star hotel (4 nights),
3 star hotel (4 nights)
“I would’ve turned around as soon as I returned home to do it all over. LOVED IT.” - Camelia Smith
Who is it for?
If you wish to avoid the huge, impersonal tour package holidays and would like to experience Croatia at a leisurely pace with a small group, then join our fully escorted exclusive tour. We do our best to make sure that the holiday is as enjoyable as possible and that you return with memories of a beautiful destination and wonderful experiences.
Days will be filled with sightseeing, excursions, relaxing, photographing/painting/sketching, or the chance to shop. Painters, photographers and other visual artists will find a wealth of inspiring subject matter at our destinations.
The location of our hotels and the number of free days enable you to explore cultural and sightseeing interests. For those who simply want to enjoy relaxing by the Mediterranean, this tour will definitely satisfy. If good food, ancient towns, wonderful hotels, sunshine and the sea appeal to you, then so will this tour.
Painters and photographers will have ample opportunity to create those masterpieces. Participants have always commented on the wonderful balance of sightseeing, relaxing, painting and free time on the tour.
Many people think that because Charles is an Artist that this is a tour for artists, but the truth is, this is a tour for anyone and everyone - no artistic skills required. It is not an art or painting tour - it is a relaxing holiday!
IF YOU ARE A PAINTER
Charles is tour leader and although he may be doing some sketching/photography and film making on occasion, he will most likely be photographing and filming for tour promotion purposes. It needs to be made clear that this is not a workshop type of tour. You are having a holiday and painting a little if you wish. Charles is happy to give advice if you seek it.
He suggests you approach the tour as a chance to do some sketching and/or painting in some amazing locations that he will show you, and treat your work as a visual journal of a great holiday. How much painting/sketching you do on this tour is your choice. It is important to Charles that you feel relaxed and free to paint as little or as much as you like, or not at all.
Fantastic value for money
Excellent accommodation
Leisurely travel
Exclusive guided tours and excursions
Small group (maximum of 14)
Croatian speaking Tour Leader with local knowledge and 23 Tours experience
Many inclusions
Why Travel With Us?
Plitvice lakes
Exclusive lunch on a local farm
Day trip to Istria
Classical concert in Dubrovnik
Tasting the best of Croatian cuisine
Exploring the hidden streets of Split
Watching the sunset in Dubrovnik
Highlights
“My experience is one that I shall never forget“ - Micheline M.
About Croatia
Croatia is geographically situated on the crossroads between central Europe and the Mediterranean. The tour begins in beautiful Zagreb, and covers the entire Dalmatian Coast to magical Dubrovnik. The locations have been carefully selected to provide an interesting combination of destinations and experiences.
Croatia’s size compares to all of Ireland, with a population of over 4.5 million. Zagreb is its capital and more than half of Croatia borders the Adriatic Sea. Croatia has a spectacular coastline of 1,778 km and 1,185 offshore islands.
Find our more about Croatia here.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Accommodation
Twin/Double or Single accommodation (depending on price).
Accommodation in one 3 star, one 4 star and three 5 star hotels.
Transport
All scheduled travel as per itinerary.
Combination of 30 seater buses, ferry, catamaran, local buses in Dubrovnik
Transfers to/from airports at designated times.
Meals
All meals as outlined in the itinerary (in country): 20 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 10 Dinners.
Wine served at lunch in Milna.
Activities
Exclusive Guided Tours of the following destinations: Zagreb, Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik.
Excursion to the hill-top towns of Istria and the villages of Hvar Island.
Excursion and entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Entrance to Hvar Fort, Dubrovnik Wall, Basement of Diocletian Palace, Hvar Theatre & Lokram Island.
Concert in Dubrovnik.
Other
Porterage from Split hotel to ferry terminal.
Information Package for the tour.
Meet the team
Charles Sluga
Tour Leader
Hi I’m Charles, I have been running this tour for 23 years and have a strong connection to Croatia. Croatia has become like a second home to me and I love introducing Croatia to my tour groups. I am an artist, I love movies, the sea and the sound of ducks. My role is to make sure everything runs smoothly and to make sure everyone has a relaxing time.
Nancy Sluga
Assistant Tour Leader
Hi I’m Nancy, I have been behind the scenes for many years helping with the tour admin, but recently have joined charles as joint tour leader. Someone has to keep him in check! :) My role is also to help everything run smoothly. I love nature, bird song and a brew of tea.
Sarah Nunn
Travel Manager
Hi I’m Sarah, I have been a travel manager for the tour for the last two years. My role is to manage the bookings and any travel needs you may require. My favourite country is Turkey, I think everything is better with a glass of red wine and I absolutely love to whipper snip my lawn.
Bookings
2025 Tour:
1st - 21st Oct
2026 Tour:
10th - 30th Oct
2027 Tour:
8th - 28th Oct (TBC)
2027 Tour:
20th Apr - 10th May (TBC)
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