Local Knowledge and Expertise

Adriatic Partner personal travel counsellor is your best destination expert.  In addition to recommending a range of accommodation, restaurants, and entertainment options, the advisor has the first-hand experience with hidden gems, providing insights into the local culture, cuisine, and customs, helping you make the most of your travel experience. Anything from recommending an authentic local restaurant that serves traditional dishes, suggesting off-the-beaten-path attractions and providing valuable tips comes with the territory of relying on your personal Adriatic Partner counsellor.

Entertainment

Adriatic Partner travel advisor professionals adapt a one-stop solution approach and use the established partnerships with entertainment providers to arrange tickets for local shows, concerts, and festivals making sure that all your previous time is used for immersing yourself in the local arts and entertainment scene, instead for the hassle of planning the activities by yourself.

Cultural insights and Off-the-Beaten-Paths:

Also expect to be exposed to the world of local culture and customs while being taken to lesser-known attractions, local festivals, or authentic dining spots, after which you’ll feel enriched and fully immersed.

Travel plans can sometimes be affected by unforeseen circumstances, such as weather conditions or changes in availability. Our mission is to always ensure that you can still enjoy your trip despite any unexpected changes. At the Adriatic Partner, we cultivate the idea of being your valuable point of contact, a principle on which we base our service promise to you.

Changing Plans “On the Spot” & Seizing Opportunities

If a specific interests or preferences arises during the trip, our counsellors will work with you and adapt the itinerary accordingly. They will also be quick to respond to unexpected opportunities incorporate them into your itinerary, as we understand that such allow for a more spontaneous and immersive travel experience.

PERSONALIZED BOOKINGS

Whether traveling as a couple, family or within a group of friends, reach out to us directly at info@adriaticpartner.com or +385 91 2849 155. Our friendly travel consultants will help you and deliver the best tailor-made travel experience, a trip of your lifetime.

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Adriatic Partner provides you with a closer look into the rich cultural heritage of Dubrovnik, once a rich Republic during the Renaissance era.  Recurring signature events such as Dubrovnik Summer Festival and William Shakespeare’s staged plays have positioned Dubrovnik as the City of Theatre and Arts.

Dubrovnik Summer Festival

This fabulous event brings the cultural spirit to life which has been cherished by the local community and guests from all corners of the globe for decades.  The open-air festival is recurring, as it takes place each July and August and includes performances of well-known music and stage productions set at compelling venues in the Old Town, such as Fort Lovrijenac, Sponza Palace, St. Jacob’s Church and Rector’s Palace.  The opening ceremony is an exceptional experience in its own and serves as a perfect prelude for a continuous world of art unfolding within the city walls.

The 74th Dubrovnik Summer Festival will officially open on July 10th, 2023. and will be broadcasted by the Croatian Radio and Television.

For more details on the opening ceremony, purchasing tickets online and the full list of daily performances, please see the official Dubrovnik Summer Festival web page. 

Upcoming & Within the Festival

• July 21st – Ft. Lovrijenac: Premiere | William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night, or What You Will
• August 2nd – Ft. Revelin: Ballet of Croatian National Theatre of Split – The Great Gatsby by Francis Scott Fitzgerald
• August 2nd – Rector’s Palace: Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, by the Conductor Pavle Zajcev and cello player Nicolas Altstaedt

For a full list of Dubrovnik events in 2023, please read here. 

PERSONALIZED BOOKINGS

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Pelješac Bridge – Direct Connection

Pelješac Bridge and the A1 highway in Croatia are vital in connecting Dubrovnik Neretva County to the mainland of Croatia.  Ever since the Pelješac Bridge was inaugurated in the summer of 2022, the travelers bound for Dubrovnik did not have to go through the lengthy border crossing with Bosnia & Hercegovina.  Dubrovnik has never before been as connected to Croatian cities such as Split, Šibenik, Zadar and the capital of Zagreb.

Schengen Zone from 2023

Starting on January 1st, 2023 Croatia has become a Schengen member state within the European Union with the abolished controls at the boarders with Slovenia and Hungary.  In addition to Pelješac Bridge, this is yet another highlight that enables great time saving.   If you are passing through Slovenia and Hungary on your way to Croatia, your time will be better spent enjoying a handful of rest stops on highway, state or local roads with superb service amenities while relishing the views of a breathtaking Croatia landscape.

Croatian highways have an impressive set of service attributes which include: 75 petrol stations, 86 coffee bars, 26 restaurants and 10 hotels, 124 rest areas offering a wide range of merchandise, catering services, use of public toilets, wi-fi internet, ATMs, roadside assistance, showers, pet facilities, and tourist information on the surrounding natural and cultural attractions.

Euro Adopted in 2023

Since January 1st, 2023 Croatia has adapted the use of euro as its official currency and also joined the Schengen Area.  This means that if you are traveling from the Eurozone, you will not have to deal with the hassle of worrying about multiple exchanging of currencies during your stay in Eurozone.

Overall Benefit Summary:

1. No time wait at any of the borders (Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia & Hercegovina)
2. More time to enjoy driving through Croatia, especially Dubrovnik Neretva region
3. Seamless airport transfers from the surrounding cities such as Vienna, Budapest, Venice and Ljubljana
4. One common euro currency

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Adriatic Partner brings you 10 fun facts about Dubrovnik that complement its reputation and explain how this town seduces with all that is natural, authentic and cultural.

Medieval Without a Facelift

1. Outlived Earthquake – Primarily built to protect the town from the Ottoman, Venetian and other empires, the City Walls managed to withstand a major earthquake in 1667.

2. Once an Independent Republic – Republic of Ragusa was the official name of an aristocratic maritime republic headed by the town of Dubrovnik and it existed from 1358 to 1808.  The republic reached its historical peak in the 16th century, before being conquered by Napoleon’s French Empire in 1808.

3. Karaka Ship – Karaka is a replica of 16th century merchant ship used during the Republic of Ragusa and nowadays is being utilized for special events, such as intimate weddings, corporate cruises and wine tastings, where it brings out the character of the swashbuckling buccaneer type of Renaissance extravaganza.

4. King’s Landing in Game of Thrones – As one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world, Dubrovnik depicted the famed King’s Landing in HBO’s filming series Game of Thrones.  Many streets and corners within the town center tell stories of intrigue and treachery.  St. Lawrence (Lovrijenac) Fortress is one of the most notable filming locations and is perfect for taking great panoramic shots.

Ahead of Time 

6. First Globally Known Quarantine – during the 17^th century, Dubrovnik had put Lazareti, a long and narrow building complex of 10 parallel halls separated by five courtyards and surrounded by high walls, to use as an isolation hospital in response to an outbreak of the plague and cholera. It presented the first historically recorded form of a quarantine.

7. Medieval Water Supply & Sewer Systems – Large Onofrio’s Fountain was designed in 1438 by the prominent Italian architect Onofrio di Giordano della Cava and it was a part of the impressive 12 km long water supply system that brought water from the Knežica spring, Šumet River in Rijeka Dubrovacka to the Old Town.  Dubrovnik also had one of the oldest sewer systems, dating back to 1296.

8. Abolition of Slavery in 1416 – Ragusa Republic formally abolished slavery, the transportation of slaves and the idea of one person being able to own another, and thus became one of the very first in Europe to do so after Venice in 960.

9. First orphanage in the world opened its doors in Dubrovnik in 1432.

10. Agent 007- James Bond – Dubrovnik had its own James Bond named Dušan Popov, a double agent under the code name “Tricycle” who served as part of the MI6 and Abwehr during World War II. He passed off disinformation to Germany as part of the Double-Cross System while working as an agent for the Yugoslav government-in-exile in London. It is said that many of the anecdotes from the James Bond film series resemble real missions performed by Popov while in service.

Personalized Journey:

Reach out to us directly at info@adriaticpartner.com or +385 91 2849 155.  Our friendly travel consultants will help you with accommodation and complimentary services in order to deliver the best tailor-made trip, the experience of your lifetime.

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Our longest business partnerships within travel & hospitality are rooted in Dubrovnik and include some of the best hoteliers, caterers, boat rental companies and signature experience tour agencies in Croatia.

Adriatic Partner’s logistical service secrets in helping you create lifetime memories consist of appropriate accommodation choices, airport transfers and local transport and wide array of tailor-made packages, daily trips & programs.

Finest Scenery & Superb Amenities

Seeking out a place that you will perceive as a home away from your home is how we like to approach things at Adriatic Partner.  Anything from luxury hotels, extravagant or thematic resorts to top villas or intimate hidden location spots is on the table – let us talk to you and do our homework.   We offer unparallel experience of stay with superb amenities, high end quality design, spacious bedrooms and finest locations.

The accommodation types include anything from the stays with magnificent views over a cliff, beach forefront heaven, romantic countryside to the stays at the epicenter of the historical Old Town in Dubrovnik.

Seamless Transfers & Tailor-Made Packages

Adriatic Partner provides transfers between the airport and your place of stay, as well as rent a car services ideal in case you’d like to explore the area.

Thanks to our expertise & powerful network which we have also built through our corporate branch (Adriatic Incentives agency), our tailor-made trips also extend to many other cultural heritage hotspots in Croatia such as Istrian peninsula, Diocletian’s Roman city of Split, avant-garde island of Hvar and the capital of Zagreb.  We are proud to be able to also put forward some of our signature experiences such as Private Speedboat or a Yacht, Wine and History, Island Hopping on Karaka Historical Ship, A Sunset to Remember and Dubrovnik Off Road.

PERSONALIZED BOOKINGS

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Plitvice National Park – Natural Heritage World Wonder

Plitvice Lakes are the oldest and largest national park in Croatia.  With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and in 1949. became the first natural premise to have received the National Park status. Sedimentation process forms travertine barriers and creates lakes, and as such represents a unique universal value for which the Plitvice Lakes received international recognition on October 26, 1979, by being included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Adriatic Partner’s unique tour concept of Plitvice Lakes takes 9 hours.  For more details of the tour, please see the itinerary.

Island Hopping Concepts

Immerse yourself into every sailor’s dream and use Adriatic Partner to organize a tailor-made sailing rendezvous with your family and friends on the Croatian Adriatic.  Whether moving under the full sail, motorboat cruise or simple recreational fishing in small boat, you are bound to encounter old, rocky with crystal clear waters, the 6278 km of the Croatian coast, a home of 1244 islands, islets, rocks and reefs forming a stunning archipelago.

Your unmatched experience is well organized and safe, thanks to Adriatic Partner’s expertise and Croatia’s great supporting infrastructure: modern marinas and a long tradition of renting yachts, hiring and training professional skippers.

Another signature sailing tour is the Island Hopping Tour onboard the magnificent Karaka, a 16^th century merchant boat from the Renaissance period of Dubrovnik Republic.

Original and Finest Experience of Stay in Luxury Villas

For a vibrant experience of stay in Dubrovnik during the spring, explore Adriatic Partner’s finest private accommodation offer of luxurious villas.

Our vision of an unparallel experience of stay are villas with superb swimming pools, high end quality design, spacious bedrooms and finest locations that include everything from the magnificent views over a cliff, beach forefront heaven, romantic countryside or the epicenter of the historical Old Town in Dubrovnik.

Stay original and surprise your family, friends or your partner with a different type of holiday in 2023.

PERSONALIZED BOOKINGS

Reach out to us directly at info@adriaticpartner.com or +385 91 2849 155. Our friendly travel consultants will help you and deliver the best tailor-made travel experience, a trip of your lifetime.

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Pleasantly Warm to the Mediterranean Hot

Being at the most southern tip of Croatia, Dubrovnik and the surrounding area offer the extended sunbathing season, with temperatures remaining around 30°C for the most of May, June, September and October.

Croatian holiday is more than meets the eye with signature experiences ranging from prominent island hopping, exploration of history and culture of Dubrovnik, exclusive wine tasting on Pelješac peninsula and luxury lodging on beachfront or stunning cliffs overlooking the Croatian Adriatic.

Depending on a time of the season, we bring you a set of tailor-made experience in Dubrovnik, a UNESCO heritage sensation and one of the world’s most magnificent walled cities.

Signature Experiences

Spring

Get inspired by an adventure & intrigue and create lifelong memories by trying the Elaphiti Island Cruise on Karaka, a magnificent replica of the historic merchant ship that takes you on a sail into the 16th century.  Romantic evening sail gives you a taste of what it was like during the Ragusa Republic.  Sit back, relish the local culinary specialties while sailing through the pictoresque villages of the surrounding islands.

Another avant-garde experience during the springtime is a night event on Karaka, a replica of a merchant ship used during the Republic of Ragusa, an aristocratic maritime republic centered in the city of Dubrovnik.  Karaka helps us bring out the character of the swashbuckling buccaneer type of Renaissance extravaganza as we rely on hands-on expertise in organizing special day experiences such as intimate wine tastings.  Embark on a wine tasting journey and get a feel of preserved authenticity while exploring new & exciting tastes.

We from the Adriatic Partner collaborate closely with our partner agency brand, the Adriatic Incentives, in organizing half-day wine tastings and Modri pjat, renown professional caterers.

Summer

Summer is ideal for the Island Hopping adventure.  Bold, rocky with crystal clear waters, the 6278 km of the croatian coast is a home of 1244 islands, islets, rocks and reefs forming a stunning archipelago.

Some of the magnificent ways to get lost include island hopping tours among the unforgettable Kornati National Park Archipelago, enjoying the underwater fishing near Hvar or visiting the remarkable lighthouse of Palagruža, the most remote Croatian island.

For a more illustrative idea of how to organize the most original and finest way of island hopping for you, your family or friends, read more about the MS Adriatic King luxury vessel and Adriatic’s Partner itinerary.

Fall

This time of the year is perfect to explore the scenic Adriatic and picturesque vineyards clinging to the rocky hillsides.

• Pelješac and Korčula Wine Tasting experience includes a trip to a nearby Korčula, a town on the Pelješac peninsula near Dubrovnik, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Savor the exceptional croatian food and wine!

• Exploring the historical and cultural heritage of Dubrovnik is yet another experience suitable for the autumn, providing an added value to personal growth. Travel back in time and envision what it was like to live during the Renaissance period!

• Autum is the ideal period of the year to let loose and unwind in style. Get the most out of your original, intimate and luxurious villa holiday in Croatia with a little help by us from the Adriatic Partner.  Find out more on this peculiar luxury villa experience which offers everything from privacy, security, freedom and outmost luxury.

Personalized Bookings

Reach out to us directly at info@adriaticpartner.com or +385 91 2849 155. Our friendly travel consultants will help you and deliver the best tailor-made travel experience, a trip of your lifetime.

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Your journey of a lifetime is a step away.  Make it a reality by booking a sailing voyage across the breathtaking Coast of Croatia.

List of Celebrities

Dubrovnik has historically been attracting dozens of world famous celebrities such as Wallis Simpson, Prince Edward, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Michael Douglas, Catharine Zeta Jones, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Richard Gere, Nick Nolte and Tom Cruise to name a few.

During the 2022., several others have joined this elect group such as David and Victoria Beckham, Claudia Schiffer, Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Rock and Lars Ulrich.

Hot Celebrity Sailing Spots of 2022

In the summer of 2022 Claudia Schiffer, a German model and actress has enjoyed Dubrovnik sunset overlooking the Elaphiti Islands.  Beckhams enjoyed the picturesque island of Lopud, while the Harrelson, McConaughey and Baron Cohen group anchored near the island Lokrum.

Yacht Rentals

Adriatic Partner understands that spending a beautiful sunny day out on the Croatian Sea is an experience in its own right.  Just like many celebrities, embark on a special journey and explore the surroundings of Dubrovnik area.

Have the best time of your lifetime while relaxing on deck sipping champagne while on board of MS Adriatic King Cruise Ship, a state of the art and deluxe vessel.

Top Island Hopping Routes:

Within near vicinity of the mesmerizing Dubrovnik, some of the most attractive Croatia island hoping sail routes are Korčula Island, Hvar Island and Zlatni Rat Beach.

• Korčula Island is a birthplace of Marco Polo and a home to some of Croatia’s finest wines.
• Hvar Island is distinguished for its lively beaches, modern restaurants, luxury guesthouses, yachting and cocktail parties and the island’s cultural heritage dating back to B.C. period.
• Zlatni Rat Beach, located on the Island of Brač, is the most photographed beach in Croatia, unique for its white pebbles and specific currents forms its famous tio and providing windsurfers and kitesurfers with a pure water fun and adrenalin.

PERSONALIZED BOOKINGS

Reach out to us directly at info@adriaticpartner.com  or +385 91 2849 155. Our friendly travel consultants will help you and deliver the best tailor-made travel experience, a trip of your lifetime.

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1. Shared Luxury with Friends

Treat yourself and your friends to a sea view luxury villa stay in Croatia during the Autumn, the ideal period of the year to let loose and unwind in style.  By this time, there are less crowds in Croatia destinations as most families have wrapped up their holiday trips returning to work and school.  During September and most of October, the weather in Croatia is still beautiful and as such ideal for a group get away.

Villas typically have several bedrooms and hence offer enough space for an average of 10 people.  Besides sharing accommodation costs, the common areas are yours alone and the group will stay intact, unlike in hotels where space gets split up into individual rooms.   Your group will be able to enjoy the pool and other common space amenities such as swimming pool, dining room and sports facilities.

2. Privacy, Security & Freedom

As a rule, holiday villas are separated from the center of towns providing the highest level of privacy and peace through an adequate separation from main roads, neighbors and other guests.

By spending your get away in a private vacation villa, you are completely free to organize your time in a way that suits you.  Late-night swimming in the outdoor pool, organizing games like water polo without worrying about space or the noise levels. All of the facilities are at your fingertips, and it’s up to you how you will enjoy them in complete peace.

3. Reliable When You Need Us

No Chatting Bots – While the most popular reservation platforms are great for browsing and getting a first-hand idea for various stay options due to their easy-to-use search filters, this kind of booking service usually lacks personalization, especially in situations when the immediate assistance is needed, such as a delayed or missed flight.  For example, a use of chat bots or booking agents responding from a centralized and outsourced contact centers from another part of the world had only added to the overall travel stress for many holiday makers who booked in this manner.

Personal Reservation – As a specialized boutique agency, Adriatic Partner provides you with a personal agent who takes care of your reservation through all the phases of your journey: planning, booking, arrival, stay and post-stay.  Our agents are in close and frequent contact with villa owners, cultivating tight working relationships which include our regular check-up visits during which we provide direct input on what service elements should be improved.

Range of Villas

Check a brief overview of our luxury villas offering the stunning views of cliffs, beaches, authenticity & outdoors’ dreamland.

You may also explore Adriatic Partner’s full range of luxury villas by each Croatia region:

• Istria Villas
• Split Hinterland Villas
• Dubrovnik Area Villas

BOOK NOW

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3 Ingredients of Our Holiday Planning Support:

1. Accommodation at some of the most astounding locations in Croatia
2. Variety of fun activities that are just about right for both kids and the adults: from range of sports to arts, crafts and Do-It-Yourself workshops
3. Travel logistics: flights, accommodation, transport and tours

Why Adriatic Partner?

• We cultivate a tailor-made approach based on your habits, preferences & expectations
• We design & coordinate exceptional travel adventures such as vineyard picnics, wine tastings, Croatia Island Hopping on yacht charters, Sunset Voyage sailing trip onboard the Renaissance merchant ship of Karaka, private dinners and horseback riding
• Our longest business partnerships within travel & hospitality are rooted in Dubrovnik and include some of the best hoteliers, caterers, boat rental companies and signature experience tour agencies in Croatia
• Thanks to our expertise & powerful network which we have also built through our corporate branch (Adriatic Incentives agency), our tailor made trips also extend to many other cultural heritage hotspots in Croatia such as Istrian peninsula, Diocletian’s Roman city of Split, avant-garde island of Hvar and the capital of Zagreb

PERSONALIZED BOOKINGS

Reach out to us directly at info@adriaticpartner.com or +385 91 2849 155. Our friendly travel consultants will help you and deliver the best tailor-made travel experience, a trip of your lifetime.

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