Jewish Heritage of Croatia
A Private Passage Through Croatia's Jewish heritage
Your Journey
Zagreb
Upon arrival to Zagreb Airport your chauffeur will be waiting for private transfer to Hotel Esplanade 5*, located in the heart of Zagreb city center. Settle in, relax after long flight and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure
Zagreb Jewish heritage tour
After breakfast meet up with your local guide for guided tour of Zagreb with the emphasis on Jewish heritage. Walking through the historic center and the elegant avenues of the Lower Town, discover how Jewish families shaped the city's cultural, economic, and architectural identity. The tour recalls the former Zagreb Synagogue on Praška Street, once a symbol of confidence and belonging, and reflects on its destruction during the Second World War. Along the way, the stories of remarkable individuals, including Lea Deutsch, the celebrated child actress whose extraordinary talent and tragic fate embody both the brilliance and loss of an entire generation, bring the city's history vividly to life. You will also learn about architects, writers, physicians and patrons whose vision and creativity left a lasting mark on Zagreb's urban landscape. The tour addresses the Holocaust with sensitivity, offering moments of reflection that honor memory and resilience. It concludes at Mirogoj Cemetery, where the Jewish section and Holocaust memorials provide a contemplative and moving finale to this intimate exploration of heritage and remembrance. Return to hotel after the tour and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Plitvice Lakes & Split
Check out after breakfast and head with your chauffeur to the Croatian most famous National Park - Plitvice Lakes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park is the most famous natural wonder in Croatia. The park is renowned for its chain of 16 terraced lakes, connected by a series of cascading waterfalls that flow through lush forests. The colors of the lakes shift from emerald green to deep blue, depending on the light, minerals, and organisms in the water, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle in every season. Accompanied by a local guide, explore the park on wooden footbridges and scenic walking trails that wind along the lakes and waterfalls, or by boat across the crystal - clear waters. After the tour continue to Split. Upon arrival in the evening hours, check in to Hotel Ambasador 5* - exclusive hotel, located on a waterfront promenade, with splendid views of Split port and the islands. Historic old town, restaurants and bars are just a few steps away from your hotel.
Split Jewish heritage tour
After breakfast, meet your private local guide, a member of Split's Jewish community and the city's only Jewish tour guide, for an in-depth walking tour focused on the Jewish heritage of Split. Split is one of the Adriatic's most remarkable port cities and Croatia's second-largest urban center. With a history spanning more than 1,700 years, the city is home to outstanding monuments, museums, and galleries. At its core stands Diocletian's Palace, one of the best-preserved Roman imperial residences in the world. During this tour, you will explore the city's ancient roots and discover how its Jewish residents contributed to Split's cultural and historical development. The Jewish presence in Split dates back to Roman times. The city's synagogue, established in the 16th century, is among the oldest continuously functioning synagogues in Europe, in use for over five centuries. The Jewish cemetery on Marjan Hill, founded in 1573, overlooks the city and offers remarkable insight into the community's past. Although today's congregation numbers around one hundred members, the Jewish influence on Split's history has been significant. The tour begins inside Diocletian's Palace, revealing lesser-known Jewish elements within what was originally a pagan, and later Christian, complex. From there, we will walk through the historic ghetto via the Jewish Passage and visit the synagogue, where you will have the opportunity to meet members of the Jewish community and learn about your guide's own family history. The experience concludes with a gentle walk up Marjan Hill to the Jewish cemetery, where you will see distinctive tombstones, including rare examples engraved with double Hebrew inscriptions, marking the resting places of some of Split's most notable Jewish residents. After the tour, enjoy the rest of your day at your own pace, reflecting on the rich heritage you have discovered.
Hvar
After breakfast meet you chauffeur for a short drive to Split ferry port where you will embark ferry for Hvar Island. Upon arrival you will be meet by your local guide for a full day exploration of Croatian sunniest island. During your guided walking tour, you will encounter numerous hidden gems, including the 550 - year - old Franciscan Monastery and the Benedictine Convent, where nuns continue the delicate tradition of lace - making from agave fibers - a craft recognized as one of Hvar's four UNESCO cultural heritages. Your visit culminates at the Spanish Fortress, offering sweeping panoramic views of the town and the glittering Pakleni Islands stretching across the harbor. The UNESCO legacy continues as you journey eastward to the Stari Grad Plain, an 80 - hectare agricultural expanse founded by the Ancient Greeks in 384 BC. Enjoy traditional lunch in an abandoned village of Malo Grablje - once a bustling agricultural settlement, it was abandoned in the early 20th century when residents moved closer to the coast for better opportunities. Today, its stone houses and narrow streets stand frozen in time, offering a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into Hvar's rural past. Return to Hvar port in the afternoon hours and board a ferry for Split. Enjoy evening in Split at your leisure.
Dubrovnik Jewish heritage tour
Check out after breakfast and meet your chauffeur for private transfer to Dubrovnik. Upon arrival check in to Hotel Excelsior, one of the most exclusive hotels in the Mediterranean and Croatian landmark - located 5 min walk from Ploče gates of Dubrovnik Old town; famous Banje beach is also 5 min walk away. In the afternoon hours meet up with your local guide, a member of Dubrovnik Jewish community for a private guided tour of rich Jewish heritage od Dubrovnik. One of the most enduring Jewish communities in Europe, with continuous presence in Dubrovnik since 14th century, a community which is cherishing and carefully looking after one of the oldest Synagogues on the Old Continent. Your tour will start with a visit to former Via del Ghetto (todays Jewish Street) and the Synagogue, where you'll be presented with intriguing stories and inside look at the very heart of Jewish Dubrovnik. Insider story of how the Synagogue was renovated after being damaged during Croatian Homeland War (1991 - 1995) will be presented, among other facts and details from recent history. This tour will uncover and reveal every aspect of Jewish life, past and present, in Dubrovnik - stories of Jewish coral hunters, production of Kosher wine, cases from Republic's Court of Law, anecdotes from everydays life in the Ghetto and trully amazing story of another, 'secret' Ghetto within the walls of the Old City. Special part of the tour will be dedicated to life and history of Croatian Jewish communities and the way those communities see their present and future life. Return to hotel on your own after the tour and enjoy evening at leisure.
Dubrovnik on your own
Enjoy day at leisure, exploring Dubrovnik on your own. We recommend to visit City Walls,Franciscian Monastery, Lokrum Island, take a cable car and go to the top of Srd hill for a spectacular view of the town and islands. You can also have a lunch at Panorama restaurant before return to the town.
Departure Day
Breakfast and check out. Meet your chauffeur for private transfer to Dubrovnik Airport.
What's Included
2 nights in Zagreb, Hotel Esplanade 5*
3 nights in Split, Hotel Ambasador 5*
2 nights in Dubrovnik, Hotel Excelsior 5*
All taxes and VAT, breakfast daily
Basic Insurance
24-Hour-Emergency assistance
Professional English speaking chauffeurs
Professional English speaking guides
Private airport transfers
Private guided Jewish heritage walking tour of Zagreb
Private transfer from Zagreb to Split
Private guided tour of Plitvice Lakes
Private guided Jewish heritage walking tour of Split
Round transfer to Split port followed by ferry ride to Hvar island
Private guided cultural tour of Hvar island with traditional lunch
Private transfer from Split to Dubrovnik
Private guided Jewish heritage walking tour of Dubrovnik
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