Why Book Your Croatia Group Tour with the Baltic Travel Company?
We’re a small, dedicated team of travel experts, and work to design Croatia escorted tours that make your holiday a real escape, without worrying about reserving tickets or planning how to fit Croatia’s top attractions into your itinerary.
Our comprehensive range of group holidays is inclusive of:
- Pre-planned group itineraries, including English-speaking guides, ferry crossings and hotels.
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Local insights from our team, sharing first-hand recommendations and tips.
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Getaways that vary from summer breaks in historic cities to winter festive tours.
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Guaranteed departures on selected tours with available travel dates displayed.
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Hand-selected hotels and trusted hospitality partners across Croatia.
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Worldwide financial protection through the ATOL and ABTOT schemes.
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Options to customise plans or tailor a holiday to private groups and clubs.
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Maximum group sizes on many tours to ensure the experience is authentic.
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Personalised service and attention to detail throughout your holiday.
Our team helps a wide array of travellers find their perfect group trip, whether you’d like to join a small tour as a solo traveller or couple, want a break with your friends, have a specific interest or passion to build your holiday around, or prefer a fully private getaway as part of a club or social group.
Explore Our Most Popular Croatia Group Tour Packages
While every guest might have different preferences in terms of their perfect Croatia guided group tours, we’ve summarised some of the holidays that are booked most often to give you some ideas about the options!
Balkan Cities and Coast Tour
Our first suggestion is the Balkan Cities and Coast Tour, visiting Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Croatia over a nine-day itinerary. Ideal for travellers looking for Croatia escorted tours where they can see several Balkan countries in one expertly planned holiday, guests visit historical capitals including Belgrade and Dubrovnik, experience the magnificent mountainous Šargan Eight railway and see the Adriatic coastline during their trip.
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Croatia Coastal Cruise
The Croatia Coastal Cruise is a fabulous choice for island lovers who want slow travel and luxury, sailing on the MS Splendid along the stunning Croatian coast. Great for couples, friends and families, the cruise stops at some of the most beautiful spots, including Brac Island, Korcula, birthplace of Marco Polo, and the wonderful National Park Mljet, using smaller ports that are inaccessible to larger cruise ships.
Read the Detailed Itinerary for the Croatia Coastal Cruise
Croatia Express Guided Tour
Another of our best-selling organised Croatia holidays, the express tour packs in the highlights of Croatia and Slovenia in just seven nights, with an English-speaking guide to accompany you. Visit the beauty of the Adriatic coast, explore the Postojna Caves, cool off at Plitvice Lakes and wander around Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a medieval old town.
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Slovenia and Croatia Tour
Croatia multi-centre group tours give you a chance to mix up the places you see and stay, and incorporate several destinations in your schedule, in this case Slovenia and Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast. Take a ferry to Hvar Island, walk around Old Dubrovnik, join a boat trip to the Montenegrin Bay of Kotor for the day, and enjoy air-conditioned transport and high-end hotel accommodation throughout.
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Croatia Group Tours by Destination
Like many countries, Croatia is best-known for its capital city, but there is so much more to see and do, whether you’re starting your group trip in Dubrovnik or want to see another side of Croatia.
Dubrovnik Group Tours
Dubrovnik Old Town, another UNESCO site, has long been famous as the Pearl of the Adriatic, and a piece of living history with towering mediaeval limestone walls. The old harbour, Banje Beach, Mount Srd, accessed via a cable car, and the cobbled streets attract diverse visitors, with renewed interest as one of the Croatian backdrops used in the filming of the Game of Thrones series.
Split and Dalmatian Coast Tours
Small-group Croatia escorted holidays around the Dalmatian Coast are a way to immerse yourself in the local culture and Roman history. Split is a gateway to the islands, with its palm-lined waterfront and cafes. Guests can visit the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace, part of Croatia’s Roman history, explore the walking trails at Marjan Hill, or travel onward to Zadar, a laid-back destination home to modern art installations and The Roman Forum.
Zagreb and Northern Croatia
Heading further north to Zagreb ensures guided tours of Croatia take you somewhere a little different. Zagreb is full of thriving markets in the Upper Town, linked to the more modern area by a tiny funicular. The Austro-Hungarian architecture and museums, including the quirky Museum of Broken Relationships, and nearby cities such as Varaždin are well worth a visit.
Croatian Islands Tours
Croatia coastal tours ensure guests can see how each of the main islands differs, with local guide experiences that take you to Hvar, Korcula, Brac and Vis. Hvar is known for its gorgeous lavender fields and historic architecture, Korcula’s ancient stone walls attract history lovers, and Brac is best known for the pebbles of Zlatni Rat. Vis is different again, accessed by ferry from Split, and many islands have hidden coves and inland pine forests your guide can escort you to.
Croatia Group Tours by Travel Style
Guided Croatia itineraries take all the stress out of your planning, and if you’d love to see multiple islands, visit nature spots or find the best local eateries, having a knowledgeable guide on hand will ensure you make the most of your trip, whichever travel style you prefer.
Escorted Group Tours
Fully escorted Croatia organised tours are entirely pre-booked and pre-planned, ensuring guests don’t need to worry about any aspect of their trip. Have us handle your hotels, local transport and ferry tickets between islands like Hvar and Korcula, and rest assured you simply need to pack your bags and go.
Small Group Holidays
Small group travel experiences are excellent for friends, families and clubs with shared interests, but are also great for solo travellers who want to meet new people along the way. If you’re booking as a group, you’ll be able to add optional excursions at the time, ensure you have flexibility built into your schedule, and tailor your trip to the things you’d most like to do.
Cultural and Heritage Tours
Croatia is packed with historic towns and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with Roman, Venetian, and Ottoman influences that are clearly reflected in its landscapes and architecture. Alongside Split and Dubrovnik, we’d recommend Rovinj to culture lovers. This charming fishing city to the west of the Istrian peninsula is famed for its Italian-style buildings, narrow cobbled streets, and the Church of St Euphemia, which perches on the hilltop above.
Coastal and Island Holidays
Coastal sightseeing doesn’t get much better than Croatia island tours that take in some of the many islands with their spacious beaches and crystal clear water for swimming. Island hopping can take you from busy cities full of nightlife to quieter villages with ancient architecture, and restaurants where you can sample the freshest of seafood, local olive oils and regional wines like Pošip and Plavac Mali.
Tailor-Made Croatia Group Tours
Private family groups, walking clubs, photography enthusiasts and culinary experts with an interest in good food often choose to book tailor-made Croatia group tours to incorporate all of their top highlights. From Croatia multi-centre tours to visit the finest restaurants nationwide to walking and cycling tours through the forests and coastlines, we can structure your holiday solely around your wishes.
Discover Croatia's Top Experiences
There are numerous things to include on Croatia small group tours, from boat excursions to walking tours around the country’s best-preserved medieval cities, and we’ve shared some of our favourites here!
National Parks and Natural Wonders
National park visits are a brilliant way to see the waterfalls, forests and mountain canyons during Croatia group holiday packages. If you and your travelling companions love kayaking, hiking, biking or swimming, you’ll find endless opportunities in Plitvice Lakes National Park and Krka National Park, from renting bikes to tour Roman ruins to searching for prehistoric dinosaur footprints on Croatia’s islands.
Historic Cities and UNESCO Sites
Guided city-sightseeing walking tours are a way to get up close and personal with Roman ruins, Venetian architecture, and UNESCO city streets. Our guides will point out some of the lesser-known and more remarkable landmarks and artefacts during Croatia cultural tours, with Dubrovnik Old Town, Split, Trogir, Šibenik and Porec often highlights.
Island Hopping and Coastal Cruises
The Croatian islands are distinctive, and a recommended option for small-group tours where you’d like island-hopping experiences. They can include coastal cruises to find hidden beaches and secret swimming spots, ferry transfers to head away from the mainland, or even mean chartering a yacht to explore Adriatic spots in luxurious style.
Croatian Food, Wine and Culture
Croatian food and wine experiences are a memorable way to get to know more about the culture of the country. Discover Dalmatian seafood, black risotto, Istrian truffles, local olive oils, wine tasting, and fresh Ston oysters, which have been cultivated in Mali Ston Bay since the days of the Roman Empire, served in konobas, or rustic taverns.
Best Time to Visit Croatia
Group trips to Croatia can be organised at any time of the year. However, our suggested travel time might depend on the type of Croatia cultural group tours you are interested in. Spring is an excellent time for groups who want fewer crowds and milder weather for walking, when the flowers and national parks are just starting to bloom.
Summer is hotter, livelier, and busier, but equally amazing for festivals, open-air shows and performances, cruising around the islands, and swimming, when the sea temperature is pleasant.
Autumn is when the wine and harvest season gets underway, the sea remains warm, the crowds are a little smaller, and some of the best local produce and dishes are served everywhere from street-side vendors to fine dining restaurants.
Finally, winter is mild, if not cold, but just as special, with the festive charm of places like Dubrovnik and Split feeling like a winter wonderland, with award-winning Christmas markets and Advent celebrations in Zagreb, and the colourful Rijeka Carnival which runs in January and February.
Croatia Group Tours FAQs
1. What is included in a Croatia group tour?
Croatia group tours usually include accommodation, transport between destinations, guided sightseeing and a carefully planned itinerary. Depending on the holiday, your package may also include ferry crossings between islands, selected meals, entrance fees and optional excursions. Full details of everything that’s included can be found within each tour itinerary.
2. Are Croatia group tours suitable for solo travellers?
Absolutely. Croatia group tours are an excellent option for solo travellers who want to experience the country without travelling independently. Joining a group provides the opportunity to meet like-minded people while exploring destinations such as Dubrovnik, Split and Plitvice Lakes National Park with experienced guides and all the travel arrangements taken care of.
3. Which destinations are commonly included in Croatia group tours?
Many itineraries include Croatia’s best-known destinations, including Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb, along with the spectacular Dalmatian Coast. You might also visit islands such as Hvar, Korcula or Brac, or combine Croatia with neighbouring countries like Slovenia, Montenegro or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
4. What is the best Croatia group tour for first-time visitors?
For many first-time visitors, a tour that includes Croatia’s historic cities, Adriatic coastline and natural landmarks is a great introduction. Our Croatia Express Guided Tour is among the most popular, showcasing highlights such as Zagreb, Split, Trogir and neighbouring Slovenia in a well-paced, escorted itinerary.
5. Can I combine a Croatia group tour with a coastal cruise?
Yes! Croatia’s Adriatic coastline and islands make it a perfect destination for travellers who’d love to combine sightseeing and guided tours with time on the Mediterranean. Our Croatia Coastal Cruise package enables guests to explore coastal towns, islands and scenic waterways within one well-organised holiday.
6. When is the best time to take a group tour of Croatia?
The main touring season generally runs from spring to early autumn. May, June and September are popular for comfortable temperatures and fewer visitors, while July and August are ideal for island hopping, coastal cruises, swimming and enjoying the livelier atmosphere along the coast.
7. How long do Croatia group tours usually last?
Most Croatia group tours last between seven and twelve days, although longer multi-country holidays are also available. The ideal duration depends on whether you’d like to see Croatia alone, or want to combine your trip with other parts of the Balkans.
8. Are Croatia group tours fully escorted?
In most cases, yes. Many of our Croatia group tours are accompanied by an experienced tour leader who stays with the group for the duration. There may also be local guides along the route who can provide additional historical, cultural or localised insight at key destinations and attractions. Other itineraries include both organised tours and dedicated free time, giving guests a balance between structure and independence.
9. Are flights included in Croatia group tour packages?
That depends on the package you choose. Flight arrangements vary, as some holidays include return flights, while others are offered on an independent travel basis. The team at the Baltic Travel Company can, of course, advise on the available flight options and help arrange suitable travel from the UK.
10. What type of accommodation is used on Croatia group tours?
We hand-select all of the accommodation we offer, and while this will differ between packages, most tours include hotels in convenient locations, close to major attractions or transport connections. Coastal cruise itineraries may also include onboard cabin accommodation.
11. Can Croatia group tours include more than one country?
Of course, guests often want to see as much of the Balkans as possible, and we have several multi-country packages you might like to choose from!. Croatia can, for example, be combined with Slovenia, Montenegro and other neighbouring countries.
12. Can the Baltic Travel Company arrange a private Croatia group holiday?
Yes, we often work with guests planning a special group tour to celebrate an occasion, or who would like their holiday to be adapted to their shared interests! Arrangements can be designed around families, groups of friends, clubs and special-interest groups with the flexibility to pick preferred travel dates, destinations, accommodation and activities.