Jewels of Croatia Northbound

Day 1 UK to Split to Tucepi

Fly to Split and travel to Tucepi (64 miles, two hours), where you spend four nights at the 4-star Bluesun Hotel Alga (4Q).

The hotel is set before the impressive Biokovo Mountain next to a shingle beach. Facilities include a restaurant, two bars, a lounge, indoor and outdoor pools; plus a sauna, fitness centre and massage facilities (all extra charge). The hotel rooms have air conditioning, a television, telephone, minibar, hairdryer and safety deposit box. D

Day 2 - 4 Tucepi

During your stay explore the walled coastal town of Omis or visit Dubrovnik on optional excursions. B, L, D

Day 5 Tucepi to Brac

Travel to Split where an included guided walking tour will reveal the UNESCO-protected city and its magnificent Diocletian's Palace. This white-stone Roman palace comprises 220 buildings, and today its arcades and arches are filled with shops, restaurants and houses. There will then be free time for you to explore the city at your leisure and enjoy your included picnic lunch.

Afterwards, continue to Brac by ferry (50 minutes), taking you across the cobalt blue waters for a seven-night stay at the 4-star Waterman Resort Brac (4Q).

Located on the island’s north coast, there are two beaches close by. Facilities include an outdoor pools, restaurant, bar, and spa. All air-conditioned rooms have a television, fridge, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. B, L, D

Day 6 - 11 Brac

Although the third largest island in the Adriatic, Brac has remained a sleepy haven of traditional villages, olive trees, fragrant pine forests and rugged cliffs with peaceful bays. It is known for its virgin olive oil and culinary traditions. An included half-day tour takes you on a panoramic drive around the island, then you have the rest of the week at leisure. A variety of optional excursions are available. B, L, D

Day 12 Brac-Solin

Today, leave Brac and return by ferry to Split (50 minutes), and continue by road to Solin (five miles, 25 minutes). Stay three nights at the 5-star Hotel President (4Q).

This family-run hotel has a stunning location in the centre of Solin on the banks of the River Jadro. Facilities include a restaurant, heated indoor pool, two outdoor pools (seasonal), gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, lounge bar and gift shop. Each of the hotel's 92 air-conditioned bedrooms have a balcony, satellite television, telephone, minibar and a safety deposit box. B, L, D

Day 13 - 14 Solin

During your time on the Dalmatian Coast you can join a range of excursions. A half-day included excursion visits Salona, the fourth-largest city of the Roman empire, once home to 60,000 people, while on another day, you can visit historical Trogir on an included half-day tour. You could also take an optional trip to Krka National Park and the historic harbour town of Sibenik. B, L, D

Day 15 Solin-Split-UK

Travel to Split airport (11 miles, 25 minutes), for your return flight to the UK. B