Destinations · Croatia & Montenegro

Croatia & Montenegro

11 Days · Split, Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor.

✦ Plus an optional 3 nights at Aman Sveti Stefan

Coast, Walls & Bay

Split, Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor

One clean line down the Adriatic, north to south, with no backtracking. You begin in Split, inside a living Roman palace on the Dalmatian coast. Then a scenic drive down to Dubrovnik, the walled city above the sea. And finally across one border into Montenegro and the Bay of Kotor, Europe's southernmost fjord. Ten nights, every private transfer handled, the border crossing taken care of. Gay-owned, and welcoming to all.

The old town and Riva waterfront of Split, Croatia at golden hour
The Coast · 3 nights

Split

Where the journey begins, inside the white-stone walls of Diocletian's Palace. The palm-lined Riva on the water, the marble lanes of the old town, and an easy day out to Trogir or the Krka falls before the road south.

The walled old town of Dubrovnik above the Adriatic
The Walled City · 4 nights

Dubrovnik

The heart of the trip. The medieval walls and the marble Stradun, the cable car up Mount Srd at sunset, the Elaphiti islands by boat, and a day in the Peljesac or Konavle wine country.

The fjord-like Bay of Kotor in Montenegro
The Bay · 3 nights

Bay of Kotor

Across the border into Montenegro and the drama of the bay: walled Kotor and red-roofed Perast, the church on its island at Our Lady of the Rocks, the climb to Lovcen, and the long views down the coast. The finish, before the flight home from Tivat.

The island of Aman Sveti Stefan on the Adriatic
✦ Optional Add-On · 3 nights

Aman Sveti Stefan

End on the legendary private island, reopened in 2026 after five years. A stone cottage on the isle, forty-five minutes from Tivat for the flight home.

Where You Stay

The Classic Journey

A beachfront resort on the water in Split, a Small Luxury Hotel a short walk from Dubrovnik's old town, and a design hotel on the marina in Montenegro. Stitched together with private transfers and the border crossing handled. Or step up to the Flagship, just below.

A sea-view room at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split The pool and the Adriatic at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split The beach and waterfront at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split A terrace at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split The Radisson Blu Resort & Spa on the Split waterfront
1/5
Split · 3 nights

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa

A beachfront resort on the Split waterfront, with pools, a spa, and the old town and Diocletian's Palace a few minutes away. Your Superior Sea View room opens onto a balcony over the Adriatic, the easy soft landing for the start of the trip.

  • Superior Sea View room with balcony
  • Daily breakfast for two and a $100 hotel credit
  • Pools, spa, and a room upgrade where available
A sea-view room at the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik The terrace and the Adriatic at the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik The view to the old town walls from the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik The pool and bathing terrace at the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik Dining with a sea view at the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
1/5
Dubrovnik · 4 nights

Hotel Excelsior

A Small Luxury Hotel right on the water, a few minutes' walk from the old town walls, with the Adriatic at its feet and the medieval city in view. Your Villa Odak Superior Sea View room looks straight out over the sea.

  • Superior Sea View room steps from Banje Beach
  • Daily breakfast for two and lunch for two once per stay
  • A short walk to the old town walls, with spa access
A SIRO Suite at SIRO Boka Place, Porto Montenegro The interior of a suite at SIRO Boka Place The rooftop and marina views at SIRO Boka Place The pool and wellness at SIRO Boka Place SIRO Boka Place on the Porto Montenegro marina
1/5
Bay of Kotor · 3 nights

SIRO Boka Place

A bright, design-led hotel right on the Porto Montenegro marina, with a rooftop bar over the bay and the walled town of Kotor a short drive away. Your SIRO Suite is the stylish base for the finish of the journey.

  • SIRO Suite on the Porto Montenegro marina
  • Daily breakfast for two and a $100 hotel credit
  • Rooftop bar, wellness, and a room upgrade where available

The Classic Journey · 11 Days

SplitDubrovnikBay of Kotor
  • Ten nights: Split, Dubrovnik & the Bay of Kotor
  • Radisson Blu Split, Hotel Excelsior & SIRO Boka Place
  • Breakfast daily throughout
  • All private transfers, airport to airport
  • The Croatia–Montenegro border crossing handled
  • Elevida amenities & planning
From $4,800 per person
double occupancy · international air is quoted separately
Book This Journey Now

Or, the same journey at its finest

✦ Ultimate Experience

The Flagship Journey

The same three worlds, elevated: a sea-view suite in Split, the cliffside icon of Villa Dubrovnik above the Adriatic, and a panoramic bay-view room at the One&Only on the Bay of Kotor.

A Premium Suite at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split A suite terrace with sea views at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split The spa at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split The pools and the Adriatic at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split A sea-view terrace at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split
1/5
Split · 3 nights

Radisson Blu · Premium Suite

The same beachfront resort, in its Premium Suite: a sea-view terrace over the Adriatic and more room to spread out for the start of the journey, with the pools, the spa, and the old town close by.

  • Premium Suite, sea view with terrace
  • Daily breakfast for two and a $100 hotel credit
  • Pools, spa, and the waterfront at the door
A sea-view room at Villa Dubrovnik The cliffside terraces of Villa Dubrovnik above the Adriatic The pool and the sea at Villa Dubrovnik A balcony with old town views at Villa Dubrovnik The bathing terrace at Villa Dubrovnik
1/5
Dubrovnik · 4 nights

Villa Dubrovnik

The intimate cliffside icon, a Leading Hotel of the World cut into the rock above the sea, a short stroll or hotel boat from the old town. Your Superior Room opens onto a private balcony with the Adriatic and the island of Lokrum in view.

  • Superior Room, sea view with private balcony
  • Daily breakfast and the cliffside bathing terrace
  • A short walk or hotel boat to the old town walls
A Panoramic Bay View room at One&Only Portonovi The bay and the marina at One&Only Portonovi The pool over the Bay of Kotor at One&Only Portonovi The Chenot spa at One&Only Portonovi A suite terrace over Boka Bay at One&Only Portonovi
1/5
Bay of Kotor · 3 nights

One&Only Portonovi

The marquee resort at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor, with a Chenot spa, a private beach, and the marina at Portonovi. Your Panoramic Bay View room looks straight out over the still water and the mountains that drop to meet it.

  • Panoramic Bay View room over Boka Bay
  • Daily breakfast and a $100 resort credit
  • The Chenot spa, the beach, the marina, and a welcome amenity

The Flagship Journey · 11 Days

SplitDubrovnikBay of Kotor
  • Ten nights in suites and sea-view rooms
  • Radisson Blu Split, Villa Dubrovnik & One&Only Portonovi
  • Breakfast daily throughout
  • All private transfers, airport to airport
  • The Croatia–Montenegro border crossing handled
  • Elevida amenities & planning
From $7,100 per person
double occupancy · international air is quoted separately
Book This Journey Now
The private plunge pool of a cottage at Aman Sveti Stefan A cottage terrace over the Adriatic at Aman Sveti Stefan A stone-walled bedroom at Aman Sveti Stefan The sitting room of a cottage at Aman Sveti Stefan A bathroom with a sea view at Aman Sveti Stefan The walled island village of Aman Sveti Stefan at golden hour
1/6
✦ Optional Flagship Finale

Finish on the island of Aman Sveti Stefan

+3 nights on Sveti Stefan Island · from +$4,400 pp

The most storied address on the Adriatic: a fortified 15th-century island village that has drawn royalty and film stars for decades, reopened in 2026 after five years away. Your Grand Cottage is a true one-bedroom of stone walls and beamed ceilings, with a separate sitting room and the sea at the door. An hour down from the Bay of Kotor, and forty-five minutes back to Tivat for the flight home. The perfect last act, for those who want one. The rate includes daily breakfast and in-room refreshments.

Book with Aman Extension

Add as You Like

Around Split

Hvar and the Pakleni Islands by private boat
Hvar & the Pakleni Islands
Private boat · Hvar town and the islets, lunch on the water
$2,500from
The Blue Cave and Stiniva cove near Vis
Blue Cave, Vis & Stiniva
Private boat · the glowing grotto and the best cove in Europe
$1,100from
The turquoise lakes of Plitvice
Plitvice Lakes
Private · the cascading turquoise lakes, UNESCO
$780from
Krka waterfalls and a Dalmatian wine tasting
Krka Waterfalls & Wine
Private · the falls and a Dalmatian vineyard
$650from

Add as You Like

Around Dubrovnik

A private sea day from Dubrovnik to Hvar
Dubrovnik to Hvar by Sea
Private boat · a full sea day across to Hvar
$3,250from
A VIP speedboat cruise from Dubrovnik
VIP Speedboat Cruise
Private · the islands by private speedboat
$2,380from
The Elaphiti Islands and the Blue Cave
Elaphiti Islands & Blue Cave
Private · the archipelago and the grotto
$1,140from
Game of Thrones King's Landing sites in Dubrovnik
Game of Thrones, King's Landing
Private · the filming sites, driving and on foot
$500from

Add as You Like

The Bay of Kotor

A helicopter over the Bay of Kotor
Helicopter over the Bay
Private · the fjord of Kotor from the air
$3,280from
A vintage car experience with wine in Montenegro
Vintage Car, Wine & Lunch
Private · the coast by classic car
$2,230from
Our Lady of the Rocks and a Blue Cave swim by boat
Our Lady of the Rocks by Boat
Private · the island church and a Blue Cave swim
$380from
Kotor old town and the cable car to Lovcen
Kotor Old Town & Cable Car
Private · the walls and the climb to Lovcen
$880from

Good to Know

Before you go

When to go

July & August

High summer is the Adriatic at its peak: the warmest sea, the longest days, and every island boat and terrace in full swing. The best of the coast, and the busiest, for good reason.

Prefer it quieter? May, June and September give you the same warm coast at an easier pace, with thinner crowds.

Getting there

One way down the coast

There is no nonstop from the US, so the trip connects through a European hub into Split and home from Tivat, with no backtracking. We route your flights into whichever gateway works best from your city. A valid passport is required; no visa for a stay this length.

The Elevida difference

Handled end to end

The airport pickups, the scenic drive down to Dubrovnik, the border crossing into Montenegro, and every guide and day you choose, all arranged. You arrive to breakfast, amenities, and the details you only know to ask for once you have been.

A couple toasting champagne above the Adriatic at golden sunset

Gay-owned · Welcoming to all

Planned by people who travel like you

Elevida is gay-owned. We build the trip we would want for ourselves: the right hotels, the right rooms, every transfer handled, and the kind of details you only know to ask for once you have been. Tell us your dates and we will shape this journey around you.

From prices are per person, double occupancy, based on a ten-night journey in entry room categories on shoulder-season dates, with Elevida amenities. The Classic uses a Superior Sea View room at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split, a Villa Odak Superior Sea View room at the Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, and a SIRO Suite at SIRO Boka Place. The Flagship uses a Premium Suite at the Radisson Blu, Split, a Superior Sea View room at Villa Dubrovnik, and a Panoramic Bay View room at One&Only Portonovi. Both include daily breakfast, all private airport and inter-city transfers, the Croatia–Montenegro border crossing, and Elevida planning. International airfare is quoted separately. Pricing varies by travel date, room category and availability.
Elevida Luxury Journeys · An LGBTQ+-owned luxury travel advisory · Welcoming to all