A route through the heart, not the map

Croatia

Lush inland trails that give way to stone towns by the sea, long lunches that turn into golden-hour swims: Croatia is a country of shifting rhythms. What’s so romantic about this journey? It moves from the layered charm of Zagreb to the sun-washed calm of Dubrovnik, balancing history with stillness, and leaving just enough space for shared discovery and love.

IDEAL LENGTH

7 Days

STARTING FROM

$10400

IDEAL TIME TO GO

May - Oct

IDEAL LENGTH

7 Days

STARTING FROM

$10400

IDEAL TIME TO GO

May - Oct

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A deeper look

Zagreb and the first connection

Begin in the capital, where Austro-Hungarian facades frame a café culture built to last. A walking route through the Upper Town brings you to tucked-away courtyards, galleries, and viewpoints worth pausing for. At sunset, the city shifts, music spills out from squares, and dinner finds you, rather than the other way around.

A route through the heart, not the map

Plitvice and the hush of falling water

A place that feels carved from memory. Wooden paths wind past waterfalls, through forests dense with green, and alongside lakes that change colour with the light. There’s a quiet intimacy here—moments of silence you can share without needing to speak.

A route through the heart, not the map
A route through the heart, not the map

Zadar where old meets unexpected

On the coast, Zadar hums with something different. Ancient ruins lie just steps from modern installations that respond to sea and sky. The Sea Organ plays softly underfoot, while the Sun Salutation comes alive at dusk. It’s a place made for walking hand-in-hand, watching the past and present fold into each other.

A route through the heart, not the map

Split with its ancient heartbeat

Within the walls of Diocletian’s Palace, Split pulses with life. Old stones house wine bars and bookshops, and side streets lead to local markets and shadowed cafés. Take it slow. Climb the bell tower. Share plates of grilled fish along the waterfront. The pace here is made for togetherness.

Korčula and the stillness of island time

Reachable by ferry, Korčula greets you with terracotta roofs and the scent of citrus in the air. Its old town winds tightly like a shell: by design, to protect from wind, now simply beautiful to explore. A tasting at a local vineyard, an evening breeze, a quiet dinner lit by candlelight and sea reflection.

A route through the heart, not the map
A route through the heart, not the map

Dubrovnik as the last word

The final stop rises in stone and story. Walk the city walls just after sunrise, before the crowds, when the light is softest. In the evening, take the cable car up Mount Srđ to watch the city take on gold. Then return to street-level for a final drink in the glow of lanterns and limestone. The journey ends here, but the shift it makes in you tends to last forever. 

Unpacking in style

There’s something about stays that make you want to linger. With Footprint, you can stay at a London townhouse where the city runs just beyond your window. A lodge in the Scottish Highlands where the fireplace is always lit. A suite in New York where room service feels like a restaurant reservation. The right stay isn’t just where you rest— it’s where the experience begins.

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