Croatia Travel Forum

Will be in Dubrovnik for about 8hrs on next Sunday... do plan to visit the city walls/old town by taking the bus into town from the port as directed by other forum members.

I came across some forum where people were raving about a visit to the Srdj hill... I hear the road up the hill is quite steep. I am guessing a taxi is the only safe option and how much would it cost from the old town and back to the cruise port?

thanks for your help and suggestions,
neel

I'm travelling to Rijeka for the first time next March. I need to return to Italy and wondered whether anyone could advise on a cruise/boat travel that goes from Rijeka to Venice or other parts of Italy that would be worth doing? (I'd like to see some of the Croation coastline rather than just go back to Italy by train or bus.)

Also - how long would you recommend staying in Rijeka? is there much to do from a tourist perspective?

Ploce is at the end of the railway line from Bosnia, and would be a good spot for an overnight stop.I cant find much information, one guide book is not very complimentary. Any VT ers with comments. Thanks.

Please advise if there is any public transportation from the cruise port ( Port of Gruz ? )to the old town of Dubrovnik. How much cost a taxi fare ?

Thanks.

Dober dan

My friend and I are visiting Split, arriving by train in the morning of Wednesday the 28th October, and hopefully have at least two days or maybe three days leaving by ferry or train on either Thursday or Friday (29th or 30th).

Both of us enjoy train travel, good (local) food and beer, and maybe meet up with local people for a walking tour.

We are staying in a hostel.

What would you recommend for a good day out by train please.

Puna hvala

Dober dan, My friend and I are travelling through Croatia and eventually want to end up in Split. Our journey from Ljubljana will be by train and I think we'll be arriving about midday.

We would like some advice, about how best to spend a few hours in this city as we believe there is an overnight train onward to Split.

Last year another friend was travelling through Croatia between Budapest and Ljubljana and had a stop in Zagreb and said what a wonderful place it was.

It would be nice to meet some local people, and receive some local advice on where we could have a good inexpensive CROATIAN meal in the city.

Puna hvala
Perhaps there are walking tours?

What are the trains like going to Split, will we need to book?

Will be in Venice for conference on October 22nd. Any way to travel by boat, catamaran, or high speed boat between the two areas? Suggestions for this travel?

Also, have alwyas, always wanted to visit Croatia, what suggestions on food, fun (am single male age 36) and good beaches....

Thanks! Josef

I need to fly to Montenegro this summer from the USA and would like to plan ahead and get a good deal on airfare. We will be leaving around July 6th and staying approximately 1 month. Does anyone have any advice on how to plan this and purchase my airfare in advance in order to save some money? We are planning on flying into either Dubrovnik, Croatia or Tivat, Montenegro. Presently there will be 2 adults and 2 children flying. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

How late do buses & trains run on Sun, Sep 27 from Varazdin to Zagreb? Where can I find castle tour info for Sunday, Sep 27? Thank you. I appreciate your help.

I Heard a legend about the Franciscan Church in Dubrovnik, that it has been built in accordance with the wishes of St. Francis himself who earlier sailed
along the Adriatic Coast and his ship has been destroyed by the storm, was saved, and he spent the night (or sometime) in Dubrovnik.

Is there truth to it?

Vince Han
Chicago
sungmoctr@gmail.com

Hi, I am going from Prague to Krakow and finally from Krakow to Croacia (Dubrovnik and Split)and I would like to have any advice about transport betwen cities, hotel in central location with private bathroom (no more than 60 or 70 euros for a single room. Top places to visit. How many days spend in each city. I really apreciate any advice. Thanks a lot for your help. Diana

Hello,

Following on from a prvious post we are looking for different things to do while we are Zadar for a week. Was looking into going to see a basketball match but can't find any details on this years fixtures? Was wondering if anyone would know if there will be any home games between 23rd september - 30th september?

Many thanks

Garry

Hi all, I wanted to ask some advice on how to get to Zagreb from Ljubjlana, Slovenia.

Is it cheaper and faster with the train or the bus? Are there many trips in one day?

What are the best areas in Zagreb city center can one stay would you recommend to stay?

If you have any recommendations to websites to pensions/hostels or B&B's which is less than 50 Euros per night, that would be great!

Thank you for the help!

Hi all, I wanted to ask some advice on how to get to Split from Zagreb. Would it be cheaper and faster with the train? Are there trips every hour? If I were to arrive in Split, is it near the City Center?

What are the best areas in the city center can one stay where it is charming, quiet and scenic?

If you have any recommendations to websites to pensions/hostels or B&B's which is less than 50 Euros per night, that would be great!

Thank you for the help!

Hi all, I just wanted to know what are the options of getting to Dubrovnik from Spit.

Which would be the most economical?
Which would be the fastest and also, the slowest (trying to avoid the slow one, if it takes too long).
From the station (bus or train), is it easy to get to the Old Town?

I've read about Villa Flora and Bokun as recommended as some of the affordable places to stay in Dubrovnik (40Euros per night). Can anyone else recommend a place within the same range (just in case both are already full). Somewhere in the Old Town would be perfect.

Thank you all for the help!

AL

25/26 september we will stay at dubrovnik with my wife but I couldn't understand is it better to be near the old town or near a beach ? We have a car and will it be problem to park in old town ? are beaches nice in dubrovnik or its more old town visiting ? We have just 2 days in Dubrovnik is it enough ?
Thanks for your answers
Nikola

Hi, would like to ask anyone who would know which is the better option in terms of time duration (quicker), safer, more picturesque and also cheaper route to take from Zagreb to Greece.

Via Zagreb to Split, Dubrovnik, Montenegro then Corfu?
or
Via Zagreb to Belgrade (or Sarajevo) then to Sofia then to Thessaloniki?

Hoping for any tips you may have.

Thanks!

I will be in Zagrep between the dates shown in the title,and ı travel alone, is there anyone to accompany??

Hi, we will travel from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik then to Montenegro next week by rental car.
We surely want to see Hvar and Korcula.
What itinerary would you suggest? Go first to Dubrovnik and leave the car there and use catamaran? or take the car and use ferries?
Is there any other way to go to the islands coming from Sarajevo?
Thx.
Sebla

its very early and if the buses are bad and the roads too ı dont want to finish tired the trip but I couldn't find any catamaran also ... :( this ferry and catamaran thing is really headache..

How much is it with taxi from Zagreb to the airport?

We will rent a car from Zagrep and we will go down to Dubrovnik by car. I have four questions :
1/Do I have time to visit İstria region ?
2/What are the cities that I shouldn't miss for my first trip in Croatia ?
3/Which are the cities or island that I have to spend more than one day ?
4/Can I take my car to the islands like Korcula and Hvar ?

Finally I ask to people who know croatia well if you were for the first time in Croatia how you would orgonize your 8 days trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik ?

I didin't reserve any hotel my trip is it a problem can I find places and better prices by walking in the places ?

Thanks for your time

We will rent a car from Zagrep and we will go down to Dubrovnik by car. I have four questions :
1/Do I have time to visit İstria region ?
2/What are the cities that I shouldn't miss for my first trip in Croatia ?
3/Which are the cities or island that I have to spend more than one day ?
4/Can I take my car to the islands like Korcula and Hvar ?

Finally I ask to people who know croatia well if you were for the first time in Croatia how you would orgonize your 8 days trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik ?

I didin't reserve any hotel my trip is it a problem can I find places and better prices by walking in the places ?

Thanks for your time

We will rent a car from Zagrep and we will go down to Dubrovnik by car. I have four questions :
1/Do I have time to visit İstria region ?
2/What are the cities that I shouldn't miss for my first trip in Croatia ?
3/Which are the cities or island that I have to spend more than one day ?
4/Can I take my car to the islands like Korcula and Hvar ?

Finally I ask to people who know croatia well if you were for the first time in Croatia how you would orgonize your 8 days trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik ?

I didin't reserve any hotel my trip is it a problem can I find places and better prices by walking in the places ?

Thanks for your time

I am contemplating whether I should get bus tickets to go from Dubrovnik to Brela or rent a car locally?
I've read some reviews from other members that were not very favorable to car-rentals companies in Croatia. Nevertheless, I would like to have some flexability once I get to Brela, so I can explore the coast further.
Any suggetions on rental companies in Dubrovnik? And should I purchase the extra insurance policy offered at the stores - i.e., collision+theft insurances? Are they really necessary in Dubrovnik? And how much should be the premium?
Thank you for your help.

CA

It would appear that Jadrolinja stops their catamaran service between Split and Hvar on 30 September. Since I have been unable to get hold of Jarolinja by phone, I was wondering if anyone knew of any other way of travelling between Split and Hvar in mid-October.

Many thanks
Sue

friends wish to access rovinj or pula from venice by ferry on approximately 16 Oct 2009 but the ferry schedules indicate these routes do not run after the beginning of september. any alternative suggestions for them for this planned vacation? thanks.
n.

Could someone tell me how long does it take a trip from Dubrovnik to Brela, in the Markarska Riviera, by bus?
Where can I take the bus in Dubrovnik and how often does it run?
Will be traveling to Brela on September 22.
Any information on this matter is welcome.
Thanks for your help.

Hello there! I am visiting Dubrovnik in October for 5 days and if possible, would like to do a day trip to Sarajevo. Does anyone know whether this is possible? I know there are buses departing from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo daily at 07h30 and that the bus trip is about 6 hours. Does anyone know what time buses depart Sarajevo for Dubrovnik & whether there is more than one departure per day? Alternately, are there any tour operators who offer a day trip to Sarajevo. About 7 years ago I did a trip from Dubrovnik to Mostar, but never made it as far as Sarajevo & really hope to make it this time. Any advice & suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks :o)

Hi,

We would like to leave our car in Rijeka for seven days while "islandhopping".
On the website of the Tourist Association I found this parking :

Parking "Rijeka promet" - Kamionski terminal Srdoci (Srdoci)
Working time and video surveillance 0-24
Price: 20,00 Kn/day for cars and 30,00 Kn/day for trailer
Info tel: ++385/51/624-485
Fax: ++385/51/626-187
E-mail: terminal@rijekapromet.hr
http://www.rijekapromet.hr

Does anyone know this parking ? Do you have the exact address ?
Is it a trustworthy place ?

If not, is there another place anyone can suggest ?
(other obvious possibilities are garages at 80 Kn a day, which seems a tad expensive...)

Thank you !
Bart W.