Kimkim Trip Reviews for Croatia

Our visit to Croatia was amazing. Our organiser, Tina, created the perfect itinerary for our week travelling from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. The entire week was seemless, from our first transfer to Split via Plitvice Lakes. The private tour guides in Plitvice Lakes and Dubrovnik were amazing. Every transfer from multiple ferry trips, car transfers and cable cars happened without any hiccups. Our hotel accommodation in every port was perfect, especially the beautiful Hilton in Dubrovnik. To be located only 100 metres from the Old Town made our visit so easy and enjoyable. We had an amazing day on a jet boat tour in Hvar which was one of our favourite activities on our month long holiday. in Europe. This perfect week was made possible by Tina’s creation of the perfect itinerary. I would definitely recommend KimKim and especially Tina. Mary-Ellen and Adrian

Words cannot describe what a fantastic trip we had in Croatia. Daniela and her husband Rob were put together the perfect itinerary that exceeded expectations. Accommodations (mix of hotels and air b&b's, activities, transfers, transportation....everything was like a well oiled machine. Everyday, we looked forward to receiving the next day's activities with pins for all destinations, food recommendations from best gelato to best seafood! We felt like we had a guardian angel and were always able to contact them via What'sApp. Indeed, on our way home, we left our mobile phone in the cab. We called Rob and within 15 minutes the driver returned to the airport. Crisis averted!

When we were trying to decide whether or not to book through Kimkim, we read the reviews. Several mentioned the "lack of transparency in pricing". Honestly, the quality of our trip; the reassurance that all accommodations were solid; knowing we had a reliable contact in case of any issues was worth every penny! We won't hesitate to book another trip and for anyone considering travel to Croatia Rob and Daniela were 6 stars!

Nikola came up with an amazing trip for my husband and I and our friends. We never worried about anything - it was all taken care of and Nikola was quick to respond with any questions we had. Our hotel accommodations were incredible and even more luxurious than I expected. He set up unique tours for us-the culinary experience in the Konavle region of Croatia (near Dubrovnik)being one of the most memorable. I would highly recommend Kimkim for your next vacation.

Our trip to Croatia was amazing. Great people, great food and such wonderful history. Robi was awesome with planning our trip from Dubrovnik to Zagreb including the national parks. The arrangements were wonderful and he even found a few unexpected sites for us to visit. He checked in with us every night and sent us updated information and even managed to work with the weathe.I would highly recommend him and Kimkim.

From start to finish we had an incredible trip to Croatia. Antonia did a fantastic job with our trip plan. Every transfer and tour went off without a problem. Every driver, guide, tour/experience, and accomodation was phenominal! Croatia is such a beautiful country with warm, welcoming, and helpful people. I loved the small experiences that allowed us to get to know the guides and drivers and hear their stories. Antonia always made sure she was available if we needed anything at all. This was a trip we will not forget- Thank-you Antonia!

Bruno was responsive and thorough in his planning—during the trip there was bad weather which would have ruined our excursions—he reached out to us a few days prior to this and reorganized the dates of our excursions for us to ensure we had great weather for each activity! He went above and beyond!

We couldn't have been more happy with the planning and execution of our trip organized by Robi. If anyone is interested in exploring a majority of this absolutely beautiful country, I would look no where other than Robi and his team. I would recommend him to any and everyone looking to visit Croatia. We were able to explore the popular 'hot spots' while still getting authentic and personalized experiences most people wouldn't be able to achieve pursuing a larger or non local travel agency. It was a great mix of national park and scenery, city tours and history, active exploration such as biking the peljesac peninsula, kayaking near Korcula, and climbing the Ston fortress walls, good food and wine.

An experience well worth it!

We had a wonderful trip with excursions planned that were great for both me and my father who have very different tastes in what we enjoy. Most of our evenings we were left free to roam with Anna-Maria always ready with good suggestions for where to roam to. Any small hiccups we had on the trip were promptly and painlessly handled! Would definitely book again!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

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Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel

Zadar

They gave our room away before we arrived and I had to sleep on the floor. I was traveling with my daughter and they only provided one bed when we reserved for two.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Give the customer the sleeping arrangement they had on the reservation.

Hotel Camera Split

Split

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel

Hvar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

They shower and plumbing was not functioning properly.

Hotel Neptun Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Authenticity & Character

Location

not as good for access to dining and adventures as the other hotels on the trip

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Private guided tour of Zagreb

Zagreb

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Private guided tour of Zadar

Zadar

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Private tour of Split

Split

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Hvar Island Tour and Olive oil Tasting

Hvar

This turned out to be something that was not personally what my tastes required.

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Blue and Green Caves Speedboat Tour

Hvar

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Private Walking Tour of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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Croatia was amazing. Full of history and great food and wonderful people. Robi was outstanding making our arrangements and keeping in contact with us. Because of Robi we had a fantastic trip.

Very well supported during the planing and while on the road. First time using KimKim. I was concerned about the quality of the travel support I was doing to recieve, but it was great. No issues. I might use them again.

We had a brilliant time cycling between Split & Dubrovnik.
Robi's organisation is excellent and we were accompanied on our daily rides by Borna who made sure everything just right. We have never experienced such care on many other cycling holidays - and would recommend this trip wholeheartedly.

Our first trip to Croatia was an absolute success!! Thanks to our specialist Roberto, every detail was planned to our needs. Because it was our first Croatian experience we had no idea what to expect. Roberto made the unexpected amazing and easy flowing. From self drive, hiking, island hopping, history tour and driver guide, all well planned.
Easy transports, accessible and central accommodation according to our budget. The hosts of the accommodations Robi booked us with where all friendly, helpfull and very accomodating. Reliable drivers to and from the airport. Guided tours, excellent and knowledgeable.
Passionate people.
Thank you Robi for putting our puzzle together and for making our trip effortless and amazing. We would recommend Roberto for anyone planning a Croatia trip. Thank you Robi!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

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Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

Ideal location, very friendly staff

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Staff

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Pellegrini rooms

Split

Authenticity & Character

Part of the castle in Split, beautiful area

Location

Stunning location

Staff

Very helpfull and friendly Marina

Cleanliness & Comfort

Apartment Lilly Hvar

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Stayed 1 night, nice clean kitchenette

Mj Suites

Korčula

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful area!!!

Location

Be aware of stairs, but was quite acceptable

Staff

Very very friendly and helpful Georgia

Cleanliness & Comfort

Apartment Zicara

Dubrovnik

Authenticity & Character

Lovely Mediterranean

Location

Not noisy area, close to old town and shops and busstop

Staff

Did not meet anyone, but all was acceptable if needed

Cleanliness & Comfort

Was self catering

Activity Reviews

Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing

Zagreb

Was nice for us, could do our own thing and explore.

Quality of Experience

Was a nice city to start, just to find your feet

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Drivers to and from airport where on time,helpfull and friendly. Our guided drive from Korĉula to Dubrovnik with Robi as our guide and driver was an absolute treat, stopping at special places that we would not have known about. City tour guide that was booked, excellent!

Transport

All very well planned, transport and ticket were pre-booked by Robi. Made life much easier!!

Leaving Zagreb -Rastoke visit- Plitvice lakes

Zagreb

Our car was delivered at our hotel, very convenient. Self drive to Plitvice Lakes was stunning!! Countryside. Loved Rastoke

Quality of Experience

Really enjoyed Rastoke and the surgested restaurant

Transport

Comfortable rented car

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

A must do!!!

Quality of Experience

Visit to Zadar

Croatia

Loved the ancient history. Must see. We were there for 2-3 hours on our way to Split

Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town

Split

One of my favourites of this trip.

Quality of Experience

Visit to Korčula island and town

Korčula

Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula

We really enjoyed this. Seeing the peninsula, which we would not have seen without our guide driver Robi. Stopped for wine tasting and lunch. Enjoyed traditional Croatian dish. Very informative ride, Roberto answered all our history questions

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

As above

Transport

Very comfortable vehicle

Lopud island- Hiking and/or beach

Croatia

We decided not to do this at the last minute. We were side tracked by Dubrovnik's beauty. But we were well informed were to catch the ferry and what to do on the island

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

We loved Dubrovnik!!! Be aware of all the stairs. We explored the streets, city wall. Had a fantastic guide for our private city tour.

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Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Quality of Experience

Easy departure of accommodation

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Friendly , on time

Transport

Spacious vehicle

10 Breathtaking Days in Croatia - Organized by Roberto Pincevic (Robi)
My wife came across KimKim and Robi to help us put together our planned trip to Croatia.
Croatia is great and the people are awesome and is a story and Life experience for another chapter.
Out trip was organized through Robi. From the word go he established what we had in mind and what the budget was. (Being from South Africa our Exchange rate is not favorable towards the Euro.)
Everything was planned and executed perfectly by Robi and team to make our visit as comfortable as possible. He checked in with us every day, gave suggestions of things to do and places to go, with prices, pin drops and whatever we needed to find our way in an unknown country and cities.
We had the privilege to have Robi as our guide for one day through the Peninsula and areas on our way from Corčula to Dubrovnik and his knowledge about Croatia is amazing, and in combination with his positive energy makes the time spent with him one off the highlights of the trip.
In Dubrovnik he organized a city tour guide, Antea, who gave us a very interesting tour through the city of Dubrovnik.
The method of payment through the KikKim system was executed smoothly and we had no problems whatsoever at each of our destinations.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Nice and practical place to stay after travelling and starting trip through Croatia.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Close to city sightseeing that needs to be seen.

Staff

Friendly and helpful staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Yes. First introduction to the people of Croatia for us. we were greeted friendly and welcomed.

Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

was a great place to stay.

Authenticity & Character

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Close to Plitvace lakes.

Staff

The Person at reception was extremely helpful and friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The whole hotel is clean. Bed was very comfortable.

Pellegrini rooms

Split

Great place to stay, close to everything in the city. Very special.

Authenticity & Character

Amazing to feel part of the rich history of the city buy staying right in the middle off where everything happened over centuries,

Location

Right next to (part of) old city. Part of the whole Split experience.

Staff

Marina was very friendly and helpful. She made us feel at home immediately.

Cleanliness & Comfort

All very clean. Comfortable stay.

Apartment Lilly Hvar

Location perfect with very nice view.

Authenticity & Character

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Location

Right on the old square. Part of the Hussle & Bussle of the town. If you are sensitive for loud music, this might not be the place for you.

Staff

The owner of the flat, who opened up and showed us around.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything was clean.

Mj Suites

Korčula

In the middle of the Old Town - very nice.

Authenticity & Character

Stay within the Old Town

Location

Easy to reach. Not to many stairs for bags to get there.

Staff

Very friendly and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Everything clean.

Apartment Zicara

Dubrovnik

Right by the Old City, bus stop and cable car. Very nice with patio and trees on patio for shade.

Authenticity & Character

Easy access.

Location

about 200 m walk from old city gates.

Staff

Did not meet staff, access to premises made easy through electronic lock.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Was the perfect stay for the last couple of days of our trip.

Activity Reviews

Leaving Zagreb -Rastoke visit- Plitvice lakes

Zagreb

Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing

Zagreb

Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park

Croatia

Visit to Zadar

Croatia

Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

Visit to Hvar and exploring the Old town

Split

Visit to Korčula island and town

Korčula

Pelješac penisula and Ston- triple atraction - from Korčula

Korčula

One off the highlights of the trip to spend with Robi and to listen about the history of area and Croatia

Quality of Experience

Little town where we had lunch, and all the history learned and scenic route along the cost.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We only have compliments for Robi.

Transport

Being able to see places one would not see if doing trip on own or bigger group.

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

If we ever have the opportunity, we will go again and will encourage anybody to go and experience Dubrovnik and the people of Croatia. Was great to experience a piece of Croatia and the proud people off Croatia.

Daniela and Robi, our Croatia team, were amazing: knowledgable , flexible, put together a great package for us, geared to our preferences, in touch often with great suggestions and we felt supported and well cared for. All transfers, accommodations were organized and smooth. Helped when we needed modifications ( weather related).
Great combination of traveling on our own and having things organized for us!

We firstly want to acknowledge how absolutely wonderful it was working with Tina over the months of planning. She was very patient with our needs and questions. We were extremely happy with the hotels she selected, the tours/excursions that she booked, and the overall sailing experience that we sought. While we were in the country, Tina was in daily contact, and we were able to make some adjustments in a timely fashion. The KimKim chat feature was easy to use everywhere.

We found this section of the Dalmatian Coast beautiful and welcoming. The people that we encountered were all friendly and spoke English well enough that we were never lost. The Croatian areas of Split, the islands of Hvar, Vis, and Korcula, and Dubrovnik were very special. The history of that area is very interesting, and we learned a lot from our tour guides and our sailing boat captain.

The sailboat experience out of Hvar, including the owner/captain James, was all that we had hoped that it would be. the weather didn't cooperate for some of the days, but we made the most of it. I would highly recommend James and his 43' Grand Soliel boat to anyone who wants that kind of sailing adventure.

The hotels that we used were 4-star properties and each of them were unique. They were independent properties, not part of a large chain. All of the staff in each of the four hotels were friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfasts were more than sufficient. We think that the favorite hotels were the Piazza Heritage Hotel in Split and the Villa Filaus in Dubrovnik. The locations of all 4 hotels was ideal to our needs.

We really liked and appreciated the transfer services that met us at each new stop and took us and our luggage to the hotels. The services that we had in Dubrovnik were particularly good and very conversational. We learned much about the area as well as the local customs from these drivers. They were very professional.

In summary, we would absolutely consider using KimKim travel services in any future planning of international travel!

On a scale of 1-5, our guided Croatia tour with Robi, was a TEN. Croatia is a beautiful country with several wonderful scenic locations, including the lakes region, the large cave national park, and marvelous cities including Ljubljana, Dubrovnik, Ston, and Split. Our guide Robi, a lifetime citizen of Croatia, is a genuine insider. He worked tirelessly to make our tour a pleasant, exciting, seamless, and a truly memorable experience. Robi was very attentive, adapted to unexpected changes (replaced the transport van when it experienced transmission problems), and made itinerary changes due to weather changes (scheduled a sailing day from Ston). All the people we met during our trip were friendly, helpful, and in love with Croatia. When we completed our Croatia tour and we were on the way to Dubrovnik airport, our group was saying how much we enjoyed our tour with Robi, our van driver said, "you must be Robi people". We all agreed that we were definitely "Robi's People". Thanks a million, Robi for a wonderful tour.

Activity Reviews

Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Outstanding tour, Thans Robi!!!!. We are "Robi's People".

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Zagreb - Arrival Day & Sightseeing

Zagreb

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Zagorje region and castles visit and Zagreb overnight

Zagreb

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Zagreb to Ljubljana

Zagreb

Just loved this city. We walked along the river, enjoyed the scenery, and ate lunch. Truly a pleasant way to spend a day.

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Postojna and Škocjan Caves in Slovenia

Croatia

The caves are a must see when in Slovenia.

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Exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park and visit to Zadar

Plitvice Lakes

The Lakes are beautiful.

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Inland of Istria - towns on hills and truffle country

Croatia

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Rovinj and Pula visit

Rovinj

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Explore Split area - Trogir and Klis

Split

Split is a very busy city. Can be noisy at times.

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Explore Split and Diocletians palace

Split

Diocletian's palace was very interesting

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Pelješac Penisula and Ston- Triple Atraction

Ston

Ston was an excellent place to relax and enjoy the local citizens. Ston is very small and quiet, a welcome change after visiting Split. Robi arranged a sailboat trip from Ston. Our sailboat trip through the islands around Ston was a highlight of our tour. Thanks, Robi, Job well done!!

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Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

Very picturesque city. Our hotel near the cable car was excellent. Hotel had lovely courtyard that was excellent for morning coffee. Bakery nearby has excellent croissants. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Explained olive oil production very clearly.

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Sarah was terrific! Her knowledge of the area combined with listening to my interests; she planned some fun e-biking, kayaking and cultural events tailored to my personal likes. All my hotels were lovely and well located. .Sarah worked the logistics so well. Travelled solo and used drivers trains and ferries for a charming and memorable trip.
Would wholeheartedly recommend this service!

Our Mother-Daughter trip to Croatia was wonderful with many thanks to Anna-Maria! She listened to our every wish, crafting a personalized itinerary that was the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, while taking into consideration our budget and interests. All of the selected accommodations were comfortable and in prime walkable locations with great amenities. The personal guides were all friendly, punctual, and shared with us so many interesting facts and information about each city and island. Highly recommended!

The trip was absolutely amazing. Our organizer (Robi) did everything he could to make sure our trip ran as smoothly as possible. The whole trip exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were very nice and the bike tour went smoothly. Our guide (Goran) did a magnificent job by taking on scenic and less busy routes. He adjusted the routes to tailor to our skill level and continued to ask for input. He was very knowledgeable about the area and provided history of the area and points of interest. He was very personable and we were so happy we lucked out with such a great guide! We would definitely use Kimkim again if we do something similar in the future. We will also be recommending to our friends.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Marko Polo

Korčula

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Scalini palace

Dubrovnik

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Ostrea

Mali Ston

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Activity Reviews

Cycling On Pelješac Penisula To Ston

Croatia

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Arrival in Split and transfer to accommodation

Split

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Explore Split & Diocletian's palace

Split

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Cycling on Korčula island with options

Korčula

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Cycling on Korčula island -Day 2

Korčula

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Cycling Mljet island and National Park

Croatia

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Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls

Croatia

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Goodbye Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

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We were so happy with Robi. He looked after us so well. He was kind, funny and knowledgeable. All our accommodation was great. Robi was happy to adjust our schedule at any time and replace it with some other activity. Thank you Robi!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Dubrovnik

Zagreb

Great position and good breakfasts. Older rooms but everything we needed.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Central

Staff

Very friendly staff at the counter and at breakfast.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Slamič

Ljubljana

Loved this hotel. Great location. Great staff and great breakfast,

Authenticity & Character

Family owned hotel that makes it feel more personal,

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Valamar Riviera Hotel & Residence

Poreč

Good position, good breakfast and nice touch with happy hour in the dining room from 5.00. - 6.00 pm

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Hotel Degenija

Rakovica

Loved this hotel. Absolute charming. Incredible restaurant and a real gem.

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Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel

Zadar

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Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia

Split

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Sorgo Palace

Ston

Quaint and friendly hotel. Breakfasts are great. This hotel is older but situated in a village away from lots of tourists. Breakfast was really good.

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Apartment Zicara

Dubrovnik

Location just outside city walls. Nice terrace overlooking parts of the old city. Some kitchen items available.

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Activity Review

Explore Zagreb

Croatia

It was nice to walk around some of the sites in Zagreb and take a little time to settle in.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We were picked up from the airport in a friendly and timely manner. Otherwise we were able to explore Zagreb on our own with suggestions from Robi.