Although this is a longer tour, it’s carefully balanced. You’ll enjoy several nights in each place — no constant packing and unpacking. There are guided visits when they’re helpful, and generous free time when you’d rather wander or rest.

The included nationwide chauffeur service to the airport removes one of the biggest travel stresses. From your front door to Croatia, it’s all calmly arranged. And a whole week on the island of Brač is all-inclusive — which means you can properly switch off.

Where you’ll be staying

Tučepi - Bluesun Hotel Alga

You begin on the Makarska Riviera, in the small seaside town of Tučepi. Think marble-white pebble beaches, calm azure water and a palm-dotted promenade. There are three nights here to settle in, stroll along the waterfront, and ease into Croatian time.

Split & Diocletian's Palace

On day five, you’ll explore Split with a guided walking tour. At its heart lies Diocletian’s Palace — not a single building, but a living, breathing maze of Roman walls, medieval lanes and sunlit squares. It’s history you can wander through rather than simply observe. After time to explore independently, you’ll take the ferry to the island of Brač.

A week of softer island life

Brač is quieter than some of Croatia’s better-known islands. Here, you’ll stay seven nights — long enough to truly unwind. There are two gentle included excursions around the island, visiting traditional villages and scenic viewpoints. The rest of the time is yours.

The stay here is all-inclusive, with a free bar open 12 hours a day — so there’s no thinking about the bill, no planning meals, no rushing anywhere. You can join optional tastings, stroll along the harbour in Supetar, or simply sit with a book beneath the pines. This is the heart of the holiday — slow, sun-warmed, and restorative.

Roman echoes & elegant towns

Your final three nights are in Solin, once the Roman capital of Dalmatia. You’ll walk among the ruins of Salona — including its vast amphitheatre — and visit the UNESCO-listed town of Trogir, where Venetian façades meet turquoise water. There’s also the option to visit Krka National Park if you’d like something more scenic and nature-focused. But equally, Solin itself is peaceful — a quiet place to reflect on everything you’ve seen.

A few reassuring details

• 15 days / 14 nights in Croatia

• 41 meals included

• 7-night all-inclusive stay on Brač

• Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunches and dinners in Solin

• Guided city tour of Split

• Guided highlights tour of Brač

• Guided visit to Salona and Trogir

• Return scenic ferry crossings

• Tour Manager throughout

• Headset system on excursions

• Nationwide return chauffeur service

• International flights from London Gatwick

A gentle closing thought

Croatia offers something very special — history layered gently into daily life, sea views that calm rather than overwhelm, and towns that invite you to wander without pressure. If you’d like a longer escape that still feels supported and unhurried — somewhere warm, interesting, but not intimidating — this could be a beautifully balanced choice. And if you’re wondering whether 15 days feels like too much, I’m very happy to talk that through with you. Sometimes staying longer, in fewer places, is actually the gentler way to travel.