Croatia

Capital: Zagreb
Population:  4.171 million
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Croatian
Drives on the: Right
Time zone: CET (UTC +1)

According to the World Health Organization, immunizations are NOT currently required for travel to Croatia.  However, you may wish to consult your personal physician or local public health authorities regarding other recommendations.

Center for Disease Control
World Health Organization

Croatia’s climate has two basic seasons - a mild continental climate inland, with average daytime temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s during the summer and 30’s-40’s during winter, and a Mediterranean climate in the coastal region, with average daytime temperatures in the 60’s and mid 70’s during the summer and mid 40’s-50’s during winter. Summers are generally dry and sunny with occasional rain or even a thunderstorm. Evening temperatures will be 15-30 degrees cooler depending on your location. This tour does not operate from November through the middle of March to avoid the winter season.

We suggest casual clothes, a wide-brimmed hat to cover your face and back of your neck, sunglasses, light shawl, or a scarf for visiting religious sites, and a lightweight jacket or sweater for cool and windy nights. Bring a smart casual outfit for evenings out at restaurants and nightclubs. If you have two pairs of comfortable (broken in, not brand new) walking shoes, take both pairs. For hiking, pack lightweight clothes that can be layered. Since weather can be unpredictable anywhere in the world and to be sure you are comfortable during your trip and prepared for all types of weather possibilities, we suggest that you carry a small folding umbrella. Remember that comfort and convenience should dictate your wardrobe for the tour, and casual clothes are in order for most every occasion as you travel.

The local currency is the Euro. Hotels and many shops do accept credit cards. While Visa and Mastercard are most accepted, some establishments also accept AMEX and Discover. If possible, use a credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees. Be sure to call your credit card providers to let them know you will be traveling abroad, the places you’ll be visiting, and the dates of your trip. This is important for your own protection. However, smaller stores, souvenir places, and some art galleries will accept cash only in local currency. Your hotels will generally exchange your cash for local currency, and you’ll find ATM machines where you can get additional cash as needed. Traveler’s checks are not accepted. 

Always notify your bank prior to departure to avoid any problems using your credit or debit card while traveling.

You will certainly have time for shopping, and you’ll find a great variety of goods to satisfy different tastes and price ranges. 

A good rule of thumb when shopping abroad is to choose items that you love and that will remind you of the destination. If you want to shop for high value items, unless they are very specific to the destination, better do so from a trusted merchant at home unless the pleasure of the happy memory of your trip will keep you from regretting your purchase.

While we take great care in arranging the components of your tour, we have no relationship with the shopping venues you’ll encounter, and we cannot be liable for any purchases you make. Your guides may have some favorite shopping places, where the vendors are known, provide good quality merchandise and probably pay a commission from sales to the guide. This should not surprise or offend you. This is how business is done throughout the world. Please keep in mind that many, if not most stores outside the U.S. will not allow exchanges or refunds for your purchased items. You, as the buyer, assume the full risk in the purchases you make.

230 volts. Plugs C & F. You will need a voltage converter and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit.

Learn more about electrical standards around the world.

Want to take your cell phone, tablet or laptop, but not sure how to get cell service or wifi? Read up on using your cell phone abroad and the top 5 ways to get Internet abroad.

Cameras and video recorders are generally allowed almost everywhere in, and you will want to take plenty of pictures of the magnificent panoramas you’ll encounter as you travel. Photography is generally permitted everywhere except at airports and military installations. Always ask for permission to photograph the locals, and make sure you have some small change in exchange for the photo opportunity. Memory cards for digital cameras will be available in major cities, but you might end up paying a premium. It’s better to bring a spare memory card, saving both time and money.

• The Croatian language is considered a South Slavic language.  It is nearly identical to the Serbian language, except Croatian is written in the Roman alphabet, while Serbian is written in the Cyrillic alphabet.
• Hum is the smallest town in Croatia, with just 17 residents. 
• Croatia is known for its “hinterlands” – remote regions that are often by a coast.  One of the most popular hinterlands is the historic region of Dalmatia. 
• You can find an Egyptian sphinx at Diocletian’s Palace.
• The movie Fiddler on the Roof was filmed in Croatia.