Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Croatia Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program visits Croatia's UNESCO-listed sites, Adriatic islands and medieval and Renaissance towns, with opportunities to learn about neighboring countries and their shared history. Students also see a filming location used for the television series Game of Thrones.
Good to know
- Language
- Croatian (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
- Currency
- Euro
- Best season
- May–June and September
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- DubrovnikThe walled Adriatic port is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
- Split and Diocletian's PalaceThe ruins of a Roman emperor's retirement palace form the living core of the city of Split.
- Plitvice Lakes National ParkA UNESCO-listed park of terraced lakes and waterfalls in a forested valley.
- Adriatic IslandsCroatia has over a thousand islands and islets, including Hvar, Korcula and Brac.
- ZagrebThe capital blends Austro-Hungarian architecture with museums, markets and a lively cafe culture.
- Trogir and SibenikThese coastal towns have UNESCO-listed Venetian-era architecture, including the Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Croatia
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study Roman, Venetian and Austro-Hungarian heritage in Croatia's coastal and inland towns.
Business & EntrepreneurshipA course could examine tourism management, heritage site economics and small business in the hospitality sector.
Geography & Environmental StudiesA course could explore karst landscapes, island ecosystems and sustainable tourism at national parks.
Journalism, Film & MediaA course could look at how film and television productions affect tourism and local economies.
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Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of tourism
- A historic site conservation office
- A family-run olive oil or wine producer
- A national park administration
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Arrival in Split
The group arrives on the Dalmatian coast and settles in for the week.
- Arrive and transfer to the hotel in Split
- Welcome dinner
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Day 2
Trogir and Split
Students walk two UNESCO-listed old towns and learn how Roman, Venetian and Croatian history overlap.
- Coastal drive to Trogir
- St. Lawrence Cathedral and Kamerlengo Fortress
- Diocletian's Palace and Split Old Town
- Free time in Split
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Day 3
Island of Brac
Brac's white limestone has been used in landmarks around the world, including the White House in Washington, D.C.
- Ferry from Split to Supetar
- Village of Skrip and its Roman remains
- Seaside town of Bol and Zlatni Rat beach
- Optional walk to the Blaca Hermitage
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Day 4
Ston and Dubrovnik
The group follows the Adriatic coast to the medieval walled town of Ston, then on to Dubrovnik.
- Ston town walls and salt flats
- Local oysters and Dalmatian cuisine
- Dubrovnik Old Town and city walls
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Day 5
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Students cross into Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Ottoman and Central European traditions meet. The visit offers a close look at the country's recent history.
- Border crossing and overview of the country
- Mostar Old Town and the Old Bridge over the Neretva
- Local lunch with Bosnian dishes
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Day 6
Klis Fortress and Dalmatian Hinterland
A day combining history, nature and rural life away from the coast.
- Klis Fortress and views over Split
- Cetina Canyon viewpoints and the town of Omis
- Imotski Red and Blue Lakes
- Traditional lunch at a family-run tavern
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Day 7
Departure
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
- Transfer to the airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
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