Kvarner Dance Open - Croatia
03/12/26 – 09/12/26
- Competition day, international stage
- Europe's best Advent market
- 2 workshops, Croatian choreographers
- Only one school day missed
About the trip
An international dance competition on Croatia's Kvarner coast, right in the middle of Hanukkah. 6 nights that also take in the Zagreb Advent market, Plitvice Lakes and Opatija, with only one school day missed.
Itinerary
- 2026-12-03
Flight to Zagreb + Upper Town
Flight from Tel Aviv to Zagreb and a guided tour of the historic Upper Town.
- 2026-12-04
Rehearsal + drive to the Kvarner coast
Morning rehearsal, then the drive to Crikvenica on the Kvarner coast.
- 2026-12-05
Kvarner Dance Open - competition day
Venue rehearsals, the competitive performance and the awards ceremony.
- 2026-12-06
Workshop + Opatija
A dance workshop with a Croatian choreographer, then Opatija and the Lungomare promenade.
- 2026-12-07
Plitvice Lakes + back to Zagreb
Drive back to Zagreb with a visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 2026-12-08
Workshop + Zagreb Advent market
A second workshop in the morning, then the Zagreb Advent market.
- 2026-12-09
Flight home
Airport transfer and the flight back to Tel Aviv.
What's included
- Group flights Tel Aviv to Zagreb and back, 23kg checked bag and a trolley
- 6 nights in 3* hotels, half board: 3 in Zagreb and 3 in Crikvenica
- Kvarner Dance Open competition registration in 2 categories
- 2 dance workshops with Croatian choreographers
- Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance ticket
- Guided tour of Zagreb's Upper Town
- Guided tour of Opatija and the Lungomare promenade
- All transfers by dedicated private coach
- Group travel insurance
- A dedicated Art Travel escort throughout
Not included
- Lunches
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Anything not explicitly listed under "included"
For parents — safety & peace of mind
Everything you need to know about safety and supervision on the trip.
Safety & supervision
- An Art Travel escort is with the group for the whole trip
- The teachers and the escort stay in the same hotel as the dancers
- Group travel insurance for every participant
- Regular updates for parents throughout the trip
- Flights from Tel Aviv and back, with a checked bag and a trolley
- 6 nights in a hotel with breakfast and dinner every day
- A competitive performance on an international stage in front of judges
- 2 dance workshops with Croatian choreographers
- Plitvice, Opatija and the Zagreb Advent market, entrances and transfers included
Parents' FAQ
How many school days does my child miss?
Only one. Almost the entire trip falls inside the Hanukkah school holiday.
What does the competition day look like?
Rehearsals at the venue in the morning, then the competitive performance in front of the competition judges. The day closes with the awards ceremony.
Who supervises the dancers during the trip?
The group's own teachers plus a dedicated Art Travel escort who stays with them throughout. Everyone sleeps in the same hotel, and all movement is by dedicated private coach.
What should we pack for Croatia in December?
It is a European winter, cold and sometimes rainy, especially at Plitvice and in Zagreb. A warm coat, comfortable closed shoes and an umbrella are a must. We send a full packing list before departure.