Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubrovnik
You'll land at Dubrovnik airport and pick up your rental car. From there, drive to your hotel in Dubrovnik and settle in for your first night. It's a straightforward arrival day, so you'll have time to get oriented and rest up before exploring tomorrow.
- Start point
- Dubrovnik Airport, Čilipi, Konavle, Dubrovacko-neretvanska županija, Croatia (Dubrovnik)
- Day 2
Dubrovnik to Mostar
After breakfast, head north from Dubrovnik through Neum and across the Neretva river delta toward Metkovic. Stop in Pocitelj to walk around this Ottoman-era village with its historic architecture and narrow streets. Then continue to Mostar, where you'll see the UNESCO-protected Stari Most bridge and wander through the old town's traditional buildings and riverside areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pocitelj village
- Explore Mostar
Landmarks Pocitelj Stari Most 
- Day 3
Mostar to Zagreb
Following breakfast, drive through Medjugorje and head inland toward Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO site known for its cascading lakes and waterfalls. You'll have time to walk around and see the natural pools and forest trails. After that, continue for about 1.5 hours to Zagreb and check into your hotel in Croatia's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park
Optional Activities
- Stop in Medjugorje
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 4
Zagreb to Ljubljana
Start with breakfast, then spend the morning walking through Zagreb's upper town on foot. You'll pass St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, and the Cathedral, taking in the historic streets and local atmosphere. In the afternoon, drive to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. Spend your evening exploring the open-air market, Prešeren Square, Triple Bridges, the castle, and Town Hall before having dinner at a restaurant along the Ljubljanica River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of the many restaurants along the Ljubljanica River)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Zagreb's historic upper town
- Visit St. Mark's Church
- Visit St. Catherine's Church
- Visit Zagreb Cathedral
- Explore Ljubljana's open-air market
- Visit Prešeren Square
- See Triple Bridges
- Visit Ljubljana Castle
- Visit Town Hall
- See Robba's Fountain
Landmarks St. Mark's Church St. Catherine's Church Zagreb Cathedral Prešeren Square Triple Bridges Ljubljana Castle Town Hall Robba's Fountain 
- Day 5
Ljubljana to Zadar
Have breakfast and head toward the Croatian coast and Zadar. About 20 km from Ljubljana, stop at Postojna Caves, one of the world's largest cave systems, to explore the underground formations. Continue through Rijeka and arrive in the coastal city of Zadar. Check out the Sea Organ and the Sun Greeting monument before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Postojna Caves
Optional Activities
- Visit Sea Organ
- Visit Sun Greeting monument
Landmarks Postojna Caves Sea Organ Sun Greeting 
- Day 6
Zadar to Dubrovnik
After breakfast, drive south from Zadar along the Dalmatian coast, which offers nice views as you travel. Stop in Šibenik to see the Cathedral of St. James, then push on to Split to view the UNESCO-protected Diocletian Palace. Pass through the Makarska Riviera on your way, and you'll arrive in Dubrovnik by evening for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik
- Visit Diocletian Palace in Split
Landmarks Cathedral of St. James Diocletian Palace Makarska Riviera 
- Day 7
Dubrovnik
Following breakfast, walk through Dubrovnik's old town and visit the Rector's Palace and Franciscan Monastery, which has one of the world's oldest pharmacies. In the afternoon, either walk the city walls or take the cable car up Srdj Hill to get high views of the city and surrounding area. Grab a coffee and watch the sunset from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rector's Palace
- Visit Franciscan Monastery
- Explore old town
Optional Activities
- Walk the city walls
- Take cable car to Srdj Hill
Landmarks Rector's Palace Franciscan Monastery Srdj Hill - Day 8
Dubrovnik Departure
After breakfast, drive to Dubrovnik Airport to return your rental car and head to the airport for your departure flight. It's a short drive, so you'll have time to handle check-in and get through security without rushing.
- End point
- Dubrovnik, Dubrovacko-neretvanska županija, Croatia (Dubrovnik)
- Meals
- Breakfast
