Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and get settled into the city. Spend your afternoon wandering through the squares and cobbled streets, checking out the local markets at your own pace. By evening, you'll meet up with your Travel Director and the group for dinner.
- Day 2
Zagreb to Bled
A Local Specialist takes you through Zagreb's medieval upper town, stopping at St. Mark's Square to see the ornate Romanesque church. After that, you'll head into Slovenia's green landscape toward Bled, a lakeside resort town. Along the way, you'll learn about local legends involving fairies and historic visitors like Holy Roman Emperor Henry II.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Zagreb's medieval heart and upper town
- Visit to St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Church
- Travel through Slovenia's Alpine landscapes to Bled
Optional Activities
- Traditional Slovenian Village Experience in Radovljica - medieval alpine village visit with meal at traditional Slovenian Inn, local musicians, and gingerbread museum (€53.00)
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Church - Day 3
Bled
You have the full day at Lake Bled. Walk along the shore, take in views of Bled Castle sitting on its rocky cliff, and watch the traditional pletna boats heading out to the island. The Julian Alps frame everything nicely. This evening, you'll head to Slibar farm for a Be My Guest experience with homegrown Slovenian hospitality and seasonal dishes served family-style.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Homegrown Slovenian hospitality with local favourites served on sharing plates, including seasonal vegetables at Slibar farm)
Included Activities
- Full day exploring Lake Bled's picturesque surroundings
- Stroll along the shores of Lake Bled
- Views of Bled Castle and Bled Island
- Exclusive Be My Guest experience at Slibar farm - six-generation family farm visit with guided walk, dinner with seasonal vegetables on sharing plates, and interaction with farm animals
Optional Activities
- Alpine Jewels And Lake Bohinj - visit to Slovenia's largest glacier lake, mountain villages, Lake Bohinj shores, 13th-century St John's Church frescoes, and traditional Slovenian dessert (€43.00)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle Bled Island Julian Alps - Day 4
Bled to Opatija
Travel to Ljubljana, Europe's smallest capital, and walk through this car-free university town with your Travel Director. You'll see the Old Town's medieval squares, Preseren Square, and the Triple Bridge. Ljubljana Castle overlooks everything from its hilltop. Before reaching Opatija, you'll stop in Postojna to visit an impressive cave system.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation of Ljubljana with Travel Director
- Walking tour of Ljubljana's Old Town and medieval squares
- Visit to Prešeren Square
- Views of the Triple Bridge
- Views of Ljubljana Castle
- Mini-train ride through Postojna Cave with exploration of rock formations and information about the rare olm ecosystem
Optional Activities
- Truffle Hunt and Istrian Dinner - scenic drive through Istria, Motovun region visit, real life truffle-hunting experience with local farmer, light Istrian dinner featuring truffle dishes (€75.00)
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljana Prešeren Square Triple Bridge Ljubljana Castle Postojna Cave Franciscan Church of the Annunciation City Hall (Ljubljana) - Day 5
Opatija to Pula and Rovinj
Head to Pula on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula and check out the 1st-century Pula Arena with a Local Specialist, who'll explain its history from Romans through World War II. It's the sixth-largest and best-preserved amphitheatre around. Later, you'll explore Rovinj's fishing port and Old Town with its Mediterranean character. Back in Opatija by evening for a stroll along the Lungomare.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pula Arena with Local Specialist - 1st-century Roman amphitheatre
- Exploration of Pula's history under Romans, Ostrogoths, Venetians and Allied Forces
- Walking tour of Rovinj's Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Pula Arena Rovinj Old Town Park of Sv. Jakov - Day 6
Plitvice Lakes National Park
A guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park awaits, one of Croatia's oldest and largest parks. You can choose between a short walk with canyon views or a longer, more energetic hike to Kozjek Lake. You'll see how cascading waters, caves and waterfalls formed over thousands of years and learn how your visit helps with water and land conservation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park UNESCO site
- Choice of short walk with canyon views or long walk to Kozjek Lake with Local Specialist
- Exploration of cascading lakes, caves and waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park Kozjek Lake - Day 7
Trogir and Split
Your Local Specialist guides you through Trogir's medieval streets, explaining its history from the Hellenistic period through Venetian times. Then you'll see Diocletian's Palace in Split, a 4th-century retirement residence for Roman Emperor Diocletian. The remnants of squares and temples still stand today. You'll have seafood for dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Trogir's medieval center beyond fortress walls
- Exploration of Trogir's Renaissance and Baroque buildings
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace in Split
- Dive Into Culture experience learning about Roman Empire legacy and Emperor Diocletian's palace
Optional Activities
- Traditional Konoba Dinner - dinner in traditional stone basement 'konoba' with choice of seafood or meats, Dalmatian wines and live music (€55.00)
Landmarks/POIs Trogir Diocletian's Palace - Day 8
Split
Spend a full day in Split seeing why locals call it 'the most beautiful city in the world'. You'll people-watch in Pjaca Square where locals have gathered for centuries, then climb the bell tower for views of terracotta roofs and white marble. Grab lunch at a cafe tucked in the hidden lanes, or consider an optional full-day excursion to one of the Dalmatian Islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Split
- Visit to Pjaca Square
- Climb bell tower for views of Split and the Adriatic
Optional Activities
- Jewel of the Adriatic - full-day trip to Hvar island with boat ride from Split harbour, guided walking tour of Hvar Old Town with Local Specialist, free time at seafront restaurants or Venetian hilltop fortress, return sail over Adriatic (€75.00, may substitute Brac for Hvar in May or September)
Landmarks/POIs Pjaca Square Split Bell Tower Hvar - Day 9
Dubrovnik
Travel to Dubrovnik, the walled city that inspired poets and painters. This morning, your Local Specialist takes you through the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain, and the city's monastic landmarks. You'll walk cobbled staircases and backstreets learning about Dubrovnik's past as a powerful city-state. In the afternoon, choose an optional village visit for traditional olive oil pressing and home-cooked lunch, or a sunset cruise along the Adriatic with dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing walk of Dubrovnik with Local Specialist
- Visit to Rector's Palace
- Visit to Onofrio's Fountain
- Visit to Dubrovnik's monastic landmarks
- Exploration of the walled city's cobbled streets and backstreets
Optional Activities
- Olive oil village tour - visit nearby village to see traditional olive oil pressing with home-cooked lunch
- Sunset Cruise And Dinner - sunset cruise along Dalmatian coast to secluded bay with local dinner and drinks, cruise outside illuminated old city walls before returning to hotel (€62.00, weather dependent)
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Rector's Palace Onofrio's Fountain - Day 10
Dubrovnik
More time to explore Dubrovnik before the tour ends. Consider an optional excursion with your Local Specialist to Cavtat for a stroll through the old town and marina, beach time, or a visit to the Racic Mausoleum. Or head to a winery in Konavle Valley for wine with prsut and cheese. You'll gather this evening for a farewell dinner toasting the Adriatic and your memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner toasting the Adriatic)
Optional Activities
- Panoramic Cavtat - chartered boat journey to picturesque Cavtat village, leisurely stroll in old town with Local Specialist, opportunity to visit beach, admire marina yachts, or walk to Racic Mausoleum (€35.00)
- Konavle Valley winery visit - wine with pršut and cheese
Landmarks/POIs Cavtat Racic Mausoleum Konavle Valley - Day 11
Departure
Your Croatia and Slovenia tour concludes this morning after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
