Itinerary
- Day 1
Ljubljana
You arrive in Ljubljana and a private transfer gets you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around the capital and get a feel for the city on your own schedule.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana city center independently
- Day 2
Ljubljana
A guided walking tour takes you through Ljubljana's main sites with an English-speaking guide. You'll see Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, the fish market, and town hall before riding the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle for views across the city. The afternoon is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana including Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, fish market, and town hall
- Funicular ride up to Ljubljana Castle
- Visit to Ljubljana Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana independently during afternoon free time
Landmarks/POIs Prešeren Square Triple Bridge Ljubljana Fish Market Ljubljana Town Hall Ljubljana Castle - Day 3
Ljubljana to Zagreb
You drive into Croatia and explore Zagreb's historic core. Your guide walks you through the medieval Gornji Grad and Kaptol districts, pointing out churches, palaces, museums, and galleries that shaped the city. After lunch, you have the afternoon to yourself to check out more of Zagreb.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Zagreb's Gornji Grad and Kaptol historic districts
Optional Activities
- Explore Zagreb independently during afternoon free time
Landmarks/POIs Gornji Grad Kaptol - Day 4
Zagreb to Opatija
The drive takes you to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO site with 16 turquoise lakes connected by waterfalls. After grabbing lunch, you head to the Adriatic coast and settle into Opatija, an elegant seaside resort that's been welcoming visitors since the 1800s.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 5
Opatija to Istria
Today you explore Istria, the large peninsula shared by Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. You walk through Rovinj, a charming harbor town built on an island, then visit a local farm for traditional Istrian food and wine. Next is Poreč with its narrow medieval streets. Back at your hotel, the afternoon is free to relax by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Rovinj
- Local goods tasting in Istria
- Visit to Poreč
Landmarks/POIs Rovinj Poreč - Day 6
Opatija to Julian Alps
You leave the coast and head inland to see Predjama Castle, a Renaissance fortress built right into a cave cliff. Then it's down into Postojna Cave, which has a train running through it for a unique underground journey. After lunch, you drive to the Julian Alps region with free time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Predjama Castle
- Visit to Postojna Cave
Landmarks/POIs Predjama Castle Postojna Cave - Day 7
Julian Alps
The day focuses on the Julian Alps starting at Lake Bled, where you take a traditional boat to the island and see the clifftop castle. From there, you head to Lake Bohinj and ride a funicular up Mt Vogel for views of Triglav National Park. After lunch and some time by the lake, you return to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Bled Castle
- Traditional pletna boat ride to Lake Bled island
- Funicular ride to Mt Vogel
- Views of Triglav National Park from Mt Vogel
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle Lake Bohinj Mt Vogel Triglav National Park - Day 8
Julian Alps
Your tour ends today with free time before your departure. You can pack, rest, or take one last moment in the Julian Alps before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
