Itinerary
- Day 1
Ljubljana
A private transfer brings you from the airport straight to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. Once you arrive at your accommodation, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. You can take a walk around the city center, grab dinner at a local restaurant, or just rest up after your journey.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana on your own
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljana - Day 2
Ljubljana
Your guided tour walks through Ljubljana's key spots like Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, and the fishmarket. You'll ride the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle to look around and take in the panoramic views across the city and countryside. By afternoon, you're free to wander around on your own and check out whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana including Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, fishmarket, and town hall
- Funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle
- Ljubljana Castle entrance and exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana independently in the afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Prešeren Square Triple Bridge Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana Central Market - Day 3
Bled - Lake Bohinj
After heading to Bled, you'll see the alpine lake and its famous island. Bled Castle sits high on a cliff with great regional views, and then you'll take a traditional pletna boat out to the island. Later, after grabbing lunch, you drive to Lake Bohinj, the country's largest alpine lake. The funicular takes you up to Mt Vogel's summit for views of Triglav National Park. You'll have some downtime by the shore before heading back to Ljubljana for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bled Castle
- Traditional pletna boat ride to the island on Lake Bled
- Funicular ride to Mt Vogel
- Triglav National Park views from Mt Vogel
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Bled area
- Explore Lake Bohinj on your own
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle Church of the Assumption (Island Church) Lake Bohinj Mt Vogel Triglav National Park - Day 4
Zagreb
You'll descend into Postojna Cave, the only cave system with a train running through it. After free time for lunch, you travel to Zagreb, Croatia's capital. A guide walks you through the medieval Gornji Grad and Kaptol districts, showing you historic churches, palaces, and museums. The rest of your day is open for exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Postojna Cave entrance and experience including underground train
- Guided walking tour of Zagreb's Gornji Grad and Kaptol
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch near Postojna Cave
- Explore Zagreb independently in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Gornji Grad (Upper Town) Kaptol Zagreb Cathedral - Day 5
Split
Plitvice National Park is the focus today, with its 16 turquoise-green lakes connected by waterfall systems. This UNESCO site gives you time in the afternoon to see the landscape at your own pace. Late in the day you head to Split and walk through the historic streets. Your guide explains this ancient city's roots as a Roman Emperor's retirement home from over 1,700 years ago. By evening, you'll board the ship to start the cruise portion.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Plitvice National Park entrance and guided experience
- Guided walking tour of Split's Old Town
- Embarkation on cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Plitvice National Park on your own
- Independent exploration of Split streets
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park Split Old Town Diocletian's Palace - Day 6
Brač (Zlatni Rat) - Hvar
Early sailing takes you to Brač Island and Zlatni Rat beach, a pebbly stretch that extends over 500 meters into the sea and shifts with the wind (weather permitting, or Milna is the alternate stop). From there, you sail to Hvar, known for its 2,724 hours of sun yearly. Your guide explains Hvar's place in Croatian history. The evening is yours to explore this popular holiday spot at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Swimming stop at Zlatni Rat beach, Brač Island
- Guided tour of Hvar
Optional Activities
- Explore Hvar independently in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Zlatni Rat Beach Brač Island Milna Hvar Town - Day 7
Biševo (Blue Cave) - Vis
An early morning departure heads to Biševo Island and the Blue Cave, famous for its distinctive silver-blue light. You'll continue to Vis, Croatia's most isolated island and former military headquarters until 1989. That isolation kept the island preserved and natural. You'll have your evening free to walk around this charming island town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Blue Cave visit at Biševo Island
- Sail to Vis Island
Optional Activities
- Explore Vis town independently in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Blue Cave Biševo Island Vis Island - Day 8
Korčula
Early sailing brings you to Korcula Island, known for vineyards, olive groves, and small bays. You'll stop for swimming in a peaceful bay with clear water and unspoiled nature. Lunch happens onboard. By afternoon you reach Korcula town, the medieval 'little Dubrovnik' and Marco Polo's birthplace. A guide takes you through the winding streets, then you're free to have local wine at a cafe, swim, or continue exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Swimming stop in bay near Korčula
- Guided tour of Korčula town
Optional Activities
- Sample local wine or coffee at outdoor cafes
- Explore Korčula streets independently
Landmarks/POIs Korčula Island Korčula Town - Day 9
Mljet
The ship sails to Mljet, the most forested Adriatic island. You'll explore the two saltwater lakes at the northern end and visit the Benedictine monastery on St. Mary Island in Veliko Jezero. Your guide tells the story of Greek hero Ulysses and his connection to the spot. Back onboard, there's a special Captain's Dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's dinner aboard)
Included Activities
- Mljet National Park entrance
- Guided tour of Mljet including salted lakes and Benedictine monastery
- Captain's dinner onboard
Landmarks/POIs Mljet Island Veliko Jezero (Big Lake) Malo Jezero (Small Lake) Benedictine Monastery (St. Mary) Mljet National Park - Day 10
Ston - Slano
Early departure takes you to Slano, a small town set in a 2-kilometer bay. From there you head toward Ston, known as the region's gastronomic hub and famous for Europe's longest walls. You'll visit a working oyster farm to learn how oysters and mussels are farmed here and why they taste so good. An authentic tasting of oysters and mussels with local wine happens under the trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Oyster farm visit and rustic oyster and mussel tasting with local wine
Optional Activities
- Explore Ston and its historic walls
Landmarks/POIs Slano Ston Ston Walls - Day 11
Elaphiti Islands - Dubrovnik
Early sailing heads to the Elaphiti Islands with time for swimming along the way. As you continue toward Dubrovnik, lunch is served while sailing alongside the old city walls, perfect for photos. After docking, a guide leads you through the Old Town walled city on the Adriatic coast. You'll then have time on your own to experience what Dubrovnik has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch while sailing alongside old city walls)
Included Activities
- Swimming at Elaphiti Islands
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
Optional Activities
- Explore Dubrovnik independently
Landmarks/POIs Elaphiti Islands Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls - Day 12
Dubrovnik Departure
After breakfast, you disembark from the ship. The time until your airport transfer is yours to use as you wish. Later, your transfer takes you to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Dubrovnik on your own before transfer
- Last-minute shopping or sightseeing
