Itinerary
- Day 1
Ljubljana
You'll arrive in Ljubljana and head to your hotel to settle in. After that, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace. The city has plenty of energy to discover on foot, and there are good restaurants within walking distance when you're ready for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana's historic architecture and modern sustainability initiatives
- Dine at local restaurants around the hotel area
- Day 2
Lake Bled - Ljubljana
This morning starts with a guided tour through Ljubljana's main sights including the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Town Hall, Mestni Trg, Robba's Fountain, and the central market. The Triple Bridge gets a stop too. From there you'll head to Lake Bled for a traditional pletna boat ride out to the Church of Saint Mary on the island. There's time to check out Bled Castle and try the local krempita cream cake before heading back to Ljubljana for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana city center
- Lake Bled boat ride on traditional pletna boat to Church of Saint Mary
- Visit to Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Bled Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Bled Castle
- Try Bled krempita cream cake
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Town Hall (Magistrat) Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Central Open-Air Market Triple Bridge Ljubljanica River Lake Bled Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Bled Castle - Day 3
Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portorož
You'll leave Ljubljana and drive about an hour to Postojna Cave. An electric train takes you through the underground landscape with stalactites, stalagmites, and underground waterfalls. After that, you're heading to the Goriska Hills wine region to see the medieval village of Smarno and taste wines at a local winery. By evening you'll check into your hotel in Portoroz on the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Postojna Cave exploration via electric train
- Wine tasting in Goriska Hills at local winery
- Visit to medieval village of Šmartno
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Goriska Hills Šmartno - Day 4
Grozjan - Motovun - Poreč
First stop is Grozjan, a hilltop village with galleries and medieval architecture that you'll walk through at your own pace. Next comes a truffle-hunting demonstration with a local expert and dog in the Istrian forests, followed by tasting truffle-infused cheese and sausages with wine. Later you'll head to Motovun to explore its ancient hilltop streets and forests, then continue on to Porec for hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Grozjan village galleries and workshops
- Truffle-hunting demonstration with expert guide and dog
- Truffle tasting - local cheese, sausages, and Istrian wine
Optional Activities
- Visit Motovun town
- Explore Motovun Forest views
Landmarks/POIs Grozjan Motovun Church of St. Stephen Motovun Forest - Day 5
Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Poreč
You'll spend the morning wandering through Rovinj's old town with its Venetian architecture and checking out local art on Grisia Street. Around midday you're heading to Lim Bay for oyster and seashell tasting at a restaurant near an oyster farm. After that, drive to Pula to see the Roman amphitheatre along with the Temple of Augustus and Triumphal Arch of Sergius. You'll return to Porec by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Oyster and seashell tasting with freshest shellfish including oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rovinj Old Town
- Oyster and seashell tasting at Lim Bay restaurant
- Visit to Pula Roman amphitheatre and historic sites
Landmarks/POIs Rovinj Old Town Grisia Street Lim Bay Pula Roman Amphitheatre Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius - Day 6
Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park
After leaving Porec, you'll stop in Opatija for a coffee break and a stroll along the Lungomare promenade. The drive continues through countryside with small villages and rolling hills before reaching Plitvice Lakes National Park. There's a 3-hour guided tour through the 16 interconnected cascading lakes, exploring both upper and lower sections. You'll have time at a restaurant near the park before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Opatija and Lungomare promenade
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Exploration of upper and lower lakes
Optional Activities
- Relax at restaurants near Plitvice Lakes
Landmarks/POIs Opatija Lungomare Promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 7
Trogir - Split
You're heading toward the Dalmatian coast today. Trogir is your first stop, a small island with medieval and Renaissance architecture, the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, Land Gate, Kamerlengo Castle, and Saint Mark's Tower. From there, continue to Split and walk through Diocletian's Palace complex with its narrow cobblestone streets. See the Temple of Jupiter and Cathedral of Saint Domnius, then walk the lively Riva promenade before checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Trogir Old Town
- Guided exploration of Diocletian's Palace and Split Old Town
- Visit to former Temple of Jupiter
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Domnius
Optional Activities
- Stroll Riva promenade in Split
Landmarks/POIs Trogir Old Town Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Clock Tower Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Diocletian's Palace Golden Gate Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade - Day 8
Hvar Island - Split
You'll head to the ferry port this morning for a high-speed catamaran to Hvar Island. A walking tour shows you the harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy. The afternoon is free, so you can take a boat trip to the Pakleni Islands, relax on beaches, explore trails to Milna Bay, or grab lunch at local restaurants. You'll return to Split by catamaran in the late afternoon, though timing varies by season.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran transfer Split to Hvar Island
- Walking tour of Hvar town and medieval architecture
- High-speed catamaran transfer Hvar Island to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Relax on Hvar beaches
- Explore trails to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hvar Island Hvar Harbour Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay - Day 9
Split
Your tour ends today and you'll check out of your hotel. The airport transfer isn't included with the tour, but you can contact Balkan&more to arrange a departure transfer if you need it.
Optional Activities
- Arrange airport transfer through Balkan&more (available for additional fee)
