Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
This evening you'll head to the airport for your overnight flight to Zagreb. Once you board, you're starting your journey through Croatia, a country known for its coastline, historic towns, and food scene.
- Day 2
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb this morning and your personal driver will take you to the hotel. After checking in and getting settled, there's a welcome dinner for you this evening. The city has a laid-back feel, and you can wander around and check out the local coffee culture at your own pace.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Day 3
Zagreb to Ljubljana
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour through Zagreb to see the Austro-Hungarian architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries, plus the medieval Upper Town with its galleries and historic sites. Later you'll travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia, where you're staying for two nights. Dinner at a local restaurant wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fresh, traditional cuisine at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Zagreb city tour with local guide
- Guided exploration of Upper Town, town walls, museums and galleries
Landmarks Upper Town Zagreb - Day 4
Bled and Ljubljana
Head out to Bled, a resort town in the Julian Alps. You'll take a traditional wooden Pletna boat to Bled Island to visit the 11th-century Church of the Assumption of Mary, and check out Bled Castle on the cliffs above. Back in Ljubljana, you'll get a guided city tour that includes the famous Dragon Bridge and other key spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional Pletna wooden boat ride to Bled Island
- Admission to Church of the Assumption of Mary
- Admission to Bled Castle
- Guided tour of Ljubljana with Dragon Bridge
Landmarks Church of the Assumption of Mary Bled Castle Dragon Bridge Lake Bled - Day 5
Postojna Caves and Opatija
After breakfast, travel to the Kras region to explore Postojna Caves, one of Europe's largest cave systems. You'll ride the underground cave railway through the caverns. From there you'll continue to Opatija on the coast and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Underground train ride through Postojna Caves
- Exploration of double-track cave railway
Landmarks Postojna Cave 
- Day 6
Rovinj and Motovun
You'll head to Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula for a guided walk through its cobblestone streets, Venetian-style houses, and art galleries. Then it's on to Motovun, a medieval hill town, where you'll search for truffles in the surrounding forest with trained dogs and watch a tasting. After a guided tour of Motovun, you'll return to Opatija.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Rovinj
- Truffle searching experience in Motovun Forest
- Truffle tasting demonstration
- Guided tour of Motovun village
Landmarks Rovinj Motovun Motovun Forest Mirna River Valley - Day 7
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Travel to Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring sixteen connected lakes joined by 92 waterfalls flowing through unspoiled landscape. You'll walk through dense forests of beech, fir and spruce, see flowering meadows, springs and caves. The area is protected wildlife habitat, so you might spot brown bears or learn about the conservation efforts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 8
Split
You'll travel to Split, Croatia's second-largest city, located on a peninsula at the foot of Marjan hill. After settling into your hotel, you'll have free time to explore. Later you'll join a guided tour of Diocletian's Palace, an ancient Roman landmark where you can walk through the historic cellars and gardens and see excavation sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Split city tour
- Exploration of Diocletian's cellars and gardens
- Viewing of ancient artifacts and excavation sites
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Marjan Hill 
- Day 9
Ston and Dubrovnik
Drive along the Pelje??ac Peninsula, a rugged coastline with pebble beaches and small villages. Stop in Ston, a historic village surrounded by 14th-century walls that locals call the 'European Great Wall.' You'll take a boat to a local oyster farm for tasting with regional wine. Then continue to Dubrovnik for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Included Activities
- Boat ride to oyster farm
- Oyster tasting with local wine
Landmarks Ston Pelje\u0161ac Peninsula 
- Day 10
Dubrovnik
Your local guide will take you through Dubrovnik's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site encircled by powerful walls and fortresses. You'll see the Franciscan Monastery from 1317, the 14th-century Lovrijenac Fortress, the Old Town Port, and Dubrovnik Cathedral. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Exploration of city walls and fortresses
Optional Activities
- Tour of local forts and palaces
- Beach day
- Cable car ride above Old Town
- Boat ride to Island of Lokrum
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Franciscan Monastery Lovrijenac Fortress Dubrovnik Cathedral - Day 11
Dubrovnik
You have the full day to check out Dubrovnik however you like. Visit local forts and palaces, relax on one of the beaches, ride the cable car above Old Town for views, take a boat to the Island of Lokrum, or just grab lunch and dinner at local spots. This evening everyone gathers for a farewell dinner with traditional music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant with traditional music)
Optional Activities
- Tour local forts and palaces
- Beach visit
- Cable car ride above Old Town
- Boat ride to Island of Lokrum
- Local cuisine dining
Landmarks Island of Lokrum - Day 12
Departure
Have breakfast this morning, then head to the airport for your departure. You're leaving Croatia and Slovenia behind, but you're taking all the memories and friendships from this trip with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
