Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive at Zagreb airport and head to your hotel to drop off your bags. Around 4:00 PM, a local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of the capital, showing you the two hills, the upper city, and the newer neighborhoods that make up Zagreb.
- Start point
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Pleso bb, Velika Gorica, Zagreb 10410, Croatia (Zagreb airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Zagreb with local guide
Landmarks Upper City (Gornji Grad) - Day 2
Zagreb to Sarajevo
After breakfast, you'll travel into Bosnia-Herzegovina. The drive takes you through Banja Luka where you'll have free time to walk around this Republika Srpska capital on your own. Then you continue to Jajce to see the fortress, mosque, and a waterfall before heading to Sarajevo. By mid-afternoon you're on another guided tour focusing on the Turkish influences throughout the city, with stops at mosques, madrasahs, and the old bazaars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Jajce Waterfall
- Panoramic city tour of Sarajevo with local guide
Optional Activities
- Free time in Banja Luka to explore fortress and Orthodox cathedral
- Free time in Jajce for lunch and exploration
Landmarks Jajce Waterfall Banja Luka Fortress Orthodox Cathedral of Banja Luka Jajce Fortress Jajce Mosque - Day 3
Sarajevo to Dubrovnik
Starting out after breakfast, you visit the Tunnel of Hope, which played a crucial role keeping Sarajevo supplied during the siege. From there, you drive through deep valleys toward Mostar to see the historic center and the famous stone bridge that separates Orthodox, Muslim, and Catholic communities. You'll also stop in Medjugorje, which has been an unofficial Catholic pilgrimage site since 1981, and then continue on to Dubrovnik, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo
- Guided tour in Mostar
Optional Activities
- Stop in Medjugorje - Apparition Hill visit (pilgrimage site)
- Free time in Mostar for exploration
Landmarks Tunnel of Hope (Tunel Nadzije) Stari Most (Old Bridge) Apparition Hill (Medjugorje) - Day 4
Dubrovnik
After breakfast, your local guide takes you through Dubrovnik on a panoramic tour covering the main sites. You'll visit the Franciscan Monastery, which houses Europe's oldest pharmacy, and the Dubrovnik Cathedral. A boat takes you out to Lokrum island where you can explore 11th-century Benedictine monastery ruins and spot a Game of Thrones filming location. The afternoon is yours to wander through the old town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Dubrovnik with local guide
- Visit to Franciscan Monastery and Cathedral
- Boat trip to Lokrum island
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration of Dubrovnik
Landmarks Franciscan Monastery Dubrovnik Cathedral Lokrum Island 
- Day 5
Dubrovnik to Split
You'll head north along the Croatian coast with views of islands and dramatic landscapes passing by. Arriving in Split around noon leaves you time to grab lunch somewhere near the waterfront. In the afternoon, a local guide shows you around the city, including Diocletian's Palace from the 3rd to 4th centuries. You'll walk through the center's winding streets and alleys, then stroll along the Riva waterfront to catch the sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Diocletian's Palace
- City tour of Split with local guide including Riva waterfront walk
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch in Split
Landmarks Diocletian's Palace Riva Waterfront 
- Day 6
Split to Opatija
Leaving Split after breakfast, you travel inland through rolling hills to reach Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO site. You'll explore the lakes and waterfalls, choosing to either walk trails or take boats across the water. After a lunch break, the route heads back toward the coast to Opatija, known as the Queen of Tourism for its Mediterranean vegetation and historic gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park including boat or train tours
Optional Activities
- Free time for lunch at Plitvice Lakes
- Walking trails in Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 7
Opatija to Ljubljana
After breakfast, you cross into Slovenia. First stop is Postojna, home to one of the world's most important cave systems, where a small train takes you partway through. Then you're off to Bled, a picture-perfect town beside a lake with boat trips to the island monastery and views of the medieval castle. Later you reach Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, for a guided tour highlighting the medieval fortress, the Prague-like atmosphere, and the impressive castle heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Postojna Caves including partial tour by train
- Boat trip on Lake Bled to the island
- City tour of Ljubljana with local guide
Landmarks Postojna Cave Lake Bled Bled Island Ljubljana Castle - Day 8
Ljubljana to Zagreb
Continuing through Slovenia after breakfast, you arrive in Maribor, the country's second-largest city surrounded by vineyards and green valleys. You'll explore this historic wine-focused city and visit the world's oldest winery. From there you cross back into Croatia and return to Zagreb with the rest of the day free to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to Maribor and its wine heritage sites
- Free time in Zagreb for independent exploration
Landmarks Maribor City - Day 9
Zagreb
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Zagreb International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Pleso bb, Velika Gorica, Zagreb 10410, Croatia (Zagreb International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
