Itinerary
- Day 1
Ljubljana
After meeting your tour director, you'll transfer into Ljubljana's city center for a guided walk through Old Town. You'll see Ljubljana Castle, the Triple Bridge, and the Ljubljanica River before checking into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town
- Visit Ljubljana Castle
- Cross Triple Bridge
- Explore Ljubljanica River area
- Visit Prešeren Square
- Explore Metelkova district
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljana Castle Triple Bridge Prešeren Square Metelkova District Ljubljanica River - Day 2
Ljubljana - Postojna - Bled - Ljubljana
This morning after breakfast you'll head to Postojna Cave to see the stalactites and stalagmites on a guided tour. Then it's on to Bled Lake where you'll take a traditional Pletna boat out to Bled Island and climb up to the medieval castle for views across the water. You'll be back in Ljubljana by mid-day with free time for the rest of the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Postojna Cave
- Pletna boat ride to Bled Island
- Visit Bled Castle
- Explore Bled Lake area
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Bled Lake Bled Island Bled Castle - Day 3
Ljubljana to Zagreb
After breakfast you'll check out and drive toward Zagreb, which takes about 2 hours. Once there, a guided tour walks you through Ban Jelačić Square, the Upper Town, and various architectural landmarks around the city. After checking into your hotel, your evening is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Zagreb
- Visit Ban Jelačić Square
- Explore Upper Town
- Discover architectural gems and cultural landmarks
Landmarks/POIs Ban Jelačić Square Upper Town (Gradec) - Day 4
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes to Bihać
You'll check out after breakfast and head to Plitvice Lakes National Park to walk the wooden pathways between cascading waterfalls and clear lakes, including the Veliki Slap waterfall. After lunch on your own, it's about a 1-hour drive to Bihać where you'll explore the city center before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- View Veliki Slap waterfall
- Traverse wooden pathways through park
Optional Activities
- Explore Bihać city center
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park Veliki Slap - Day 5
Bihać to Jajce to Travnik to Sarajevo
After checking out, you're heading to Central Bosnia starting in Jajce for a guided tour of the cobblestone streets, medieval fortress, Pliva Waterfall, and old wooden watermills. Then you'll continue to Travnik to see its fortress and Ottoman-era architecture, finishing the day with arrival in Sarajevo and checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jajce
- Visit Jajce medieval fortress
- View Pliva Waterfall
- Explore Pliva Lakes area
- See wooden watermills in Jajce
- Guided tour of Travnik
- Visit Travnik fortress
- Explore Travnik mosques, churches, and Ottoman architecture
Landmarks/POIs Jajce Pliva Waterfall Pliva Lakes Travnik Fortress - Day 6
Sarajevo
You'll spend the day in Sarajevo exploring where East meets West. Check out the Latin Bridge and the Sarajevo Tunnel Museum to learn about the Siege, then head to the abandoned Olympic bobsled track from 1984 which now has street art covering it. The city's layered history and cultural mix will be evident throughout your walking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sarajevo
- Visit Latin Bridge
- Tour Sarajevo Tunnel Museum
- Visit abandoned Olympic bobsled track
Landmarks/POIs Latin Bridge Sarajevo Tunnel Museum Olympic Bobsled Track - Day 7
Sarajevo to Konjic to Mostar
After breakfast and checking out, you'll drive to Konjic to explore Marshall Tito's Atomic Shelter with its underground chambers and tunnels. From there the route goes through Neretva Canyon to Mostar where a guided walk takes you through cobbled streets to the Old Bridge, the Old Bazaar, and Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Your evening is free after checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Konjic town
- Visit Marshall Tito's Atomic Shelter (Tito's Bunker)
- Guided walking tour of Mostar
- Visit Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- Explore Old Bazaar in Mostar
- Visit Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Landmarks/POIs Marshall Tito's Atomic Shelter (Tito's Bunker) Neretva Canyon Stari Most Old Bazaar (Mostar) Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque - Day 8
Mostar surroundings
The day centers on exploring around Mostar starting with Kravica Waterfall where limestone cliffs surround cascading water and you can swim if you'd like. Then you'll walk through Počitelj's ancient stone streets and climb to its medieval fortress for views. Later you'll stop at Blagaj to see the Buna River springs and the historic Tekija monastery before heading back to Mostar for the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Kravica Waterfall
- Explore Počitelj
- Visit Clock Tower in Počitelj
- Visit Haji Ali Mosque
- Climb medieval fortress in Počitelj
- Visit Buna River springs
- Tour Blagaj Tekija
Optional Activities
- Swim in Kravica Waterfall pool
Landmarks/POIs Kravica Waterfall Počitelj Haji Ali Mosque Buna River Springs Blagaj Tekija - Day 9
Mostar to Split
After breakfast and checkout, you're heading to Split on the Croatian coast. A guided tour covers the UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace, Peristyle Square, and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. You'll climb the bell tower for Adriatic views, then wander narrow alleys with shops and cafes. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore further before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Split
- Visit UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace
- Explore Peristyle Square
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Climb bell tower for panoramic views
- Explore Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace Peristyle Square Cathedral of Saint Domnius - Day 10
Split to Krka National Park to Zadar
Starting early from Split, you'll drive to Krka National Park to walk wooden pathways past cascading waterfalls and clear lakes, with the Skradinski Buk waterfall series being the highlight. Later you'll head to Zadar to see the Roman Forum, the unique Sea Organ, and watch the Greeting to the Sun light installation at sunset from the waterfront.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Krka National Park
- View Skradinski Buk waterfall
- Traverse wooden pathways in Krka
- Explore Roman Forum in Zadar
- Visit Sea Organ in Zadar
- View Greeting to the Sun installation at sunset
- Stroll Zadar waterfront
Landmarks/POIs Krka National Park Skradinski Buk Roman Forum Sea Organ Greeting to the Sun - Day 11
Zadar to Dubrovnik
After checking out you'll continue down the Adriatic coast to Dubrovnik. Walking the limestone-paved Stradun street takes you past shops and cafes toward the Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, and Cathedral of the Assumption. You'll climb the medieval walls for panoramic views of the sea and the city's terracotta rooftops spread below you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
- Explore UNESCO-listed Old Town
- Walk Stradun street
- Visit Rector's Palace
- Visit Sponza Palace
- Visit Cathedral of the Assumption
- Climb ancient city walls
Landmarks/POIs Dubrovnik Old Town Stradun Rector's Palace Sponza Palace Cathedral of the Assumption - Day 12
Dubrovnik to Kotor to Budva
Heading into Montenegro, you'll first explore Kotor's UNESCO-listed Old Town with its medieval walls and narrow cobblestone streets, stopping at St. Tryphon Cathedral and the Maritime Museum. Later you'll reach Budva where medieval walls enclose another charming old town with a Citadela fortress and Church of the Holy Trinity. You can walk the bustling promenade or relax on the beach before checking in with your evening free.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kotor Old Town
- Explore medieval walls of Kotor
- Visit St. Tryphon Cathedral
- Visit Maritime Museum
- Explore Bay of Kotor waterfront
- Guided tour of Budva Old Town
- Visit Citadela fortress
- Visit Church of the Holy Trinity
Optional Activities
- Relax on Budva beaches
Landmarks/POIs Kotor Old Town St. Tryphon Cathedral Maritime Museum Bay of Kotor Budva Old Town Citadela Fortress Church of the Holy Trinity - Day 13
Budva to Krujë to Tirana
You're heading into Albania and stopping first in Krujë to walk medieval cobblestone streets and visit Krujë Castle for panoramic views plus the Skanderbeg Museum. The Old Bazaar is worth exploring before you continue to Tirana. The capital's guided tour shows you Skanderbeg Square with its National History Museum and Et'hem Bey Mosque, colorful street art, and the lively Blloku district before checking into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Explore Krujë town
- Visit Krujë Castle
- Tour Skanderbeg Museum in Krujë
- Explore Old Bazaar in Krujë
- Guided tour of Tirana
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit National History Museum
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Explore Blloku district
Landmarks/POIs Krujë Castle Skanderbeg Museum Old Bazaar (Krujë) Skanderbeg Square National History Museum Et'hem Bey Mosque Blloku District - Day 14
Tirana to Ohrid to Skopje
After breakfast and checkout you'll cross into North Macedonia to explore Ohrid's UNESCO-listed Old Town with cobbled medieval streets. You'll see Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes with clear water, visit the Church of St. Sophia, and climb Samuel's Fortress for views. Then it's on to Skopje to see Alexander the Great Square, the Old Bazaar, and Kale Fortress before checking in. Your evening is free and the tour concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ohrid Old Town
- Visit Church of St. Sophia
- Visit Samuel's Fortress
- Stroll Ohrid lakeside promenade
- Guided tour of Skopje
- Visit Alexander the Great Square
- Explore Old Bazaar in Skopje
- Visit Kale Fortress
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Ohrid
Landmarks/POIs Ohrid Old Town Lake Ohrid Church of St. Sophia Samuel's Fortress Alexander the Great Square Old Bazaar (Skopje) Kale Fortress - Day 15
Departure
After breakfast you'll check out and head to the airport for your transfer. Tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
