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Private - Balkan Extended from Ljubljana to Dubrovnik

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From Ljubljana to Dubrovnik
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ljubljana

    You'll arrive in Ljubljana and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to walk around and get a feel for the city. You can see the mix of old buildings alongside modern, eco-friendly design that Ljubljana's known for. There are plenty of restaurants to try when you're ready for dinner, so just wander and get a sense of the local atmosphere.

    Start point
    Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Zgornji Brnik 130a, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, 4210, Slovenia (Ljubljana Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ljubljana's restaurants and dining options
    • Begin exploring Ljubljana's lively atmosphere
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  2. Day 2

    Lake Bled - Ljubljana

    This morning starts with a guided tour through Ljubljana, hitting the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Town Hall, Mestni Trg, Triple Bridge, and walking along the Ljubljanica River. After that, you'll drive to Lake Bled for a traditional pletna boat ride out to the Church of Saint Mary on the island. Later you can explore Bled Castle at your own pace and try the local Bled krempita cream cake. By evening you're back in Ljubljana for dinner.

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ljubljana including Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Town Hall, Mestni Trg, Triple Bridge, and Ljubljanica River
    • Boat ride on traditional pletna to Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled island
    • Visit to Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Lake Bled island

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bled Castle
    • Sample the famous Bled krempita cream cake
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
    Mestni Trg (Town Square)
    Triple Bridge
    Robba's Fountain
    Ljubljana Central Open-Air Market
    Ljubljanica River
    Lake Bled
    Church of Saint Mary (Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
    Bled Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portorož

    After checking out, you'll head to Postojna Cave where you board an electric train that takes you through underground passages filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and waterfalls. Then it's on to the medieval village of Smartno in the wine region, where you'll do some tasting. You'll finish the day settling into Portoroze, a coastal town on the Adriatic.

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Electric train tour of Postojna Cave with exploration of stalactites, stalagmites, limestone pools, subterranean gorges, and underground waterfalls
    • Wine tasting in Goriska Hills at an authentic vinery with regional wines

    Optional Activities

    • Visit medieval village of Šmartno in Goriska Hills
    Landmarks
    Postojna Cave
    Šmartno
    Goriska Hills (Brda)
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  4. Day 4

    Grozjan - Motovun - Porec

    Start in the hilltop village of Grozjan, walking through cobblestone streets and checking out galleries and local workshops. A truffle-hunting demonstration in the forest comes next, followed by tasting truffle-infused cheese, sausages, and Istrian wine. You'll also explore Motovun, the medieval town that sits above the forest. The day ends in Porec.

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Grozjan village with galleries and workshops
    • Truffle-hunting demonstration with expert hunter and dog
    • Tasting of local truffle-infused cheese and sausages with Istrian wine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Motovun's medieval architecture, town walls, and Church of St. Stephen
    Landmarks
    Grozjan
    Motovun
    Motovun Forest
    Church of St. Stephen
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  5. Day 5

    Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Porec

    You'll spend time in Rovinj checking out the Venetian architecture, walking the cobblestone streets, and browsing galleries on Grisia Street. Later there's a stop at Lim Bay where you can taste fresh oysters and shellfish at a seaside spot. From there you head to Pula to see the Roman amphitheatre, Temple of Augustus, and the Triumphal Arch of Sergius. Back to Porec by evening.

    Meals
    Lunch (Oyster & Seashell Tasting at seaside restaurant in Lim Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rovinj's Old Town with Venetian architecture
    • Oyster and seashell tasting at Lim Bay restaurant near oyster farm, including oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops

    Optional Activities

    • Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
    • Relax on Rovinj beaches
    • Explore trails to Milna Bay
    • Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Rovinj Old Town
    Grisia Street
    Lim Bay (Lim Channel)
    Pakleni Islands
    Milna Bay
    Pula Roman Amphitheatre
    Temple of Augustus
    Triumphal Arch of Sergius
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  6. Day 6

    Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park

    After checkout, you'll stop in Opatija for coffee along the Lungomare promenade with sea views, then drive through countryside and charming villages. The main event is a 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park, where you'll see the 16 interconnected cascading lakes, both the upper and lower sections. You'll have time to relax at a restaurant before checking into your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coffee break in Opatija at Lungomare promenade
    • 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park including upper and lower lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at restaurants near Plitvice Lakes
    Landmarks
    Opatija
    Lungomare Promenade
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
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  7. Day 7

    Trogir - Split

    You'll travel to Trogir, a UNESCO site on a small island, and walk through medieval streets seeing Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings. Stop at the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, and Kamerlengo Castle. Later you continue to Split and enter Diocletian's Palace through the Golden Gate, exploring the palace complex with the former Temple of Jupiter and Cathedral of Saint Domnius. The evening is free on the Riva promenade.

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Trogir including Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, Land Gate, Kamerlengo Castle, and Saint Mark's Tower
    • Exploration of Diocletian's Palace complex in Split including former Temple of Jupiter and Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    Landmarks
    Trogir Old Town
    Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
    Clock Tower
    Kamerlengo Castle
    Saint Mark's Tower
    Diocletian's Palace
    Temple of Jupiter (former)
    Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    Golden Gate (Split)
    Riva Promenade
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  8. Day 8

    Hvar Island - Split

    You'll board a high-speed catamaran to Hvar Island, known for car-free cobbled streets, restaurants, and bars. A walking tour takes you around the harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy. The afternoon is yours to do optional activities like boat trips to Pakleni Islands, beach time, hiking, or dining. You'll return to Split in the late afternoon.

    Included Activities

    • High-speed catamaran transfer Split to Hvar and return
    • Walking tour of Hvar including harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy

    Optional Activities

    • Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
    • Relax on beaches
    • Explore trails to Milna Bay
    • Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hvar Island Old Town
    Hvar Harbour
    Hvar Renaissance Cathedral
    Benedictine Convent
    Franciscan Monastery
    Church of Our Lady of Mercy
    Pakleni Islands
    Milna Bay
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  9. Day 9

    Peljésac Peninsula - Dubrovnik

    Today you drive along the Dalmatian coast seeing Croatian islands, vineyards, olive groves, and stone villages. After crossing the Peljesac Bridge, you'll stop at a local winery to taste Plavac Mali red wine and learn about the winemaking history. There's a brief stop in Ston for oysters and photos of the Ston Walls. You'll arrive in Dubrovnik, check in, and have the evening free.

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at local winery in Peljésac Peninsula featuring Plavac Mali with information on Dalmatian winemaking traditions

    Optional Activities

    • Oyster tasting in Ston
    • Explore Ston Walls
    • Mediterranean dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Peljésac Peninsula
    Peljésac Bridge
    Ston
    Ston Walls
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  10. Day 10

    Dubrovnik

    Your guided tour of Dubrovnik covers the Stradun main street, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace, City Walls, and the city port. You'll also hear about Game of Thrones filming locations and the historic Republic of Ragusa. Free time lets you grab a meal on the city walls, take the cable car up Srdj Hill for views, walk the 2km City Walls, or do a sunset cruise on the Karaka replica galley.

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Dubrovnik including Stradun, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace, City Walls, and city port

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at restaurant on city walls
    • Cable car to Srđ Hill
    • Explore 2km City Walls
    • Sunset cruise on Karaka replica galley
    Landmarks
    Stradun
    Placa Square
    Pile Gate
    Rector's Palace
    Dubrovnik City Walls
    Srđ Hill
  11. Day 11

    Dubrovnik

    After checkout, your tour ends. Transport to the airport isn't included, but you can contact the operator to arrange a departure transfer if needed.

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    · September 8th, 2025
    This was a well planned tour that let us see many different locations in both Slovenia and Croatia. It was beautiful landscape with so many different things to do and see. Enjoyed having a guide, but enjoyed having free time to explore for ourselves. Would have liked to be able to go into more of the places that we saw in some of the cities. Otherwise good overall.
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