Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubrovnik
You'll arrive in Dubrovnik and have time to settle in before the welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you get there early, check out the Church of St Blaise, ride the cable car up Mount Srd for views over the city, or search for Game of Thrones filming spots around town. After the meeting wraps up, head out with the group to find dinner and get to know your fellow travelers.
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of St Blaise
- Cable car ride to Mount Srd
- Discover Game of Thrones filming locations
- Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
- War Photography Museum - EUR10
- Rector's Palace - EUR13
- Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
- Srd Hill Hike - Free
- Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
- City Walls Walk - EUR35
Landmarks/POIs Church of St Blaise Mount Srd - Day 2
Elafiti Islands
This morning you're taking a day trip to the Elafiti Islands, a small archipelago off Dubrovnik's coast. You'll stop at churches along the way, then have time to swim or relax at the beach or grab a long lunch at a waterfront restaurant. Back in Dubrovnik by afternoon, the rest of the day is yours to wander around. Check out Big Onofrio's Fountain or the Franciscan Monastery before finding a spot for dinner with sunset views.
Included Activities
- Elafiti Islands Day Trip
- Visit churches on Elafiti Islands
Optional Activities
- Visit Big Onofrio's Fountain
- Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
- Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
- Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
- War Photography Museum - EUR10
- Rector's Palace - EUR13
- Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
- Srd Hill Hike - Free
- City Walls Walk - EUR35
Landmarks/POIs Big Onofrio's Fountain Franciscan Monastery Banje Beach - Day 3
Dubrovnik to Split
You'll head up the coast to Split, Croatia's second-largest city, which is a fairly long travel day so bring something to keep you occupied. You'll arrive in the afternoon with free time to walk around and see what Split has to offer. The Diocletian's Palace is a UNESCO site worth checking out, or you can join an optional guided tour if that appeals to you. The day ends with dinner by the water.
Optional Activities
- Wander historic streets of Split
- Visit Diocletian's Palace
- Join a local guide tour
- Fish Market - Free
- Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
- Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
- City Museum - EUR4
- Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
- St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
- Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace - Day 4
Split
It's a free day in Split, so you can explore at your own pace. The Old Town is built around a 3rd-century Roman palace that Emperor Diocletian had constructed, and you can wander through the passageways and courtyards at your own speed. There's a 16th-century synagogue to find and often live music happening in the courtyard. Grab coffee at one of the Riva waterfront cafes or climb up the Cathedral of Saint Domnius for views across the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Diocletian's Palace passages and courtyards
- Visit 16th-century synagogue
- Sample coffee at Riva waterfront
- Climb Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Fish Market - Free
- Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
- Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
- City Museum - EUR4
- Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
- St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
- Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Landmarks/POIs Diocletian's Palace Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva waterfront promenade - Day 5
Split to Zagreb
Today you're heading to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia's most striking UNESCO sites. You can explore on your own or stick with your leader to hit the best spots. You'll walk through wooded areas with turquoise lakes and waterfalls, and there's a good chance you'll see local wildlife among the beech and pine trees. Later you'll drive to Zagreb for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Visit
Landmarks/POIs Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 6
Zagreb
After breakfast, your leader will take you on an orientation walk through Zagreb. You'll head to Dolac Market, the city's main market, where you can pick up local produce, seasonal fruits, preserves and olive oil upstairs, with cheese and meats on the lower level. Stop by a bakery to try cevapcici, a traditional snack you'll find at the market. The afternoon is free so you could visit Zagreb Cathedral or check out the Museum of Broken Relationships if it interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Dolac Market Lunch)
Included Activities
- Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Dolac Market Lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Zagreb Cathedral
- Visit Museum of Broken Relationships
- Mirogoj Cemetery - Free
- Cathedral - Free
- Kula Lotrščak - EUR3
- The Croatian Museum of Naive Art - EUR5
Landmarks/POIs Dolac Market Zagreb Cathedral Museum of Broken Relationships - Day 7
Zagreb to Ljubljana
You'll take a train across into Slovenia and arrive in Ljubljana, the country's capital. After checking in, your leader will give you a short orientation walk to get your bearings. The rest of the day is open for exploring this sophisticated city with its history, churches, museums and restaurants. Wander through the old center to see the unique architecture, or visit Ljubljana Castle, Town Hall, Dragon Bridge and Preseren Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander old city centre
- Visit Ljubljana Castle
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit Dragon Bridge - Free
- Visit Preseren Square
- Metelkova Neighbourhood - Free
- Castle and Funicular - EUR16
- Sights & Bites Urban Adventure - EUR130
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljana Castle Dragon Bridge Preseren Square Town Hall - Day 8
Ljubljana / Bled
You've got a free day in Ljubljana with the option to take a daytrip to Bled, an alpine resort with a castle, peaceful lake and island church. If you go, you can take a traditional Pletna boat across Lake Bled to the island and climb 99 steps to St Mary's Church, then hunt down the famous Bled cream cake at local cafes. There's rafting, caving, cycling or swimming if you're into that sort of thing. Later you'll join the group for dinner and try local dishes like struklji or potica.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day Trip to Bled by Public Bus - EUR15
- Pletna Boat Trip across Lake Bled - EUR14
- Climb 99 steps to St Mary's Church
- Visit Bled Castle - EUR15
- Taste Bled cream cake
- Rafting
- Caving
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Try struklji (rolled dumplings)
- Try potica (nut roll)
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Castle St Mary's Church - Day 9
Ljubljana to Venice
You're traveling by bus to Venice, the famous city in northern Italy built on canals with nearly 400 bridges connecting the islands. The day is free once you arrive, so you can visit St Mark's Basilica, walk across the Rialto Bridge, tour the Doge's Palace or take a gondola ride through the canals. Try tiramisu while you're there since it's the region's specialty. Tonight you'll have a final dinner with your group at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit St Mark's Basilica
- Visit St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
- Cross Rialto Bridge
- Visit Doge's Palace - EUR30
- Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
- Ride a gondola - EUR80
- Try tiramisu
- Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
- Gondola Ride - EUR80
- Accademia Gallery - EUR16
- Traghetto Ride - EUR2
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
- Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR112
- St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
- Ca' D'Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
Landmarks/POIs St Mark's Basilica Rialto Bridge Doge's Palace - Day 10
Venice
Your trip ends this morning with no planned activities. You'll depart Venice, or if you want more time there, you can contact your booking agent beforehand to arrange to stay longer and explore on your own.
