THE BEST OF SLOVENIA AND CROATIA

Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana

Arrive at Venice Airport, meet your guide, and transfer by bus to Ljubljana, the charming capital of Slovenia. Take a walking tour of the city center to admire its historic architecture.
Dinner and overnight: Ljubljana

Day 2: Ljubljana – Bled – Bohinj – Ljubljana

After breakfast, depart for the Gorenjska region. Visit Lake Bled and its castle perched on a cliff, offering breathtaking views of the Julian Alps. Take a traditional “pletna” boat to Bled Island and visit the 15th-century church.

In the afternoon, explore Lake Bohinj, surrounded by pristine nature and majestic mountains. Return to Ljubljana for dinner and overnight stay.
Highlights: Bled Castle, Pletna boat ride, Lake Bohinj

Day 3: Ljubljana – Logarska Valley – Maribor

Travel through the stunning Logarska Valley, one of Slovenia’s most scenic alpine landscapes, before arriving in Maribor, Slovenia’s second-largest city and 2012 European Capital of Culture.

Take a walking tour of the old town and visit the world’s oldest vine.
Dinner and overnight: Maribor

Day 4: Maribor – Jeruzalem – Ptuj – Ljubljana

Morning departure to Slovenske Gorice and Prlekija, Slovenia’s premier wine region. Visit Jeruzalem for a wine tasting in a traditional cellar. Continue to Ptuj, one of Slovenia’s oldest towns, to explore its historic castle and charming old town. Return to Ljubljana for dinner and overnight stay.
Highlights: Wine tasting in Jeruzalem, Ptuj Castle

Day 5: Ljubljana – Postojna Caves – (Opatija) – Rijeka – Zadar

After breakfast, explore the amazing Postojna Caves, one of the largest karst cave systems in the world. Continue to Croatia, visiting the coastal towns of Opatija and Rijeka, then arrive in Zadar for dinner and overnight stay.
Highlights: Postojna Caves, Adriatic coastal towns

Day 6: Zadar – Šibenik – Trogir – Split

Morning tour of Zadar, then continue to Šibenik to visit its UNESCO-listed cathedral. In the afternoon, explore Trogir’s historic center and cathedral, before arriving in Split for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: Šibenik Cathedral, Trogir Old Town, Split city center

Day 7: Split – Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Morning exploration of Split, including Diocletian’s Palace, old town, and local food market. Afterward, transfer to Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, famous for its reconstructed Old Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guided walking tour of the old city.
Dinner and overnight: Mostar

Day 8: Mostar – Dubrovnik

After the guided tour in Mostar, drive to Dubrovnik, enjoying scenic views along the way. Stop in Trebinje, a picturesque town in southeastern Herzegovina.
Dinner and overnight: Dubrovnik

Day 9: Dubrovnik

Morning walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, exploring its historic walls, fortresses, and museums. Afternoon free to shop or explore independently.
Dinner and overnight: Dubrovnik

Day 10: Dubrovnik – Montenegro – Dubrovnik

Full-day excursion to Montenegro, stopping in Kotor, a charming coastal town with medieval architecture. Return to Dubrovnik in the evening.
Dinner and overnight: Dubrovnik
Highlights: Kotor Old Town

Day 11: Dubrovnik – Plitvice Lakes National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Europe’s most spectacular natural wonders, with cascading lakes and waterfalls.
Accommodation: Hotel near Plitvice

Day 12: Plitvice – Zagreb

Morning transfer to Zagreb, Croatia’s political, cultural, and economic center. Guided city tour to explore its cosmopolitan charm. Afternoon free for independent sightseeing.
Dinner and overnight: Zagreb

Day 13: Zagreb – Departure

Breakfast and free time until transfer to Zagreb Airport for departure. End of services.