Best of Croatia and Slovenia

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Dubrovnik

  Welcome to the UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic!

  Touching down at the airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in a private vehicle. The rest of the day is yours to recover from jet lag or have a drink in one of its many wine bars.

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• Day 2: Dubrovnik

  Spend half day walking around the old town with your guide, discovering the stunning architecture and storied history of Dubrovnik. Starting from the western entrance (Pile Gate), along the way, you will pass by the Onofrio's Fountain - a popular meeting place for local youth, visit the St. Saviour's - a small church with plain exteriors but gorgeous interiors full of beautiful paintings, and marvel at the legendary Arsenal sitting in the very heart of the Old Port.

  Then, you will have some leisure time to enjoy the nearby beaches or take the cable car up to the Srđ Mountain to enjoy the sunset.

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  • Dubrovnik

• Day 3: Dubrovnik - Split

  Pick up your rental car this morning and drive about 3.5 hours to the city of Split. On the way, stop to visit the little town of Ston on the Pelješac peninsula. There, you can spend some time hiking on its 5km-long defensive wall, built in the 14th and 15th centuries and boasted as the longest one in Europe. Then, embark on a boating tour to take in the pristine natural beauty of Mali Ston Bay, visit an oyster farm, and taste the world-famous oyster produced in this area.

  Afterward, continue your journey further north to split, check into your hotel and explore around on your own.

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  • Split

• Day 4: Split - Zadar

  Northwest of Split, 170km on the coast of the Adriatic, is Zadar - your final destination of today.

  On the way, stop at the romantic town of Skradin for an e-cycling tour to discover the natural beauty and historical treasures of Krka National Park. Drop your bicycle off at the bank of Lake Visovac and hop on a boat to the tiny island of the same name, where you will find an otherworldly monastery rich with the history of this area. On the way back, swim and refresh yourself in the crystal pool of the Skradinski Buk Waterfall. 

  Finish the cycling tour in Skradin and pick up your car for the onward journey to Zadar. Arrive in about an hour, settle into your hotel and have the rest time to explore the waterfront of Zadar's old town.

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  • Zadar

• Day 5: Zadar - Plitvice

  Pack your belongings after breakfast and drive about two hours to the Plitvice National Park, famed for its 16 emerald lakes and over 90 cascading waterfalls. Explore the extensive park with a local expert guide to take in its natural charms and to know its diverse vegetation and wildlife. 

  Then, have some leisure time to do more explorations on your own.

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• Day 6: Plitvice - Zagreb

  Leave Plitvice behind and venture farther to Zagreb, the vibrant capital in the northwest of the country. It will take about two hours on the way.

  After a short break at your hotel, meet your pedicab driver/guide for a unique experience. Sit back and relax while the guide takes you through the Upper Town and Down Town, shows you the historical cathedral, parliament, theatre, and museums, as well as the bustling market, and suggests the best place for coffee, local food, and nightlife.

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  • Zagreb

• Day 7: Zagreb - Ljubljana

  Say goodbye to Croatia and move west to Slovenia. About two hours later, pick up your tour guide in Ljubljana and continue to the shores of Lake Bled.

  Discuss with your guide and choose your favorite way to drink in the beauty of this fairytale lake hugged by the towering peaks of the Julian Alps. Hike along the craggy Vintgar Gorge to discover some beautiful waterfalls, climb up to the millenarian Bled Castle to capture spectacular views over the water and the surrounding mountains, sail leisurely to reach and step on the tiny island at the center of the lake, or ride a bicycle to explore the typical Slovenian countryside - so many choices!

  Return to Ljubljana in the afternoon and follow your guide to sightsee the dynamic capital of Slovenia: sauntering down the lively city center and roaming along the riverfront streets packed with stylish cafes and boutiques.

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  • Ljubljana

• Day 8: Ljubljana - Departure

  Time for farewell.

  Enjoy one more local breakfast, pack your luggage and happy memories before heading out to the airport to return your car and board your flight home.

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