Day 01: Arrive Ljubljana (SLOVENIA)

On arrival at Ljubljana airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meet your fellow travelers at the Welcome Dinner this evening.

Overnight: Uhotel or similar, Ljubljana (2 nights) (D)

Day 02: Ljubljana/Bled

Today, we tour Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia in the morning. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Continue to Bled; An Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. A sightseeing tour features the charming town and the lakeshore, and visits imposing Bled Castle (Entrance fee included in tour price), perched on a cliff high above the lake. Some free time, before we return to Ljubljana for the night. (B)

Day 03: Postojna/Rijeka (CROATIA)

After breakfast and some free time in Ljubljana, the journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves (Entrance fee included in tour price) in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train and on foot. Afterwards, continue to the Adriatic coast, arriving to Rijeka. Orienatation city tour: while walking along “Korzo”, the lifeblood street of the city, you’ll see the inevitable City Tower, the Rijeka Resolution Square and Stendarac – the city’s flagpole, the Kobler Square, the Roman Old Gateway, St. Vitus’ Cathedral and much more.

Overnight: Bonavia or similar, Rijeka (1 night) (B)

Day 04: Zadar/Sibenik

Morning drive to Zadar. Set out on a walking tour of Zadar historical center and admire the old walls and Port Gate built in 16th century. Visit the Square of the Five Wells, the Church of St. Donat, the Roman Forum and the largest Cathedral in Dalmatia, St. Anastasia. If there is a breeze, enjoy the “sea organ”, an amazing art installation. Continue on to Sibenik, a city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage. Overnight.

Overnight: Bellevue/Panorama or similar, Sibenik (1 night) (B)

Day 05: Sibenik/Dubrovnik

Set out on a walking tour of Šibenik historical center and visit one of the most beautiful Renaissance Cathedrals (Entrance fee included in tour price) of the Adriatic. Continue our journey towards Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Overnight.

Overnight: City or similar, Dubrovnik (2 nights) (B)

Day 06: Dubrovnik

After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik to visit the Rector's Palace (Entrance fee included in tour price), and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy (Entrance fee included in tour price), one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free at leisure. (B)

Day 07: Dubrovnik/Mostar (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA)

Today, we will cross the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and drive to Mostar, the city where east and west met. Built alongside the Neretva River is the beautiful “Old Bridge" (Stari Most) which is the heart and symbol of the city. Since 2005 the “Old Bridge", as well as the old city of Mostar have been inscribed as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Walk through the streets, visit the Turkish house (Entrance fee included in tour price) and view the mosque. Leave Mostar and drive to Split, for the night.

Overnight: Corner or similar, Split (2 nights) (B)

Day 08: Mostar/Split (CROATIA)

In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace (Entrance fee included in tour price), a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split. Dinner, overnight. (B, D)

Day 09: Split/Plitvice Lakes/Zagreb

After breakfast, take a short ride to Plitvice Lakes National Park (Entrance fee included in tour price),* have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Zagreb for the night.

Overnight: Westin or similar, Zagreb (2 nights) (B)

Day 10: Zagreb

This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral (Entrance fee included in tour price), Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town. (B)

Day 11: Depart Zagreb

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Zagreb airport for your departure flight. (B)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Departure Dates & Prices

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Notes

Inclusions

Participants

This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and average tour size of 25 participants.
Also please note that this tour is NOT part of our small group journeys.

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