Best of Croatia & Slovenia | 7 Days

Day 1 – Wednesday:                      ZAGREB

Transfer on the day of the tour from Zagreb airport, or another hotel in Zagreb to the tour hotel, rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Zagreb/Zagreb area. (D)

Day 2 – Thursday:                            ZAGREB – LJUBLJANA

Morning sightseeing tour of Zagreb, Croatian capital city, gives you the opportunity to see the fortified Upper Town, the city’s historical center, St Mark’s church with its multi-colored roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theatre and the University. Departure to Ljubljana. Afternoon guided tour of Ljubljana, Slovenian capital where you will see the most significant sights of its old center: the picturesque Central open-air Market and the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain. Dinner and overnight in Ljubljana/Ljubljana area. (B, D)

Day 3 – Friday:                                  LJUBLJANA – BLED – PLITVICE  

Depart to Bled, a small town in the Julian Alps that ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts. It’s like a setting for a classic fairy tale: immense natural beauty with mountains and forests surrounding an emerald glacial lake. Visit to the Bled Castle, which is the oldest in Slovenia. Continue to Plitvice lakes area for overnight and dinner. (B, D)

Day 4 – Saturday:                             PLITVICE – SPLIT

Morning walk around Plitvice lakes, the well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see its natural beauty with 16 crystal blue lakes cascading into 92 spectacular waterfalls. Continue to Split. This afternoon our guide will uncover for you the secrets of the UNESCO protected Diocletian’s Palace and its cellars. The original palace was modified by its new inhabitants during the Middle Ages, making it even more beautiful and what it is today: the city’s living heart. Dinner and overnight in Split/Split area. (B, D)

Day 5 – Sunday:                                SPLIT – PELJEŠAC – DUBROVNIK

After breakfast, depart towards Dubrovnik. Along the way visit one of the wine cellars on the Pelješac peninsula, where you can taste a glass of the region’s signature red wine Plavac Mali. Free time for lunch and sightseeing in the beautiful little town of Ston. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour of this UNESCO protected Pearl of the Adriatic and its Cathedral. Time travel to the once famous maritime Republic of Dubrovnik while admiring its noble palaces, fountains and city walls. Immerse yourselves in the symphony of the city’s marble streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik area. (B, D)

Day 6 – Monday:                              DUBROVNIK

Day at leisure. Dinner & overnight in Dubrovnik/Dubrovnik area. (B, D)

Day 7 – Tuesday                               DUBROVNIK

Transfer on the day of the tour to Dubrovnik airport or hotel in Dubrovnik. End of services. (B)

Accommodation (or Similar):

ZAGREB: Hotel Astoria

LJUBLJANA: Hotel Lev

PLITVICE AREA: Hotel Jezero

SPLIT: Hotel Corner

DUBROVNIK: Hotel Valamar/Lacroma

Includes:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation as listed below or similar
• Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
• Touring with Multilingual speaking guide
• Sightseeing Tours:

            – Zagreb, Ljubljana, Plitvice lakes, Split, Dubrovnik

• Other Services:

            – Entrances to Bled castle and Plitvice lakes, Wine tasting on the Pelješac peninsula

Not Included:

–        Gratuities, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals

Things to Note:

–          This may be a bilingual tour.

–          Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required.

–          The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.