Dubrovnik to Zagreb | Guided Small Group Tour | 10 Days

DAY 1:                                   DUBROVNIK 

On arrival at Dubrovnik Airport, transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure before meeting the tour director and fellow travellers for a welcome drink. Overnight in Dubrovnik.   

DAY 2:                                   DUBROVNIK 

This morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of Old Dubrovnik, including views of the Rector’s Palace, the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and the Franciscan Monastery, home to one of the oldest pharmacies in the world. The afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

DAY 3:                                   DUBROVNIK – SPLIT 

Travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and modern resorts, enroute to Split. Overnight in Split. (B, D) 

DAY 4:                                   SPLIT 

In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Roman, Renaissance, and Gothic landmarks, including Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Split or relax at the beach. Overnight in Split. (B)

DAY 5:                                   SPLIT – TROGIR – PLITVICE 

After breakfast, head to Trogir, a hub of artistic and cultural activity. Then travel inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Enjoy a walking tour of the lower lakes and take in the park’s stunning natural beauty-sixteen terraced lakes connected by cascading waterfalls and surrounded by lush forests. Overnight in Plitvice. (B, D) 

DAY 6:                                   PLITVICE – OPATIJA – POSTOJNA – BLED 

Return to the coast and travel along scenic Kvarner Bay to the elegant resort town of Opatija. After some free time, continue north to Postojna Caves to explore one of Europe’s largest cave systems aboard a miniature electric train. Later, continue to Bled, a picturesque alpine town nestled in the Julian Alps. Overnight in Bled. (B, D) 

DAY 7:                                   BLED 

Set against the backdrop of towering peaks, Bled was first “discovered” by travellers in the mid-19th century. A sightseeing tour highlights the town, the lakeshore, and stunning views of Bled Castle, perched high on a cliff above the lake. The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Overnight in Bled. (B) 

DAY 8:                                   BLED – LJUBLJANA – ZAGREB 

Leave the mountains and head to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city centre on a walking tour. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital city. Overnight in Zagreb. (B, D) 

DAY 9:                                   ZAGREB 

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

DAY 10:                                 ZAGREB 

After breakfast, transfer to Zagreb Airport. End of services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

DUBROVNIK: City Hotel Dubrovnik, or Grand Hotel Park  

SPLIT: Hotel Corner, or Hotel Art

PLITVICE: Hotel Jezero 

BLED: Kompas Hotel, or Bled Rose Hotel, or Ribno Alpine Resort

ZAGREB: Hotel Westin, or Sheraton Hotel  

INCLUDES: 

• Accommodation in 4* hotels
• Arrival transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to the tour hotel on the first day of the tour
• Departure transfer from tour hotel to Zagreb Airport on the last day of the tour
• Meals as per itinerary
• Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
• Professional tour director throughout
• Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
• Whisper technology for enhanced touring
• Service charges and hotel taxes
• Entrance fees to Diocletian’s Palace, Plitvice Lakes, and Postojna Cave
• Guided sightseeing tours in Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana, and Zagreb

THINGS TO NOTE: 

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, however, 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. Tips for baggage handling are not 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.
• Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure you pack comfortable walking shoes.