Scenic Slovenia & Croatia

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GOOD NEWS - The local tour operator will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccination for travelers as of March 1, 2023.  For travelers departing before March 1, the tour operator requires that travelers aged 12 and older provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English, for all vacations. Proo...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    GOOD NEWS - The local tour operator will no longer require a COVID-19 vaccination for travelers as of March 1, 2023.  For travelers departing before March 1, the tour operator requires that travelers aged 12 and older provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English, for all vacations. Proof of vaccination must be completed at least 14 days prior to the tour start date. *Exceptions apply to children who do not qualify for vaccination. From the "Sunny side of the Alps" of Slovenia to the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, experience the beauty, culture and history of Eastern Europe on this 7-night escorted vacation.  Begin and end your trip in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana. Spend one night in one of Europe's greenest cities before heading to Postojna Cave. Tour these extensive cave with its web of tunnels and stalactites with a train ride and walking tour!  The next leg of your journey takes you to Croatia, the gem of the Adriatic! Immerse yourself in the history of Zadar and Dubrovnik, where one enchanting cobblestone lane leads to another. Leave Croatia briefly for Bosnia-Herzegovina and its capital of Sarajevo, founded by the Ottomans in the 15th-century. From Sarajevo, travel to one of Europe's most stunning national parks, Plitvice Lakes. The 16 lakes that make up this park will take your breath away! Tour Croatia's capital of Zagreb before returning to Ljubljana. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLjubljana, Slovenia
End CitySlovenia

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Slovenia

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Ljubljana (LJU)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Ljubljana at M Hotel Ljubljana
    • 1 night in Zadar at Hotel Porto
    • 2 nights in Dubrovnik at Tirena Hotel
    • 1 night in Sarajevo at Hotel Bosnia
    • 1 night in Plitvice National Park at Hotel Jezero
    • 1 night in Ljubljana at M Hotel Ljubljana Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following: Visit to Postojna Caves
    • Guided tour of Zadar
    • Guided tour of Split with visit to the Palace & Jupiter Temple
    • Tour of the Franciscan Monastery & Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik
    • Sightseeing in Mostar with visit to the Turkish Quarter
    • Tour of Sarajevo with visit to Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
    • Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park
    • Guided tours in Zagreb & Ljubljana Buffet breakfast daily and 4 dinners
    • Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motor-coach (with complimentary WiFi)
    • Headsets throughout the tour
    • Services of a Professional Travel Director
    • Hotel tips, taxes, porterage, and service charges **Note: Starting in 2022, porterage will no longer be offered on this tour. Travelers will be responsible for transporting their own luggage for the duration of their tour.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Ljubljana, Slovenia!

Say "zdravo" to Slovenia! Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day seeing some of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, with a strong alpine architectural flavor. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at your included dinner.

Day 2 Ljubljana - Postojna Caves - Zadar, Croatia

Today, visit one of Slovenia's highlights: the Postojna Caves! Hop aboard a legendary tourist train inside the caves, then explore its tunnels, halls, galleries and caverns by foot with a guide. Discover what are possibly Europe’s most extensive and best-known ...

Day 3 Zadar- Split - Dubrovnik

Leave Zadar today as you drive south to Split, Croatia's second-largest city after Zagreb. Visit Diocletian's Palace, the former home of Roman Emperor Diocletian dating back to A.D. 295 that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With more than 200 buildings and ...

Day 4 Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is the best-preserved Croatian medieval city and the liveliest on the Dalmatian Coast. Visit the Franciscan Monastery and the Rector Palaces, where a local guide will give you a full tour, including the history of this beautifully preserved medieval a...

Day 5 Dubrovnik - Neretva Gorges - Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Sarajevo

Leave Dubrovnik and enjoy a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley. Make your way into southern Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop in Mostar, where a local guide will take you to the Turkish Quarter with the Turkish House, the Mosque, and the recons...

Day 6 Sarajevo - Plitvice National Park, Croatia

Travel north today back into Croatia to visit the country’s famous Plitvice Lakes National Park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Enjoy a walk with a local guide through the breathtaking scenery of this breathtaking wonder. Its 16 lakes, wooded hills, waterfalls, and cascades make it one of Europe’s most beloved and famous national parks. 

Day 7 Plitvice - Zagreb - Ljubljana, Slovenia

Say goodbye to Plitvice Lakes as you travel to Zagreb, Croatia's capital and largest city. The city is packed with historic buildings like the 13th-century St. Mark's Church, with its colorful tiled roof. Get to know the city on an included tour!

Leave Za...

Day 8 Depart Slovenia

Your tour of Eastern Europe ends today. At the appropriate time, make your way to the airport for your flight home.

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