Jewels of Slovenia & Croatia Tour

To begin your Slovenia and Croatia Tour, you will check into your hotel in the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. The rest of the day is free for you to see some of Ljubljana, which boasts a strong Alpine/Austrian architectural flavor.  Enjoy coffee or gelato by the river. Tonight, you will finally meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers!

Dinner will be served.

Undoubtedly, one of the highlights on this tour is a visit to the POSTOJNA CAVES. Your included visit is comprised of a TRAIN ride through the interior of the massive caves, and a walking tour, which will allow you to see what are possibly Europe’s most extensive and best-known caves. You will also get to meet some of the creatures that reside inside! Then, onto Croatia, traveling along the coast to Zadar for sightseeing and an overnight stay. Zadar was under Venetian domination for centuries, then Austro/Hungarian, was ruled by Italy after WWI, and today belongs to the beautiful nation of Croatia.

Breakfast and Dinner will be served.

Today we drive south to Split to visit the former home town of the Roman emperor Diocletian and his palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See more of the lovely Dalmatian Coast before reaching the famed Dubrovnik (Game of Thrones, anyone?) for two overnights.

Breakfast is served!

Dubrovnik is an amazing stop on the southern most tip of the Croatian Peninsula. It is the best-preserved Croatian medieval city and the liveliest in Dalmatia. The most interesting part of the city is, of course, the Old Town, with narrow windy streets to explore and delicious ice cream galore! The Local Guide will give you a full commentary on the history of this beautifully preserved medieval architectural wonder on your included sightseeing tour. Afternoon and evening optional excursions are available.

Breakfast

Start the beautiful day with a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley. Stop in Mostar, where a Local Guide shows you the remains of the Turkish Quarter and a STUNNING reconstructed 16th-century bridge, full of history and lore. On to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina and certainly the most Turkish-looking city in the Balkans—famous for its mosques, markets, and bazaars. Your included city sightseeing with a Local Guide will give you a grand opportunity to get acquainted with the city and its architectural highlights.

Breakfast , Dinner

Travel north today back into Croatia to visit one of the top 3 natural sites in Europe, PLITVICE national park. Enjoy a walk with a Local Guide through the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder. Its 16 lakes, wooded hills, endless waterfalls and cascades make it one of Europe’s most loved national parks. We’ll even stay overnight in this area.

Breakfast and Dinner will be served.

First, stop today for sightseeing in Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. This city is packed with historic buildings, such as the gothic-style Church of St. Marcus. Continue to Ljubljana for more sightseeing and an overnight stay.

Breakfas

Your vacation concludes with breakfast this morning.