Private tour of Croatia and Slovenia

Highlights of Croatia and Slovenia

11 days, 10 nights

Day 1 Saturday: ZAGREB - Arrival
Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, transfer by motorcoach from Zagreb Airport to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Sunday: ZAGREB - BLED
Morning city tour of Zagreb including the fortified Upper Town, the city`s historical center, St.Mark`s church with its multicolored roof, the Cathedral, Croatian National Theater and University.Leave for Slovenia. Traditional Slovenian lunch at a typical restaurant. After lunch, depart for a city tour of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Visit the city`s old Baroque town with famous Three Bridges, the City Hall, Robba`s Fountain, the Cathedral , the church of the Cross. Evening departure for Bled. Dinner and overnight in Bled .

Day 3 Monday: BLED
Nestled at the foot of the Julian Alps, Bled is considered one of the most beautiful Alpine holiday and health resorts. After breakfast, we will tour the Bled Castle on a steep cliff from where a breathtaking view of the mountain scenery and jewel-like Bled Lake opens up. Take a gondola ride to the small romantic island in the middle of the lake for a visit to the pilgrim Church of the Virgin`s Nativity with the famous Bell of Wishes. Dinner and overnight in Bled.

Day 4 Tuesday: BLED - POSTOJNA CAVES - OPATIJA

After breakfast, depart for Postojna where we visit one of the largest and most beautiful cave systems in the world. The caves are 14 miles long and boast unique limestone formations and underground galleries, through which you will travel on a small electric train. Lunch at a restaurant in Postojna. After lunch, depart for Opatija, once the favorite resort for the Habsburgs and European royalty as well as cultural figures from Gustav Mahler to Isidora Duncan. Dinner and overnight in Opatija.

Day 5 Wednesday: OPATIJA
With its gentle climate and luxurious subtropical vegetation (camellias, magnolias, palm trees), elegant old-style hotels and villas, Opatija is today a well known European seaside resort. Day at leisure to explore Opatija`s beautiful parks, small galleries or to enjoy sitting on a terrace of its many caffes.Dinner and overnight in Opatija.

Day 6 Thursday: OPATIJA - PLITVICE
After breakfast, depart for Plitvice Lakes on UNESCO`s List of World Natural Heritage. Upon arrival, lunch at the typical restaurant, famous for traditional home-specialities and ambiance. After lunch, we will tour the sixteen crystal-blue lakes, each on a different level, joining each other in a series of cascading waterfalls. Surrounded by dense woods, Plitvice lakes are a natural phenomenon of a rare and unique beauty. Dinner and overnight in Plitvice.

Day 7 Friday: PLITVICE - SPLIT
Morning free to explore the lakes on your own. Afternoon departure for Split. Dinner and overnight in Split.

Day 8 Saturday: SPLIT - DUBROVNIK
Morning city tour of Split covering the Diocletian`s Palace on UNESCO`s List of World Cultural Heritage with the Peristyle, Jupiter`s Temple and the Cathedral. Built by Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century as an imperial fortified residence, it is today an intriguing maze of narrow cobblestone streets, where pre-Romanesque churches are nestled alongside Gothic chapels. Depart for Dubrovnik after lunch at a typical restaurant serving regional specialties in the old town of Split. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 9 Sunday: DUBROVNIK
After breakfast, depart for Pile Gate for a walking tour of the historic core of the mediaeval city of Dubrovnik included in UNESCO`s List of World Cultural Heritage. You will visit Rector`s Palace, the Cathedral, the Dominican monastery, the Franciscan monastery with Europe`s third oldest pharmacy, and other interesting sights. Lunch in exclusive Nautika Club restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 10 Monday: DUBROVNIK
Morning tour of Cavtat followed by lunch at Konavoski Dvori restaurant located in an ancient mill next to a cascading stream where we will taste traditional delicacies including roast lamb, veal or freshly caught trout grilled or cooked under iron bells covered with hot coal. Return to Dubrovnik. Afternoon free to explore on your own. Dinner and overnight in Dubrovnik.

Day 11 Tuesday: DUBROVNIK - Departure
Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for your return flight.

TOUR INCLUDES:

air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

experienced English speaking tour escort

Accommodation in the following hotels

Four Points by Sheraton (ex Panorama), Zagreb 1 HB

Hotel Park / Golf , Bled 2 HB

Hotel Millenium, Opatija 2 HB

Hotel Jezero, Plitvice 1 HB

Hotel Split, Split 1 HB

Hotel Uvala, Dubrovnik 3 HB

Lunches/Dinners at the restaurants

Rotovz, Ljubljana, Day 2

Jamska restavracija, Postojna, Day 4

Licka kuca, Plitvice , Day 6

Konoba Varos, Split, Day 8

Nautika Club, Dubrovnik, Day 9

Konavoski Dvori, Day 10

Please note: we reserve the right to substitute hotels and restaurants when necessary from those mentioned here above

Sightseeing tours of Zagreb, Ljubljana, Split and Dubrovnik

Entrance fees to Bled castle, Postojna Caves and Plitvice Lakes National Park

Gondola ride in Bled

 

Prices depend on dates and number of people. Please Inquire.
 

Please note: 1. Triple rooms are to be confirmed on request only; the rate per person is the same as in double room. 2. There is a possibility of modification of itinerary (overnight in Rijeka or Postojna instead of Opatija in high season) due to eventual overbooking at the hotels in Opatija

 Airline tickets are extra, please inquire

Please note this is just a sample, each itinerary can be customized for groups and individuals

Please inquire , advice how many people, dates, hotel category.

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