Slovenia & Croatia Classics

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Begin the day with a guided walking tour of Ljubljana, discovering its baroque architecture, lively markets, and hidden courtyards.

○ Visit Preseren Square, Dragon Bridge, and Ljubljana Castle, perched above the city.

● In the afternoon, drive to Lake Bled, one of Europe’s most breathtaking alpine lakes.

○ Take a traditional pletna boat to St. Mary’s Church on Bled Island.

○ Visit Bled Castle, dramatically perched atop a cliff with panoramic lake views.

● Return to Ljubljana for an evening at leisure.

● Overnight stay in Ljubljana.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Depart for Postojna Cave, Slovenia’s most visited attraction — a mesmerizing network of tunnels, chambers, and stalactites explored by underground train.

● Continue to Predjama Castle, a 700-year-old fortress built dramatically into a cliffside.

● After lunch, drive across the border into Croatia, arriving in Zagreb, the nation’s capital.

● Check in and enjoy a relaxed evening in the Old Town.

● Overnight stay in Zagreb.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Explore Zagreb on a guided walking tour, featuring:

○ Upper Town, St. Mark’s Square, Parliament Building, Lotrščak Tower, Stone Gate, and Strossmayer Promenade.

● In the afternoon, drive to the Zagorje region to visit:

○ Old Village Kumrovec, an open-air ethnographic museum that captures 19th-century rural life.

○ Veliki Tabor Castle, one of Croatia’s best-preserved fortresses, offering stunning views and rich history.

● Return to Zagreb for the night.

● Overnight stay in Zagreb.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Depart Zagreb for Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

○ Enjoy a guided walking tour of cascading lakes, waterfalls, and forest trails, including a serene boat ride.

● Continue to Zadar, a coastal gem on the Adriatic Sea.

○ Explore Zadar’s Old Town, Roman Forum, and Sea Organ, where the waves create natural music.

● Conclude the day in Split and check in to your hotel.

● Overnight stay in Split.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Explore Split on a guided walking tour, including:

○ Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO site and one of the world’s best-preserved Roman residences.

○ Peristyle Square, Cathedral of St. Domnius, and Riva Promenade.

● Enjoy free time in the afternoon to relax or shop in Split’s lively Old Town.

● Overnight stay in Split.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Board a catamaran to Hvar Island, known for its lavender fields, Venetian architecture, and glamorous harbor.

● Enjoy a guided walking tour of Hvar Town, including Fortica Fortress and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

● Free time to relax on the island before returning to Split in the evening.

● Overnight stay in Split.
● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Board a catamaran to Hvar Island, known for its lavender fields, Venetian architecture, and glamorous harbor.

● Enjoy a guided walking tour of Hvar Town, including Fortica Fortress and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

● Free time to relax on the island before returning to Split in the evening.

● Overnight stay in Split.
● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Board a catamaran to Hvar Island, known for its lavender fields, Venetian architecture, and glamorous harbor.

● Enjoy a guided walking tour of Hvar Town, including Fortica Fortress and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

● Free time to relax on the island before returning to Split in the evening.

● Overnight stay in Split.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Depart for Mostar, a UNESCO World Heritage city in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

● Explore the historic center and visit the iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge), a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.

● Discover the Old Bazaar, Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, and Turkish House.

● Continue onward to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.”

● Check in and relax by the seaside.

● Overnight stay in Dubrovnik.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Begin with a panoramic view from Mount Srđ, offering breathtaking vistas over the city and Adriatic Sea.

● Join a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, visiting:

○ Stradun Promenade, Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, and City Walls.

● Afternoon at leisure to explore hidden alleys, local markets, or nearby beaches.

● Overnight stay in Dubrovnik.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Enjoy a full day at leisure — stroll through the Old Town, relax by the Adriatic, or take an optional day trip to Montenegro or Elaphiti Islands.

● Overnight stay in Dubrovnik.

● Breakfast at the hotel.

● Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for your onward flight.

● End of service.