Don't miss a thing on this epic Croatia and Slovenia trip where the travel highlight is a heart-warming visit with Monika and Gregor on their ecological farm near Lake Bled. Along with all the main sights, you'll soak up the sun-kissed village atmosphere on the sparkling Adriatic.
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Embark on an off-the-beaten track discovery of Croatia. The capital city of Zagreb is your springboard to an enchanting journey through what was once a troubled region and is today a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Hilton Garden Inn
Spend the morning exploring Zagreb with a Local Specialist before travelling through romantic landscapes to the lakeside resort town of Bled, where we'll stay the next two nights.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Park
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Optional Experience
Traditional Slovenian Village Experience
Come with us on a journey to Radovljica, a well-preserved medieval alpine village with houses dating from the 15th and 16th century. Enjoy a meal at a traditional Slovenian Inn, where you'll be entertained by local musicians and see the famous living gingerbread museum, where you can admire staff producing red traditional hearts.
Adult Price: €53.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 3
Discover Enchanting Bled
Spend today exploring this magnificent setting on your terms, but not before sailing on Lake Bled's crystal-clear waters to Bled Island to view its Church of the Assumption. This evening, at our Be My Guest experience, savour local Slovenian flavours as you Connect With Locals at a traditional dinner with a local family.
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Optional Experience
Alpine Jewels And Lake Bohinj
Join our Local Specialist to Slovenia's largest glacier lake. We'll see mountain villages and photo-worthy vistas along the way, before continuing along the stunning shores of Lake Bohinj. Admire the 13th-century frescoes of St John's Church and indulge in one of Slovenia's famous desserts.
Adult Price: €43.00
Day 4
Onwards to Ljubljana and Opatija
We leave the beauty of Bled behind for one of Europe's smallest capitals. Embark on an orientation tour of Ljubljana this morning, admiring its Old Town, bridges and castle. We continue to the seaside resort of Opatija.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Paris
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Truffle Hunt and Istrian Dinner
Take a scenic drive with our Local Specialist through Istria to the iconic Motovun region, where we'll hear about the significance and decadence of truffles and assist a local farmer on a real life truffle-hunting experience. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a light dinner of Istrian specialities, with dishes featuring truffles found during our experience.
Adult Price: €75.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Enjoy a Day in Pula and Rovinj
Seaside splendour is on the agenda today and you'll start your day in the coastal city of Pula on Croatia's Istrian Peninsula. A visit to the 1st century arena with a Local Specialist will unravel the city's historical role as a strategic location for the Romans, Ostrogoths, Venetians and Allied Forces in World War II. Later, we head to the fishing port of Rovinj, where we wander through the Old Town and witness it's Mediterranean influences. Return to Opatija for some free time. See the statuesque nymph, her hand outstretched to cradle a seagull as a symbol of this region, and admire the belle-époque architecture.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 6
Off to Stunning Plitvice
The extraordinary natural beauty of Plitvice takes centre stage today as we embark on a guided walking tour. Admire the cascade of spectacular waterfalls and crystal-clear waters reflecting green, grey and blue against the lush landscapes. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Today, we visit the walled island of Trogir with a Local Specialist. The stone town is connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges and will delight lovers of art, and Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque architecture. We continue our journey to Split, where we'll join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour and Dive Into Culture when we visit Diocletian's Palace, built for the emperor's retirement. Spend the evening on your own, or join an Optional Experience to enjoy traditional Dalmatian flavours.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Atrium
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Traditional Konoba Dinner
If you want to truly experience Dalmatian cuisine, a dinner in a traditional stone basement 'konoba' is the best choice. You'll select from a variety of seafood or meats accompanied by Dalmatian wines and typical live music, which will add a traditional touch to your journey on the Croatian Adriatic coastline.
Adult Price: €55.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 8
Split Your Way
Delve into centuries of heritage on this free day in Split. Consider a full-day Optional Experience to one of the Dalmatian islands. Ascend the bell tower for magnificent views of the sprawling terracotta roofs and white marble façades that edge on to the Adriatic. Or savour the city's delicious gastronomy at cafés tucked away in hidden lanes.
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Optional Experience
Jewel of the Adriatic
A memorable day trip to Hvar, one of the most beautiful islands in the Croatian archipelago. Embarking on a boat ride from Split harbour, we'll explore the historic Hvar Old Town on foot with our Local Specialist. You'll spend free time relaxing along one of the seafront restaurants or soaking up the stunning views from the Venetian hilltop fortress. We then sail back over the Adriatic on our return to Split. Please note: during May or September, Hvar may be substituted for Brac
Adult Price: €75.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 9
Continue to Dubrovnik
The impressive walls of Dubrovnik beckon, but not before we stop to admire the extraordinary walled city of Ston, with its dramatic views and laid-back fishing village atmosphere. Dive Into Culture and visit Europe's oldest salt pans where you'll hear how salt has been harvested here since ancient times. We continue to Dubrovnik this evening.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Lero
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Sunset Cruise And Dinner
Our sunset cruise takes us along the spectacular Dalmatian coast to one of the secluded bays where we'll enjoy a delicious local dinner with drinks. To complete the evening, we'll cruise outside the old city walls and explore the beautiful illuminated city of Dubrovnik, before returning by coach to our hotel. (n.b. This optional is weather dependent and may not be available on all departures)
Adult Price: €62.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 10
Explore Iconic Dubrovnik
Tread in the footsteps of Lord Byron and George Bernard Shaw, who were intoxicated by the allure of Dubrovnik. With your Local Specialist, you'll embark on a Small Group Sightseeing tour past the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, before spending time on your own. Tonight, join your travel companions for a Farewell Dinner.
Journey along the coast for a relaxing trip to the picturesque village of Cavtat, arriving at the harbour on our own chartered boat. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with our Local Specialist in the quaint old town and take the opportunity to admire the yachts in the marina, visit the beach or walk up to the Racic Mausoleum.
Adult Price: €35.00
Day 11
Farewell Dubrovnik
Our time together comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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All optional experiences for this trip
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Available on day 2
Traditional Slovenian Village Experience
Come with us on a journey to Radovljica, a well-preserved medieval alpine village with houses dating from the 15th and 16th century. Enjoy a meal at a traditional Slovenian Inn, where you'll be entertained by local musicians and see the famous living gingerbread museum, where you can admire staff producing red traditional hearts.
Adult Price: €53.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Alpine Jewels And Lake Bohinj
Join our Local Specialist to Slovenia's largest glacier lake. We'll see mountain villages and photo-worthy vistas along the way, before continuing along the stunning shores of Lake Bohinj. Admire the 13th-century frescoes of St John's Church and indulge in one of Slovenia's famous desserts.
Adult Price: €43.00
Available on day 4
Truffle Hunt and Istrian Dinner
Take a scenic drive with our Local Specialist through Istria to the iconic Motovun region, where we'll hear about the significance and decadence of truffles and assist a local farmer on a real life truffle-hunting experience. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a light dinner of Istrian specialities, with dishes featuring truffles found during our experience.
Adult Price: €75.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Traditional Konoba Dinner
If you want to truly experience Dalmatian cuisine, a dinner in a traditional stone basement 'konoba' is the best choice. You'll select from a variety of seafood or meats accompanied by Dalmatian wines and typical live music, which will add a traditional touch to your journey on the Croatian Adriatic coastline.
Adult Price: €55.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 8
Jewel of the Adriatic
A memorable day trip to Hvar, one of the most beautiful islands in the Croatian archipelago. Embarking on a boat ride from Split harbour, we'll explore the historic Hvar Old Town on foot with our Local Specialist. You'll spend free time relaxing along one of the seafront restaurants or soaking up the stunning views from the Venetian hilltop fortress. We then sail back over the Adriatic on our return to Split. Please note: during May or September, Hvar may be substituted for Brac
Adult Price: €75.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 9
Sunset Cruise And Dinner
Our sunset cruise takes us along the spectacular Dalmatian coast to one of the secluded bays where we'll enjoy a delicious local dinner with drinks. To complete the evening, we'll cruise outside the old city walls and explore the beautiful illuminated city of Dubrovnik, before returning by coach to our hotel. (n.b. This optional is weather dependent and may not be available on all departures)
Adult Price: €62.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 10
Panoramic Cavtat
Journey along the coast for a relaxing trip to the picturesque village of Cavtat, arriving at the harbour on our own chartered boat. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with our Local Specialist in the quaint old town and take the opportunity to admire the yachts in the marina, visit the beach or walk up to the Racic Mausoleum.
Adult Price: €35.00
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
On their fifth-generation-owned family farm in Bled, you'll enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner and guided walk around the farm with Monika, Gregor, their children and the resident farm animals. (Day 3)
Dive into Culture
See the ancient fortress built in Split as a retirement residence for Roman Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century. (Day 7) In Ston, visit the salt pans that date back to the 2nd century BC and are surrounded by expansive fortifications still intact to this day. (Day 9)
Sightseeing highlights
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Explore Zagreb, Pula, Rovinj, Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik with a Local Specialist
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Discover Ljubljana, Bled, Opatija and Ston
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Visit the Church of Assumption on Bled Island, the arena in Pula, Plitvice National Park, Diocletian's Palace in Split and the salt pans in Ston
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View the Park of Sv. Jakov in Opatija and the lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice National Park
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See Zagreb's Ban Jelačić Square, the Triple Bridge and Castle of Ljubljana and the Old City of Dubrovnik
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Optional Experiences and free time
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The hotels were pleasant, the food enjoyable and the people hospitality. The local tour guides very knowledgeable, their English easy to understand and personable. The bus was comfortable and kept clean and in shape.
Overall the trip was well organized and planed. It was not overcrowded with a lot of sightseeing, yet we got plenty to see, experienced a lot of the land, people and their history. Worthwhile to take this trip!
The optional night time dinners went a little too late for me. After a long day touring I didn't want to stay out so late. I wouldn't select these options again
Our Tour Director, Rhi was amazing. She had such a good knowledge of local history, and made the coach trips educational. I understand how much work she did "behind the scenes", eg. printing individual menus for our farewell dinner, making arrangements for those clients who were extending their travels after the tour ended. We couldn't have wished for a more professional driver than Ivan. He was always very courteous.
Service is good, tour is at the pace which I enjoy as it is quite leisurely, only issue is lots of optionals (eg Havr, Split) and lunches not covered adding to cost of tour significantly. At least include some lunch and not so many optional tours.
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