Overview
A beautiful journey trough the Alpine and Mediterranean Slavic cultures. Discover and enjoy the green landscape of Slovenia and Croatia by visiting their respective capital cities, Ljubljana and Zagreb. Their marvellous natural wonders, Postojna caves and Plitvice lakes. And relax on the Adriatic coast with cruises and tasty meals while filling up your photo cameras of incredible scenery's and monuments so well integrated to the local climate.
Itinerary
Touring: Ljubljana - Postojna caves - Nova Gorica - Kranjska Gora - Bled - Zagreb
- Plitvice - Split - Korčula - Dubrovnik -
Montenegro - Dubrovnik
Day 1: arrival to Ljubljana
airport
You will be met and transferred to your
hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to
explore Ljubljana. Dinner and overnight at hotel in
Ljubljana. (D,O)
Day 2: Ljubljana – Postojna caves – Predjama
castle – Nova Gorica
Breakfast. This day you
will be taken through Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital
city, his open air market, City Hall, the Three
Bridges and the Parliament. After lunch at a local
restaurant, we take you to the biggest and world-wide
known Slovenian cave system - the Postojna caves,
and to the most interesting baroque castles in
Slovenia, the Predjama castle, hanging dramatically
in the middle of a 123 m high rocky cliff. Continue
to the centre of this region, the small town of Nova
Gorica, built after the WWII, today known as the Las
Vegas of Slovenia. Gamble your night away at Casino
HIT GORICA . Optional tour: wine tasting at Goriška
Brda, Slovenia’s most famous wine growing region.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Nova Gorica.
(B,L,D,O)
Day 3: Nova Gorica – Kobarid - Vršič Pass -
Kranjska Gora
After breakfast, drive through
the wonderful valley of the Soča river to the city
of Kobarid, where you will visit the stunning museum
of First World War. After enjoying a meal in one of
the great local restaurants, your journey takes you
over the mountain pass of Vršič, where you can enjoy
breathtaking panoramic views of the valley, to the
small and picturesque alpine resort of Kranjska
Gora. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kranjska
Gora. (B,L,D,O)
Day 4: Kranjska Gora – Bohinj - Bled
Breakfast. Today, we invite you to Bled, the pearl
of the Alpine region with its magnificent lake.
After a bus ride around the lake a guided tour of
Bled castle will start. Then you will be taken by
Bled's typical "pletna" boat to the island. After
lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the
largest glacier lake in Slovenia situated in the
region of the Julian Alps mountain range, with the
highest Slovene peak (Mt.Triglav) rising above it.
Take a 15 minutes walk to the source of the Sava
Bohinjka river and afterwards relax at the side of
the peaceful lake of Bohinj. For dinner, we take you
to a local restaurant, while enjoying typical
Slovenian music. Dinner and overnight at hotel in
Bled. (B,L,D,O)
Day 5: Bled - Zagreb
After breakfast,
continue to Škofja Loka, and follow its narrow
streets from the 15th ct. Jacob's parish church, to
the old Town Hall from the 16th ct. and other
medieval buildings nearby. After a local meal, you
will be transferred to Zagreb, the Croatian capital
city. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel
in Zagreb. (B,L,D,O)
Day 6: Zagreb – Plitvice
After breakfast,
we invite you to experience the past and present of
Zagreb by passing through the streets of Lower and
Upper Town, by visiting the famous arcades and
sculptures of Mirogoj Park Cemetery, by entering
inside the Zagreb cathedral or by taking in the
everyday lively atmosphere of Dolac Market. Continue
to Plitvice National Park, where you will relax
while having lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards,
you will enter the National park, protected by
UNESCO for its natural beauty. A magical world of 16
lakes and waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at hotel
in Plitvice. (B,L,D,O)
Day 7: Plitvice – Trogir – Split
Breakfast. After we reach the coastal area, we will
have lunch at a local restaurant in Trogir. The
heart of this beautiful city full of history is a
small islet lying between the gentle hills on the
mainland and the coast of the island of Ciovo.
Afterwards we continue to Split, one of Dalmatia's
liveliest towns and largest shopping centers. We
tour the oldest part of Split, the 3rd century
Diocletian Palace where we visit the cellars, the
Peristyle, the Golden and Silver Gates, the
Cathedral (Mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian), the
Temple of Jupiter and other historic and interesting
sights. The visit to the old part of the city is
followed by time at leisure for shopping, strolling
and general enjoyment. Dinner and overnight at
hotel. (B,L,D,O)
Day 8: Split – Korčula Island
Breakfast. Today, we will take a ferry ride to the
island of Korčula, known by its beauty and for being
the birth place of the world’s most famous traveler,
Marco Polo. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in
Korčula. (B,L,D,O)
Day 9: Korčula Island
After breakfast,
we will take you through the old city of Korčula.
Legend has it that the town of Korčula was founded
by the Trojan hero Anthenor. The beautifully
preserved main town is undoubtedly the main
highlight of this lush green Adriatic island, with
its cluster of lovely beaches. After lunch at a
local restaurant, we will take you to a boat ride.
Leaving the town of Korčula behind, we sail towards
the Korčula archipelago consisting of some twenty
islands and islets. Badija with its 15th century
monastery; Vrnik, famous for its two quarries and
Majsan with prehistoric remains, are among the best
know islands in the archipelago. Most of the islands
are uninhabited, boasting lush vegetation and a
crystal clear sea. The sail takes you to the town of
a Lumbarda in a picturesque cove, where summer
residences of former patrician families can be seen.
Time at leisure here. Enjoy a local delicacy, a
fresh lobster at a local restaurant. Overnight at
hotel in Korčula. (B,L,D,O)
Day 10: Korčula Island – Ston - Dubrovnik
Breakfast. Morning ride by ferry and motor coach to
the famous city of Dubrovnik. We will make a short
stop at the town of Ston. Hundreds of visitors are
attracted by the 5 kilometers long protective
stonewalls. Other attractions include the old
saltpan where salt is still being produced, and the
famous oyster and mussel farm. After sightseeing, a
small snack will be served in a Dalmatian cellar. We
will continue to Dubrovnik. A pleasant walk through
the old part of Dubrovnik will show you the city’s
highlights, its exceptional beauty and rich cultural
heritage. Dinner and overnight at hotel in
Dubrovnik. (B,L,D,O)
Day 11: Dubrovnik
Breakfast. In the
morning, we will start with the walking tour of the
city which is on UNESCO’s List of Cultural Heritage.
This ancient town, surrounded by ramparts and
fortresses, is a treasure trove of architectural and
cultural master places, scrupulously preserved over
the centuries. A pleasant walk will take you to the
Rector's Palace, The Franciscan Monastery with its
14th-century pharmacy, which is still operating to-day,
uninterrupted through the centuries, as well as to
the other places of interest. Lunch at local
restaurant. Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner at
local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Dubrovnik.
(B,L,D,O)
Day 12: Dubrovnik – Montenegro - Dubrovnik
Breakfast. Hardly one hour from Dubrovnik, the
neighboring country of Montenegro provides
incomparable natural beauties and an abundance of
historical sites. Our drive takes us to the mouth of
the Bay of Kotor and along the curving roadway
through the towns of Risan and Perast to Kotor. Here
we will stop to capture forever on film one of the
most beautiful parts of the bay, and learn some of
the compelling history of this area. Our descent
from the heights will take us to Cetinje, the
one-time seat of Montenegro’s ruler, today a city
museum. After sightseeing in Cetinje, we return to
the coast with a short stop above Sveti Stefan and
Budva. Our return drive to Dubrovnik will be
pleasantly shortened by a ferry ride across the bay.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Dubrovnik.
(B,L,D,O)
Day 13: Departure
Breakfast. This morning
you will be transferred to the Ljubljana airport to
board your home bound flight. (B)
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight;
L=Lunch