Slovenia & Croatia Explorer Tour

Escorted tours

Tour start: Ljubljana
Tour end: Ljubljana

8 days / 7 nights

Departures

16 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
13 Mar - 20 Mar 2026
16 Apr - 23 Apr 2026

All dates

From

1.685$ / per person

Discover two neighbouring countries where alpine peaks meet the Adriatic Sea. From Ljubljana and Bled to Zagreb, Plitvice and Istria, this 8-day journey reveals a world of natural beauty, history and warm hospitality. Explore medieval towns, emerald lakes and seaside charm at a relaxed, enjoyable pace.

Explore Slovenia & Croatia From the Alps to the Adriatic

Tour Services Overview:

What's included:

All transportation as outlined in the itinerary
English-speaking tour leader throughout the trip
Accommodation in 4★ hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis
Three lunches are included during the program
Farewell dinner
Local goods tasting experience in Istria
Entrance to Ljubljana Castle with funicular ride
Entrance to Plitvice National Park
Funicular ride to Mt. Vogel
Entrance to Bled Castle
Entrance to Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
Tourist tax covered
Guided sightseeing tours of Ljubljana, Zagreb, Plitvice, Rovinj, Bled, and Bohinj

What's not included:

Flights
Travel insurance
Single-room accommodation
Tips for services and experiences
Early check-in or late check-out at hotels
Airport transfers not listed in the itinerary

Itinerary

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Welcome to Slovenia! Meet your tour director and fellow travellers before enjoying your first evening in the country’s charming capital. Stroll along the lively riverfront and take in the welcoming atmosphere of Ljubljana’s old town.

A guided morning tour introduces you to Ljubljana’s highlights, including Prešeren Square, the Triple Bridge, the Central Market and Town Hall. Ride the funicular to Ljubljana Castle for sweeping city views.
Spend the afternoon exploring at your own pace. Enjoy a riverside coffee or browse the local boutiques. Optional: Slovenian folklore dinner.

Travel south to Croatia’s capital. On a guided walk through Zagreb’s historic heart, explore Gornji Grad and Kaptol with their churches, palaces and museums.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to visit galleries, stroll through parks or relax in one of the city’s many cafés.

Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its turquoise waters and cascading falls. Wooden paths lead through forests and over crystal-clear lakes.
After lunch, continue to Opatija, once a grand Habsburg resort. Stroll along its elegant seaside promenade before settling in for the night.

Spend the day exploring Istria, a sunlit peninsula where history and culture meet the sea. Visit Rovinj, a romantic old town rising from the water, and stop at a local agritourism estate for tastings of Istrian delicacies. Continue to Poreč, known for its cobbled streets and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.

Return to Opatija for free time by the Adriatic.

Travel north to Predjama Castle, a fortress dramatically built into a cliff. Continue to Postojna Cave, one of Europe’s largest cave systems, where an underground train takes you through a maze of impressive formations.
After lunch, head to the Julian Alps for an overnight stay surrounded by peaceful mountain scenery.

Spend the day in Slovenia’s alpine gems. Visit Lake Bled with its medieval castle and the island church, reached by traditional pletna boat. After lunch, continue to Lake Bohinj, the largest in Slovenia, and take the cable car to Mount Vogel for views over Triglav National Park.
In the evening, share a farewell dinner with your group in a stunning alpine setting.

Enjoy some free time before your transfer to the airport. Depart with lasting memories of Slovenia and Croatia’s landscapes, culture and warm-hearted people.

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