Best of Croatia & Slovenia - 7 Days Tour Package

On this tour package provided in smaller groups by a local tour operator, you are going to explore the best of 2 the most beautiful countries of Balcans - Croatia and Slovenia. Here are how the things will go on the tour:

DAY 1

- Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer to the hotel in Zagreb.

- In the afternoon city tour of Zagreb where you will see the main attractions featuring the Upper Town which is cozy, intimate and distinctly medieval in ambiance; Church of St. Mark with its multicolored roof, the Stone Gate, Traditional market, the Cathedral, the Croatian National Theatre, and the main square.

- After free time, transfer back to the hotel. - Overnight.

DAY 2

- Breakfast and morning city tour of Zagreb.

- Departure to Plitvice lakes National Park listed as UNESCO World’s Heritage since 1979. This nature wonder encompasses 16 lakes which are connected throughout 92 waterfalls, surrounded by rich vegetation and large forest making it a perfect habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.

- On our way to Plitvice, we will stop in Rastoke Mill Village.

- Lunch at MIRJANA RASTOKE or Plitvice PLITVICKA KUCA.

- Plitvice Lakes Walking Tour, Dinner & Overnight Plitvice (B, D)

DAY 3

- After breakfast departure towards Split, we will first stop at Sibenik on the way. With a guided walking tour of the old town and some free time for lunch and relaxation, we will continue south to our highlight of the day - the city of Split.

- Our local guide will be waiting for us to start a walking tour where we will visit its most notable monuments: Diocletian palace, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the Peristyle and Jupiter’s temple among other interesting attractions.

- Then you will have free time to explore the old town or walk around Riva (waterfront promenade).

- By the end of our day, we will arrive at our hotel in Split.

- Dinner & overnight (B, L)

DAY 4

- After breakfast, departure towards the Istrian peninsula, a place where natural beauty, cultural heritage, vineyards, and olive groves form to be a perfect and unforgettable destination.

- Our first stop is Pula where we will visit the Roman amphitheater “the Pula Arena” dating back to 1st century AD. After, the guide will take us to the cathedral of the Assumption, the temple of Augustus, Ancient gates among other sights.

- After the visit, we will continue our trip to the medieval town of Rovinj, characterized by its Baroque and Renaissance styles.

- We will walk through the narrow and picturesque streets of the old town over the path of polished stone steps, leading up to the church of St. Euphemia, the patron of the city. - Free time, enjoy a local lunch (own expense).

- Continuing our journey we will visit Porec, known for its long promenade along the beautiful coast. We will walk through the Old town passing by charming streets and buildings with a typical architecture until reaching the Euphrasius basilica, the most notable monument of the town that dates back to 6th century AD.

- After free time, return to Opatija. - Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

DAY 5

- After breakfast, departure to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

- Upon arrival to this undiscovered gem of Europe, sightseeing tour with a local guide who will take us around the city center, Ljubljana Castle, Kongres Square, Dragon Bridge, National Gallery, Parliament, Triple Bridge, Central Market, Prešern Square, Old Town and other jewels that make Ljubljana so special.

- Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY 6

- After breakfast, departure to the famous Postojna Cave, which is the best-known cave in the world and also the greatest tourist attraction in Slovenia and one of the world's largest karst monuments. - You will enjoy a fantastic network of tunnels, passages, galleries, halls and astonishing diversity of Karst.

- After, free time to enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants. Following the visit, continue our journey to Bled, a guided tour, including pletna boat ride to the island, St. Mary ́s Church and Bled castle, which is standing on the cliff above the lake and offering an unforgettable view of Bled.

- Then we drive back to Ljubljana, dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

DAY 7 - Breakfast.

- Free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight home. You will be informed of the airport departure time by your tour director in the evening before. (B)