The Adriatic Adventure - 4 Countries in 11 Days

On the Adriatic Adventure tour package, you start in Lubljana in Slovenia and visit the most remarkable sights Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro just in 11 days. The tour ends in Dubrovnik (Croatia) and here's detailed description day by day explaining what to expect on your Adriatic Adventure tour:

DAY 1

Upon your arrival at Ljubljana airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer to the hotel in Ljubljana, Check-in and free afternoon to rest and refresh and prepare for the next day, Overnight.

DAY 2

After breakfast, start a tour of Ljubljana, the undiscovered gem of Europe, sightseeing tour with a local guide who will take us around the city center, Ljubljana Castle, show us Dragon Bridge, Kongres Square, Prešern Square, National Gallery, Parliament, Triple Bridge, Central Market, Old Town and other jewels that make Ljubljana so special. Following the visit, we will drive to Bled and take a guided tour, including pletna 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. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D).

DAY 3

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 web of tunnels, passages, galleries, halls and astonishing diversity of Karst. After, free time to enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants (own expense). Following the visit, continue our journey to Opatija, a beautiful and famous Riviera, most known as the summer and relaxing destination to European aristocrats in the last century. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D).

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, and the patron of the city. Following the visit, free time and enjoy a local lunch (own expense). After free time, transfer to Opatija. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY 5

After breakfast, 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. After the walking tour, you will have free time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following the visit, we will continue our journey to Sibenik, a popular coastal destination in the Adriatic. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY 6

After breakfast, free morning to enjoy a swimming free time on the beach. Afternoon, we will drive to Split, the second-largest city of Croatia. Our local guide will take us to visit the Diocletian palace, The Cathedral of Saint Domnius, the Peristyle and Jupiter’s temple among other interesting attractions. Later on, we will continue our trip to Makarska, a popular summer destination on the Dalmatian coast. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY 7

Breakfast. Free day on Leisure or (Optional Tour) Morning transfer to the harbor and board the ferry transfer to Hvar Island or spend your day at leisure to relax, walk along the famous Makarska Riviera or just sip a cocktail in front of one of the beautiful beaches. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B)

DAY 8

Breakfast. Morning departure to Mostar, the cultural capital of Hercegovina. Upon arrival, walking tour of the Old town, a place influenced by the Ottoman Era. The guide will take us to the most remarkable symbol of the city, the Old Bridge over Neretva River – a single arch stone bridge which is a monument under UNESCO's protection. We will also see the Cejvan Cehaj Mosque (the oldest mosque in Mostar), The Old Bazaar named Kujundziluk, among other main monuments. After, free time to enjoy the typical cuisine at a local restaurant (own expense). Then we continue to visit the Blagaj Dervish house after. We continue to head to a local agro-tourism facility where we will embrace nature and local life taste. Dinner and overnight at the family-run house in Grude. (B, L, D)

DAY 9

After Breakfast, we will check out and head towards Dubrovnik. Upon arrival, check-in, and refresh, then transfer to the old city of Dubrovnik (listed as UNESCO World’s heritage since 1979) for a walking tour with a local guide where we will see the magnificent citadel surrounded by well-preserved stone walls which were built to protect the city and its citizen from foreign invaders. Crossing through the famous street called Stradun, we will see the Franciscan monastery, Sponza Palace, Rector’s palace, the Assumption Cathedral, Onofrio’s fountains, Church of Saint Blaise and others. After the History tour, we will continue on a Panorama driving tour, where you will get the best view of Dubrovnik from the summit of Mount Srdj after we return back to the hotel & overnight. (B)

DAY 10

Breakfast. This morning we will take an excursion to Kotor and Budva, 2 of the most visited destinations in Montenegro. Driving around the Kotor bay, we will stop for a picturesque view of a small islet where the church of Our Lady of the Rocks is located. Continuing our trip we will arrive at Kotor, UNESCO protected World Heritage site. Visit Saint Tripun’s Cathedral, Rector’s Palace, City walls and other notable sites. Continue to Budva. Visit the ancient walls and fifteenth-century seaside fortress, the landmark of the Old Town Budva. Small squares and narrow streets mark Old Town Budva where numbers of cultural events are held. This is a famous summer destination for young travelers. Return to Dubrovnik. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B).

DAY 11

Breakfast. Free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)