Best of Croatia & Slovenia Tour

Zagreb Airport Arrival. Welcome with our tour guide and transfer to your accommodation in Zagreb. Depend on your arrival time we will have a short orientational tour of Zagreb “the Capital of Croatia”. Meet the guide at the place of your accommodation for a 2 and half hours walking tour of Zagreb. The city tour will give you an insight into two different cities: the modern, urban and the historic and cultural Zagreb.  The tour will start at Zagreb’s main square – Ban Jelačić Square. You will take a ride by Zagreb’s funicular, which is the shortest cable car in the world. From the Upper Town, we will enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the area. We continue our tour passing by the Zagreb’s Cathedral and walking through Croatia’s biggest green market ”Dolac”. With many museums, galleries, cafes, open markets, clubs, and pubs, Zagreb is today a city pulsing with life!

After breakfast in the morning, we are heading towards Ljubljana – “the capital of Slovenia”. Ljubljana is a medium-sized European city. It is a place where eastern and western cultures meet. Walking through the old town district we will explore many baroque buildings. The colorful farmer’s market,  the cathedral of St. Nicholas and up the hill, above the city, we’ll see the old medieval fortress which stands up there like an old guardian of the city. We are also taking you to a local restaurant, where you will have a chance to try some of Ljubljana’s famous dishes together with a local draft beer! After the city tour and lunch, we continue towards Lake Bled. Check in and overnight stay Bled.

After breakfast in the morning, we will take a tour around Bled Lake. The stunning blue lake in the heart of the town. The picture-postcard church on the island. A medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps. This Alpine lake has been a world-renowned paradise for centuries. Lookout at the lake from a castle on a cliff and visit the island on a traditional “pletna” boat. After time for lunch in a local restaurant, we continue our trip towards Lake Bohinj. There we will take a cable car and get up to 1537 m at Vogel mountain. Following the tour of Bohinj, we return to your accommodation in Bled. Overnight stay in Bled.

After breakfast, we are heading towards the Croatia border. On our way, we will stop at Postojna cave and Pređama castle. We will visit this natural wonder, the underground world of caves. We will take a train ride into the heart of the caves and admire the greatness of the geological history of the Earth. A mere few kilometers from Postojna Cave is Pređama castle. The Karst world offers an unforgettable experience in the fairytale world of knights. Today The cave under Pređama Castle is the home of a colony of bats. The Pređama Castle has been used as a filming venue for many documentaries and feature films. The castle has also mesmerized George R. R. Martin, author of the best-seller “The Game of Thrones”. After the tour of the cave and the castle, You are going to enjoy a traditional local lunch in one of the local restaurants. Following the lunch, we are continuing the trip towards Rovinj. Overnight stay in Rovinj.

Morning to enjoy in Rovinj. The town of Rovinj is well known as the “romance capital of Adriatic”. It is the right destination for all the guests seeking a sentimental atmosphere. After time in Rovinj to our next destination for a day, Pula. For visit,  it’s great Roman amphitheater and the interesting old town with 2000 years old history. The City Tour will give you an insight into the rich history of this town. You will learn about the Remains of ancient Roman times. After the tour of Pula we’ll take you to discover the continental part of Istria. The green oasis with many hills and vineyards. Its landscape is often compared to the one of Tuscany or Provence. On our Istrian tour, we will also try some of the world-known specialties of Istrian cuisine. In Motovun, we have the opportunity to experience a traditional Istrian truffle lunch. Beyond any doubt, truffles are gastronomical jewels. Return in  Rovinj and free time in the evening. Overnight stay in Rovinj.

We are continuing our tour and we proceed towards the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Plitvice. On the way to the lakes, We’ll stop at Rastoke – an idyllic watermill village we often like to call “the Small Lakes of  Plitvice”. After the time in Rastoke to the next destination, Plitvice. In the National Park will walk along the majestic string of sixteen cascaded lakes connected with beautiful waterfalls. The tour of the National Park will take approximately 3 hours. and will include a boat ride over the big lake and a train ride through the parking area at the end.  After the tour, you are going to enjoy a Traditional local lunch in one of the local restaurants. Following lunch, our trip ends in the evening. Overnight stay Plitvice Lakes.

Following the breakfasts, we are continuing our journey to Split. Our first stop for a day is a city of Šibenik. One of the oldest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. Over the centuries it’s been the home to acclaimed inventors, scientists, actors & sportspeople. During the tour, we will visit St. Jacob Cathedral, one of a kind monument on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After Šibenik, we will take a short drive inland where is the charming rural village of Plastovo. “The Sladić family” has been producing wine for generations. Serving four authentic high-quality wines, domestic cheese, and homemade olive oil. In this local winery, you will try their best wines with a presentation of winemaking. Prosciutto, Pancetta, Mediterranean salami, spicy salami, prosciutto pate, hard cow cheese, pork loin, baked potatoes and the most delicious bread. What else to look for? The drive continues to Split is on local roads seeing the charming Dalmatian countryside. Overnight stay in Split.

This tour is reserve for exploring the old town of Split with a local licensed guide. “Best of Split” is a great tour to get to know the history of the town. Discover the old part of the largest Dalmatian town of Split and travel back to the “ancient Roman Empire”.  After tour of Split and free time, you will meet Your skipper and step into our comfortable boat that will take you to the town of Trogir and Blue Lagoon. After a half-hour drive, we will reach Trogir town, where we will take you into the past time by retelling the stories and legends of Trogir. Greek, Roman, Venetian history on a small island connected to one, make this one of the most interesting historic oasis on the Adriatic Sea.  After the Trogir back on the boat and transfer to Blue Lagoon. The popular name for the vibrant “Krknjaši bay”. An oasis for those looking to escape the city crowds and buzz. The Blue Lagoon is only accessible by boat, which makes it all the more exclusive. It’s time for swimming in amazing blue-green turquoise color with the sandy seabed. After enjoying all day it is time to return to Split. Overnight stay in Split.

After breakfast, you will meet your guide at the place of your accommodation. Departure from Split is scheduled at 11 am a ferry from Split harbor. Arriving at the Island we start our Panoramic drive towards Hvar. At the island, we visit the Lavender fields around the village of Brusje, high up on the old road to Stari Grad. This village has stunning views of the seas and mainland. Our day continues as we meet the leading Croatian winemaker ”Duboković”. You will be invited to step into the family house and winery as well, meet the owner and listen to stories from firsthand. Apart from the wines, they produce a wide range of varietal and aromatized olive oils. This trip ends with an authentic island culinary picnic at the picturesque village of Vrisnik. Your meal will be prepared in a traditional island way and served by the island’s best olive oil producer Mr. Borivoj Bojanic and his wife Zeljka. Followed by lunch transfer to Hvar town and hotel check-in Hvar. The rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay Hvar.

In the morning you will have a tour of the old Town of Hvar. The oldest municipal theatre in Europe (established in 1612). The arsenal and the Franciscan monastery, the fortress Fortica, the Cathedral of Hvar and last, but not least, the famous Hvar beaches where you will have free time for relaxing and swimming.  As per your wish, we can take a taxi boat to also very popular “Pakleni islands” or famous “Blue Cave” across the town of Hvar. The Blue Grotto or Blue Cave is a water-logged sea cave located in a small bay called Balun on the east side of the island of Biševo in the Croatian Adriatic. Overnight stay Hvar. 

Today is the last day of our tour, the departure day. Your guide will drive You to Dubrovnik Airport with a complimentary transfer to the airport. We Wish You a safe journey back home and We hope that You will have a great memory of these days spent with Us!