Slovenia and Croatia Express 8 days/7 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: LJUBLJANA

Stop At: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia
Welcome to Slovenia and its beloved capital! Meet with your tour director and enjoy welcome dinner with folklore show to get the first impression of Slovenian tradition.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ljubljana: Radisson Blu 4*, Union Hotel 4* or similar

Day 2: LJUBLJANA

Stop At: Ljubljanski Grad, Grajska planota 1, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia
Start your day with visit of beloved Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. Your guide will take you around and show you most important attractions, such as Presens’ square, Tripple bridge, fishmarket, town hall and many others. To wrap up the whole Ljubljana story, you will also take funicular up to the castle hill, to learn more about Ljubljana and Slovenia’s history and of course admire amazing view from the top. Afternoon will be free at leisure, to enjoy city on your own.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ljubljana: Radisson Blu 4*, Union Hotel 4* or similar

Day 3: ZAGREB

Stop At: Zagreb City Museum, Opatichka Ulica 20/22, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Say goodbye to beloved Ljubljana and drive to Croatia. Walking tour of its historical capital Zagreb composed of the Gornji Grad and Kaptol, will show medieval urban complex of churches, palaces, museums, galleries and government buildings popular sightseeing spots of the city. Free afternoon to enjoy and discover city on your own.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Zagreb: Hotel Panorama 4*, Hotel International 4* or similar

Day 4: PLITVICE & OPATIJA

Stop At: Plitvicka jezera, Plitvice Lakes National Park 53231 Croatia
One of the most photogenic natural parks is waiting for you! Daily trip to Plitvice national park will absolutely take your breath away! With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered one of the most spectacular natural phenomena with 16 emerald-turquoise lakes that are connected to each other by a fabulous system of waterfalls. From lakes and waterfalls, the road will take you to blue Adriatic coastline. You will accommodate in Opatija, dame of coastal Croatia that emerged as holiday resort for elite already in 19th century hosting eminent guests such as Emperor Franc Josef I, empress Maria Anna and many others.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Opatija: Opatijska Cvijeta 4*, Lovran Hotel 4* or similar

Day 5: ISTRIAN ADVENTURE

Stop At: Port of Rovinj, Rovinj Croatia
Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between Golf of Trieste and Kvarner Gulf and it is shared by three countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Rovinj is one of the most popular and most developed tourist resorts in Croatia. The old town is built on the island and it is the most picturesque and romantic towns on Mediterranean. Pula is a seafront city on the tip of Istrian peninsula, known for its protected harbor, beach-lined coast and Romans ruins like Amphitheatre. The visit of those jewels will keep you speechless.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Opatija: Opatijska Cvijeta 4*, Lovran Hotel 4* or similar

Day 6: POSTOJNA CAVE, PREDJAMA CASTLE & JULIAN ALPS

Stop At: Postojna Cave, Jamska cesta 30, Postojna 6230 Slovenia
Saying goodbye to seaside, your adventure will continue to the underworld, more exactly Karst underworld. Your fist stop - Predjama, amazing Renaissance fortress, built within a cave, is not at all the kind of castle you are familiar with. It will definitely leave you speechless. Enter the queen of caves – Postojna cave, the only cave in the world with a train in it. The cave offers a unique experience of the underworld. Some free time for coffee and souvenirs. In the late afternoon continue to Julian Alps region and enjoy your free time in pristine nature.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Julian Alps: Rikli Balance 4*, Eco Park Bohinj 4* or similar

Day 7: BLED & BOHINJ

Stop At: Lake Bohinj, Triglav National Park, Bohinjsko Jezero 4265 Slovenia
Time for Alpine fairytale! With immense natural beauty, Bled, together with its surroundings and magnificent lake with an island, ranks among the most beautiful alpine resorts of the world. Amazing castle on the cliff is offering stunning views of the region, while island in the middle of the lake can be visited with traditional boat called “pletna”. Later on continue to the largest alpine lake in Slovenia – lake Bohinj. You will take a funicular to Mt Vogel top, where your breath will be taken away by unforgettable views of Triglav NP. Some free time to admire its natural beauty and relax on the lake shore. In the afternoon return to hotel and enjoy free time by the lake. Overnight.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Julian Alps: Rikli Balance 4*, Eco Park Bohinj 4* or similar

Day 8: LJUBLJANA FLY OUT

Stop At: Ljubljana Old Town, Ljubljana Slovenia
Free time until departure for your flight back home.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.