8 days in Zagreb, Bled, Plitvice, and Split.
B – Breakfast | D – Dinner
Entrance fees are included where indicated in bold
Day 1 – Sunday: To Zagreb
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. There’s time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2 – Monday: Explore Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is yours to explore the winding streets of the old town or join us for an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B)
Day 3 – Tuesday: Ljubljana & Bled
After breakfast, head towards Ljubljana – the capital of Slovenia. Take a walking tour to see the most significant sights of the old city center. Highlights include the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba’s Fountain. Then, continue to Bled. (B, D)
Day 4 – Wednesday: Explore Bled
Bled, an Alpine Lake surrounded by high peaks, was “discovered” by travelers in the middle of the 19th century. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the lakeshore and charming town, and visit the imposing Bled Castle – perched on a cliff high above the lake. The rest of the day is yours to continue exploring. Browse through the shops and boutiques, or simply relax in the enchanting scenery. Join us for an optional excursion to the small island in the middle of the lake. (B)
Day 5 – Thursday: Journey to Plitvice Lakes
Continue to Postojna – home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, continue to the coast and have a stop in Opatija. Enjoy a walking tour of this fashionable resort from the 19th century, dotted with Habsburg-era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. (B, D)
Day 6 – Friday: Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast, have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around the lower lakes. The breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder includes sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, head to Split. Overnight in Split. (B, D)
Day 7 – Saturday: Explore Split
In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Then see the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is yours to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split, enjoy the beach, or join us on an Optional Excursion to the Jet Set spot of the rich and famous – the island of Hvar. (B)
Day 8 – Sunday: Depart Split
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Split airport for your departure. (B)
Note: Because of the narrow and cobbled streets, walking is the primary way of getting around. Please make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes.
| Start Dates | End Dates | Price per Person in Double Occupancy | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2024 | 10/13/2024 | $1,899 | $535 |
| 10/20/2024 | 10/27/2024 | $1,695 | $535 |
| 11/03/2024 | 11/10/2024 | $1,695 | $535 |
| 11/24/2024 | 12/01/2024 | $1,595 | $535 |
| 12/08/2024 | 12/15/2024 | $1,695 | $535 |
