For your next holidays, let yourself fall in love with the best of northern Slovenia and west Croatia! You will discover medieval towns, hidden castles, unique natural landscapes (such as Lake Bled), ancient caves of stalactites and more. This program will charm your senses!
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Arrival – Zagreb
Arrival to Zagreb. Welcome by your tour guide and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Zagreb.
Zagreb
Breakfast. Guided tour of the Croatian capital. Zagreb has several beautiful churches in Gothic and Baroque style, such as St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Church of St. Mark. Free time. Afternoon dedicated to visit the amazing green Horseshoe in the center of Zagreb, which is a continuation of parks in the heart of the neo-Baroque part of the city. Dinner and overnight stay.
Zagreb - Maribor - Ljubljana
Breakfast. Morning departure to Slovenia. Slovenia is the third greenest country in Europe, you will be undoubtedly surprised with many of its beautiful landscapes. Our first stop in the neighboring country will be in the city of Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, where we will have a sightseeing tour. Free time to walk along the banks of the Drava River. We continue our journey to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. The city is located midway between the Julian Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. Visit of Ljubljana with a local guide, to discover the rich influence of the Habsburg Empire marked upon this charming capital. Free time. Dinner and overnight stay.
Ljubljana - Bled - Postojna - Opatija
Breakfast. Departure to Bled to visit this enchanted small town. Bled is the natural pearl of Slove-nia, dominated by the medieval castle and a large lake, which has the only natural island in Slovenia. The island has a baroque church built on the base of a pre-Romanesque chapel. We will take a boat trip to the island and thus get to know the legend that this island hides among its precious natural treasure. Visit of the ancient caves of Postojna, with wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. Guided tour of the cave. Departure to Opatija. Opatija is considered the "Queen of the Adriatic”, a symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Empire era in Croatia. Dinner and overnight stay in the region of Opatija.
Opatija - Rijeka - Opatija
Breakfast. Panoramic tour and half-day excursion to the city of Rijeka, the largest commercial and maritime center of the northern Adriatic. It lies at the foot of the fortification Trsat. Free time to walk up to Trsat and enjoy the amazing views of the entire city and the bay of Kvarner. Return to Opatija. Dinner and overnight stay.
Opatija - Pula - Rovinj - Porec - Opatija
Breakfast. Full day excursion to visit the peninsula of Istria, also called "the Croatian Tuscany". Our first stop will be to visit the city of Pula accompanied by a local guide, who will help us discover many details about largest city on the peninsula. Pula has one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world – the Arena. We continue the journey to Rovinj. City tour with local guide to get to know the beautiful architecture of Rovinj and discover many art galleries among his old stone-paved streets. Our next destination will be the city of Porec – free time to optionally visit the Euphrasian Basilica, included in the list of World Heritage Sites protected by UNESCO. Return to the hotel in the region of Opatija. Dinner and overnight stay.
Opatija - Plitvice - Zagreb
Breakfast. Departure to Plitvice. We will visit the stunning National Park Plitvice Lakes, Croatia's green pearl. This natural treasure has 16 lakes which are connected by more than 90 waterfalls and cascades. It is on the list of World Heritage Sites protected by UNESCO. We will walk around the lakes and waterfalls as well as cross over the biggest lake named Kozjak by an electric cruise boat. Continuation to Zagreb. Dinner and overnight stay in Zagreb.
Zagreb - Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to Zagreb airport according to your flight schedule. Assistance at check-in desk and departure.
Approximate mileage: 900 km
PRICE: from 990,00 per person
NOTE: The itinerary is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances, but the content of the program and the included list of visits will always be respected.
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The price includes:
Transportation by bus or van, with air conditioning
An English-speaking tour guide during the entire program
Arrival and departure transfers
Accommodation in hotels of 3, 4 and 5 stars, hotel taxes included
7 buffet breakfasts, 7 dinners (with 3 course tourist menu or buffet)
Excursions and visits as per itinerary
English-speaking local guides in Zagreb, Ljubljana, Pula and Rovinj
Panoramic tours of Maribor, Bled, Opatija and Rijeka
Tickets and other included services:
In Postojna: entrance to the caves and ticket for mini-train tour
In Bled: boat trip to the island on the Lake
In Plitvice: boat trip across Kozjak Lake
The price does not include:
Flight tickets and airport taxes
Travel, medical or luggage insurance
Personal expenses
Optional tickets for museums
Any other services which are not strictly specified under "The price includes"
