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12-Day Discover Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro

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Overview

Neglected by so many, Slovenia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, home to pristine nature, stunning landscapes and a beautiful slice of Adriatic Sea coastline. As you travel from Slovenia to Croatia, you'll experience the clearest azure waters, the most peaceful coastal towns and some beautiful islands.

Exploring with a local enables you to dive into traditional and authentic experiences that may not have otherwise been possible such as learning to cook traditional Croatian dishes in Lovorno. While you visit Croatia, you'll taste delicious olive oils and some of Europe's best wines, admire remarkably-preserved medieval towns including the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik.

Ending the trip on a high, you'll hop over the border to the tiny but mighty sovereign state of Montenegro, where you'll explore its stunning Bay of Kotor which is filled with UNESCO-listed medieval towns and architectural gems.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Beach & Sea

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Ljubljana!

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Arrive in Ljubljana!

Today, you'll arrive in Ljubljana and be met at the airport by your guide and driver who will transfer you to your hotel in the city to check in. This is the beginning of your journey across three countries. After checking in, you'll have some free time to explore Ljubljana.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cubo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport to Hotel Cubo

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

Day 2

Explore the Beauty of Bled

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Explore the Beauty of Bled

Lake Bled is the symbol of Slovenia’s natural beauty. Formed by a glacier millions of years ago, the island that sits in the middle of the lake was formed by hard rock - an obstacle the glacier could not move. Today, you'll travel to Bled to take a traditional boat across the lake to the island and to also visit the castle which clings to the cliff face 130 metres above the town. In the afternoon, you'll make your way back to Ljubljana to explore the town and its main landmarks.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cubo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pletna Boat to Bled Island

    Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of MariaOptional Activity

    Bled CastleOptional Activity

    LjubljanaOptional Activity

    Ljubljana CastleOptional Activity

    Dragon Bridge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana to Bled

    Private Driver from Bled to Ljubljana

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

    Bled

Day 3

Postojna Cave & Rovinj

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Postojna Cave & Rovinj

Today, you'll visit the most visited tourist cave in Europe and one of Slovenia's most remarkable sights. In this 24,340-metre long karst cave, you can discover the fascinating cave formations and diverse fauna making up Slovenia's second-largest cave system. Filled with towering mountains, murmuring rivers and vast subterranean halls, Postojna Cave makes quite the adventure. In the afternoon, you'll continue on to your next destination, the colourful coastal city of Rovinj.

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    Accommodation

    Angelo D'Oro Hotel & Apartments4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Postojna Cave

    RovinjOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana to Postojna

    Private Driver from Postojna to Rovinj

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

    Postojna

    Rovinj

Day 4

Visit Croatia's Istra Peninsula

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Visit Croatia's Istra Peninsula

As the largest Croatian peninsula, Istria has been delighting many visitors from all over the world for decades. Whether you're looking for secluded beaches, incredible gastronomy, historic buildings or hilltop villages, Istria has it all. You'll begin the day with a truffle tasting where you'll learn about how truffles are found using dogs and how they are eaten.

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    Accommodation

    Angelo D'Oro Hotel & Apartments4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Truffle TastingOptional Activity

    IstriaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rovinj to Istria CountyOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Istria County to Rovinj

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rovinj

    Buzet

    Istria County

Day 5

Must-See World Heritage Sites

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Must-See World Heritage Sites

Plitvice Lakes National Park is Croatia’s best-known national park and the only one of eight that are on the UNESCO List of World Heritage sites. It is made up of sixteen stunning blue lakes linked by cascades and waterfalls that make one of the most picturesque sites in Europe. You can explore the lakes from all angles as you walk over them using wooden bridges which link from one side to another. After Plitvice Lakes, you'll continue to your next destination, Split.

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    Accommodation

    Piazza Heritage Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rovinj to Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Private Driver from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Split

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rovinj

    Plitvički Ljeskovac

    Split

Day 6

Trogir & Split

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Trogir & Split

This morning, you'll head out of Split to explore Trogir, a town offering beautiful medieval architecture, a stunning waterside and vibrant markets. Here, you'll wander through the picturesque old town and visit the stunning cathedral. After lunchtime, you'll return to Split where you'll walk inside Diocletian’s Palace, once the summer residence of the Roman emperor Diocletian, now one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world.

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    Accommodation

    Piazza Heritage Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    TrogirOptional Activity

    Cathedral of St. Lawrence

    Split

    Diocletian's Palace

    Riva

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Split to TrogirOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Trogir to SplitOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Split

    Trogir

Day 7

An Island of the Senses

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An Island of the Senses

Leaving Split behind, you'll catch a ferry to the Island of Sunshine, also known as Hvar. Go to Hvar to visit Croatia's best assets: the most luxurious island, the sunniest place in the country boasting a huge 2,724 hours of sunshine each year and the most popular destination. Here, you'll taste wine in Jelsa, visit the town of Vrboska and visit the 2,400-year-old UNESCO-protected town of Stari Grad, before driving back to the town through the stunning lavender fields.

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    Accommodation

    Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Island of Hvar Tour

    Stari Grad on Hvar Island

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    Restaurants

    Konoba Hvar

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Split to Hvar

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Split

    Hvar

    Vrisnik

    Stari Grad

    Malo Grablje

Day 8

The Bluest Waters in Croatia

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The Bluest Waters in Croatia

From the lavender island that Conde Nast's signature travel magazine called "one of the best 10 islands in the world”, you'll take a boat trip to the famous Blue Cave. This natural phenomenon which results in dazzling blue and crystal clear water inside a cave is created by a gap in the cave ceiling which allows sunlight to stream in and bounce off the limestone bottom illuminating the water. Afterwards, you'll visit the equally stunning Pakleni Islands.

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    Accommodation

    Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Blue CaveOptional Activity

    Pakleni IslandsOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hvar

    Biševo

Day 9

Almighty Dubrovnik!

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Almighty Dubrovnik!

Setting off early, you'll catch a ferry back to the mainland where you'll explore the city of Dubrovnik. A fortified seaside city, Dubrovnik is steeped in history that tells the tale of Croatia's coastal past through its architecture with Venetian-inspired sites and perfectly-preserved architecture that dates back to the 10th century. Here, you'll wander along the city walls capturing one of the best views of Dubrovnik then head up high on the cable car to Srd Hill.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik City Walls

    Dubrovnik Cable Car to Srd HillOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hvar

    Dubrovnik

Day 10

Cook With a Local

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Cook With a Local

A short drive from Dubrovnik, Cavtat is an exceedingly pretty town situated on the peninsula of Rat, home to stunning architecture and centuries-old buildings of great cultural significance to Croatia. The afternoon will bring a wholly different yet tasty experience. In Croatia, and anywhere for that matter, cooking and eating are an important role in everyday life. Today, you'll learn to cook traditional Croatian dishes with a local and of course, sample them after.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    CavtatOptional Activity

    Culinary Experience in LovornoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to CavtatOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Lovorno to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Cavtat

    Lovorno

Day 11

Pearls of Montenegro

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Pearls of Montenegro

Today, you'll hop over the border to Montenegro to experience the UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site known as the Bay of Kotor. This stunning bay and its shores are scattered with medieval towns filled with remarkable architecture dating back many centuries. You'll begin by visiting Perast and taking a short boat ride over to the island where a church sits known as Our Lady of the Rocks, before visiting the town of Kotor and its astonishing cathedral.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lero3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    PerastOptional Activity

    Our Lady of the RocksOptional Activity

    KotorOptional Activity

    Cathedral of Saint TryphonOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to PerastOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Kotor to DubrovnikOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Perast

    Montenegro

    Kotor

Day 12

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today, you'll say goodbye to Dubrovnik as your driver transfers you to the airport where you'll catch your onward flight. They will wish you a safe and pleasant onward journey. Until next time!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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