Slovenia & Croatia Discovery
A multi-country adventure!
This 11- or 12-night vacation package combines Slovenia and Croatia so you can experience the best of both countries! Visit the vibrant cities of Ljubljana in Slovenia, and Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, and more in Croatia. See the stunning natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. Take sightseeing and walking tours, spend time exploring independently, and of course, indulge in delicious cuisine in every destination!
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Ljubljana (LJU), out of Dubrovnik (DBV)
- All airport, ferry and inter-city transfers
- 3 nights in Ljubljana at the Hotel City (comfort room), or similar
- Half-day walking tour of Ljubljana with boat ride
- Private transfer from Ljubljana to Zagreb
- 1 night in Zagreb at the Hotel Dubrovnik, or similar
- Private walking tour of Zagreb
- Private transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including park entrance
- 1 night in Plitvice Lakes National Park at the Hotel Jezero, or similar
- Private transfer to Split
- Private walking tour of Split, including entrance to the Diocletian Palace
- 1 night in Split at the Radisson Blu Resort Split, or similar
- Ferry from Split to Hvar
- 2 nights in Hvar at the Amfora Beach Resort, or similar
- Ferry from Hvar to Split
- Private transfer from Split pier to Dubrovnik hotel
- 3 nights in Dubrovnik at the Hotel Lapad, or similar
- Private walking tour of Old Dubrovnik
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Begin your trip in Ljubljana, a beautiful and charming city in Slovenia!
Spend nights in Zagreb, Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik as you learn about Croatia!
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Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park for gorgeous views of lakes, waterfalls, and lush greenery.
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Take scenic ferry rides in Croatia across the beautiful Adriatic Sea!
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This vacation package includes all airport, inter-city, and ferry transfers to help make your trip as smooth as possible.
This 11-night vacation brings you through highlights of both Slovenia and Croatia!
Begin in Ljubljana, Slovenia and explore this charming city through a sightseeing tour and leisure time! Stroll the streets of the old town, take a boat ride, visit the Dragon Bridge, and so much more. Be sure to visit Tivoli Park, the largest in the city! Savor some delicious Slovenian cuisine before you travel on to Croatia.
Your first stop in Croatia is Zagreb! Take a private walking tour to become acquainted with the city, then spend time at leisure. Then, you'll visit the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park! Take time to walk around the lower lakes as you absorb the beauty of this area.
Continue on to Split! Take a walking tour of the city that includes admission to the Diocletian Palace. Then, you'll take a ferry to get to Hvar! Spend a few nights here and savor the chance to relax!
A ferry ride brings you back to Split, and then you'll be transferred to Dubrovnik for the final nights of your trip! Take a private walking tour of Old Dubrovnik, explore the city on your own, and celebrate the completion of an amazing trip!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Ljubljana (LJU), out of Dubrovnik (DBV)
- All airport, ferry and inter-city transfers
- 3 nights in Ljubljana at the Hotel City (comfort room), or similar
- Half-day walking tour of Ljubljana with boat ride
- Private transfer from Ljubljana to Zagreb
- 1 night in Zagreb at the Hotel Dubrovnik, or similar
- Private walking tour of Zagreb
- Private transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park, including park entrance
- 1 night in Plitvice Lakes National Park at the Hotel Jezero, or similar
- Private transfer to Split
- Private walking tour of Split, including entrance to the Diocletian Palace
- 1 night in Split at the Radisson Blu Resort Split, or similar
- Ferry from Split to Hvar
- 2 nights in Hvar at the Amfora Beach Resort, or similar
- Ferry from Hvar to Split
- Private transfer from Split pier to Dubrovnik hotel
- 3 nights in Dubrovnik at the Hotel Lapad, or similar
- Private walking tour of Old Dubrovnik
- Breakfast daily
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Begin your trip in Ljubljana, a beautiful and charming city in Slovenia!
Spend nights in Zagreb, Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik as you learn about Croatia!
-
Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park for gorgeous views of lakes, waterfalls, and lush greenery.
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Take scenic ferry rides in Croatia across the beautiful Adriatic Sea!
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This vacation package includes all airport, inter-city, and ferry transfers to help make your trip as smooth as possible.
This 11-night vacation brings you through highlights of both Slovenia and Croatia!
Begin in Ljubljana, Slovenia and explore this charming city through a sightseeing tour and leisure time! Stroll the streets of the old town, take a boat ride, visit the Dragon Bridge, and so much more. Be sure to visit Tivoli Park, the largest in the city! Savor some delicious Slovenian cuisine before you travel on to Croatia.
Your first stop in Croatia is Zagreb! Take a private walking tour to become acquainted with the city, then spend time at leisure. Then, you'll visit the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park! Take time to walk around the lower lakes as you absorb the beauty of this area.
Continue on to Split! Take a walking tour of the city that includes admission to the Diocletian Palace. Then, you'll take a ferry to get to Hvar! Spend a few nights here and savor the chance to relax!
A ferry ride brings you back to Split, and then you'll be transferred to Dubrovnik for the final nights of your trip! Take a private walking tour of Old Dubrovnik, explore the city on your own, and celebrate the completion of an amazing trip!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Ljubljana!
Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure as you begin to discover the city of Ljubljana!
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - Hotel City Ljubljana
Hotel City Ljubljana is located in the heart of the city. Guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, television, and hair dryer. The onsite restaurant serves dishes made with high quality local ingredients, and features a terrace. The bar is open daily and offers soft drinks and cocktails. The hotel has a fitness center, a conference center, and onsite parking.Â
Day 2. Ljubljana
Experience the city today through a half-day walking tour with boat ride!
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Half-day walking tour of Ljubljana with boat ride
View the highlights as you walk around the old city centre, featuring a Baroque Town hall, the famous Robba fountain, open-air market, cathedral, triple bridge, and more! See dragon bridge - an art nouveau masterpiece, which is on each end adorned with a dragon, the symbol of Ljubljana, and alongside the Ljubljanica river to the centrally located Presernov trg square.
Day 3. Ljubljana
Today, consider a visit to the famous Tivoli Park! The largest park in the city, Tivoli was designed in 1813 and extends into the heart of the city.
Tonight, find a restaurant to enjoy some savory Slovenian cuisine!
Day 4. Ljubljana, Slovenia - Zagreb, Croatia
Today, you will be transferred from Ljubljana, Slovenia to Zagreb, Croatia! Arrive at your hotel and enjoy a private walking tour of Zagreb! See the historic Upper Town, St, Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, and more.
Private transfer from Ljubljana - Zagreb
Check-in - Hotel Dubrovnik
Sitting pretty in Zagreb's Donji Grad neighborhood, the Hotel Dubrovnik features an on-site casino, a restaurant, air conditioning, a salon and hairdresser, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can take a quick stroll and find themselves at the Lotrscak Tower or the Croatian National Theater, both of which are under 2,000 feet away.
Rooms are plus and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a desk, hypo-allergenic bedding upon request, a safe, ironing facilities, a minibar, and private bathrooms complete with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. A little under three and a half miles away is the beautiful Jarun Lake, and a 7 mile trip will deliver you to Pleso Airport.
Zagreb City Walking Tour
See the gems of Zagreb on this morning tour! You'll venture through historic Upper Town, then discover by some of the religious highlights of the city, from the medieval St. Mark’s Church to the Baroque-style St. Catherine’s Church.
You'll also pass the Zagreb Cathedral - the tallest build in Croatia - as well as the important and iconic Parliament building and Government Place.
Day 5. Zagreb - Plitvice Lakes
Recharge with a pleasant breakfast, then relax on a scenic transfer to the eye-popping Plitvice Lakes National Park! Meander through this stunning landscape of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by lush vegetation, dense woods, and soaring mountains.
A Tip For Your Trip: Entrance to the national park is included and you will have time to explore the lakes on your own.
Private transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Check-in - Hotel Jezero
Indulge in the relaxing environment in the wild heart of the Plitvicka Lake National Park at the Hotel Jezero. Enjoy the lush views of the park from your room and enjoy the hotel's nightclub, restaurant, dancing bar, and spa treatments. Small children can be entertained at the children's playroom on-site. Rooms range from standard rooms to semi-suites and suites, all with beautiful views of the park, and some with sitting rooms. The hotel is just 1,000 feet from Kozjak, the park's largest lake.
Day 6. Plitvice Lakes - Split
After breakfast, take a walk around the breathtaking lower lakes on your own one last time.
In the afternoon, you'll be taken to the coastal town of Split, where you'll explore the city on a private walking tour. Take advantage of your included entrance to Diocletian's Palace!
Private transfer to Split
Check-in - Radisson Blu Resort, Split
Featuring a lovely outdoor pool and sun terrace, the Radisson Blu Resort brings the luxury associated with all four of its well-earned stars. Located just a mile from Bacvice Beach in the Znjan neighborhood in Split, the hotel offers a spa and sauna with spectacular views, a hot tub, a restaurant, a bar, private on-site parking for a surcharge, a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, a hairdresser, and bike and car rental.
Rooms are air conditioned and outfitted with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a safe, a minibar, blackout curtains, and private bathrooms complete with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers, and bathrobes. Some rooms also have terraces, balconies, and/or sitting areas. The hotel is 9 miles from Split Airport, 3 miles from Marjan Hill, and only a mile and a half from Gregory of Nin.
Split City Walking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour of the historic inner city of Split, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Meet your guide in front of the Diocletian Palace entrance, then explore the remnants of Split’s Roman heritage.
Gaze in awe at its Renaissance and Gothic structures and the Temple of Jupiter, originally an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the king of the gods. Continue to Peristyle Square in the center of the city, then end at the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, regarded as the oldest Catholic cathedral still in use.
Day 7. Split - Hvar
Fuel up with breakfast, then hop aboard a ferry to the island of Hvar! As you glide atop the sea, gaze out at the bright blue waters that surround you. Settle in to your hotel, then take a walk through the main square.
While in Hvar, be sure to try some of Croatia's seafood specialties, like gregada, peka and brodet!
Transfer to Split pier
Ferry to Hvar
Transfer to Hvar hotel
Check-in - Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Immerse yourself in luxury and elegance at this heavenly beachfront hideaway. Settle into your spacious room, take a peek at the view from your window, then use the free WiFi to send amazing photos to your friends and family. Go ahead, make them jealous.
Take a quick nap on your large, comfortable bed, freshen up in your beautiful bathroom, then unpack your swimsuit and head outside. Take a refreshing dip in the pool, lounge in the warm sun, or swim up to the pool bar and enjoy a well-deserved drink. Pamper yourself with an ocean-side massage, work all your stresses away in the rooftop gym, or walk along the white sand of the beach.
When you work up an appetite, indulge in a variety of different cuisine at any of the magnificent on-site restaurants. Savor steak and seafood on the Veranda at Bonj, enjoy a tasty bite while feeling the vibes of lively music at Momo Beach, or feast your eyes on panoramic views at the elegant Windows on Hvar Restaurant.Â
Day 8. Hvar
Wake up and smell the beauty! Hvar boasts a beautiful blend of party culture, beach relaxation, and old-village charm. There's plenty to do in Hvar Town, which is filled with waterfront parties, cute shops, and trendy restaurants.
If you're looking to step off the beaten path, however, you might want to take a 45-minute hike east towards Milna, where you'll be rewarded with crystal-clear, white-stoned Mekicevica Bay. This spot is frequented by naturists and is also known as Robinson's Beach.
You also might want to explore the old, less populated villages that exist outside the main town center. Check out Stari Grad, the oldest town in Croatia, or the tiny village of Humac, filled with small stone homes and lavender fields!
Day 9. Hvar - Split - Dubrovnik
After a lovely morning in Hvar, you'll be transferred to the Hvar Pier where you'll catch a ferry back to Split. Say goodbye to Split, once again, and head on your merry way to Dubrovnik! Your driver will take you along the spectacular Adriatic Coast, past old fishing villages and resort towns - be sure to have your camera ready.
Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, check-in to your hotel and relax. If you have enough energy, stroll around the Old Town, encased in the historic stone city walls.
Transfer to Hvar pier
Ferry to Split
Transfer from Split pier to Dubrovnik hotel
Check-in - Hotel Lapad Dubrovnik
Hotel Lapad is a 4-star hotel located right by the water. Guests have access to the hotel's outdoor pool as well as the spa, where guests can enjoy massages and other spa treatments.
The hotel features Restaurant Lapad, an eatery that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as the Piano Bar that expands out into the pool area. Here, guests can enjoy a light lunch, or mingle with cocktails in the evening.Â
Guest rooms have modern decor and most have a view of the garden or sea. There is a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a TV, phone, safe, and coffee maker.Â
The closest airport to this hotel is Dubrovnik Airport, and Dubrovnik Bus Station is 6-minutes away via car. Other attractions such as Lapad Bay Beach, Rector's Palace, and Sponza Palace are all within a 12-minute drive from the hotel.Â
Day 10. Dubrovnik
After breakfast, take tons of photos on a private walking tour of Old Dubrovnik! You'll see the Rector's Palace, the Bell Tower Clock, monasteries, and much more. When the tour concludes, spend the rest of the day at leisure!
Dubrovnik City Walking Tour
See the highlights of Old Town Dubrovnik on a morning walking tour! Meet your local guide at Pile Gate in front of Old Town, the natural starting point to any Dubrovnik visit. Begin at Rector's Palace, built in the 15th-century as the home of Dubrovnik's elected rector, then see Bell Tower Clock and Orlando's Column, a symbol of the city's freedom.
Continue to Sponza Palace, a splendid 16th-century palace that was a customs house, a mint, a state treasury and a bank. You'll also enjoy views of the Dominican Monastery and the famous Franciscan Monastery with its pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world dating back to 1371.
Day 11. Dubrovnik
Fuel up with a yummy breakfast, then enjoy the day sightseeing at your own pace. Looking for a spectacular view of the city? Consider hopping in a cable car and seeing a truly unique perspective.
Game of Thrones fan? Stroll around the walled old city, specifically St. Dominika Street, and feel like you're walking through the show's set. Many Game of Thrones scenes have been shot in Dubrovnik, so if you feel a sense of deja vu or familiarity, you'll know why!
Day 12. Depart Croatia
Savor the flavors of one last Croatian breakfast, then squeeze your souvenirs into your luggage and meet your transfer. Spend your flight home scrolling through photos and dreaming about your next adventure.