Slovenia, Croatia 10D/9Nbeyonders2024-01-10T11:06:12+00:00
The Balkans has for long been over-shadowed by traditional “Old” Europe. This area is now emerging as the hot, new destination – the “New” Europe… And with enough reason – the history, the architecture, the rich culture, the pristine natural beauty of mountains and lakes and caves and beaches and the sea… We could go on and on about this region… Why don’t you come and check it out for yourself? In this trip we cover the Balkan countries of Croatia and Slovenia.
$1,880 onwards GST as applicable
Prices vary based on departure season. (Per person for a group of 2 people on a twin sharing basis)
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Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Arrive in Lake Bled: The Castle city by Bled
Land in the capital city of Zagreb and start for Lake Bled. Fall in love with this picturesque town, strolling by the lovely glacial lake. Overnight in Lake Bled.
Day 2 - Postojna and Zagreb: Underground Caves and Dragon City
Explore the 200-year-old Postojna cave, the best in Europe. It has the oldest stalagmite and a landscape of rivers with mountains of its very own. Arrive in Zagreb, the Dragon City and head out for a city tour covering the museums, churches, cathedral and relax in one of the many outdoor cafes. Overnight in Zagreb.
Day 3 - Zagreb: Twin of Mainz
Explore the Museum city, the environs with a focus on castles, spas & wines. Eat your heart out tasting the best of Croatian cuisines. Overnight in Zagreb.
Day 4 - Plitvice and Zadar: Watery Trails
Head to Plitvice Lakes National Park, the one-stop destination for waterfalls and terraced lakes. Continue the exploration with a visit to Zadar. Overnight in Zadar.
Day 5 - Zadar Tour: Ruins of Rome
Admire Byzantine treasures in art and architecture and marvel at the Sea Organ. Enjoy the delicious cuisines of Zadar, from fish, lamb to ice creams and the divine Monkfish with truffles. Have fun crawling the bars of Stomorica and sipping Maraska liqueur. Overnight in Zadar.
Day 6 - Split: Old town Hubbub
Early in the morning head out to the old town of Split, settled peacefully on the Croatia Dalmatian coast, Best known for its beaches. Start your city tour of Split covering the aesthetic Roman palace, architecture and the cathedrals. Overnight in Split.
Day 7 - Explore Split: Beach Town
Explore the city and the cuisine/ wines of the region. Boat to Bisevo Island and the magical Blue cave. Visit the fisherman’s village on Vis island and Hvar town, nature at its ultimate beauty. Overnight in Split.
Day 8 - Dubrovnik: Adriatic Pearl
Proceed to the Adriatic Pearl city of Dubrovnik. Head out on a tour of the famous Old Town, city squares and gates, forts and palaces, fountains and Straduns. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 9 - Ljubljana: Slovenia Center
Get back to Ljubljana, the center of Slovenia. Explore the city and celebrate the Balkan evening with some of the cuisine and shopping. Overnight in Ljubljana.
Day 10 - Departure: Doviđenja!
Make your way to the airport for your flight back home with Balkan memories for a lifetime.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 9 nights’ accommodation on a twin share in comfortable hotels/hostels with breakfast
- All tours mentioned in the itinerary above with guides where necessary
- All road transportation and airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary above
Exclusions
- Airfare, visa and travel insurance
- Meals and activities not mentioned in the inclusion section or stated as optional
- Any other expense not mentioned in the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
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