15 Days | Lose yourself in the serenity of Croatia and Slovenia
Take a scenic journey through Croatia and Slovenia on this 15-day tour from lively Dubrovnik to green and vibrant Ljubljana. Experience both history and nature at their best – from Roman ruins and walled cities to unspoilt beaches and rugged islands just off the Adriatic Coast. Quaff wine with locals in Korcula, delve into the ancient history of Split, hike through the Hvar hinterland and be swept up in the magic of Bled. Discover a wealth of European islands and architecture and lose yourself in the serenity of this charming and picturesque region.
Trip overview
- Start
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Finish
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Croatia, Slovenia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- ZMSUC
- Spend a full day exploring the green island of Mljet – with its small seaside villages, lush national park trails, shimmering waters and largely untouched environment, you’ll never want to leave!
- Snack on salty cheese made from sheep’s milk during a trip to the karst island of Pag, where a determined group of islanders wring themselves a living from the barren, rocky landscape.
- A guided tour of the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace in Split reveals not just Roman-era beauty, but also the local businesses that operate in the alleyways and cellars of this epic structure.
- Gaze over the beautiful hillside, lavender fields and vineyards of Hvar Island during a leisurely organic dinner at an agriturismo.
- Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park, marvelling at luminous lakes and waterfalls that seem to have been sketched by an artist.
- Explore the stunning Lake Bled, with its famous island church and aquamarine water, on a guided walk with your leader.
- The Croatian coast is ruggedly beautiful and mountainous. This makes for a gorgeous backdrop, but it also means plenty of steep steps. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Croatia's topography very demanding.
- Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in this region (over 40°C), which can make things uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water.
- Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
- Live like a local! Please note that on the islands of Korcula & Hvar and in Bled we stay in private apartments that locals rent out during summer. These are located in various buildings spread across town, but all are well located. The apartments are not hotels, which means there's no reception desk, room service or daily cleaning service, no televisions or washing machines. They differ in layout and facilities, can vary in size and most don't have air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. While multi-share rooms are assigned only to folks of the same gender, apartments are allocated on a mixed gender basis. Apartments may only have one bathroom which will be shared between the group members staying in the same apartment. If you have paid a single supplement, you will be allocated your own room, however this room will be in a shared apartment with shared bathroom facilities, not a single or studio apartment.
- On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
8 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Public bus, Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi, Funicular, Train
Hostel with private facilities (2 nights), Hotel (5 night), Guest House (1 night), Private apartment (6 nights)
- Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport and entry to sites)
- Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk
- Korcula Island hike
- Authentic dinner at Zrnovo village family owned restaurant
- Mljet Island - Day Trip to Mljet Island National Park
- Mljet Island - St Mary Island Benedictine Monastery
- Hop on hop off boat taxi ticket
- Split - City Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Split - Diocletian's Palace
- Zadar - Leader-led orientation walk
- Zadar - Nunnery & farm visit
- Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
- Licko Petrovo Selo NGO visit
- Zagreb - Leader-led Orientation Walk
- Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular
- Ljubljana - Leader-led walking tour
- Bled - Walk around Lake Bled
- Bled - Day Trip
- Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
- Dubrovnik - Church of St. Blaise - Free
- Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
- Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
- Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
- Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
- Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
- Korcula - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance - EUR18
- Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
- Korcula - Wine tasting at local winery - EUR20
- Korcula – Hop on hop off boat - EUR20
- Hvar Island - Full Day Boat Cruise to Blue Cave, Green Cave and Vis Island - EUR70
- Hvar Island - Spanjola Fortress - EUR7
- Hvar Island - Pakleni Islands Half Day Trip - EUR35
- Hvar Island - St Stephen’s Cathedral - EUR2
- Split - Diocletian's Palace Cellars - EUR7
- Split - Fish Market - Free
- Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
- Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
- Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
- Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
- Split - City Museum - EUR4
- Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
- Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
- Split - Archaeological Museum - EUR8
- Zadar – Museum of ancient glass - EUR6
- Zadar – Gold and Silver of the city of Zadar Museum - EUR6
- Zadar - Archaeological Museum - EUR5
- Zadar - Cathedral Bell Tower - EUR2
- Zadar - Church of Saint Donat - EUR4
- Zadar - St Anastasia's Cathedral - Free
- Zadar - Roman Forum - Free
- Zagreb - Museum of Broken Relationships - EUR7
- Zagreb - Mirogoj Cemetery - Free
- Zagreb - Cathedral - Free
- Zagreb - The Croatian Museum of Naive Art - EUR5
- Zagreb - City Museum - EUR4
- Zagreb - Lotrščak Tower - EUR3
- Zagreb - Funicular - EUR1
- Bled - Mountain Bike Hire - EUR25
- Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
- Triglav National Park - Canyoning - EUR65
- Bled - Castle - EUR15
- Triglav National Park - River Rafting - EUR55
- Triglav National Park - Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel - EUR32
- Triglav National Park - Emerald River Adventure (full day) - EUR110
- Triglav National Park - Vintgar Gorge - EUR10
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding Days 1,2 & 11 where you will be in shared accommodation. Availability is limited due to small properties we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. As this is a combination of 2 trips, your leader and the composition of your group may change in Split.
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