Croatia & Slovenia Discovery
- Admire Dubrovnik Old Town, take a cable car to Mt. Srđ & visit Lokrum island
- Explore cliffs and bays on a family friendly sea kayaking excursion in Zaton Bay
- Discover the cultural and art treasure of Split & sample local treats
- Take a boat excursion to the islands of Vis and Hvar
- Swim in the waterfalls of Krka National Park
- Bike around seaside resort of charming Rovinj
- Visit Postojna Caves and Lake Bled
- Take a family friendly hiking tour of Julian Alps
Contact one of Adriatic Luxury Journeys’ family vacation experts to customize Croatia & Slovenia Discovery itinerary according to all of your preferences (type of hotels, activities, budget, etc).
This tour offers a perfect balance of invigorating activities, relaxation and private touring of Croatia’s and Slovenia’s most famous cities — Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj and Lake Bled —plus a sailing trip to the to the Dalmatian islands of Vis & Hvar, and an active day trip to the amazing waterfalls of Krka National Park.
Begin in Dubrovnik and spend three nights at the elegant Hotel Excelsior with stunning views of the Adriatic. Start slowly with a private walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town including a cable ride to Mt. Srdj for spectacular views of the city and best spot for taking pictures. Continue with a boat ride to the Lokrum island. Then get ready to participate with all of your strength on a privately guided sea kayaking excursion in the nearby Zaton Bay. Your private chauffeur will take you on a scenic drive to to Split. Spend a day enjoying a private walking tour of Diocletian Palace in Split, browse craft markets, art galleries and novelty shops. Enjoy excellent optional dining before departing on a private sailing boat excursion to the island of Vis and Hvar.
En route to Rovinj the next morning, travel to Krka National Park for a hiking tour of the most beautiful waterfalls. Enjoy a biking tour of the seaside resort of Rovinj following one of the many bike trails and enjoy the magnificent views of the Adriatic.
Discover Postojna Caves on a guided walking tour accompanied by the local expert. Spend a day on a private hiking excursion in Slovenia’s Lake Bled. End your unforgettable vacation in Croatia and Slovenia with a private transfer to Ljubljana airport.
- Destination
Arrive Dubrovnik
Arrive to beautiful Dubrovnik, Croatia. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon in leisure. Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, (B) Dubrovnik
Experience the best of Dubrovnik on this unique tour in the company of our expert local guide. Start by taking a cable car ride to Mt. Srđ for the best view of the town and picture taking. Continue with the walking tour of the most important sights of the Old Town. And end by a short round trip boat ride to the beautiful island of Lokrum.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure strolling down the charming streets of Dubrovnik, and browsing local shops for authentic Croatian souvenirs. Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, (B)
Dubrovnik/Zaton/Dubrovnik
Discover Zaton Bay and its beautiful beaches on a private kayaking excursion. Zaton Bay is a lovely town known for the Renaissance summer mansions of former Dubrovnik aristocrats. Enjoy swimming and sea kayaking near cliffs and exploring the underwater world. All three villages Zaton Mali, Zaton Veliki and Štikovica, have lovely restaurants by the sea where you can sample excellent local seafood and other specialties. Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, (B)
Dubrovnik/Split
Transfer to Split by private car and driver taking a scenic local route. Visit the ancient cellars of the Diocletian’s Palace during your private walking tour of Split. Your expert local guide will take you through the narrow cobblestone streets the insider way. Visit the colorful open marked called Pazar, fish market with the best selection of sea food just caught by the local fishermen, a local butcher, cheese and prosciutto producers, wine and chocolate producers. Learn the stories and myths about the ancient recipes still being prepared in Split. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure at a nearby town beach. Le Méridien Lav, Split, (B) Split/Vis/Hvar/Split
Take a full day boat trip to Vis, the island of fishermen and winegrowers, and one of the smallest and most peaceful inhabited islands on the Croatian coast. Vis served as a military naval base during Yugoslavia and reopened to visitors in 1989. Beautiful beaches, pristine nature, ecological agriculture and preserved traditional architecture are unique advantages of this unique island. Enjoy the time at Vis speed where sometimes the only sound is made by the wind and sea. As you return back to Split, the boat will make a stop on the island of Hvar. Le Méridien Lav, Split, (B) Split/Krka National Park/Rovinj
Private transfers by car and chauffeur to Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsula, with a stop at Krka National Park with fascinating waterfalls. Swimming beneath Skradinski buk is a one-of-a-kind experience that you will always remember (especially the chills of the first jump). Warm up by visiting the old water mill and sample delicious local specialties surrounded by beautiful nature. Hotel Lone, Rovinj, (B) Rovinj
Enjoy a biking tour of the seaside resort of Rovinj following one of its many biking trails, and enjoy the beautiful views of the Adriatic. Rovinj is often called little Venice. This town is Istria’s cultural mecca, with its fantastic setting of centuries-old red-roofed houses clustered around the hill of a former island. The monumental baroque Church of St. Euphemia crowns the hill. And far below is the wide harbor packed with pleasure boats and rimmed with bright awning and colorful cafe umbrellas. Hotel Lone, Rovinj, (B) Rovinj/Postojna/Bled
Postojna caves are filled with spectacular limestone stalactites and stalagmites, which resemble pillars and take on fantastic shapes and forms. On a guided walking tour accompanied by the local expert, you will almost imagine yourself in another world. Villa Bled, Bled, (B)
Bled
We’ll take a “pletna” boat ride to St. Mary’s Island. And while there, we will admire the renowned church that was built into the rock impregnating this small island. Now get your walking shoes out! For our energetic guide will take you up ninety-nine steps to reach the lake’s highest point and to experience other spectacular views. If you still have energy remaining, do not forget to ring the church’s “wishing bell,” which is rumored to bring everyone good luck! Villa Bled, Bled, (B) Bled/Triglav/Bled
A day of hiking in Julian Alps is a must. In the heart of the Triglav National Park lies the valley of the seven Triglav lakes, the homeland of the mythological white mountain-goat Zlatorog. The ancient trails of shepherds lead us through high alpine forests into the world of herdsmen and their rustic wooden cottages. Hiking deeper in to the valley you enter into an oasis of untouched primeval nature that embraces its visitors with innocence, silence and exuberant beauty. Your efforts are rewarded with beautiful scenery – mountain peaks in the crystal clear waters of the Triglav lakes. Villa Bled, Bled, (B) Depart Bled
- Private transfers by car and driver as per the itinerary
- Private sightseeing tours of Dubrovnik Old town with cable car ride and visit to Lokrum, Split & Lake Bled
- Private kayaking in Zaton Bay near Dubrovnik
- Boat excursion to the island of Vis and Hvar from Split (group)
- Visit to Krka National Park for self-guided tour
- Private biking excursion in Rovinj
- Private hiking to Julian Alps
- Entrance fees to Postojna Caves
- Entrance fees for Split and Dubrovnik museums
- Experienced English speaking local guides
- VAT
- 24 hour assistance in Croatia & Slovenia if needed
HOTELS
- Dubrovnik, Hotel Excelsior, 3 nights, breakfast
- Split, Le Méridien Lav, 2 nights, breakfast
- Rovinj, Hotel Lone, 2 nights, breakfast
- Bled, Villa Bled, 3 nights, breakfast
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare, tips,
- €1 – €3.5 tourist tax per person per day, drinks, telephone charges and incidentals
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion
| DATES | |
| SEASON I | November 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 |
| SEASON II | April 1 – May 10 & October 1 – October 31, 2022 |
| SEASON III | May 11 – September 30, 2022 |
| SEASON I | November 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 |
| SEASON II | April 1 – May 10 & October 1 – October 31, 2023 |
| SEASON III | May 11 – September 30, 2023 |
| Rates are in US dollars. | |
| PRICES (per person based on double/twin occupancy) | |
| Rate Per Person | |
| SEASON I | From $4,995 |
| SEASON II | From $5,295 |
| SEASON III | From $5,695 |