Croatia, Slovenia, & Optional Venice Extension

Discover the best of Croatia and Slovenia, on this carefully planned journey featuring Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Lake Bled, and more. You also have the option to extend your journey with an unforgettable three-day stay in Venice, one of Italy's most captivating destinations.

We've handled the planning—from hotels and transportation to tours and attraction tickets—so you can focus on experiencing the sights, culture, and memories that make this region unforgettable.

We start the adventure with Dubrovnik. From the historic Old Town to visiting nearby islands, you'll discover why Dubrovnik is called the 'Pearl of the Adriatic.'

• Explore Old Town

  • Rector’s Palace

  • Sponza Palace

  • Franciscan Monastery

  • Dominican Monastery

  • Shopping & Eating on Stradun (Main Street in Old Town)

• Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress)

• Walk the City Walls

• Boat Trip to Elaphiti Islands

• Optional Cable Car to Mount Srd at Sunset

• Optional Game of Thrones Tour

Moving beyond Dubrovnik, our route takes us deep into the heart of Croatia’s most iconic landscapes. Again, we'll explore the historic Old Town and ferry to beautiful islands nearby.

Our last stop in Croatia will be Plitvice Lakes National Park with its emerald lakes and stunning waterfalls. This is Croatia's oldest and largest national park where we'll see Croatia's tallest waterfall, Veliki Slap, at almost 256 feet tall.

• Split (3 nights)

  • Old Town

  • Diocletian’s Palace

  • Cathedral of St. Domnius

  • Split Riva Promenade

  • Ferry to Brac Island for a day

  • Ferry to Hvar for a day

• Plitvice Lakes National Park (1 night)

  • Guided tour through the park

  • Veliki Slap Waterfall

  • Upper and Lower Lakes

Crossing the border into Slovenia, our trip changes from the sun-drenched Adriatic coast to Slovenia's lush, alpine forests, and its crystal clear, pristine lakes. We'll stay in Slovenia's vibrant and pedestrian-friendly capital, Ljubljana.

• Ljubljana (2 nights)

  • Old Town River Walk

  • Ljubljana Castle Funicular

  • Preseren Square

  • Triple Bridge & Dragon

  • Stroll Along the Ljubljana River

• Lake Bled (Day trip from Ljubljana)

  • Bled Castle

  • Pletna (Rowboat) Ride to Bled Island

  • Lakeside Walk

  • Sample Famous Bled Cream Cake

• Flight home from Ljubljana for those not going onto Venice.

Want to keep the adventure going? Cap off your journey by extending your trip to Venice—the world’s most romantic floating city. September is a beautiful time to experience this city, with beautiful weather and fewer crowds. Here is sneak peak of what you will experience.

• St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)

• St. Mark’s Basilica

• Doges Palace (Palazzo Ducale)

• Gondola Ride

• Grand Canal

• Murano & Burano Islands

• Bridges

  • Bridge of Sighs

  • Rialto Bridge & Market

• All on trip ground transportation for group activities

• Flight into Dubrovnick

• Flight out of Ljubljana

• Listed attractions & experiences

• Nine (9) nights' accommodations

• Taxes & fees

• Daily breakfast

• Three (3) lunches

• Three (3) dinners