Crossing the Balkans: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Montenegro

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From medieval walled cities and forested national parks to sleepy islands and secluded coves, Croatia offers a wide range of places to visit, each influenced by its past Roman, Venetian, Napoleonic and Viennese rulers.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Walk the polished stone steps of scenic Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    • Enjoy a traditional pletna boat ride on Lake Bled in Slovenia.
    • Experience island life with a tour of Hvar and its wineries.
    • Relax and watch the sunset on the peaceful Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.

What's this trip about?

    From medieval walled cities and forested national parks to sleepy islands and secluded coves, Croatia offers a wide range of places to visit, each influenced by its past Roman, Venetian, Napoleonic and Viennese rulers.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityZagreb
End CityPerast

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • In-destination transfers
    • Activities and excursions as detailed
    • All accommodations

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Itinerary

Day 1 Zagreb

 Zagreb

A private driver will be waiting for you at Zagreb airport to escort you to your hotel. Get settled in and explore the capital’s laid-back streets in the evening possibly wandering though the Upper and Lower Towns to see the contrasting architecture, st...

Day 2 Zagreb

 Zagreb

Today you’ll be picked up by your driver and guide who will take you to Ljubljana in Slovenia, a journey of roughly two hours. After a tour of the harmonious Slovene capital, you’ll head to nearby Lake Bled with its island church and views of the Julian Alps. Before returning to Zagreb, there’s time for a cable car ride for views over the equally impressive Lake Bohinj.

Day 3 Split

 Zagreb ,  Split

From Zagreb you’ll drive south through the Dinaric Alps for about two hours to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia’s most popular sites. Your guide will take you along the various trails to scenic lookouts where you’ll get sweepi...

Day 4 Split

 Split

Split’s central attraction, Diocletian’s Palace, dates to 400 AD and is one of the best-preserved ancient ruins in Croatia. Your private guide will walk you through the city, taking you to buildings of particular interest, pointing out important architec...

Day 5 Split

 Split

From Split, you’ll take a one and a half hour ferry journey to the island of Hvar, where you’ll take guided tours of the historic ports of Hvar town and Stari Grad to explore their winding streets and see the imposing fortified houses and 15th-century ch...

Day 6 Dubrovnik

 Split ,  Dubrovnik

Leaving Split, you’ll embark on a two-hour drive crossing the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina. You’ll stop off to stroll around the medieval village of Počitelj on your way to Mostar, a culturally rich city heavily influenced by the Ottom...

Day 7 Dubrovnik

 Dubrovnik

Your private guide will join you in the morning and spend the day showing you around Dubrovnik’s historic core. You’ll walk the medieval city walls, explore the polished limestone back streets, visit Lovrijenac Fortress and take a cable car to the to...

Day 8 Dubrovnik

 Dubrovnik

Croatia has a small but highly regarded wine industry, which you’ll learn more about as you tour the Peljesac Peninsula, about an hour’s drive from Dubrovnik, with your driver and guide. You’ll visit two wineries for tastings and snacks before heading for the ancient town of Ston to dine on their award-winning oysters and mussels on a local farm.

Day 9 Perast

 Dubrovnik ,  Perast

Leaving Dubrovnik and Croatia behind, you'll cross the border to Montenegro, passing the dramatic coastal mountains, to the Bay of Kotor, a journey of about two hours. You'll have the afternoon at leisure to relax at your hotel and enjoy the waterfront views.

Day 10 Perast

 Perast

Today you’ll enjoy a private tour of the cobbled streets, palaces and churches of Kotor and nearby Perast, and take a trip to the artificial island, Our Lady of the Rocks, which sits in the bay topped by an 18th-century church.

Day 11 Return home

 Perast

Finishing your trip, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$939
Last Updated: 10/27/2023

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