08 Days - Scenic Slovenia & Croatia
From Scenic Slovenia & Croatia
Itinerary & Map
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description.
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore some of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, with the help of the CosmosGO application. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Dinner Dinner
DAY 2: LJUBLJANA–POSTOJNA CAVES–ZADAR, CROATIA.
Undoubtedly, one of the highlights on this tour is a visit to the POSTOJNA CAVES. Your included visit is comprised of a TRAIN RIDE and a walking tour, which will allow you to see what are possibly Europe’s most extensive and best-known caves. Then, into Croatia, traveling along the coast to Zadar. Over the centuries, Zadar was ruled by Venetians, Austro/Hungarians, by Italy after WWI, and today it belongs to Croatia. Learn more during the included guided tour.
Today’s Distance: 217 mi/ 350 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
DAY 3: ZADAR–SPLIT–DUBROVNIK.
Drive south to Split to visit with a Local Guide the former hometown of Roman Emperor Diocletian, his PALACE, and JUPITER TEMPLE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See more of the lovely Dalmatian Coast before reaching Dubrovnik.
Today’s Distance: 239 mi/ 385 km
Breakfast Breakfast
DAY 4: DUBROVNIK.
Dubrovnik is the best-preserved Croatian medieval city and the liveliest in Dalmatia. Visit the FRANCISCAN MONASTERY and the RECTOR’S PALACE, where the Local Guide will give you a full commentary, including the history of this beautifully preserved medieval architectural wonder—a popular filming location for TV series and movies, including The Last Jedi, James Bond, and Game of Thrones. Sign up for an interesting optional excursion to Konavle.
Breakfast Breakfast
DAY 5: DUBROVNIK–NERETVA GORGES–MOSTAR, BOSNIA–HERZEGOVINA–SARAJEVO.
Enjoy a scenic drive into the rugged beauty of the Neretva Valley. Stop in Mostar, where a Local Guide shows you the Turkish Quarter with the TURKISH HOUSE, the MOSQUE, and the reconstructed 16th-century bridge. On to Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina and certainly the most Turkish-looking city in the Balkans—famous for its mosques, markets, and bazaars. Discover the city with a Local Guide and get acquainted with its architectural highlights, including the GAZI HUSREV-BEG MOSQUE.
Today’s Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
DAY 6: SARAJEVO–PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK, CROATIA.
Travel north today back into Croatia to visit the country’s famous PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK. Enjoy a walk with a Local Guide through the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder. Its 16 lakes, wooded hills, waterfalls, and cascades make it one of Europe’s most loved national parks.
Today’s Distance: 208 mi/ 335 km
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
DAY 7: PLITVICE–ZAGREB–LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA.
Get to know Croatia’s capital on the included city tour. The city is packed with historic buildings, such as the gothic St. Marcus Church. Continue to Ljubljana, where a Local Guide will help you appreciate its imperial beauty.
Today’s Distance: 196 mi/ 315 km
Breakfast Breakfast
DAY 8: LJUBLJANA.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast
Accommodations:
DUBROVNIK Tirena (F)
LJUBLJANA M Hotel (ST)
PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK Jezero (F)
SARAJEVO Hotel Bosnia (F)
ZADAR Porto (ST)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Sightseeing:
POSTOJNA
Visit Postojna Caves
DALMATIAN COAST
Scenic coastal drive
ZADAR
Guided sightseeing
SPLIT
Guided sightseeing including Diocletian Palace
DUBROVNIK
Guided sightseeing, visit the Franciscan Monastery and Rector Palaces
NERETVA GORGES
Scenic drive
MOSTAR
Guided sightseeing, visit the Turkish House and Mosque
SARAJEVO
Guided sightseeing including Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque
PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK
Guided walking tour
ZAGREB
Guided sightseeing, see St. Marcus Church
LJUBLJANA
Guided sightseeing
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Old city of Dubrovnik
Transportation:
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi
MEALS
Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 dinners
Travel Terms & Conditions:
The purchase of any travel services offered by Cosmos, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you (the Traveler) and Cosmos, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travelers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travelers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos & Pictures, Optional Excursions, and Responsibility.
