Natural Beauties of Croatia Escorted Vacation

Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, you will be privately transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.  Overnight in Zagreb. (D)

This morning, embark on a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, including St. Mark's Church, St. Catherine's Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is yours to explore the winding streets of the old town at your leisure or join an optional excursion to the picturesque countryside. Overnight in Zagreb. (B)

After breakfast, head towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Enjoy a walking tour of the old city center, highlighting the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Afterwards, continue your journey to Bled. Overnight in Bled. (B,D)

Nestled among high peaks, Bled is an Alpine lake that was "discovered" by travelers in the mid-19th century. Since then, a quaint town of hotels, villas, and restaurants has sprung up around the lake, making Bled a lively, all-season resort. A sightseeing tour will showcase the charming town and its picturesque lakeshore, including a visit to the imposing Bled Castle, perched high on a cliff above the lake. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Consider joining an optional excursion to visit teh small island in the middle of the lake, browse through local shops and boutiques, or simply relax and take in the enchanting scenery. Overnight in Bled. (B)

Your journey continues to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Explore this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterwards, head to the coast with a stop in Opatija. Enjoy a walking tour of this fashionable 19th-century resort, dotted with Habsburg-era villas. After some free time, continue towards Plitvice Lakes. Overnight in Plitvice Lakes. (B,D)

After breakfast, prepare your camera for a walking tour around the lower lakes, capturing the breathtaking scenery of sixteen lakes nestled among wooden mountains and lush vegetation, a natural wonder to behold. Following the tour, continue your journey to Split. Overnight in Split. (B,D)

In the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of the historic inner city, centered around the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace. Explore remnants of Split's Roman heritage, Renaissance, and Gothic structures, including Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The remainder of the day is yours to leisurely wander through Split's charming streets, relax at the beach, or opt to join us on an excursion to the glamorous Jet Set spot of the rich and famous-the island of Hvar. Overnight in Split. (B)

Following breakfast, journey to Dubrovnik. Enjoy a day at leisure to explore and unwind. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B,D)

After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector's Palace and see the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the Dominican Monastery, and the Franciscan Monastery with its pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free, or you can join us for an optional excursion to the home-hosted Dubelj for dinner. Overnight in Dubrovnik. (B)

After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to the Dubrovnik Airport onto your next destination.