Croatian & Slovenian Escape 2027 (Zagreb - Dubrovnik)

DAY 1 Zagreb
Welcome to Zagreb! Your tour commences with a shared arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel. After settling in, you will have free time to start exploring the city before gathering this evening with your fellow travellers and Tour Manager for a welcome meeting and a welcome drink.

Stay at: Westin Zagreb (5 star), Sheraton Zagreb Hotel (5 star) or similar

DAY 2 Zagreb
This morning, enjoy a city tour featuring the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the winding streets of the old town.

Stay at: Westin Zagreb (5 star), Sheraton Zagreb Hotel (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Zagreb – Ljubljana – Bled
After breakfast head across the border towards Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. See the most significant sights of the old city centre on a short orientation walk. See the vibrant open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall, and Robba's Fountain. Then, continue to the picturesque town of Bled, located in the foothills of the Julian Alps.

Stay at: Hotel Kompas (4 star), Bled Rose Hotel (4 star), Ribno Alpine Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 4 Bled
Nestled behind an alpine lake and surrounded by high peaks, Bled was “discovered” by travellers in the middle of the 19th century. Since then, a small town filled with hotels, villas, and restaurants has developed around the lake, turning Bled into a vibrant, all-season resort town. A sightseeing tour will take you around this charming town and the lakeshore, as well as to the imposing Bled Castle perched on a cliff high above the lake. The remainder of the day is free to spend at leisure.

Stay at: Hotel Kompas (4 star), Bled Rose Hotel (4 star), Ribno Alpine Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Bled – Postojna – Opatija – Plitvice Lakes National Park
Your journey continues southwest to Postojna, home to one of the largest cave systems in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train before heading to the coast for a stop in Opatija. Enjoy a short orientation walk in this resort town dotted with Habsburg era villas. Afterwards, continue towards Plitvice Lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.

Stay at: Hotel Jezero (3 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 6 Plitvice Lakes National Park – Split
Have your camera ready as you begin your day with a guided walking tour around the lower lakes in Plitvice Lakes National Park! Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with sixteen terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. After the tour, continue to Split, the largest city on the Dalmatian coast.

Stay at: Hotel Corner (4 star), Art Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 7 Split
This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Split's historic inner city which has been built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle, and the Cathedral. The rest of the day is at leisure to stroll through the beautiful streets of Split and its waterfront promenade, or to relax at the beach.

Stay at: Hotel Corner (4 star), Art Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 CRUISE: Split – Trogir
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trogir port where embarkation for your cruise begins at 14.00hrs. Get settled in your cabin before joining a short orientation walk through this medieval city. Sometimes referred to as a “floating museum town”, Trogir’s Old Town consists of masterful architecture including stunning Venetian palaces. Return to the ship after the tour for a Welcome Reception followed by dinner on board.

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

DAY 9 CRUISE: Trogir – Split – Brac
Cruise towards Split, where you have the option to join another walking tour of Split (if you did not join on Day 7) or explore Split free at leisure. After visiting Split, enjoy lunch on board and a swim stop before heading towards Milna on the island of Brac. In the afternoon, disembark in Milna, a Dalmatian town known for its 1783 Baroque church situated beside the water.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 10 CRUISE: Brac – Vis
This morning, continue to Vis, once a strategic naval Yugoslav base and restricted to the public. Due to its isolation, Vis is known as "The Mediterranean as it once was", remaining relatively untouched by modern development thus retaining its special charm. Some of Europe's largest and greatest naval battles occurred in the waters of Vis. Explore the history of Vis by military Land Rover Defenders. Overnight in one of the harbours of Vis.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 11 CRUISE: Vis – Bisevo – Hvar
Enjoy breakfast as you cruise to the spectacular Blue Cave on the island of Bisevo. The cave’s natural underwater entrance creates a magical deep blue light that engulfs the interior. Afterwards, enjoy a break on board for lunch and a swim stop as you proceed towards Hvar. Disembark in Hvar and join a guided walking tour where you can discover the many historical sights of the town such as St. Stephen's Square and Cathedral, and the Arsenal, the first municipal theatre in Europe. Above Hvar Town is the impressive fortress Fortica offering magnificent views over the bay and Pakleni islands. Overnight in one of the harbours of Hvar.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Please note: The Blue Cave is only accessible with small boats through an entrance just 1.5m high so unfortunately it can easily be made inaccessible by bad weather and high waves.

DAY 12 CRUISE: Hvar – Korcula
Continue towards the town of Korcula, the supposed birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. Stop for a swim and lunch en route in one of the secluded bays. Upon arrival, embark on a guided walking tour of the town and discover its fishbone streets and numerous restaurants. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You can visit the small Marco Polo Museum and climb the tower for wonderful views, enjoy a drink at a bar within the fortifications or simply wander through its charming pedestrian streets.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 13 CRUISE: Korcula – Mljet – Slano
Today you cruise to Mljet to visit the National Park famous for its salt lakes and an ancient Benedictine monastery. Here, you can either rent bicycles, scooters, or kayaks to explore the National Park or join your Cruise Manager for a stroll to the salt lakes. Enjoy lunch onboard on your way to Slano, a peaceful fisherman's village. On arrival, embark on your excursion to Ston, a once-fortified small village now famous for its oysters. After exploring the town's medieval ramparts, a short coastal walk leads you to an oyster farm where you will learn more about oysters and enjoy a tasting of this delicious treat. Upon returning to the vessel tonight, enjoy a Captain's dinner before overnighting in Slano.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 14 CRUISE: Slano – Dubrovnik
Cruise to the Elaphiti Islands this morning and enjoy a swim in one of the bays before arriving in Dubrovnik, the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise along the famed city walls. Upon arrival, embark on a guided city tour to discover the treasures of the Old Town. Afterwards, the remainder of the day is yours to explore the town and surrounds. You can use this opportunity to take the cable car to the top of Mount Srd or traverse along the city walls.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

DAY 15 CRUISE: Dubrovnik
Say goodbye to your crew and new friends as you disembark after breakfast. Your adventure continues with an included shared departure transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast