Slovenia and CroatiaCroatia in 8 nights

Begin in Ljubljana with a day at Lake Bled, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle, then cross into Croatia for Zagreb, Plitvice, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik, with a day in Montenegro.

Day 1

Arrive in Ljubljana, with a walking tour

Airport to hotel · about 30 minutes

Our driver meets you at Ljubljana airport and takes you to your hotel. In the evening, a guided group walk from the Town Hall through the old town by the Ljubljanica river, and the funicular up to the castle for the view (castle entry extra).

No meals included today Overnight: Ljubljana

Day 2

Lake Bled, Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle

About 250 km round trip

A full-day small-group tour: a traditional pletna boat to the island in Lake Bled and the view from Bled Castle, then a train ride into Postojna Cave (bring a warm layer; it stays about 9°C inside) and Predjama Castle, built into a cliff.

Breakfast Overnight: Ljubljana

Day 3

Ljubljana to Zagreb, with a walking tour

About 150 km · 2 hours by bus

A bus to Zagreb (ticket included). In the afternoon, a guided group walking tour of the Upper and Lower Town, with a ride on the old funicular.

Breakfast Overnight: Zagreb

Day 4

Zagreb to Zadar, via Plitvice

About 300 km · 4 hours, plus the park

A private car takes you south to Plitvice Lakes National Park (entry included): sixteen terraced lakes joined by waterfalls, with boardwalks, the panoramic train and an electric boat across Kozjak lake. Then on to Zadar on the coast.

Breakfast Overnight: Zadar

Day 5

Zadar walking tour

A guided group walk through Zadar's old town: the round church of St Donatus on the Roman forum, the cathedral of St Anastasia, the Sea Gate and the Square of Five Wells, with a tasting of Maraschino liqueur and Pag cheese. End at the Sea Organ for the sunset.

Breakfast Overnight: Zadar

Day 6

Zadar to Split, with a walking tour

About 160 km · 2 hours by bus

A bus down the coast to Split (ticket included). In the evening, a guided group walk through Diocletian's Palace: the Peristyle, the Golden Gate, the cathedral of St Domnius and the statue of Gregory of Nin.

Breakfast Overnight: Split

Day 7

Split to Dubrovnik, with a walking tour

About 230 km · 4.5 hours by bus

A bus down the coast to Dubrovnik (ticket included). In the evening, a guided group walk through the old town, its streets of polished stone and its palaces. You can ride the cable car up Srđ hill afterwards for the view (ticket extra).

Breakfast Overnight: Dubrovnik

Day 8

A day in Montenegro

A group day trip along the Konavle valley into Montenegro, around the fjord-like Bay of Kotor to the walled town of Kotor and the beach town of Budva.

Breakfast Overnight: Dubrovnik

Day 9

Leave from Dubrovnik

Hotel to airport · about 30 minutes

After breakfast, a transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your flight home.

Breakfast

Tour details

Accommodation

Choose your hotel. The route and sightseeing are the same with every hotel.

Hotels are from the list shown or similar, subject to availability, with daily breakfast.

Package cost

Price per person in euros for two adults sharing a room, by hotel level and travel season. Land only; GST 5% and TCS extra.

Private car for the airport transfers and the drives shown as private; buses, catamarans and group tours, shared with other travellers, for the rest.

Rates in euros per person, minimum two adults travelling together. Based on rates valid to 30 November 2026; 2027 rates are confirmed when you book. GST 5% and TCS extra as per Government of India rules. Payable in INR at the prevailing exchange rate.

Optional add-ons

Not in the package price. Add them when you book.

Tour information

Read this to prepare for your holiday.

Good to know

• Prices are per person in euros, land only, and are payable in rupees at the day's exchange rate. They are based on rates valid to 30 November 2026; we confirm 2027 rates when you book.
• Croatia is in the Schengen area, so you need a Schengen visa. Day trips into Bosnia or Montenegro leave the Schengen area, so ask for a multiple-entry visa.
• Group tours start from a central meeting point, usually a short walk from the old-town hotels. Bus and ferry tickets are included; getting between the bus station or port and your hotel is not, unless we say so.
• City and tourist taxes are small nightly charges paid at each hotel in euros.
• Hotel check-in is from 2 or 3 pm and check-out by 10 or 11 am.
• Rates do not apply during trade fairs, big sporting events and congresses; we check your dates when you book.
• Single rooms and children's prices are quoted on request.

When to go

May to September. May, June and September are warm, with the sea good for swimming and fewer crowds than July and August. April and October are mild and quiet; many island boats stop from November to March.

Our favourite months

Cancellation policy & payment terms

• Flights, trains and houseboats are paid in full at the time of ticketing or confirmation.
• Payments by bank transfer (NEFT / RTGS / IMPS), UPI or cheque in favour of TripRoutes. Card payments may carry a convenience fee.
• GST 5% is charged on the package cost as per government rules. On international holidays, TCS also applies as per government rules.
• Cancellation charges are per person, counted from the date of departure.
• Cancellations must be sent in writing by email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
• Air and train tickets are refunded as per the airline / railway rules, plus our service charge.
• Visa fees, insurance premiums and non-refundable hotel or houseboat bookings (peak dates, special events) are not refundable.
• Refunds are processed within 15 working days of receiving supplier refunds.
• There is no refund for services not used during the holiday.
• Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
• Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• TripRoutes is not liable for changes caused by weather, strikes, roadblocks, flight delays or government orders; extra costs arising are payable by the guest.

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