day 1
Arrival Ljubljana – Bled
Greetings from tour director at Ljubljana airport and transfer to Bled.
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day 2
Bled – Bohinj – Bled
A relaxing day at this popular lake side resort, visiting the Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Drive to Bled Vintgar gorge for an easy walk through the gorge of the Radovna River, criss-crossing the raging river four times over rapids, waterfalls and pools. Proceed to Bohinj. Have a rest on the shore of Bohinj lake with a nice view to the Church of St. John the Baptist.
In the afternoon perhaps a pleasant Pletna boat ride to see the old church on a small island in the middle of the lake.
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day 3
Bled – Kranjska Gora – Vršič – Radovljica – Bled
Today you will drive to Julian Alps and Triglav National Park, the only national park in Slovenia which lies in the immediate vicinity of Bled. It comprises one of the most beautiful and attractive areas of Slovenia, almost the entire Slovenian part of the Julian Alps. The territory of the National Park is very picturesque and varied. The highest mountain in Slovenia, Triglav (2864 m), after which the park was named, lies in its centre. Short stop at the Zgornjesavska Valley, one of the most breathtaking alpine valleys that has developed into a major tourist and sports region, famed primarily for its World Cup competitions in alpine skiing and ski flights on the giant ski-jump in Planica. The center of its activity is the resort town of Kranjska Gora. Proceed to Vršič, the highest mountain pass in the eastern Julian Alps. Stop for panoramic visit on an altitude of 1611 metres.
En route back to Bled visit Radovljica which stands above the confluence of the Sava Bohinjka and the Sava Dolinka with numerous preserved monuments of civil engineering and lovely old town core. Perhaps pay a visit to the apicultural museum.
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day 4
Bled – Ljubljana – Postojna – Opatija
Morning drive to Ljubljana to appreciate the sights of City Hall, the Three bridges, open air market, Parliament…and than continue the way to Postojna to visit marvelous Postojna Cave and maybe also the Predjama castle. Proceed towards the Adriatic coast and cross Slovenian-Croatian border to Opatija, to one of the most representative Croatian hotel resorts in the Kvarner bay of the Adriatic Sea.
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day 5
Opatija – Pula – Opatija
The beautiful Bay of Kvarner and its popular resort Opatija will be a getaway for an outside visit of imposing sight of the 1st century Roman Amphitheater in Pula. You continue the day driving through Istria with a city visit of Poreč and Rovinj.
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day 6
Opatija – Plitvice
The journey will continue inland towards the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park, where you’ll spend full day sightseeing of this breathtaking scenery of numerous waterfalls and emerald lakes. You will visit Lower and Upper lakes and enjoy in beautiful nature.
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day 7
Plitvice – Zadar – Krka – Šibenik – Trogir – Split
The way will lead us back to the sea shore to Zadar for sightseeing of this charming city and its remains from Roman times. Proceed to Krka National park. Visit beautiful Krka falls by walk only. The journey will then continue to Šibenik and Trogir. And then along the Adriatic coast towards Split.
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day 8
Split – Dubrovnik
Morning sightseeing tour of Split provides a look at the city’s Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, as well as the contemporary attractions. We’ll take a walk in this marvelous city surrounded by well preserve d walls of the ancient Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. Departure to Dubrovnik.
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day 9
Dubrovnik – Montenegro (Kotor-Njeguši-Cetinje-Budva) – Dubrovnik
Today you will discover one of the loveliest parts of the Mediterranean, situated in the south of the Adriatic. Nowhere else you can find, in such a small place, so much natural wealth, beauty, mild beaches, clear lakes, fast rivers and gorgeous mountains – that in Montenegro. Drive along the Kotor Bay to Kotor, Cetinje and Budva where you will pay a visit to Maritime museum in Kotor and King Nicola’s Residence in Cetinje. Enroute stop in Njeguši for local sandwich and a drink. On the way back enjoy the panoramic view of the cities along the way. Arrival to Dubrovnik in the evening.
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day 10
Dubrovnik – Depart Dubrovnik
After breakfast, a sightseeing tour will focus on the beautifully preserved medieval town with its imposing city walls. Among the highlights are the Rector’s Palace and Franciscan Monastery, which houses one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe.
Time at leisure will bring the perfect closing before transfer to the airport.
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