Itinerary
- Day 1
Ljubljana
You'll arrive in Ljubljana where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the capital at your own pace. The riverfront has nice bars and cafes, the old town has interesting architecture from different periods, and there are restaurants ranging from casual to upscale if you want to grab dinner locally.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ljubljana's restaurants and dining scene
- Wander through the city to experience the blend of historic architecture and modern design
- Day 2
Lake Bled
This morning starts with a guided walk through Ljubljana's riverfront to see the main landmarks and get oriented. Then you'll head to Lake Bled, which takes about an hour from the city. You'll take a traditional pletna boat out to the island to visit the Church of Saint Mary. Afterward, there's free time to walk up to Bled Castle or try the local cream cake (krempita) before driving back to Ljubljana in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided riverfront tour of Ljubljana including Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Baroque Town Hall, medieval Mestni Trg (Town Square), Robba's Fountain, central market, and Triple Bridge
- Pletna boat trip to Lake Bled island
- Visit to Church of Saint Mary on Bled Island
Optional Activities
- Visit Bled Castle
- Try Bled krempita (cream cake)
Landmarks Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Baroque Town Hall Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Triple Bridge Lake Bled Bled Island Church of Saint Mary (Bled Island) Bled Castle 
- Day 3
Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portoroz
Early departure to Postojna Cave where you'll board an electric train that takes you through underground passages to see the cave formations. After a couple of hours there, you'll head toward the coast and stop in the Goriska Hills to walk through the medieval village of Smartno and do a wine tasting at a local winery. By evening you'll check into your hotel in Portoroz, a coastal town on the Adriatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Electric train tour of Postojna Cave
- Visit to medieval village of Smartno
- Wine tasting at local winery in Goriska Hills
Landmarks Postojna Cave Goriska Hills Smartno 
- Day 4
Porec
Start the day in Groznjan, a hilltop village where you can walk through galleries and see the medieval streets. The main event is a truffle-hunting demonstration with a trained dog and expert guide, where you'll also sample truffle-based local products. Later you'll visit Motovun, another hilltop town with medieval walls and architecture. The day wraps up in Porec where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Groznjan galleries and workshops
- Truffle-hunting demonstration
- Truffle tasting with local cheese and sausages
Optional Activities
- Drink at a local venue in Groznjan
Landmarks Groznjan Motovun Church of St. Stephen (Motovun) - Day 5
Rovinj - Pula
Walk through Rovinj's old town with its narrow Venetian-style streets and galleries on Grisia Street. You'll have lunch at a seaside restaurant near Lim Bay where they serve oysters and other local shellfish. In the afternoon, drive to Pula to see the Roman amphitheater, the Temple of Augustus, and a few other historic sites before returning to Porec by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Rovinj old town
- Exploration of Grisia Street galleries and shops
- Oyster and seashell tasting (fresh oysters, mussels, clams, scallops) near Lim Bay
- Guided tour of Pula including Roman amphitheatre
Landmarks Rovinj Grisia Street Lim Bay Pula Arena Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius Twin Gates 
- Day 6
Opatija - Plitvice Lakes
Leave Porec and stop in Opatija for coffee and a break along the Lungomare promenade with sea views. From there, drive through scenic countryside with glimpses of the Adriatic. The main activity is a 3-hour guided tour through Plitvice Lakes National Park where you'll see the interconnected lakes and waterfalls. After the tour, you'll have time to grab lunch at a restaurant near the park before continuing onward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coffee break in Opatija with Lungomare promenade walk
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park (upper and lower lakes)
Optional Activities
- Dine at a restaurant within Plitvice Lakes National Park
Landmarks Opatija Lungomare Promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 7
Trogir - Split
Head to Trogir, a UNESCO site on a small island with a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque buildings. You'll walk through medieval streets and see the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence and Kamerlengo Castle. Later you'll drive to Split where you can walk through Diocletian's Palace, see the Temple of Jupiter, and explore the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. The Riva waterfront is good for a late afternoon stroll before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Trogir including Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, Land Gate, Kamerlengo Castle, and Saint Mark's Tower
- Walking tour of Split including Diocletian's Palace, Temple of Jupiter, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and Riva promenade
Landmarks Trogir Cathedral of Saint Lawrence (Trogir) Clock Tower (Trogir) Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade 
- Day 8
Hvar
After breakfast, you'll head to the ferry port for a high-speed catamaran to Hvar Island (about an hour ride). A guided walk takes you around the harbor and past the Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan Monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy. You'll have free time for the rest of the day to check out the Pakleni Islands, relax on a beach, hike to Milna Bay, or just try local restaurants. The ferry back to Split leaves in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran to Hvar Island
- Walking tour of Hvar including harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan Monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy
- High-speed catamaran return to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Pakleni Islands
- Relax on sun-soaked beaches
- Walk scenic trails to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks Hvar Island Renaissance Cathedral (Hvar) Benedictine Convent (Hvar) Franciscan Monastery (Hvar) Church of Our Lady of Mercy (Hvar) Pakleni Islands Milna Bay - Day 9
End of Tour
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for your onward travel. The tour concludes today, so you'll head to the airport or your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
