2-Week Plitvice Lakes National Park Tour Packages
Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Plitvice Lakes National Park tour itineraries
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11 Days in the Balkans, incl. Belgrade and Split
This 11-day trip covers Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia, visiting 14 destinations including Belgrade, Ljubljana, Plitvice Lakes, and Split. You'll taste oysters at Lim Bay, sample wine in Goriska Hills, and see UNESCO sites like Trogir and Plitvice Lakes National Park. Accommodation includes 10 nights in 4-5 star hotels with guided tours in 8 cities.
- Days 1-2
Belgrade
Land at Nikola Tesla airport and kick off your trip in Serbia's capital. Visit the lively Skadarlija district around 7 PM when traditional kafanas fill with music. The next day, browse Knez Mihailova Street after 10 AM when shops open. Watch the sunset from Belgrade Fortress overlooking the Danube. Stop by "?" tavern, the oldest in the city, for authentic Serbian plum brandy.
- Days 3-4
Zagreb to Ljubljana
Take a morning transfer to Zagreb (4.5 hours). Visit Dolac market before noon to see the best local produce. Travel on to Ljubljana (2 hours), stopping at Otocec Castle. Spend the next morning along Ljubljana's riverfront. Head to Lake Bled for a pletna boat ride to the island church (€15). Visit Bled Castle in late afternoon when tourist numbers drop.
- Day 5
Postojna & Wine Country
Get to Postojna Cave early. Trains run hourly from 9 AM. Bring something warm to wear, it stays at 10°C inside all year. Spend your afternoon wine tasting in the Goriska Hills before ending your day in Portoroz by the coast.
- Days 6-7
Istrian Peninsula
Start in Groznjan before the crowds arrive. Look for truffles in Motovun Forest (best from September to December). Day 7 takes you through Rovinj's old town, stops for fresh oysters at Lim Bay, and ends at Pula's Roman amphitheater. Reach Pula by 4 PM for the best photo light.
- Day 8
Opatija & Plitvice
Drive the coastal road to Opatija, then head inland to Plitvice Lakes. A local guide advises: "Take the upper lakes trail first. It's quieter in the morning. Wear good shoes since the boardwalks can get slippery."
- Days 9-11
Split & Islands
Stop at UNESCO-listed Trogir on your way to Split. Visit Diocletian's Palace through the Golden Gate early, before tour groups show up. Take the first catamaran to Hvar Island on day 10 (check seasonal schedules). End in Split, where airport water taxis take 30 minutes.
12 Days in the Balkans, incl. Belgrade and Dubrovnik
This 12-day tour takes you through 11 destinations in Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Croatia, wrapping up at UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park where you'll spend about 3 hours wandering wooden trails past 16 cascading lakes and waterfalls. You'll ride the Sargan Eight Railway, sample wines at Pelješac, and see Mostar's Old Bridge.
- Days 1-2
Belgrade
Plan to arrive in Serbia's capital with time to settle in. On day two explore Knez Mihailova Street and Belgrade Fortress - go before 10 AM to beat the crowds. Take a sunset river cruise to see where the Sava meets the Danube. Book your coffee and rakija tasting at the '?' Tavern ahead of time since tour groups often fill it up.
- Day 3
Belgrade to Zlatibor
Take a 4-hour drive south to Serbia's mountain region. Stop at the royal mausoleum at Oplenac on your way. Pack some warm clothes for Zlatibor since mountain evenings get cool even in summer. Look forward to an excellent traditional Serbian dinner with local specialties like ajvar and kajmak.
- Day 4
Zlatibor to Sarajevo
Ride the historic Sargan Eight Railway through the mountains and sit on the right for the best views. Stop at the unique Drvengrad wooden village before your 3-hour drive to Sarajevo through the mountains.
- Day 5
Sarajevo
Start in the old town Baščaršija before the tour groups show up. As one traveler said: "The best time to try čevapi is around 11 AM when they're freshly grilled - head to Ćevabdžinica Željo, where locals eat." Visit the War Tunnel Museum in the afternoon when it's less busy.
- Days 6-7
Mostar to Kotor
See Mostar's Old Bridge first thing for crowd-free photos. Wait until late afternoon to climb Kotor's city walls when it's cooler. Take your Our Lady of the Rocks boat trip early in the morning when the bay is smooth.
- Days 8-9
Dubrovnik & Split
Walk Dubrovnik's walls right when they open at 8 AM to avoid cruise ship crowds. Visit Split's Diocletian's Palace after 6 PM when day-trippers leave and locals come out.
- Day 10
Hvar Island
Take an early catamaran to make the most of your time. A recent visitor advised: "Book the 9 AM ferry to Hvar - afternoon boats can be cancelled if the wind picks up." Give yourself 3 hours to see the old town and waterfront properly.
- Day 11
Plitvice Lakes
Get to the park by 8 AM. Plan for 6 hours to walk all the trails and start with the higher paths before they get busy. Wear sturdy shoes since the boardwalks can get slippery.
- Day 12
Zagreb
Finish in Croatia's capital. See the Upper Town in the morning light and visit the Dolac Market mid-morning when it's lively but not too crowded.
Dubrovnik to Ljubljana
This 14-day tour from Dubrovnik to Ljubljana takes you along Croatia and Slovenia's Adriatic coast and inland highlights. Walk Dubrovnik's medieval city walls, tour Diocletian's Palace in Split with a local guide, and cruise to Vis Island for wine tastings at Komiza before seeing UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes.
Dubrovnik Croatia
9 miElaphiti Islands Croatia
1 miLopud Island Croatia
3 miKolocep Island Croatia
4 miDubrovnik Croatia
90 miHvar Croatia
7 miStari Grad Croatia
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Vrboska Croatia
26 miVis Croatia
10 miBiševo Croatia
10 miVis Croatia
4 miKomiza Croatia
37 miSplit Croatia
2 miSolin Croatia
12 miTrogir Croatia
23 miSibenik Croatia
42 miZadar Croatia
54 miPlitvice Lakes National Park Croatia
68 miZagreb Croatia
7 miMount Medvednica Croatia
70 miLjubljana Slovenia
29 miLake Bled Slovenia
Bled Slovenia
28 miLjubljana Slovenia
