The time-honored architecture of Dubrovnik epitomizes the Croatian capital’s refined and close-knit urban culture. On your 12-day Croatia and Slovenia tour, you’ll learn about these beautiful nations’ epic histories. Explore Zagreb, the Croatian capital, Split, the country home of a Roman emperor, and the aquamarine streams and waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park. End your vacation with a guided tour of the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Dubrovnik aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Dubrovnik

Arrive in Dubrovnik, where a Go Ahead representative greets you after clearing cutoms and escorts you to your hotel. Meet your fellow travelers at tonight’s Welcome Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 3 - Dubrovnik

Set on a peninsula on the Adriatic, Dubrovnik’s massive walls have served as the city’s calling card for centuries. You’ll enter the city through one of four gates and pay a visit to its 13th-century Franciscan monastery, which sits on a rocky island and boasts the most extensive library in the region. Later, visit the impressive Rector’s Palace before entering the city’s ornate cathedral. Tonight, join our optional Romantic Dubrovnik excursion.
Included meals: breakfast

$69 CAD

Romantic Dubrovnik This excursion begins with a cruise along the shoreline of one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Arriving on the beach, you'll dine at a local restaurant before setting out on a stroll through Dubrovnik's medieval streets.

Day 4 - Dubrovnik

Today, revel in Dubrovnik’s coastal wonders on your own or venture out on an optional excursion to the independent Republic of Montenegro. You’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor. Next, witness the beautiful peaks and valleys surrounding the charming villages of Njegusi and Cetinje and visit the King Nicholas Museum. You’ll end your day at Budva, an inviting resort known for its beaches and medieval old town.
Included meals: breakfast

$75 CAD

Montenegro Join a guided excursion to the independent Republic of Montenegro. You’ll visit the town of Kotor, where you’ll view medieval walls and churches nestled between the hills and the sea. Next, you'll stop at Budva, a resort known for its beaches and a medieval Old Town section that juts dramatically out into the water. Enjoy an included lunch before heading back to Dubrovnik. Please note: This excursion involves some difficult walking over uneven terrain.

Day 5 - Split Region

Take in the Croatian countryside as you transfer to Split, stopping en route to enjoy a wine tasting. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner, wine tasting

Day 6 - Split Region

Today’s guided tour of Split features a visit to the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s enormous third-century palace. View the monuments to the city’s varied cultural influences, including Gothic churches, Renaissance palaces, Venetian fortifications and even an Egyptian sphinx. Later, at the Mestrovic Museum, examine bronze, wood, marble and stone sculptures, as well as drawings and paintings by the Croatian-American expressionist Ivan Mestrovic.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Mestrovic Museum

Day 7 - Split Region

Explore Split on your own today. Or, consider joining our optional Mostar & Medjugorje excursion, which includes a guided tour of these two fascinating Bosnian cities.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 CAD

Mostar & Medjugorje Take an excursion to Mostar, the largest city in Herzegovina. This beautiful Bosnian city is situated on the Neretva and often recognized for the striking Mostar Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which joins the river's banks. You’ll also see the Cejvan Cehaj Mosque and historic Ottoman House. Later, you'll visit the mystical site of Medjugorje, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared in 1981.

Day 8 - Plitvice

Transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park today. En route, you’ll stop in Trogir, a gem of medieval Venetian architecture set on a tiny island just off the mainland. Take in the ancient city as you wander past Radovan’s Portal and the Kairos Relief. Then a local guide leads you on a sightseeing tour of Zadar, a seaside market town. You’ll see the intermingling of classical and Christian cultures in the town’s streets and churches. Dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 9 - Plitvice

One of the most beautiful national parks in Europe, Plitvice Lakes offers a stunning setting of lush, forested mountains and 16 levels of lakes nestled between Mount Mala Kapela and Mount Pljesevica. Your Tour Director leads you to the upper and lower lakes, surrounded by thick forests and waterfalls. You may catch a glimpse of the 20 caves that dot the area.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 10 - Ljubljana

Travel to Zagreb this morning, where a local guide introduces you to the best of Croatia’s capital. Zagreb has been the capital city of Croatia since 1557, and much of its original medieval architecture still stands. Highlights include the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with its twin neo-Gothic spires, the Lotrscak Tower, the Museum Mimara with its neo-Renaissance facade and the lovely Mirogoj cemetery. Then cross into Slovenia as you travel to the capital city of Ljubljana, a charming city known for its love of the arts.
Included meals: breakfast

Day 11 - Ljubljana

Embark on a guided walking tour of Ljubljana today. Take note of the city’s numerous theaters, museums and galleries. You’ll visit Preseren Square, the Triple Bridges, Ljubljana’s town hall, St. Nicholas’ Cathedral, an open-air market and much more. Tonight, join your group for a Farewell Dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 12 - Ljubljana

Board your return flight home or extend your stay in Ljubljana and Lake Bled.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)