Trafalgar - Best of Croatia and Slovenia (11/2022 - 03/2023) (WRSLN17)

11 Days From Zagreb to Dubrovnik
Tour Style: Regional Explorer
Trafalgar Brochure Price from $2,375.00
Brochures: AWS Europe and Britain 22 23, Europe & Britain 2023 v2, Europe & Britain 2024 v1, AWS Europe and Bri
Visits: Croatia, Slovenia

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Don’t miss a thing on this epic Croatia and Slovenia trip where the travel highlight is a heart-warming visit with Monika and Gregor on their ecological farm near Lake Bled. Along with all the main sights, you’ll soak up the sun-kissed village atmosphere on the sparkling Adriatic.
Choice Highlights

Must-see Highlights

• : Explore Zagreb, Pula, Rovinj, Plitvice National Park, Trogir, Split and Dubrovnik with a Local Specialist
• : Discover Ljubljana, Bled, Opatija and Ston
• : Visit the arena in Pula, Diocletian's Palace in Split and the salt pans in Ston
• : View the Park of Sv. Jakov in Opatija
• : See The Triple Bridge and Castle of Ljubljana and the Old City of Dubrovnik

Be My Guest

• Bled: On their fifth-generation-owned family farm in Bled, you'll enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner and guided walk around the farm with Monika, Gregor, their children and the resident farm animals.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Plitvice Lakes National Park: Admire the irresistible beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO-listed protected area and home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species.

Dive Into Culture

• Split: See the ancient fortress built in Split as a retirement residence for Roman Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century.
• Ston: In Ston, visit the salt pans that go back to the 2nd century BC and are surrounded by expansive fortifications still intact to this day.

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Trafalgar Tour Itinerary

Day 1	Welcome to Zagreb
	Embark on an off-the-beaten track discovery of Croatia. The capital city of Zagreb is your springboard to an enchanting journey through what was once a troubled region and is today a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive.
	Visits: Zagreb
	Meals: Welcome Reception
Day 2	Journey to Lakeside Bled
	Spend the morning exploring Zagreb with a Local Specialist before travelling through romantic landscapes to the lakeside resort town of Bled, where we’ll stay the next two nights.
	Visits: Zagreb, Bled
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Park
Day 3	Discover Enchanting Bled Connect with Locals
	Spend today exploring this magnificent setting on your terms, or consider joining an Optional Experience to discover more of Slovenia's majestic scenery. This evening, at our Be My Guest experience, savour local Slovenian flavours as you Connect With Locals at a traditional dinner with a local family.
	Visits: Bled
	Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
	Accommodation: Park
Day 4	Onwards to Ljubljana and Opatija
	We leave the beauty of Bled behind for one of Europe’s smallest capitals. Embark on an orientation tour of Ljubljana this morning, admiring its Old Town, bridges and castle. We continue to the seaside resort of Opatija.
	Visits: Bled, Ljubljana, Opatija
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Paris, Amadria Park
Day 5	Enjoy a Day in Pula and Rovinj
	Seaside splendour is on the agenda and you’ll start your day in the coastal city of Pula on Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula. A visit to the 1st century arena with a Local Specialist will unravel the city's historical role as a strategic location for the Romans, Ostrogoths, Venetians and Allied Forces in World War II. Later, we head to the fishing port of Rovinj, where we wander through the Old Town and witness it's Mediterranean influences. Return to Opatija for some free time. See the statuesque nymph, her hand outstretched to cradle a seagull as a symbol of this region, and admire the belle-époque architecture.
	Visits: Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Opatija
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Paris, Amadria Park
Day 6	Off to Stunning Plitvice Make Travel Matter
	The extraordinary natural beauty of Plitvice takes centre stage today as we embark on a guided walking tour with a Local Specialist along the wooden pathways that are suspended over these mesmerising natural landscapes. You’ll enjoy an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you admire the cascade of spectacular waterfalls and crystal-clear waters reflecting green, grey and blue against the lush landscapes. You’ll feel the special significance of this place, which is undeniably one of Croatia’s most beloved natural treasures and be grateful that through your visit you have helped to preserve it for generations to come. Thoroughly enchanted by the experience, you’ll settle in for your overnight stay at Jezero Hotel, located in the very heart of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a short stop from Kozjak, Plitvice’s largest lake.
	Visits: Opatija, Plitvice Lakes National Park
	Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation: Lyra
Day 7	Admire Historic Trogir and on to Split Dive Into Culture
	Today, we visit the walled island of Trogir with a Local Specialist. The stone town is connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges and will delight lovers of art, and Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque architecture. We continue our journey to Split, where we’ll join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour and Dive Into Culture when we visit Diocletian's Palace, built for the emperor's retirement. Spend the evening on your own, or join an Optional Experience to enjoy traditional Dalmatian flavours.
	Visits: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Trogir, Split
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Atrium
Day 8	Split Your Way
	Delve into centuries of heritage on this free day in Split. Consider a full-day Optional Experience to one of the Dalmatian islands. Ascend the bell tower for magnificent views of the sprawling terracotta roofs and white marble façades that edge on to the Adriatic, or savour the city's delicious gastronomy at cafés tucked away in hidden lanes.
	Visits: Split
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Atrium
Day 9	Continue to Dubrovnik Dive Into Culture
	The impressive walls of Dubrovnik beckon, but not before we stop to admire the extraordinary walled city of Ston, with its dramatic views and laid-back fishing village atmosphere. Dive Into Culture and visit Europe's oldest salt pans where you'll hear how salt has been harvested here since ancient times. We continue to Dubrovnik this evening.
	Visits: Split, Dubrovnik
	Meals: Breakfast
	Accommodation: Kompas
Day 10	Explore Iconic Dubrovnik
	Tread in the footsteps of Lord Byron and George Bernard Shaw, who were intoxicated by the allure of Dubrovnik. With your Local Specialist, you’ll embark on a Sightseeing tour past the Rector's Palace, Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries, before spending time on your own. As our journey comes to an end, join your travel companions for a Farewell Dinner.
	Visits: Dubrovnik
	Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
	Accommodation: Kompas
Day 11	Farewell Dubrovnik
	Our time together comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
	Visits: Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik
	Meals: Breakfast

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Available Room Types: Single, Triple, Twin, Twinshare
Child: ages 5 to 17