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Highlights of Slovenia & Croatia

15 days, Ljubljana to Dubrovnik

15 days

Ljubljana to Dubrovnik

From$4199USD
Valid on Apr 26 2026
Trip Code: EXLD

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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15 days

Ljubljana to Dubrovnik

From$4199USD
Valid on Apr 26 2026
Trip Code: EXLD

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 15

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Ljubljana

Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on a short orientation walk to get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Ljubljana

Head into the city centre for a deep dive into the Slovenian capital's food scene on a guided walking tour. Visit a farmers market, various gourmet shops and local diners as you eat your way through the city and enjoy a light lunch along the way. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to continue exploring, visit the Ljubljbana Castle or just relax at a nearby cafe.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Ljubljana Food Walking Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Ljubljana/Portorož

Depart Ljubljana after breakfast and head towards the Adriatic coast, making a stop in the resort city of Piran along the way. Get oriented with your CEO on arrival and then enjoy some free time to explore the waterfront, main square and streets lined with gorgeous Venetian architecture. In the afternoon continue to the nearby town of Portorož for walk around town with the CEO before checking into the hotel for the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Portorož

Take a day trip into Italy today and cross the border to the city of Trieste. Explore this historic town on your own and see some of the beautiful architecture, framed by a medieval old city and a neoclassical new city. Taste some of the coffee that Trieste is famous for then visit the nearby Miramare Castle, a beautiful 19th century building with a lush park area and amazing views over the sea. Back in Slovenia, stop for an included lunch with wine tasting at a winery before returning to Portorož in the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Portorož/Lake Bohinj

Travel inland from the coast and make a stop at the Postojna Cave, to explore the fascinating network subterranean world with an expert guide. After time in town for lunch, continue north to Lake Bled, stopping to walk around the lake with the CEO to soak in the views and enjoy the incredible scenery. Finish the day in the nearby Lake Bohinj area and check into the hotel for the evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Lake Bohinj

Start the day with an orientation walk with the CEO to get acquainted to the area and with all of the great optional activities available. The rest of the day is free to get the most out of the picturesque Lake Bohinj area as you please. Options on the water could include swimming or a boat ride, otherwise go hiking, biking or ziplining as other ways to experience the natural beauty of the area. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner with the group.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Ljubljana/Zagreb

Travel by train this morning across the border into Croatia, to the city of Zagreb. Check into the hotel on arrival and have a bit of free time to relax before setting off with your CEO on a short orientation walk to see some of the street art and to get your bearings of the area on the way to an optional group dinner.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Zagreb/Plitvička Jezera

Travel south from Zagreb to the stunning and iconic Plitvice Lakes National Park. Explore the park’s forests, crystal waters, and cascading falls with our CEO for incredible scenery, natural beauty and photo opportunities. Continue to the hotel in the evening, check in and relax before a delicious dinner.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 9Plitvička Jezera/Šibenik

Depart the hotel after breakfast and drive to the coastal city of Zadar. Discover the city on a walking food tour with a local guide, exploring the historic city centre and important landmarks and culminating in a secluded garden for lunch and wine tasting. Continue to Krka National Park for a hike through the lush forest along the river to a series of spectacular waterfalls. Finish the day in the nearby city of Šibenik and enjoy a free evening.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Zadar Walking Food Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10Šibenik

Set off on a full-day excursion to explore the nearby islands of Prvic and Zlarin. Take the ferry first to Prvic and explore the old town and other parts of this small island with your CEO then hop on the next ferry to the nearby island of Zlarin. Populated since ancient times, Zlarin has many historical monuments worth exploring and and offers incredible views over the islands natural vistas towards the Adriatic Sea. Return to Šibenik in the afternoon and take a stroll through the old town with your CEO before enjoying the rest of the day and evening at leisure.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Šibenik/Makarska

Travel south along the coast today to the port city of Split. Explore the city with your CEO on an orientation walk to see some of the main sights and landmarks then enjoy free time for lunch and to continue exploring on your own with the chance to visit the Diocletian's Palace and the Riva promenade. In the late afternoon continue by bus to the city of Makarska to check into the hotel and enjoy a free evening.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Makarska

Enjoy a full free day to take advantage of the many optional activities available in and around Makarska. Perhaps take a ferry to the island of Brač to explore on your own, take a tuk tuk tour, go zip-lining in the nearby town of Tucepi or just relax on the local beach.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Makarska/Dubrovnik

Set off from Makarska along the coast and make a stop at a small bay called Uvala Bistrina to learn all about the local oyster farming and to sample some fresh ones and with wine and lunch from local ingredients. Take some free time to wander the town of Ston and to walk along the massive and historic Ston City wall which rewards those who climb it incredible views of the town and the surrounding mountains. Continue driving in the afternoon to Croatia's capital city, Dubrovnik and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 14Dubrovnik

Discover Dubrovnik today on an orientation walk with your CEO through the old part of the city and seeing some of the city's most iconic buildings and landmarks. Make a stop at the G Adventures-supported Maritimo Recycling, where artists are creatively working to clean up the Adriatic Sea. Then, take the rest of the day to continue exploring on your own, take an optional kayak excursion or relax in one of the many cafés and watch the world go by. Regroup in the evening for an optional final dinner out on the town.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Maritimo Recycling

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Dubrovnik

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Maritimo Recycling, Dubrovnik
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Ljubljana Food Walking Tour, Ljubljana
  • Your Foodie Moment: Zadar Walking Food Tour, Zadar
  • Your Foodie Moment: Oyster Farm Food and Wine Experience with Lunch, Uvala Bistrina
  • Orientation walk in Ljubljana
  • Visit the resort city of Piran
  • Orientation walk of Portorož
  • Day trip and visit to Trieste with coffee tasting
  • Wine tasting with lunch in the Brda region of Slovenia
  • Explore the Postojna Caves with a local guide
  • Visit Lake Bled with a short walk
  • Orientation walks in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik
  • Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Hike in Krka Lakes National Park
  • Full-day excursion to the islands of Prvic and Zlarin from Šibenik
  • Walk along the old city wall of Ston
  • Transport to/from all included activities and between all destinations

Accommodations

Hotels (14 nts).

Meals

14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner
Allow USD395-515 for meals not included.

Transportation

Public Bus, private vehicle, mini-train, ferry, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $1459.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Highlights of Slovenia & Croatia

| 15 days - Ljubljana to Dubrovnik - from $4199 USD