Private Tour Slovenia & Croatia; Zagreb to Split 10nts

Itinerary

Open age Fully Private Guided Tour (no group, just you!). Minimum 2 people.
This is a private tour, so you can arrive any day at any time.
English-speaking Guide who is also your driver with you the whole way.
Private Sightseeing Tours of Zagreb, Ljubljana and Bled included.
Entrance tickets to Bled Castle, Postojna Cave and Plitvice Lakes included.


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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
11 days from Zagreb to Split

INCLUDED:
• 10 nights Accommodation in 4 star hotels with double or twin room
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Comfortable late model air-conditioned vehicle transportation with all costs included (fuel, tolls, parking, ferry, VAT)
• Services of the Professional and experienced English-speaking Guide for the whole tour (guide is also your driver)

Sightseeing Tours & Entrances Included:
• Slovenia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Cave
• Entrance tickets: Bled Castle, Ljubljana Old Town, Postojna Cave
• Croatia: Zagreb, Samobor, Rovinj, Grožnjan, Motovun, Hum, Opatija, Senj, Plitvice Lakes, Nin, Zadar, Šibenik, Trogir, Split
• Entrance tickets: Plitvice Lakes, Vrana Lake Natural Park, Šibenik and Trogir Cathedral, Diocletian Palace in Split

Meals Included:
• 10 hotel buffet breakfasts
• 2 lunches: Lunch in Zagreb area; Lunch in Istria; Lunch in Trogir area
• Wine tasting in Istria

NOT INCLUDED:
• Meals not listed
• Tips/gratuities


ITINERARY:
This is a fully private tour, so you can arrive any day, at any time.

Day 1: ZAGREB (Croatia) - Arrival
Our Tour starts in Zagreb, Croatia. Your personal Tour guide will welcome you at Zagreb Airport and take you to your Hotel where you will spend the first two nights. Spend your afternoon and evening relaxing and acquainting yourself with Croatian capital. Zagreb is a vivid mix of past and present and you will definitely be seduced by its charm. Overnight in Zagreb.

Day 2: ZAGREB - SAMOBOR - THE BEAR MOUNTAIN – ZAGREB
This morning we will take you to experience the unique exploring of Zagreb and its surroundings. We'll reveal you the secrets of the oldest medieval parts of the Upper town. We'll take you to see our Bear Mountain with the medieval fortress Medvedgrad which was always a seat of different noble families. From the highest peak of Zagreb we will enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the area. We'll also enjoy tasting some of the specialties of the local cuisine. At the end we are taking you to for a nice afternoon walk in a little and picturesque town Samobor which was always a popular excursion site for the people from Zagreb. And yes; Don't forget to try the famous Samobor custard slice. In the evening, we are coming back to Zagreb. We suggest that you relax in one of many Zagreb cafes enjoying a glass of wine or a local beer. Overnight in Zagreb.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 3: ZAGREB - LJUBLJANA (Slovenia) - LAKE BLED (Slovenia)
Today we are driving from Zagreb to neighboring Slovenia. Our first stop will be Ljubljana, the charming Slovenian capital. We will stroll along the Ljubljanica River where Jason and The Argonauts once fought the vicious dragon. We are going to climb up the Ljubljana Castle and admire the view which is reaching all the way to the Alps which are our next stop. Following the clear blue we are arriving to Lake Bled where we are going to check into a hotel near the lake. We suggest that you spend your afternoon enjoying the amazing views on the high peaks of the Alps. Whether you take a walk around the Lake or visit the old castle above the Lake or enjoy "pletna" boat ride to St. Mary's Island, you will definitely feel like the time has stopped and you are a part of wonderful fairytale. Overnight in Bled.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 4: LAKE BLED - POSTOJNA CAVE (Slovenia) - ROVINJ (Croatia)
We'll spend a little bit of this morning relaxing some more on a fresh alpine air and then we head to Postojna, little town famous for the Postojna Cave. This natural wonder, the underground world of caves is filled with spectacular limestone stalactites and stalagmites which form pillars and take on fantastic shapes and forms. We will take a train ride into the heart of the underground fairyland and admire the greatness of the geological history of the Earth. We will end this day back in Croatia, in Rovinj, a pleasant old port and a beautiful coastal town. We will enjoy the stroll along its narrow and cobblestone streets and see the unforgettable panorama of the old town with the bell tower rising above the church of St. Euphemia. Overnight in Rovinj.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 5: ROVINJ - GROŽNJAN - MOTOVUN - HUM – OPATIJA
After breakfast, we’ll take you to discover the continental part of Istria – the green oasis with many hills, vineyards and quiet medieval hilltop towns like. Its landscape is often compared to the one of Tuscany or Provence. On our Istrian tour we will also try some of the world known specialties of Istrian cuisine. You will just love the truffles, prosciutto, cheese and famous Istrian wines, Malvasia and Teran. The legend says that the giants built some of the most beautiful towns in the continental part of Istria. Each worked on his top hill and one at the time cities emerged: Motovun – the protector of the Mirna Valley; Grožnjan – the town of artists and many others. Having done all the cities, they remained a little more rock and thus created the smallest city in the world - Hum. In Hum, we'll learn about the oldest Croatian script - Glagolitic and try the famous local medicine - Biska. We are ending this day in Opatija - the Queen of Adriatic. After we check in, take the opportunity to walk along the famous promenade with many old villas, splendid parks and gardens. Overnight at the Opatija Rivera.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 6: OPATIJA - SENJ - GACKA VALLEY - PLITVICE LAKES
Today we leave Opatija and drive the scenic route along the rugged coastline of Northern Adriatic. We will visit ancient Senj, a city known for Uskoks and strong wind – bura. We will visit the fortress Nehaj, from which Uskoks went to many battles against the Turkish and Venetian invaders. Carried by he wind, we slowly leave the coastal part of Croatia for a while and we heading to discover one of the best kept secrets of Croatia - the Plitvice Lakes National Park. We would say, so famous but yet so unspoiled and undiscovered. On our way to the Lakes we will stop at Gacka Valley where emerald Gacka River is stretching along the valley and offering great number of cultural and natural beauties. This clean beauty is among best known trout sites in the world. We will also enjoy some of the known local specialties. Overnight in the Plitvice Lakes area.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 7: PLITVICE LAKES - KARLOBAG - PAG ISLAND
This morning, we are discovering the natural wonderland of those fairytale lakes. Like sixteen pearls on a necklace the Lakes are falling into each other and forming a never ending beauty. The simple conclusion is: this is really a unique place. We are leaving the Lakes area in the afternoon and driving back to the coastline across the biggest Croatian Mountain, the mighty Velebit. Some of the views on this journey will be simply spectacular. We are ending this day on Pag Island - a stone island of cheese, lace, lamb meat and salt. Overnight on the Pag Island.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 8: PAG - NIN - ZADAR
Today we are exploring some of the unique of this Island. We will take you to taste some of the best cheese in the world and reveal you why Pag lace is something that Croatia is very proud of. On our way to Zadar, we will stop in Nin – Croatian Bethlehem; the oldest Croatian royal town. Our last stop for today is Zadar – the city of exceptional history and rich cultural heritage. Before we head for a good night sleep, we will show you the amazing sunset by the famous city monument - the Sea Organ. Overnight in Zadar.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 9: ZADAR - VRANA LAKE NATURE PARK - ŠIBENIK – SPLIT
We are leaving Zadar in the morning and continuing our way further south along the picturesque Dalmatian coastline. We’ll visit the Vrana Lake along the way which is the biggest freshwater natural lake in Croatia and definitely a great natural phenomenon. We will also stop in Šibenik, the oldest autochthonous Croatian town where we’ll visit the unique monument of European sacral architecture – St. Jacobs Cathedral, which has been listed as UNESCO's World Cultural Monument. The Šibenik Cathedral, adorned with 72 stone heads, is the most significant architectural creation in Croatia from 15th and 16th century. In the evening we are arriving to Split where we are going to spend the next two nights. Overnight in Split.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 10: SPLIT - TROGIR - SPLIT
Today we are visiting Trogir, an old Croatian town first inhabited by Greeks and Romans, is famous for its Romanic and gothic old core with famous Cathedral. We will also stop for a lunch at the traditional Dalmatian Tavern in Trogir and enjoy some of the great local seafood. In the afternoon we coming back to Split. Enjoy the rest of the day by taking a walk through the heart of Split – the famous Split waterfront or Riva where you will feel the friendly and cozy atmosphere of this vibrant city. Overnight in Split.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 11: SPLIT – End of Tour
Breakfast at your hotel and check-out by 11am. Transfer to the Cruise Port or Airport included. If you are departing after check-out, you can leave your bags with Hotel Reception until your departure.
# Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

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