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- Destination: Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia
- Duration: 11 Days
- Tour Type: Private Tour
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
This Croatia Slovenia tour with Kotor is one of the most scenic and diverse multi-country journeys in all of Europe — 3 countries, 11 days, and a route that moves from the sun-drenched Adriatic coast all the way to Slovenia's alpine lakes and green capital.
From the medieval walls of Dubrovnik and the Roman grandeur of Split to the Venetian old town of Kotor and the fairy-tale beauty of Lake Bled, every day on this Croatia Slovenia tour delivers a completely different landscape and atmosphere.
All travel is private — dedicated guides, comfortable vehicles, and hand-picked stops throughout. Whether you're visiting this region for the first time or returning to explore more deeply, this itinerary strikes the perfect balance between Croatian coast, Montenegrin bay, and Slovenian mountain scenery.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 3
Croatia
Dubrovnik: Arrival and Enjoy a City Walking Tour
4
Montenegro
Kotor Boat Trip
5 - 7
Croatia
Split: Palace of Diocletian, Cathedral of St. Domnius Ruins
Trogir: Venetian Cathedral of St. Lovro, Cipiko Palace
Plitvice: Plitvice Lakes National Park
8
Croatia - Slovenia
Postojna Caves in Slovenia
9 - 11
Slovenia
Bled: Bled Castle, Bohinj Valley, St. John the Baptist Church
Ljubljana: Free Day of City Exploration, Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Your Croatia Slovenia tour begins in Dubrovnik — one of the most extraordinarily preserved medieval cities in the world. After your private airport transfer and hotel check-in, the afternoon is yours to take a first walk along the Stradun or simply settle in and enjoy the view over the Adriatic.
Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old City is encircled by 14th-century limestone walls nearly 2km long. According to the Croatian National Tourist Board, the city welcomes over 1.5 million international visitors a year — and with good reason. Tonight, explore its restaurants and waterfront on your own terms.
Highlights: Arrival in Dubrovnik, Stradun promenade, Adriatic views, private transfer
- Dubrovnik
- Day 2: Dubrovnik City Tour, Croatia
Spend a full day exploring Dubrovnik with your private guide. Walk the full circuit of the city walls for panoramic views over the terracotta rooftops and Adriatic Sea below. Inside the Old City, visit the Franciscan Monastery — home to one of Europe’s oldest continuously operating pharmacies, founded in 1317 — the Rector’s Palace, and the sea-facing Lovrijenac Fortress.
The afternoon is free for independent exploration — perhaps a cable car ride to Mount Srđ for the highest views over the city, or a short boat trip to the peaceful island of Lokrum just offshore. This day sets the tone perfectly for the rest of your Croatia Slovenia tour.
Highlights: Dubrovnik city walls, Franciscan Monastery, Rector’s Palace, Lovrijenac Fortress
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- Dubrovnik
- Day 3: Trogir & Split, Croatia
Drive north along the Dalmatian Coast to Trogir — a UNESCO World Heritage island-town of extraordinary medieval character, connected to the mainland by bridge. Your guide leads you through its marble lanes to the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, whose 13th-century Romanesque portal by master sculptor Radovan is considered among the finest medieval carvings on the entire Adriatic.
Continue to Split, Croatia’s second-largest city — built around and inside the walls of Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. According to UNESCO, the palace complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Roman urban architecture anywhere in the world. Your guide walks you through the vaulted cellars, the Peristyle square, and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius before a free evening along the Riva waterfront.
Highlights: UNESCO Trogir, St. Lawrence Cathedral, Diocletian’s Palace, Split Riva waterfront
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- Dubrovnik
- Day 4: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Drive inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park — the natural centrepiece of any Croatia Slovenia tour and one of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of Europe.
Plitvice is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 16 interconnected lakes and over 90 waterfalls cascading across vivid shades of turquoise and emerald. Wooden boardwalks wind through the park at water level, passing beneath waterfalls and through ancient beech forest. Allow at least half a day here — it rewards slow exploration. Overnight nearby.
Highlights: Plitvice Lakes UNESCO site, 16 turquoise lakes, 90+ waterfalls, forest boardwalks
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- Dubrovnik
- Day 5: Kotor Bay, Montenegro
Cross into Montenegro and descend into the Bay of Kotor — one of the most dramatic natural harbours in Europe and a UNESCO-protected landscape of medieval walled towns, sheer limestone cliffs, and deep Adriatic water.
Your private guide leads you through Kotor’s Old Town, sealed within 4.5km of Venetian walls climbing the mountain directly behind the city. The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon dates to 1166 and contains remarkable Romanesque art and silverwork. Spend the afternoon hiking the fortress walls above for panoramic views across the entire bay. It is a moment that consistently surprises travellers on this Croatia Slovenia tour — Montenegro’s beauty is simply on another level.
Highlights: Bay of Kotor UNESCO site, Kotor Old Town, Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, fortress walls
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- Split
- Day 6: Perast & Return to Croatia
Explore the tiny Baroque town of Perast — one of Montenegro’s most elegant surprises — sitting on the edge of the Bay of Kotor surrounded by cypress trees and mountain peaks. Take a short boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, a man-made island sanctuary built by local sailors over centuries on a submerged reef. The church interior is lined with 68 silver votive tablets and over 2,500 ex-votos left by grateful sailors.
After lunch, cross back into Croatia and drive toward your next destination. The contrast between Montenegro’s rugged bay scenery and Croatia’s Dalmatian coast is one of the great pleasures of this multi-country Croatia Slovenia tour.
Highlights: Perast old town, Our Lady of the Rocks island church, Bay of Kotor boat ride
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- Plitvice
- Day 7: Zagreb, Croatia
Arrive in Zagreb — Croatia’s capital and largest city, and one of Central Europe’s most underrated urban destinations. Your guide leads you through the Upper Town’s cobbled streets, the Dolac open-air market, St. Mark’s Church with its distinctive tiled roof, and the Croatian Museum of Naive Art.
Zagreb has a relaxed, lived-in energy that feels refreshingly different from the coastal towns of this Croatia Slovenia tour — more coffee culture than tourist trail, with excellent restaurants and a genuinely local atmosphere. The evening is free to explore at your own pace.
Highlights: Zagreb Upper Town, Dolac Market, St. Mark’s Church, Croatian Museum of Naive Art
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- Plitvice
- Day 8: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Cross into Slovenia and arrive in Ljubljana — the small, green, and utterly charming capital that consistently ranks among Europe’s most liveable cities. Your guide introduces you to the Triple Bridge, Prešeren Square, Dragon Bridge, and the baroque Town Hall on a walking tour through the car-free Old Town.
Take the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle for panoramic views across the city and surrounding Julian Alps. Ljubljana is one of the highlights of any Croatia Slovenia tour — compact enough to explore on foot, rich enough to fill a full day with discovery. The evening is free for dinner along the Ljubljanica River.
Highlights: Ljubljana Old Town, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana Castle, Prešeren Square
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- Ljubljana
- Day 9: Lake Bled, Slovenia
Drive to Lake Bled — the most photographed destination in Slovenia and one of the most iconic alpine settings in all of Europe. The emerald glacial lake sits beneath the Julian Alps, with a fairy-tale island church at its centre and a medieval castle perched on a cliff directly above.
Take a traditional wooden pletna boat to the island of Bled to visit the Church of the Assumption — a pilgrimage site since the 8th century — and ring the famous wishing bell in its tower. Bled Castle, reached by a short hike, offers the finest view over the lake. Round off the visit with a slice of kremna rezina — the legendary Bled cream cake that has been made to the same recipe since 1953. This is the alpine counterpart to everything the coast has offered on this Croatia Slovenia tour.
Highlights: Lake Bled, pletna boat ride, Church of the Assumption, Bled Castle, kremna rezina
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- Ljubljana
- Day 10: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle, Slovenia
Visit Postojna Cave — one of the largest cave systems in Europe, stretching over 24km of underground passages carved by the Pivka River over millions of years. An electric train carries you deep inside before a guided walk through cavernous halls filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and pillars. The cave is home to the olm — a blind, cave-adapted salamander found nowhere else on Earth, described by the Postojna Cave authority as the “human fish” by early local observers.
Nearby Predjama Castle — built into the mouth of a cave system high in a cliff face — is one of the most dramatic fortresses in Europe. Together, these two sites make for one of the most memorable days of the entire Croatia Slovenia tour.
Highlights: Postojna Cave, electric cave train, stalactites, Predjama Castle, olm salamander
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- Ljubljana
- Day 11: Departure
After a final breakfast, your private transfer takes you to Ljubljana Airport or your chosen onward connection.
Eleven days of the finest Croatia Slovenia tour — Roman palaces, cascading lakes, Venetian old towns, Montenegrin bay, alpine shores, and underground caves — comes to a close. The Adriatic stays with you considerably longer than the journey itself.
Highlights: Final breakfast, private airport transfer, end of tour
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