About this trip
Eight days across Croatia and Slovenia, moving from Split's old stone streets through national parks and historic towns to two capital cities. It's a route built around variety — coastline, lakes, forests and city squares — without needing to drive yourself anywhere.
You'll walk through Zadar's Old Town, hike among the waterfalls at Plitvice, and spend time in Zagreb before crossing into Slovenia for Lake Bled and Ljubljana. Expect a mix of medieval architecture, local food and some proper walking through hilly, stepped terrain.
This is a guided group trip with private rooms, geared toward an easy pace and shared experiences rather than independent exploration.
What you'll do
- Explore Split's old town and its Gothic-era monuments
- Hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park's forests and waterfalls
- Wander the historic streets of Zadar's Old Town
- Take in Zagreb's city life as Croatia's capital
- Visit Lake Bled's landscapes in Slovenia
- Spend time in Ljubljana, Slovenia's green, lively capital
- You'll travel by public transport, so pack light and be ready to carry your own luggage up stairs and over cobblestones
- The Croatian coast is hilly with a lot of steps, which can be physically demanding at times
- Summer temperatures can climb past 40°C, so sun protection and hydration matter, especially July to mid-September
Worth it if you're flexible and enjoy group dynamics. Think twice if you need structured daily activities and detailed planning.
- Guides (Stipa, Nina, Dusan, Sasha) consistently praised as warm, knowledgeable, passionate local friends.
- Too much unstructured free time left groups to self-organise; single travellers found this isolating and frustrating.
- Poor tourist information at Lake Bled cost travellers 32 euros extra; minimal castle details provided.
- Best activities (boat trips, city tours) weren't in the published itinerary; you may need to organise these yourself.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,625, about 28% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Split · 24 Jul – 25 Jul
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