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About this trip

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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   Day 1 · LjubljanaArrival in Ljubljana

   

   You'll arrive in Ljubljana and get a private transfer to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore at your own pace.

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   Day 2 · LjubljanaLjubljana

   A guide takes you through Slovenia's capital, hitting Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, the fish market and town hall. You'll ride the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle for the history and views, then have the afternoon free to wander solo.

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   Day 3 · LjubljanaZagreb

   

   You'll drive into Croatia and walk through Zagreb's historic core—Gornji Grad and Kaptol—with their medieval churches, palaces and museums. The afternoon is free to explore the city yourself.

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   Day 4 · Plitvice Lakes National ParkPlitvice - Opatija

   

   Plitvice Lakes National Park dominates the day: 16 emerald-turquoise lakes connected by waterfalls, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1949. After lunch you'll head to the Adriatic coast and settle into Opatija, a 19th-century seaside resort.

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   Day 5 · IstriaIstria tour

   You'll explore Istria, the peninsula shared by three countries. Rovinj is a picturesque Mediterranean town built on an island; you'll visit an agritourism farm for local tastings, then walk Poreč's narrow streets before returning to the hotel with free time by the sea.

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   Day 6 · PredjamaPredjama Castle - Postojna Cave - Julian Alps

   Predjama Castle, a Renaissance fortress built within a cave, comes first. Then you'll enter Postojna Cave—the only cave in the world with a train running through it. After lunch you'll head to the Julian Alps with free time in the mountains.

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   Day 7 · BledBled and Bohinj

   

   Bled's lake and island are visited by traditional pletna boat, with views of the castle on the cliff. You'll take a funicular up Mt Vogel above Bohinj, Slovenia's largest alpine lake, then have lunch and free time by the shore before returning to your hotel.

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   Day 8 · LjubljanaDeparture from Ljubljana

   You have free time in Ljubljana before heading to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

• Guide: English speaking tour leader
• Meals: 7 x breakfast 3 x lunch 1 x farewell dinner
• Activities: Local goods tasting in Istria Entrance to Ljubljana castle and funicular ride Entrance to Plitvice NP Funicular ride to Mt Vogel Entrance to Bled castle Entrance Postojna cave & Predjama castle Tourist tax
• Transport: Coach or minivan
• Accommodation: Accommodation in 4* hotels Hotels: Ljubljana: Grand Plaza Hotel, uHotel or similar Zagreb: Hotel Dubrovnik, Hotel International or similar Opatia Riviera : Grand Hotel Adriatic or similar Julian Alps: Lifeclass Hotel, Grand Hotel Koper or similar

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