Slovenia and Croatia Luxury Tour

OverviewOverview

  • Slovenia and Croatia are independent countries now, but both have shared the same faith for centuries, from Habsburg Monarchy over Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes to Yugoslavia followed with independence only to be reunited in European Union. Combining Croatia and Slovenia on the same tour will take you on the historic journey of similarity and difference in these two Slavic countries both of which were always facing west when it came to their choices.
  • Private tour of Croatia & Slovenia
  • History, Nature beauties, Architecture, Culture & Cuisine, Relaxation
  • 11 Days - 10 Nights
  • 2 nights in Ljubljana
  • 2 nights in Rovinj
  • 2 nights in Split
  • 2 nights in Hvar
  • 2 nights in Dubrovnik
  • Our agent at 24/7 disposal throughout your journey if you need assistance
  • Licensed local guides & private chauffeurs

HighlightsHighlights

  • Ljubljana – central European charm
  • Bled – honestly sweet experience
  • Rovinj – romance capital of the Adriatic
  • Split - 1700 years old Roman emperors in Split
  • Trogir - an island city packed with history
  • Hvar – sunniest island in Croatia
  • Dubrovnik- city walls, old town in jewel of Mediterranean

Day 1

Day 1, LJUBLJANA ARRIVAL

Once you arrive at Ljubljana airport, your driver will be waiting for you, holding a signboard with your name on it, ready to take you to your hotel in Ljubljana. Once there, check in at Hotel Cubo 4*. The rest of the day is at your leisure to get ready for the tour. Overnight in Ljubljana. Hotel Cubo 4*.

Day 2

Day 2, LJUBLJANA & BLED SIGHTSEEING

In the morning, meet your guide in the hotel lobby to start a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana, a hidden gem in Europe often likened to Prague for its stunning architecture. Your local guide will lead you on a walking tour through the charming city center, where you’ll discover Ljubljana’s unique character and beauty. After the tour, you’ll be transferred to Bled, a picturesque town nestled along the shores of a beautiful lake in the Julian Alps. In Bled, enjoy a relaxing day optional sampling the famous local dessert, Cremeschnitte. Your sightseeing experience will feature a scenic Pletna boat trip to Blejski otok, the small island where you can make a wish at the church bell. You’ll also visit Bled Castle, offering breathtaking views, a fascinating history museum, an old printing shop, a castle wine cellar, and an herbal gallery. After some leisure time in Bled, return to Ljubljana for a free evening to explore at your own pace. Overnight Ljubljana: Hotel Cubo 4*. Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

Day 3, LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA CAVE - ROVINJ SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a transfer to Rovinj. En route, you’ll stop at the world-renowned Postojna Cave, an impressive karst marvel and home to the rare olm (Proteus anguinus). This two-hour tour combines an electric train ride with a guided walk through the stunning cave formations. Following your cave visit, enjoy a suggested lunch before continuing to Rovinj. Upon arrival in Rovinj, check into your hotel and take some time to relax. In the afternoon, meet your guide for a sightseeing tour of this romantic Adriatic gem. Once a small fishing village, Rovinj has evolved into a postcard-perfect destination, known for its breathtaking views near St. Euphemia’s Church and its vibrant artistic district. Today, it’s one of Croatia’s most beloved travel spots. After your tour, enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Overnight in Rovinj, Hotel Monte Mullini 5*, Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Day 4, ROVINJ – MOTOVUN – TRUFFLE HUNT EXPERIENCE - GROŽNJAN - ROVINJ

This day is reserved for a full-day tour, starting with a visit to Motovun, a charming hilltop town surrounded by vineyards. After exploring Motovun, you'll embark on a truffle hunt with a three-generation truffle-hunting family, followed by a 4-course meal centered around truffles. Upon arriving at the truffle hunt site, you'll be welcomed with two different homemade brandies. After a brief introduction to the family’s history and the tradition of truffle hunting, you'll join the hunter and his dogs for the truffle hunt. The adventure takes place in privately owned woods, just a 5-minute walk from the family’s home. While searching the woods for truffles, you’ll experience the excitement and joy of discovering these prized treasures. Everyone will have the chance to feel and smell the freshly unearthed truffles, which will later be used to prepare the delicious truffle dishes you'll enjoy back at the family home. Following the hunt, you'll continue to Grožnjan, a small town where time seems to stand still. After exploring Grožnjan, you will return to Rovinj, where the rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Rovinj. Hotel Monte Mullini 5*. Meals: Breakfast, Truffle hunt lunch

Day 5

Day 5, ROVINJ – NATIONAL PARK PLITVICE – SPLIT

After breakfast and check-out, your driver will take you to Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s oldest and most beautiful national park, established in 1949. Here, you'll explore one of nature’s wonders, strolling through sixteen interconnected lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, and caves. This self-guided tour includes a scenic boat ride on one of the lakes, as well as a walk along wooden pathways that hover just above the turquoise waters. After your tour and an optional lunch at one of the local restaurants, your driver will take you to Split, the 1,700-year-old capital of the Dalmatia region. The rest of the day is at your leisure. We recommend enjoying a drink at Vidilica, a scenic viewpoint offering panoramic views of Split and the surrounding area, followed by dinner at one of the restaurants along the West coast of the city harbor, where you can take in stunning views of the city. Overnight in Split. Hotel Judita Palace 4*. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 6

Day 6, SPLIT AND TROGIR SIGHTSEEING & SIKULI WINE & FOOD PAIRING

In the morning, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for the tour of Split and Trogir. Split is one of the living and breathing monuments both to how people lived in the past and to different styles and influences carved into its narrow streets, Roman temples and Christian churches. Outside the palace, the story of Split continues as it spreads from its center, the Palace, to beautiful vistas on the hill of Marjan, to the old town, waterfront promenade RIVA, and its beaches. Trogir is a small island town around 30 km from Split. In the past, the town was a bitter enemy of Split, with wars being waged for the land between the two famous cities. After the Trogir tour, enjoy wine and food pairing experience in Kaštela with one of the local families. You probably know all about the cultivar Crljenak-Zinfandel. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the “Primitivo” variety traditionally grown in Puglia (the "heel" of Italy), where it was introduced in the 18th century, as well as to the Croatian grapes “Crljenak Kaštelanski.” The grape found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century and became known by variations of the name "Zinfandel", a name of uncertain origin. Now you can visit the place where Zinfandel “was born.” Wine and food pairing takes place in a vineyard with magnificent views. The dishes are made of the freshest ingredients found at the market that day, and the menu shall be at the chef's inspiration. After the tour, the driver will take you back to Split. Overnight in Split. Hotel Judita Palace 4* Meals: Breakfast, Sikuli wine & food pairing

Day 7

Day 7, SPLIT - HVAR ISLAND DISCOVERY

On this day, you will have arranged a transfer from the hotel to the port, where you will embark on a public catamaran from Split to Hvar. Upon arrival to Hvar, your guide will meet and greet you for the start of the island discovery tour. You will discover the spectacular surroundings of Hvar island. A key element of Hvar’s attraction is its natural beauty, and the Hvar Island Discovery tour combines these historic man-made settlements with some of the most unspoiled natural beauty in Europe while also sampling the fruits of that natural goodness. Hvar is known as the lavender island, and the tour starts with a journey through the famous lavender fields of Hvar and the history of this aromatic plant. The scenery is breathtaking and punctuated by visits to the towns above, with cultural interest limited to the famous Hektorovic Tvrdalj fortress, complete with stunning fishpond and stone inscriptions, and to the UNESCO field, for this is a tour also to celebrate Hvar’s nature. During the tour, you will have a traditional meal in a family-owned tavern in one of the abandoned villages in inland Hvar. There, you will be able to soak up the island's culinary history. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Hvar. Hotel Adriana 4*. Meals: Breakfast. Authentic Hvar lunch

Day 8

Day 8, HVAR - BLUE AND GREEN CAVE EXCURSION

In the morning, you will meet your skipper, who will take you on a private speedboat excursion to the Blue Cave. Once there, you would get on an official visitor’s boat to enter the cave and witness the beautiful nature-provided light show. After exploring the blue cave, your skipper will take you to Komiža on the island of Vis for a coffee break and a stroll along the city promenade. After Komiza, another unique destination is Stiniva, a small pebble beach hidden in a cove, where you would get some time for swimming and enjoying the sun or to continue your maritime adventure in the Green Cave. After the tour, your skipper will take you for a swim in a crystal clear area of Palmizana Sea and an optional lunch in one of the restaurants on the same small island. In the late afternoon hours, you would return to Hvar. Overnight in Hvar. Hotel Adriana 4*. Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

Day 9, HVAR – SPLIT – HODILJE & OYSTER FARM TASTING – DUBROVNIK

Today, after breakfast and checkout, you will embark on a public catamaran from Hvar to Split, where your driver will be waiting for you to take you to Dubrovnik for an afternoon of leisure. On your way there, you will visit an oyster farm as a part of a unique experience. Your host will be waiting for you in Hodilje, just 5 minutes away from the city of Ston by car. Once there, you will embark on a boat, taking you to the oyster and mussels farm in Malostonski Bay. You will see how the oysters are grown in a short demonstration by your host. After the farm, he will take you to a small, privately owned island in his family for generations. Here, you will get to taste the oysters from the farm accompanied with some local olive oil, wine, and rakija. To round the experience up, the host will prepare Buzara sauce for you. This sauce has been the base of local cuisine for centuries, a genuine comfort food of Dalmatia. After enjoying oysters, your driver will take you to Dubrovnik, where you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Hotel Bellevue 5*. Meals: Breakfast, Oyster farm tasting

Day 10

Day 10, DUBROVNIK SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast, this day is reserved for Discover Dubrovnik - an ultimate tour for visitors who wish to take in all the main sights and explore the architecture and history of this famous city. Accompanied by our experienced guide, Dubrovnik's golden age story will unfold before your eyes. The route takes you around the Old Town via Onofrio's Fountain and up Prijeko Street to the Old Port - the key to Dubrovnik's trading and maritime success. Ships from Dubrovnik were known throughout the Mediterranean, and galleons from the Republic could be found in navies across Europe and beyond. These ships were built and loaded in the legendary Arsenal, which is another stop on the tour. Once in the Old Port, your guide will relate the stories of the famous Quarantine and the nearby fortresses of St. Luke and St. John, as well as legends about the Church of St Blaise, the Cathedral, the Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, and Orlando's Column. The tour lasts two hours, and during that time, you will be entertained and informed and leave with a true understanding of Dubrovnik's multi-layered past. The rest of the day is at your leisure. We suggest having a combination of relaxing on Banje beach and a light lunch in one of the restaurants, such as Restaurant Nautika, and then taking the cable car to Srd Hill overlooking Dubrovnik for an amazing sunset. Overnight in Dubrovnik. Hotel Bellevue 5* Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

Day 11, DUBROVNIK ONWARD

Your driver will be waiting for you in the lobby of the hotel, ready to take you to the airport, to board your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Price IncludesPrice IncludesPer itinerary

  • - LJUBLJANA AIRPORT – LJUBLJANA HOTEL PRIVATE TRANSFER 30 minutes
  • - FULL DAY LJUBLJANA & BLED PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH TRANSFERS AND ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE 8 hours
  • - PLETNA BOAT & BLED CASTLE ENTRANCE FEE
  • - LJUBLJANA – POSTOJNA CAVE – ROVINJ PRIVATE TRANSFER 2,5 hours
  • - POSTOJNA CAVE ENTRANCE FEE
  • - ROVINJ PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE 1 - 1.5 hour
  • - MOTOVUN & GROŽNJAN PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOURS WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE AND TRANSFERS 8 hours
  • - TRUFFLE HUNT EXPERIENCE & LUNCH 2 hours
  • - ROVINJ – PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK – SPLIT PRIVATE TRANSFER 6 hours
  • - NATIONAL PARK PLITVICE SELF-TOUR ENTRANCE FEE 4 hours
  • - SPLIT & TROGIR PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH LICENSED ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE AND TRANSFERS 5 hours
  • - SIKULI WINE & FOOD PAIRING 2 hours
  • - SPLIT HOTEL – SPLIT PORT PRIVATE TRANSFER 10 minutes
  • - SPLIT – HVAR PUBLIC CATAMARAN SERVICE 1 hour
  • - HVAR ISLAND DISCOVERY PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH TRANSFERS AND ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE 5-6 hours
  • - AUTHENTIC HVAR LUNCH
  • - BLUE & GREEN CAVE FULL DAY PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT TOUR 8 hours
  • - HVAR – SPLIT PUBLIC CATAMARAN TICKETS – 1 hour
  • - SPLIT - DUBROVNIK PRIVATE TRANSFER WITH A STOP IN HODILJE FOR AN OYSTER FARM EXPERIENCE 3,5 hours
  • - OYSTER FARM TASTING 1,5 hours
  • - DUBROVNIK PRIVATE SIGHTSEEING TOUR WITH LICENSED ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE 2 hours
  • - DUBROVNIK HOTEL – DUBROVNIK AIRPORT PRIVATE TRANSFER 30 minutes
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  • 2 NIGHTS IN LJUBLJANA, HOTEL CUBO 4*
  • 2 NIGHTS IN ROVINJ, HOTEL MONTE MULINI 5*
  • 2 NIGHTS IN SPLIT, HOTEL JUDITA PALACE 4*
  • 2 NIGHTS IN HVAR, HOTEL ADRIANA 4*
  • 2 NIGHTS IN DUBROVNIK, HOTEL BELLEVUE 5*
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  • Besides breakfast remaining meals which are included in the price:
  • Truffle hunt lunch
  • Sikuli wine & food pairing
  • Authentic Hvar lunch
  • Oyster farm tasting
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  • Our agent at 24/7 disposal throughout Your journey if You need assistance.
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  • 30% of total payment is due immediately on booking. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.

Important notesImportant notes

Should one of the CLIENTS decide to cancel a booking once it was confirmed, Private Tours Croatia (Private Tours Croatia Ltd. travel AGENCY) shall keep the following amounts from the full package price

70 or more days before the journey50% of the advance payment
69-40 before the journeyfull advance payment
39-28 before the journey65% of the total price of the tour
27-7 before the journey80% of the total price of the tour
6-0 before the journey100% of the total price of the tour

In case of cancellation, the CLIENT must immediately advise us in writing by recorded delivery mail, e-mail or fax.

The package includes all legal taxes and VAT in Croatia. Mandatory insurance is also included. We strongly suggest you book FULL MEDICAL COVERAGE INSURANCE, LUGGAGE INSURANCE as well as the CANCELATION INSURANCE that protects your paid amount in full for the inability to travel due to the medical condition of the client (all in accordance with the insurance policy rights & regulations). You are welcome to book the insurance at the country of your domicile. As a travel agency, we can offer you travel insurance ( ALLIANZ insurance company ), for the territory of Croatia as well as cancellation insurance for the recovery of 90% of the full amount, in case you have to cancel your trip. For the terms and conditions of the insurances, please refer to the link below:

https://www.private-tours-croatia.com/allianz.pdf

The price of cancellation insurance depends on a total price of the private tour and the price of travel health insurance depends on number of days spent in Croatia.

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