This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
River cruises are a relaxed, informal way to travel - there are fewer passengers on board compared to an ocean cruise, which means ample opportunity to make lifelong friends. You will pass through the world's most loved cities and towns; disembark and enjoy a shore excursion or two, or simply wander around and explore on your own.
✓ Travel with Collette Tours
✓ Dive into centuries of history as you explore Croatia
✓ Explore 2 nights in Opatija, the “Riviera of Croatia” and an Istrian gem
✓ Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park by foot and by boat
✓ Take in the white stone buildings, winding alleys, and massive city walls in Dubrovnik
✓ Step back into Roman times in Diocletian’s Palace
✓ Explore Ljubljana, Slovenia’s quaint capital city
✓ Float on a Pletna boat on serene Lake Bled Delight in the old-world charm
✓ 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners
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Explore Croatia and the countries of the Adriatic, a “must see” region filled with ancient cities, medieval architecture, intriguing cultures, rolling hills and stunning coastal scenery. Your tour begins in the seaside resort of Opatija. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers during a welcome reception.
Discover the Italian and Croatian influences of the Istrian Peninsula. Known as “Croatia’s Riviera,” Opatija was once the summer retreat for Roman Caesars and Habsburg Monarchs. Visit a local distillery, which uses regional plants, fruits, and herbs to produce brandies, snacks, and other treats.
Discover a picture-perfect example of a rural Croatian town. In the late afternoon, a delightful farm-to-table dinner lets you sample the local wines and culinary delicacies of the Istrian Peninsula.
After breakfast, travel to Croatia’s most beautiful national park, Plitvice Lakes. This UNESCO World Heritage site promises inspiring scenery as you travel among its 16 terraced lakes and dense forests. A series of waterfalls and free flowing cascades connects each lake to the other.
Complete the experience with a short cruise that takes you into the heart of this natural wonder.
This morning, continue south through the heart of Croatia towards the medieval city of Dubrovnik. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of the sparkling blue waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Join a local guide in “Old Dubrovnik” (UNESCO). Visit the Franciscan Monastery – home to Europe’s oldest pharmacy – along with Rector’s Palace and the City Walls. Then, it’s your choice! Ascend Mount Srd on a cable car for awe-inspiring views -OR- access the walls of the old city before enjoying free time.
Travel through Konavle to Cilipi for dinner at a family-owned restaurant. Learn about their lives as you sample local wines and a culinary feast, prepared in the way of their ancestors.
Today is at leisure to relax or independently explore Dubrovnik’s breathtaking Old Town with its marble streets and beautiful baroque buildings. Meander through Dubrovnik’s Christmas market, decked out in holiday lights and seasonal specialties. Or, perhaps you’ll embark on an optional culinary excursion where you will journey along the Pelješac Peninsula and sample local wines paired with fresh oysters plucked from the sea.
Savor stunning sea views as you travel up the winding coastal road, hugging the sheer cliffs that drop into the aquamarine Adriatic Sea. Enjoy a stop in a quaint village in the Croatian countryside. You will have time to taste the local specialties and perhaps walk through the village square.
Upon arrival in Split, set out on a walking tour featuring the impressive Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO), one of the most significant late-Roman historical monuments, and also see the peristyle of the palace and the Temple of Jupiter.
Enjoy time in the evening to peruse the city’s Christmas market and its stalls of tasty treats.
Your adventure continues as you travel the coast into Slovenia and on to the charming capital of Ljubljana. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon at leisure to relax and explore the city. Perhaps you’ll venture into the Christmas market, sipping on a glass of mulled wine as you wander along the Festive Fair and its many vendors.
This morning meet a local expert who will introduce you to this lovely town nestled along the banks of the river. Your tour includes the impressive City Hall and a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of St. Nicholas. After free time for lunch, drive a short distance to tranquil Lake Bled.
Experience the old-world charm that comes with taking a Pletna boat to the picturesque island in the center of Lake Bled. Spend time exploring the 17th-century cathedral, St. Mary’s Church, and the “wishing bell.” Enjoy some time to stroll the quiet paths of this lakeside community at your own pace.
Today we travel to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, and embark on a fascinating tour. Toast to the end of your journey with lunch at one Zagreb’s local restaurants. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city’s award-winning Christmas market on your own.
Your tour comes to a close in Zagreb this morning.
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COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
Accommodation
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Group Size
Group size varies from package to package. Depending on the services provided, the group size might range from private 2 person experiences up to coaches of 50 people depending on your selected holiday.
Tour Type - Independant
On these packages you will travel from city to city on your own, exploring at your own pace. We have arranged transportation in most cases and day tours for you to see the destination. Enjoy the time and flexibility to linger longer or pick up the pace and see as much as possible. The choice is yours.
Children
Children must share a room with parents at all times and are charged the same price as adults.
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