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Dubrovnik to Bled
15 Days | Lose yourself in the serenity of Croatia and Slovenia
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15 days
Start
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Finish
Bled, Slovenia
Trip Code
ZMSUC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Public bus, Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi, Funicular, Train
Accommodation
Hostel with private facilities (2 nights), Hotel (5 night), Guest House (1 night), Private apartment (6 nights)
From £3,751(15 days)
Trip Informations
Take a scenic journey through Croatia and Slovenia on this 15-day tour from lively Dubrovnik to pristine Bled. Experience both history and nature at their best – from Roman ruins and walled cities to unspoilt beaches and rugged islands just off the Adriatic Coast. Quaff wine with locals in Korcula, delve into the ancient history of Split, hike through the Hvar hinterland and be swept up in the magic of Bled. Discover a wealth of European islands and architecture and lose yourself in the serenity of this charming and picturesque region.
Why you’ll love this trip
Spend a full day exploring the green island of Mljet – with its small seaside villages, lush national park trails, shimmering waters and largely untouched environment, you’ll never want to leave!
Snack on salty cheese made from sheep’s milk during a trip to the karst island of Pag, where a determined group of islanders wring themselves a living from the barren, rocky landscape.
A guided tour of the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace in Split reveals not just Roman-era beauty, but also the local businesses that operate in the alleyways and cellars of this epic structure.
Gaze over the beautiful hillside, lavender fields and vineyards of Hvar Island during a leisurely organic dinner at an agriturismo.
Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park, marvelling at luminous lakes and waterfalls that seem to have been sketched by an artist.
Explore the stunning Lake Bled, with its famous island church and aquamarine water, on a guided walk with your leader.
Is this trip right for you?
The Croatian coast is ruggedly beautiful and mountainous. This makes for a gorgeous backdrop, but it also means plenty of steep steps. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Croatia's topography very demanding.
Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in this region (over 40°C), which can make things uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water.
Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
Live like a local! Please note that on the islands of Korcula & Hvar and in Bled we stay in private apartments that locals rent out during summer. These are located in various buildings spread across town, but all are well located. The apartments are not hotels, which means there's no reception desk, room service or daily cleaning service, no televisions or washing machines. They differ in layout and facilities, can vary in size and most don't have air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. While multi-share rooms are assigned only to folks of the same gender, apartments are allocated on a mixed gender basis. Apartments may only have one bathroom which will be shared between the group members staying in the same apartment. If you have paid a single supplement, you will be allocated your own room, however this room will be in a shared apartment with shared bathroom facilities, not a single or studio apartment.
On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Public bus, Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi, Funicular, Train
Accommodation
Hostel with private facilities (2 nights), Hotel (5 night), Guest House (1 night), Private apartment (6 nights)
Activities
Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Card (1 day local transport and entry to sites)
Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk
Korcula Island hike
Authentic dinner at Zrnovo village family owned restaurant
Mljet Island - Day Trip to Mljet Island National Park
Mljet Island - St Mary Island Benedictine Monastery
Hop on hop off boat taxi ticket
Split - City Walking Tour with Local Guide
Split - Diocletian's Palace
Zadar - Leader-led orientation walk
Zadar - Nunnery & farm visit
Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Licko Petrovo Selo NGO visit
Zagreb - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular
Ljubljana - Leader-led walking tour
Bled - Walk around Lake Bled
Add on activities
Dubrovnik - Hike up Mt Srd - Free
Dubrovnik - Church of St. Blaise - Free
Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Cable Car - EUR27
Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
Korcula - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance - EUR18
Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
Korcula - Wine tasting at local winery - EUR20
Korcula – Hop on hop off boat - EUR20
Hvar Island - Full Day Boat Cruise to Blue Cave, Green Cave and Vis Island - EUR70
Hvar Island - Spanjola Fortress - EUR7
Hvar Island - Pakleni Islands Half Day Trip - EUR35
Hvar Island - St Stephen’s Cathedral - EUR2
Split - Diocletian's Palace Cellars - EUR7
Split - Fish Market - Free
Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
Split - City Museum - EUR4
Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
Split - Archaeological Museum - EUR8
Zadar – Museum of ancient glass - EUR6
Zadar – Gold and Silver of the city of Zadar Museum - EUR6
Zadar - Archaeological Museum - EUR5
Zadar - Cathedral Bell Tower - EUR2
Zadar - Church of Saint Donat - EUR4
Zadar - St Anastasia's Cathedral - Free
Zadar - Roman Forum - Free
Zagreb - Museum of Broken Relationships - EUR7
Zagreb - Mirogoj Cemetery - Free
Zagreb - Cathedral - Free
Zagreb - The Croatian Museum of Naive Art - EUR5
Zagreb - City Museum - EUR4
Zagreb - Lotrščak Tower - EUR3
Zagreb - Funicular - EUR1
Bled - Mountain Bike Hire - EUR25
Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
Triglav National Park - Canyoning - EUR65
Bled - Castle - EUR15
Triglav National Park - River Rafting - EUR55
Triglav National Park - Bus and Cable Car Trip to Mt Vogel - EUR32
Triglav National Park - Emerald River Adventure (full day) - EUR110
Triglav National Park - Vintgar Gorge - EUR10
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding Days 1,2 & 11 where you will be in shared accommodation. Availability is limited due to small properties we use. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. As this is a combination of 2 trips, your leader and the composition of your group may change in Split.
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