Croatia & Slovenia: Lakes, Old Towns & Island Hopping
Eleven days from Lake Bled’s island church to Plitvice’s waterfalls, Diocletian’s palace and the walls of Dubrovnik, with a little island hopping on the way.
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- Duration
- 11 days
- Departs
- June 2027 and September 2027
- Group
- Small group, max 16
- Activity level
- Moderate
- Price from
- NZ$6,650 pp
Why you’ll love this trip
Few trips pack in this much variety: alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, Roman palaces and medieval walled towns on an impossibly blue sea.
We avoid peak-summer crowds with June and September departures, and finish with two full nights in Dubrovnik so you can walk the walls in the cool of the morning.
Highlights
- Rowing boat to the island church on Lake Bled
- Boardwalks and waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Diocletian’s Palace in Split with a local historian
- Ferries to Hvar and Korčula
- Walking Dubrovnik’s city walls
- Sea kayaking around Dubrovnik’s old town
From, per person twin share
NZ$6,650
Land only. Flights quoted on request.
- 11 days, departs June 2027 and September 2027
- Expert tour leader and local guides
- Secure your place with a deposit
- Flexible payment plans available
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Itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Ljubljana
Arrive in Slovenia’s riverside capital for a welcome dinner.
- 2
Day 2: Lake Bled
Vintgar Gorge walk, a pletna boat to Bled island and cream cake by the lake.
- 3
Day 3: Postojna to Plitvice
Postojna Cave by train, then south into Croatia.
- 4
Day 4: Plitvice Lakes
A full morning on the boardwalks among the lakes and waterfalls.
- 5
Day 5: Zadar to Split
The Sea Organ in Zadar, then down the coast to Split.
- 6
Day 6: Split
Diocletian’s Palace and the Riva promenade.
- 7
Day 7: Hvar
Ferry to Hvar. Climb to the fortress for sunset.
- 8
Day 8: Korčula
Ferry to Korčula, Marco Polo’s reputed birthplace.
- 9
Day 9: Dubrovnik
Along the Pelješac peninsula, with an oyster tasting in Ston, to Dubrovnik.
- 10
Day 10: Walls and waves
Walk the city walls early, then sea kayak to Lokrum island.
- 11
Day 11: Doviđenja
Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your flights home.
Itinerary is a guide and may change due to local conditions.
What’s included
- 10 nights in 4-star hotels
- Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
- Tour leader throughout plus local guides
- Private coach and all ferry crossings
- Plitvice, Postojna, city walls and kayak excursion
- Oyster tasting in Ston
Not included
- International flights (we can quote from Auckland)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Gratuities and optional activities
Questions about this trip
Can’t see your question? Ask Bridgette, she has heard them all.
Do I need a visa?
New Zealand passport holders can usually visit Croatia and Slovenia visa-free for short stays, but the EU is introducing the ETIAS travel authorisation. We will confirm current requirements before you travel.
Is the sea warm enough to swim?
Yes. The Adriatic is around 21 to 24 degrees Celsius in June and September.
Hold a place on Croatia & Slovenia: Lakes & Islands
Tell us a little about your plans and Bridgette will come back to you with availability, room options and a detailed trip pack.
- Places are limited to small groups
- A deposit secures your place, with payment plans available
- Talk to a real person in Hamilton
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NZ$6,650 pp