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Gardens tour Croatia & Slovenija
A refined exploration of Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Mediterranean landscapes meet historic towns and elegant garden culture.
This carefully paced itinerary begins in Ljubljana and Lake Bled, combining botanical highlights and alpine scenery before moving underground to Postojna Cave and onward to the Adriatic coast. From Opatija and Istria’s olive groves and vineyards to the UNESCO landscapes of Plitvice Lakes and the Dalmatian cities of Zadar, Šibenik, Split, and Trogir, the journey blends culture, gastronomy, and coastal beauty.
Continuing south, the program adds the charm of Mostar and Blagaj before reaching Dubrovnik, where historic gardens, island escapes, and the Konavle countryside provide a relaxed and elegant finale.
You will love:
- A seamless route through Slovenia,
- Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Gardens, arboretums, and Mediterranean landscapes
- UNESCO sites including Plitvice, Trogir, and Mostar
- Olive oil, wine, truffle, and regional tasting experiences
- Coastal towns and island excursions along the Adriatic
- Well balanced pacing with premium 4* accommodations
Itinerary
Day 1, Ljubljana
- Arrival in Ljubljana, meet & greet and transfer to the hotel.
- Orientation walk and welcome dinner.
Day 2, Ljubljana
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana including a short boat ride.
- Free afternoon for individual exploration.
Day 3, Kamnik – Bled
- Visit of Arboretum Volčji Potok.
- Continue to Lake Bled with island visit and local tasting experience.
- Return to Ljubljana.
Day 4,Postojna – Opatija
- Visit of Postojna Cave and wine tasting in nearby wine region.
- Continue to Opatija in Croatia.
- Evening orientation walk.
Day 5, Istria – Rovinj
- Truffle hunting experience in Istria followed by lunch.
- Guided walking tour of Rovinj.
- Return to Opatija.r
Day 6, Pula – Istrian Wine
- City tour of Pula including the Amphitheatre and olive oil tasting.
- Visit to an authentic Istrian winery.
- Return to Opatija.
Day 7, Plitvice Lakes – Petrčane
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park.
- Continue to the Dalmatian coast.
Day 8, Pag Island
- Excursion to Pag Island including olive gardens and cheese tasting.
- Return to hotel.
Day 9, Zadar – Šibenik
- Walking tour of Zadar.
- Continue to Šibenik for city tour.
Day 10, Split – Trogir
- Guided visit of Split including Diocletian’s Palace.
- Continue to UNESCO listed Trogir.
- Return to Šibenik area.
Day 11, Šibenik Archipelago
- Optional full day cruise through the Šibenik archipelago.
Day 12, Mostar
- Transfer to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Guided tour of Mostar and check in near Buna.
Day 13, Blagaj – Ston – Dubrovnik
- Visit Blagaj and winery experience.
- Continue via Ston to Dubrovnik.
Day 14, Dubrovnik – Trsteno
- Visit Arboretum Trsteno and guided city tour of Dubrovnik.
- Free afternoon.
Day 15, Elafiti Islands
- Boat excursion to the Elafiti Islands including garden visit and lunch on Šipan.
- Return to Dubrovnik.
Day 16, Konavle Region
- Free morning.
- Afternoon excursion to Konavle region with winery and farewell dinner.
Day 17, Departure
- Transfer to Dubrovnik airport.
- End of services.