From captivating Lake Bled in the Slovenian Alps to the sun-gilt towns of the Dalmatian Coast, immerse yourself in the history, culture, and natural beauty of Slovenia and Croatia.
Pearls of Croatia and Slovenia
15 days from $6,484 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees
From captivating Lake Bled in the Slovenian Alps to the sun-gilt towns of the Dalmatian Coast, immerse yourself in the history, culture, and natural beauty of Slovenia and Croatia.
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Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Zagreb, Croatia
The Amadria Park Hotel Capital sits in the center of Zagreb, in a former bank building designed by famed Viennese architects Ernst Gotthilf and Alexander Neumann. The hotel boasts Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences, a beautiful cream-colored stone façade, and elegant interior furnishings. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar, fitness center (for a fee), shopping boutique, laundry and dry cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, TV, and phone.
uHotel Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia
The uHotel Ljubljana stands in the heart of Slovenia’s capital, perfectly positioned to allow guests to explore this eminently walkable city. Amenities of the hotel include a restaurant, bar, and café; fitness center with indoor swimming pool; spa with sauna and massage treatments (for a fee); beauty salon; jeweler; gift shop; laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee); and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Hotel Milenij
Opatija, Croatia
The Hotel Milenij is located alongside the beautiful Park and Church of St. James on one side, and the famous Lungomare seafront promenade and Slatina beach on the other. The 96-room luxury hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and café with an outdoor terrace, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa, and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guestrooms have private bath with hairdryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, TV, and phone.
Hotel Trogir Palace
Trogir, Croatia
This charming, boutique hotel is located in the heart of beautiful Trogir. Every guest room features a balcony that overlooks the sparkling Adriatic Sea. Taste Croatian seafood and specialties, and choose from a rich assortment of regional wines at Restaurant Antonio.
Adriana Hotel Hvar
Hvar, Croatia
The 59-room Adriana enjoys a prime location: it sits on the main Promenade, facing the old city center and within sight of the yacht harbor and bay, the Cathedral, Arsenal, and Venetian piazza. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, rooftop terrace with heated indoor and outdoor seawater pools, fitness center with spa, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and laundry service. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hairdryer, minibar, TV, and phone. Please note that the rooms here are less spacious than elsewhere on your tour as the hotel is in the center of the historic waterfront district.
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The 308-room resort is located on the western shores of the Lapad peninsula, within easy reach of the historic Old Town and near one of Dubrovnik’s newest residential districts and Mala Pekta Forest Park. The resort offers attractive, contemporary rooms with private balconies and panoramic sea views, as well as indoor and outdoor pool areas, and an award-winning spa. A variety of bars and restaurants, including a pool bar and a sunset lounge, offer views of the sea and the Elaphite Islands.
Expectations: One of our Classic Land Journeys, this tour features two countries and stays in six carefully selected hotels. Although comprehensive, the itinerary is not rushed, but well paced and finely tuned. Expectations include longer touring days with excursions lasting from four to six hours, as well as seven afternoons at leisure. Standing and walking for long periods of time during city tours, museum visits, and outdoor activities. Daily walks of two to three miles; sometimes over difficult terrain (e.g. cobblestones, city hills, steep stairs without handrails, absence of elevators); some longer walks to get to city centers where coaches are prohibited. There are four coach rides of approximately two to two and a half hours and one longer drive of approximately five hours duration.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).
Montenegro Post-Tour Extension — 4 Days, 3 Nights
Discover this tiny nation with a stunning coastline, imposing mountains, ancient towns, and a rich culture formed from its perch straddling East and West.
Your extension includes:
- Round-trip private motorcoach transportation Dubrovnik/Tivat, Montenegro
- 3 nights’ accommodations: 2 nights in Tivat at Regent Porto Montenegro (Deluxe); 1 night in Cavtat, Croatia, at Hotel Croatia (Superior First Class)
- 5 meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Extensive included sightseeing: Kotor town and bay, Our Lady of the Rocks church, walled city of Budva, the historic capital of Cetinje, Roman mosaics of Risan
- Services of a Tour Director
- Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, hotel porters, and all drivers
Please note: This extension is not available for the April 24, 2023 departure.
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