Day 1: Wed 02 Jan 2019 Zagreb

• Arrival in Zagreb. Transfer to the hotel. Our guide will arrive with the group from Slovenia around lunchtime. There will be a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will have a chance to admire its two hills, the upper town and the new neighbourhoods of Croatia’s capital city.

Day 2: Thu 03 Jan 2019 Zagreb - Slavonsky - Maglaj – Sarajevo

• We will leave first thing in the morning to travel to Bosnia. We will have a coffee shop in SLAVONSKIBROD,  a border town on the bank of Sava river. Maglaj, a tour of this Bosnian town. Lunchtime. We will resume our trip to Sarajevo, where we will arrive at mid-afternoon.  Sightseeing tour with a local guide of this highly Turk-influenced city – its musk, madrassas and hectic bazaars. We will also visit the Tunnel of Hope which saved the city during the Serbian siege during the war.

Day 3: Fri 04 Jan 2019 Sarajevo - Mostar- Medjugorje - Dubrovnik

• Another exciting stage of scenic beauty. Amidst deep valleys, we travel to Mostar, with it is a very beautiful historic centre and Stone bridge separating the Orthodox, Muslim and Catholic communities. After lunch, we stop in Medjugorje, a place that attracts thousands of Catholic pilgrims. We go on to Kravica, we stop at its magnificent waterfalls before continuing to Croatia. Dubrovnik, arrival at the end of the day (accommodation on the coast near the city). Dinner included.

Day 4: Sat 05 Jan 2019 Dubrovnik

• In the morning we include a panoramic tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide. We are undoubtedly in one of the most beautiful cities of Europe, surrounded by walls, bathed by the Adriatic Sea; its intact historic centre is a jewel of world architectural heritage. The tour includes tickets to the Franciscan Monastery with the oldest pharmacy in Europe; Dubrovnik Cathedral and the Sponza Palace. We also include a cable car ride to give us a fantastic view of the city and the neighbouring islands. Afternoon free. Return to our hotel at the end of the afternoon. Dinner included.

Day 5: Sun 06 Jan 2019 Dubrovnik – Split

• We will depart in the morning travelling along the Croatian coastline which displays amazing seascapes with islands. Arrival in Split at noon. We include a visit with a local guide and entry into the Diocletian’s Palace. We will tour this immense palace from the Roman period, its labyrinth of streets, and its sea vistas.

Day 6: Mon 07 Jan 2019 Split - Plitvice – Opatija

• We will travel to the interior region of Croatia, going through beautiful hilly landscapes to finally arrive in Plitvice Lakes National Park, which was added to UNESCO World Heritage List. Entry into the park included (with access to the lakes’ boats and train) where you will admire its lakes and waterfalls. You will be able to trek along its trails and take the boats that sail through the waters of these lakes. After lunch, we will travel back to the coast toward the north of Croatia. Opatija, supper included and sojourn in this resort town which offers a charming nightlife.
• Note: in exceptional circumstances,  either for meteorological reasons or tourist density, it may not be possible or advisable to use the train or boat in Plitvice.

Day 7: Tue 08 Jan 2019 Opatija - Postojna - Bled – Ljubljana

• Entry into Slovenia. We will travel to Postojna, one of the world’s biggest caves which are partially toured by train. After this, we will visit Bled, a gorgeous postcard town on the shore of a lake in the middle of which there is an islet where the bell tower of a monastery stands out at the foot of a medieval castle. We include a boat trip around Bled’s lake and a visit to the monastery on the islet. We will resume our trip to Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana. Arrival and tour with a local guide of Slovenia’s small capital city, a beautiful Central European city. 
• Note: During winter, in order to be able to visit Ljubljana during the daylight hours, this may take place before departure to Maribor.

Day 8: Wed 09 Jan 2019 Ljubljana - Maribor – Zagreb

• We will travel to Maribor, Slovenia’s second most important city, highly influenced by Austrian culture, where its cathedral and castle stand out. Afterwards, we will go back to Croatia. Arrival in Zagreb around 3.00 pm. Transfer to the Airport. End of the services.