21 days tour

Croatian Island Discovery With Northern Croatia, Slovenia &

Croatian Island Discovery With Northern Croatia, Slovenia &

This tour includes:

Meals

Locally inspired dining - a total of 43 meals A wide range of onboard beverages on board cruise

Guide

Expert APT Tour and Cruise Directors

Others

Experiences in 29 destinations APTโ€™s Freedom of Choice Inclusions in two locations

Accommodation

12 nights authentic accommodation Two Nights, Ljubljana, Hotel Cubo Two Nights, Logar Valley, Hotel Plesnik Bled, Grand Hotel Toplice, Lake View Room Two Nights, Kempinski Palace Portoroลพ in a Superior Sea View Room Two Nights, Bale, Wine Hotel and Restaurant Meneghetti Eight Nights, MV Queen Eleganza Mostar, Hotel Mepas or similar Two Nights, Sarajevo, Hotel Europa or similar

Transport

Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities

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Itinerary of your trip Croatian Island Discovery With Northern Croatia, Slovenia &

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Ljubljana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Ljubljana

      Be met on arrival in Ljubljana and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Ljubljana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ljubljana

      Embark on a guided discovery of Ljubljana today and make sure you have your camera handy to capture views from Ljubljana Castle. You will also delight in a wine tasting, where you will sample fine Slovenian varieties. The evening is yours at leisure.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ljubljana, Logar Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ljubljana, Logar Valley

      Farewell Ljubljana as you make your way to the Logar Valley, where youโ€™ll be astounded by the stunning scenery that greets you the moment you enter the valley. This rarely visited region is tucked away and offers a harmonious blend of peace and nature. Tonight, enjoy dinner accompanied by local entertainers.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Logar Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Logar Valley

      You canโ€™t make a bad decision when it comes to choosing todayโ€™s sightseeing inclusion, as they all perfectly showcase the best that the Logar Valley region has to offer.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Logar Valley, Vogel, Bohinj, Bled
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Logar Valley, Vogel, Bohinj, Bled

      In Sloveniaโ€™s alps, the villages of Vogel and Bohinj offer incredible vistas and evergreen slopes. Continue to Lake Bled and arrive at your hotel, which is part of the esteemed Small Luxury Hotels of the World group. With a history spanning 80 years, your hotel is set on the shores of Lake Bled, which is an idyllic place for dinner this evening.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Bled, Portoroลพ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bled, Portoroลพ

      Board a traditional Pletna boat and enjoy a cruise on Lake Bled to the island. Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour of Bled Castle, whose origins date back to 1004. Later, continue to your hotel in Portoroลพ.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Portoroลพ, Lipica, Piran
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Portoroลพ, Lipica, Piran

      Explore the World Heritage-listed Skocjan Caves, which is also the largest known underground canyon in the world. Afterwards, visit a stud farm in Lipica, which is famous for breeding beautiful Lipizzan horses. A national treasure of Slovenia, this is the original farm that was responsible for perpetuating this breed, which are provided to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. This evening, you will enjoy a discovery of beautiful Piran.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Portoroลพ, Bale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Portoroลพ, Bale

      Explore the fascinating Salt Pan, which are quite rare as salt is still produced here using centuries-old processes of natural crystallisation. Later, gain an insight into truffle hunting, including a delicious truffle tasting. This evening, be treated to a superb three-course wine pairing dinner, with every ingredient (including the wine and olive oil) sourced on site of the property of your hotel.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Bale, Rovinj
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Bale, Rovinj

      Today, enjoy a private cruise along Lim Fjord, engulfed by stunning steep mountains on either side of you. Disembark your cruise in Rovinj, the jewel in the crown of the Istrian Peninsula and one of the Mediterraneanโ€™s last authentic fishing ports. Enjoy a walking tour before dinner at Spacio Matika. When you enter the restaurant, itโ€™s as if you have stepped back in time, as you will truly feel the authentic atmosphere with great hospitality, local home-made wines, live music, and of course, delicious food.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Bale, Hum, Opatija, Embark Ship
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Bale, Hum, Opatija, Embark Ship

      Explore the historic walls on tiny inland village of Hum on the way to Opatija, where you will then board your boutique vessel for your cruise along Croatiaโ€™s coast.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Krk, Rab
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Krk, Rab

      Arrive in the beautiful island of Krk, where weather permitting, your ship will drop its anchor so you can enjoy a swim right off the deck. Later, sail to Rab and meander through the narrow old alleys of the historic and picturesque Old Town.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Pag, Zadar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Pag, Zadar

      Arrive in Pag, where you will have the chance to take a refreshing dip straight off your deck. Later, continue to Zadar and enjoy a guided walk of its well-preserved Old Town, Roman Columns, Romanesque churches and Renaissance palaces. Your ship will dock here overnight, where perhaps you may like to try one of the local taverns.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Kornati Islands, ล ibenik, Radoลกiฤ‡
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Kornati Islands, ล ibenik, Radoลกiฤ‡

      Cruise among the 140 islands that make up the Kornati archipelago, teeming with natural beauty, coves and clear blue waters. After navigating around the islands, perhaps go for a swim. Afterwards, dock in ล ibenik and travel to the traditional village of Radoลกiฤ‡, where you will enjoy an authentic Signature Experience. Later, return to your ship in ล ibenik, where your ship will dock overnight.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Krka National Park, Hvar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Krka National Park, Hvar

      Today, head to beautiful Krka National Park. Here, explore the dramatic waterfalls, where you will see Skradinski Buk, a large natural pool with high waterfalls at one end and cascades at the other. Take a walk along wooden jetties and bridges to admire the falls, and the unique flora and fauna. Return to the ship and continue cruising to the island of Hvar, where you will enjoy dinner on board as your ship moors overnight. Afterwards, perhaps take a post dinner stroll through the town.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Hvar, Vis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Hvar, Vis

      Embark on a guided walking discovery of Hvarโ€™s stunning Old Town. Commence in the iconic main square, which is the largest piazza in Dalmatia, then see the cathedral and the Franciscan Monastery. Continue to the Benedictine Nunnery, where we hear about the aloe lace still produced today by the nuns. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon cruising to Vis, one of the main Croatian Islands that was used as a military base for the Yugoslav army and only opened up to tourism in 1989. This isolation and lack of development is the islandโ€™s main attraction, as it is filled with natural beauty. Enjoy dinner on board as your ship moors overnight. You also have the option to experience life like the locals and visit a tavern.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Biลกevo, Korฤula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Biลกevo, Korฤula

      Head to the beautiful island of Komiลพa, where you will board a local boat to the neighbouring island of Biลกevo. Here, visit its Blue Grotto, a coastal cave whose waters shine a hue of blue when the sunโ€™s rays pass through an underwater opening, while the rocks beneath gleam a silver shimmer. Return to your ship and sail to Korฤula, where youโ€™ll stroll along the medieval streets flanked with palaces. Tonight, dine on board, then perhaps go ashore for an evening stroll or maybe check out the local night life.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Mljet, Dubrovnik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Mljet, Dubrovnik

      Cruise to Mljet, one of the few Dalmatian islands that was never ruled by Venice. During an exploration of its national park, discover its unspoilt beauty, including its pristine turquoise lakes. Afterwards, perhaps stop for a swim on the island of Jakljan before continuing to your last port of call, Dubrovnik. Here, embark on a guided discovery of this walled city. Tonight, come together to share a farewell dinner.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Disembark Ship, Dubrovnik, Mostar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Disembark Ship, Dubrovnik, Mostar

      Disembark your ship in Dubrovnik and travel to Mostar in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Mostar, Sarajevo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Mostar, Sarajevo

      Enjoy a tour of Mostar this morning. Sample the local traditional street food, burek, then see Stari Most โ€“ Old Bridge, a magnificent stone arc between medieval towers, then explore the local bazaar of Kujundลพiluk. After lunch at a local restaurant, we set off for Sarajevo.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Sarajevo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Sarajevo

      Choose your sightseeing today. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner.

  • Day 21 Day 21: Depart Sarajevo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Depart Sarajevo

      This morning after breakfast transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 30

Age range allowed for this experience.

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