Slovenia & Northern Croatia

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Set off from Zagreb to discover all the beauty that Slovenia and Istria have to offer! Slovenia’s stunning mountains and charming towns offer so much to be discovered. Istria is an up and coming gem in Croatia, known for the beautiful countryside, hilltop villages, delicious food and wine, and amazing seaside towns. Discover this area at your own pace with ou...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the ancient city of Zagreb, once a stop on the Orient Express train route!
    • Stroll through the streets of Ljubljana, indulging in a cup of coffee riverside
    • Soak in epic views of Lake Bled, a turquoise lake surrounded by mountains
    • Channel your inner royalty in Bled Castle, one of the worlds most beautiful castles
    • Visit quaint farms & indulge in local specialties such as olive oil, truffles & wine.
    • Bike, explore anchient Roman ruins or get back to nature in Rovinj!

What's this trip about?

    Set off from Zagreb to discover all the beauty that Slovenia and Istria have to offer! Slovenia’s stunning mountains and charming towns offer so much to be discovered. Istria is an up and coming gem in Croatia, known for the beautiful countryside, hilltop villages, delicious food and wine, and amazing seaside towns. Discover this area at your own pace with our self drive tour!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCroatia
End CityZagreb

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Slovenia

Attractions

  • Croatia
  • Lake Bled
  • Ljubljana
  • Zagreb

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Caving
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • This tour includes a rental car for you to explore Croatia and Slovenia! The standard car is a small car with manual transmission, but upgrades to automatic or larger cars are available. There are two ferry rides/transfers that are included as well.
    • Six nights of accommodation are included, with the option to add additional nights if desired. All of our self drive tours are personalized based on your preferences, so we will ask whether you prefer to stay at a hotel, guesthouse, or apartment and will choose your accommodations based on your input.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Croatia!

Welcome to the Balkans! Pick up your rental car at the Zagreb airport, or at another location in the city if requested. Zagreb is the cosmopolitan capital of Croatia, and an exciting city to start your trip. Zagreb was a stop along the Orient Express train route, so t...

Day 2: Drive from Zagreb to Lake Bled, Slovenia

Your trip begins with a drive through the beautiful Croatian countryside to Slovenia. On the way to Bled, you will drive through the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. Spend some time exploring this charming, pedestrian-friendly city or relax at a cafe along the Ljubljanica River. Continue on to Lake Bled where you will spend the next two nights.

Day 3: Lake Bled & Triglav National Park

Awake to the serenity of stunning Lake Bled- a turquoise lake surrounding by mountains with a beautiful island in the middle. Explore the town of Bled, discovering the quaint shops and restaurants with delicious Slovenian cuisine. If you would prefer to be more active...

Day 4: Bled to Rovinj, Croatia

Today, you will cross into Croatia to the Istrian Peninsula, known for its hilltop villages, wine, olive oil and truffles. On the way to Rovinj, choose from a variety of attractions to visit along the way, such as Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. You can also stop a...

Day 5: Rovinj & Istria

Choose your adventure today! Rovinj is an incredible city with so much to see and explore both in the old town and in the surrounding area. If you opt to stay in Rovinj, you can take a dip in the crystal clear water, take a boat tour to the surrounding islands, or enj...

Day 6: More of Istria

Today, you will return inland back to Zagreb to end your tour. On the way, there are several great stops including Hum (considered to be the smallest town in the world), Učka Nature Park, Opatija and Karlovac. Učka has fantastic hiking and the mountainous terrain is a...

Day 7: Zagreb & Farewell

Spend the day visiting parts of Zagreb that you may have missed before, or visit some additional sights outside the city such as wineries, castles, and small villages. Return home, or continue your trip to another destination in Europe!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $450
Price per day$64
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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    • Flights are not included, but we can assist with airfare.
    • Insurance is not included, but there are options we can recommend if interested.
    • Depending on the accommodations, breakfast may be included. We provide recommendations and suggestions for locations for the other meals.
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