Jewels of the Adriatic

Croatia and Slovenia

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12 days
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ZAGREB, BLED, OPATIJA, SPLIT, DUBROVNIK, PLUS MONTENEGRO

Like a string of gems, our Croatia and Slovenia tour is colorful, sparkling and multifaceted. While you soak up the beautiful scenery of these Adriatic jewels, you’ll appreciate the fascinating narrative that puts these countries into historic and cultural perspective. Our loop winds past turquoise lakes, medieval castles, emerald mountains, Roman ruins and the shimmering Adriatic Sea. Highlights include a visit to the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park (with 92 waterfalls!) and a hike around Lake Bled. This escorted tour package includes ample free time to discover the region’s many treasures. Ready to be utterly charmed? Jewels of the Adriatic is a brilliant choice for you! 4.5/5 stars on Tripadvisor!

Please note our 2024 tour-only program is 13 days long, and our 2025 tour-only program is 12 days long.

Itinerary at a Glance

2025 Tour Itinerary - 12 Days:

  • 2 nights in Zagreb
  • 2 nights in Bled
  • 2 nights in Opatija
  • 1 night in Plitvice Lakes
  • 1 night in Split
  • 3 nights in Dubrovnik

Tour Highlights

  • Zagreb City Tour
  • Ljubljana Walking Tour
  • Lunch at Family-Run Homestead
  • Lake Bled, Bled Castle & Old Town
  • Postojna Caves with Underground Train Ride
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Opatija, coastal town
  • Trogir & Zadar
  • Roman Ruins Tour (Split) with Diocletian's Palace
  • Old Dubrovnik Walking Tour
  • Dubrovnik Riviera & Konavle region

Your Tour Includes

  • Ground transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodations at first class hotels
  • 19 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 7 dinners
  • Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
  • English-speaking tour director throughout

Is this tour right for you? Find out What to Expect

2025 Tour Itinerary - 12 Days

Flights

Day 1: Arrive in Zagreb

Day 2: Zagreb

St. Mark's Church in Zagreb, Croatia, with its distinctive multicolored tiled roof depicting coats of arms, stands illuminated under a vibrant pink and purple sunset sky. The foreground shows cobblestone pavement, while surrounding historic buildings frame the scene—a highlight in Croatia and Slovenia tours.

Our morning guided tour covers the highlights of Zagreb: Upper Old Town with its monumental walls and iconic 13th-century St. Mark’s Church; colorful Jelacic Square and charming alleyways nearby; and beautiful Mirogoj Park Cemetery, which looks more like an open-air art gallery than a final resting place. The remainder of the day is free to explore this gracious city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Zagreb – Ljubljana – Bled

Day 4: Bled

Day 5: Lake Bled – Postojna Caves – Opatija

Day 6: Opatija at Leisure

Day 7: Opatija – Plitvice Lakes

Day 8: Plitvice Lakes – Zadar – Split

Day 9: Split – Dubrovnik

Day 10: Dubrovnik

Day 11: Dubrovnik Riviera & Konavle Region

Day 12: Depart Dubrovnik

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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a date above to see the rates for that specific departure.

For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern) at 1.800.337.7773.

Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or by phone (1.800.337.7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $300 per person. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.

Pre- & Post- Night Stays

Slow the pace of your tour with a pre- and/or post-night stay so you can arrive refreshed, acclimate to the time zone if needed, and depart leisurely, ensuring a seamless transition into and out of your journey.

Pre-Night in Zagreb

Post-Night in Dubrovnik

Optional Tours

Enhance your trip with these optional tours. Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book when you reserve your trip and can be added to your reservation up to final payment. This is the best option to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour! Optional tours require a minimum number of participants. Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.

Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and may cost extra. The payment methods and currency information to purchase tours in-destination will be provided on final documentation.

Lake Bohinj & Boat Ride on Lake Bled

Full-Day Istrian Peninsula Excursion

Dubrovnik Cruise & Dinner

What to Expect

Max Group Size: 30 travelers

Activity Level: Level 2

Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 4 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day). Included touring may feature light hiking, and/or stairs on some hilly and/or uneven terrain. Learn More

Pacing Level: Moderate

Expect full-day tours most days with some limited free time at specific sites, for meals, and/or in the evenings. You can expect several early mornings and/or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 2+ nights (with limited 1-night stays). Learn More

New in 2025: ETIAS Visa Waiver Required for U.S. Passport Holders

A valid passport is required for international tours. Effective for travel in 2025, U.S. passport holders are required to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver. Please visit our Passports & Visas page to learn more about any required actions, next steps, and additional costs.

Travelers will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes. The walk around Lake Bled is approximately 2 hours and can be strenuous for some.

For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit our Before You Depart section.

Reviews

Nathaniel R

2 months ago
Borna made the trip epic! His knowledge and fluent language was above and beyond. The itinerary was an active pace but not over barring. Great hotels, cities and sites. I especially enjoyed to heritage meals every where. All that was needed, and half way through executed, was water to be provided by smartours at included meals. I understand drinks may not be included but water and as much of it needs to be provided.

Marilyn A

3 months ago
Having been blessed with a lifetime of world travel and after taking the SmartTours Jewels of the Adriatic adventure I feel compelled to send a letter of accomodation for Borna Baradic. Our adventures have been with many different travel companies and guides all over the world. Borna is one of the best tour leaders we have ever experienced. He is knowledgable on history beyond belief and perfectly arranged every logistic of the trip. The group was very diversified as to goals and expectations and Borna instinctively knew how to personalized everyone’s needs and challenges. This comes from not only dedicated experience but a real professional who cares about his job and company. He was incredibly compassionate and patient with our somewhat hard to please group. Many were elderly and did not have a good understanding of the scope and physicality of the tour beforehand. Every day Borna was my hero as he rose to each challenge with a smile on his face and a no nonsense solve the problem response. He was kind and understanding no matter how difficult the moment became. He is a consumate professional and deserves recognition for his outstanding service. He enhanced our trip in so many little ways so that everyone would get the most out of their experience. We thank him and really appreciate the two weeks we shared.

Cal D

3 months ago
The itinerary for "Jewels of the Adriatic" was incredible. So much variety & natural beauty! Tour guides were informative, friendly, & helpful. Would highly recommend this.

ASHA M

4 months ago
Very enjoyable Trip

Alan T

4 months ago
We had an amazing trip to Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia May 17 - 28, 2024. Our SmarTours Guide (Jon) was fun-loving, a great historian, and an overall great guy. Our group of 17 was the perfect size, and the cost was extremely reasonable. SmarTours always surprises us with outstanding accommodations - especially the Park Hotel in Bled, Slovenia. We had plenty of free time to explore on our own, and the pace of the tour was easy going (no 6:00AM wakeup calls nor late night drop-offs).

Nathaniel

4 months ago
A good way to “tapas style” travel Croatia while seeing hidden jems in Slovenia and Montenegro

Peggy E

5 months ago
smarTours provides excellent, quality tours with knowledgeable Tour guides and driver at the best pricing for the total package.
smarTours picks 4/5 ☆ hotels, educational information, pre-purchase tickets to tour venues and optional tours.

Renee W

11 months ago
We had a full schedule with excellent guides and places to see. The value for the tour was very good. Hotels were fine and the breakfasts were sumptuous. There was so much information to take in I felt their should be a simple daily handout.

Diane R

1 year ago
Truly impressive guide who made the trip fascinating and a real learning experience with no signficant hiccups. Gorgeous scenery and excellent accomodations made the trip extremely enjoyable.

Jephil R

1 year ago
It was a great trip for us to see all the beautiful scenes in Croatia. You must to go!! Also, all trip people joining us were tremendous and super kind. They took care of each other like a family. Our tour leader, Mirna, was so knowledgable on history and arranged the whole trip smoothly and smartly. Local guides were great as well.