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!
Itinerary at
a Glance
2021 & 2022 Tour Itinerary (15 days):
- 3 nights in Zagreb
- 2 nights in Bled
- 2 nights in Opatija
- 1 night in Plitvice Lakes
- 1 night in Split
- 4 nights in Dubrovnik
2023 Tour Itinerary (14 days):
- 2 nights in Zagreb
- 2 nights in Bled
- 2 nights in Opatija
- 1 night in Plitvice Lakes
- 1 night in Split
- 4 nights in Dubrovnik
Tour
Highlights
Your Tour
Includes
- Round-trip airfare from New York Area (EWR/JFK) (passengers may also book this tour without flights)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-Europe transportation and transfers
- Accommodations at deluxe and first-class hotels
- 2021 & 2022 Departures: 20 meals: 13 full buffet breakfasts (B) and 7 dinners (D)
2023 Departures: 19 meals: 12 full buffet breakfasts (B) and 7 dinners (D) - Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
- English-speaking tour director throughout
2021 & 2022 Tour Itinerary - 15 Days
2023 Tour Itinerary - 14 Days
Guided Tour Pricing
Prices and dates below include round-trip airfare from the New York area (EWR or JFK) for 2021 and 2022 departures.
Because we can’t secure airline pricing more than a year in advance, 2023 dates and prices listed below are for the tour only. If you’d like to book these dates, please call our call center to make your booking. Once flights are available, we’ll notify you of your options.
For any trip dates, travelers may choose to purchase the tour only, and arrange their own arrival in destination.
| Depart | Return | Depart - Return | Best Value Pricing - Reserve by Oct. 1, 2021 Flight included unless otherwise indicated. |
Reserve After
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| 2021 | 2021 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| October 4 | October 18 | Oct 4 - Oct 18 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| 2022 | 2022 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| April 5 | April 19 | Apr 5 - Apr 19 | $3,399 | $3,499 | $3,899 | Select |
| April 19 | May 3 | Apr 19 - May 3 | $3,499 | $3,599 | $3,999 | Select |
| May 3 | May 17 | May 3 - May 17 | $3,799 | $3,899 | $4,299 | Select |
| May 10 | May 24 | May 10 - May 24 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| May 17 | May 31 | May 17 - May 31 | $3,899 | $3,999 | $4,399 | Select |
| May 31 | June 14 | May 31 - Jun 14 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| June 7 | June 21 | Jun 7 - Jun 21 | $3,899 | $3,999 | $4,399 | Select |
| June 14 | June 28 | Jun 14 - Jun 28 | $3,899 | $3,999 | $4,399 | Select |
| July 5 | July 19 | Jul 5 - Jul 19 | $4,099 | $4,199 | $4,599 | Select |
| August 23 | September 6 | Aug 23 - Sep 6 | $3,799 | $3,899 | $4,299 | Select |
| August 30 | September 13 | Aug 30 - Sep 13 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| September 6 | September 20 | Sep 6 - Sep 20 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| September 20 | October 4 | Sep 20 - Oct 4 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| October 3 | October 17 | Oct 3 - Oct 17 | $3,499 | $3,599 | $3,999 | Select |
| October 17 | October 31 | Oct 17 - Oct 31 | $3,399 | $3,499 | $3,899 | Select |
| 2023 | 2023 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| April 11 | April 24 | Apr 11 - Apr 24 | $3,499 | $3,599 | $3,999 | Select |
| May 9 | May 22 | May 9 - May 22 | $3,599 | $3,699 | $4,099 | Select |
| May 23 | June 5 | May 23 - Jun 5 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| June 13 | June 26 | Jun 13 - Jun 26 | $3,799 | $3,899 | $4,299 | Select |
| September 12 | September 25 | Sep 12 - Sep 25 | $3,699 | $3,799 | $4,199 | Select |
| September 26 | October 9 | Sep 26 - Oct 9 | $3,599 | $3,699 | $4,099 | Select |
| October 9 | October 22 | Oct 9 - Oct 22 | $3,499 | $3,599 | $3,999 | Select |
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
2021 Departures: Single room supplement is $879.
2022 Departures: Single room supplement is $949.
Apr 11 2023 Departure: Single room supplement is $649.
May 9 2023 Departure: Single room supplement is $799.
May 23 & Jun 13 2023 Departures: Single room supplement is $849.
Sep 12 2023 Departure: Single room supplement is $999.
Sep 26 2023 Departure: Single room supplement is $899.
Oct 9 2023 Departure: Single room supplement is $699.
For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm EST) at 800-337-7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made 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 $99 per person for all 2021 departures, and $300 per person for all 2022 departures. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Pricing is subject to change. Payment (non-refundable) should be made by cash (Euro).
Featured Accommodations
Before You Depart
COVID-19 UPDATE
Departing the U.S.: For the safety of everyone in the group, smarTours has implemented some COVID-19 travel requirements which apply to all tours regardless of destination. To learn more, click here.
- Must be both vaccinated and must present a negative PCR test result issued no more than 72 hours prior to entry (Note: This is only required for travelers who book airfare with smarTours. The flight transfers through the U.K. which requires a negative COVID-19 PCR test for transit.)
Returning to the U.S.: In accordance with U.S. entry requirements, smarTours will arrange testing for the group in destination. Full details and requirements can be accessed here. More details including cost will be added when available.
Note: If you are traveling with us on a land-only basis please share your travel plans with us and let us know if you will also need to be tested with the rest of the group.
Please note entry requirements are changing rapidly. For up-to-date information, please click the links below.
- Entry requirements
- State Department Travel Advisory Updates (Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro)
- Center for Disease Control Updates & Information (Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro)
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Flights from the U.S. and back are on the following airlines and schedules. Please make sure to allow sufficient time for clearing customs and immigration if you are planning a connecting flight. We recommend at least three-and-a-half hours. Please note that flight schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
| Departure Date | Airline | Depart Airport | Depart Airport | Depart | Return |
| 2021: Sep. 21 | Delta Airlines/KLM | New York (JFK) | New York (JFK) | 10:00PM | 8:00PM |
| 2021: Sep. 28 | British Airways | New York (JFK) | New York (JFK) | 11:00PM | 9:00PM |
| 2021: Oct. 4 | British Airways | New York (JFK) | New York (JFK) | 6:30PM | 9:00PM |
| 2022: All Dates | British Airways | New York (JFK) | New York (JFK) | TBA | TBA |
| 2023: All Dates | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT
The above airlines do not assign seats in advance, and smarTours® is not involved in seat assignments. Seat assignments can only be arranged at the airport upon check-in.
LAND-ONLY TRAVELERS
International flights to/from the U.S. are not included. Land-only travelers are responsible for arranging the entry and exit flights, as well as their arrival and departure transfers. smarTours cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by air schedule changes and delays. Unused land services are non-refundable.
2021 & 2022 Main Tour: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Zagreb hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end after breakfast at your Dubrovnik hotel on Day 15.
2023 Main Tour: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Zagreb hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end after breakfast at your Dubrovnik hotel on Day 14.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
You must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. American citizens do not require visas. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the respective consulates for current visa requirements to all their travel destinations (including Montenegro). Please remember that it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary travel documents before the trip.
TICKETS AND FINAL DOCUMENTS
Your airline tickets, along with final instructions and additional travel tips, will be sent to you 7–10 days before the scheduled departure of your tour. Please make sure to advise us in case your address changes.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Immunizations are not currently required. However, you may wish to consult your personal physician or local public health authorities as to their suggestions.
CLIMATE
Weather will vary depending on location. Cities near the Alps region will be cooler, while coastal cities enjoy milder, Mediterranean weather. Evening temperatures will be cooler.
- March and November–highs in the 50s
- April and October–highs in the 60s
- May and September–highs in the 70s
- June through August–highs in the 80s
NON-INCLUDED MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING
The hotels used on this tour will offer dining options that range from coffee shops (where dinner, excluding drinks average about $15-$20 per person) to specialty restaurants. Your hotel will accept credit cards for your non-included meals. Optional sightseeing tours and evening activities will be offered. Optional tours can be paid for by credit card or with cash.
CREDIT CARDS AND LOCAL CURRENCY
Hotels and some stores accept major credit cards. However, for “street shopping” you will need local currency or U.S. Dollars. Your hotels will be able to exchange cash to local currency. It is recommended that you bring along cash in small denominations.
BAGGAGE
Each passenger may bring one piece of checked-in luggage (suitcase) max. 44 pounds, and one carry-on not exceeding 18”x10”x8”. We recommend that you do not overpack and that you take a variety of casual separates with climate and comfort in mind.