Jewels of the Adriatic

Croatia and Slovenia

tour only from
$2,399
13 days
with flights from
$3,899
14 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!

Did you know you can make this tour private? Find out about pricing and options for groups of 15 or more travelers.

Itinerary at
a Glance

2023 Tour Itinerary:

  • 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

2024 Tour Itinerary:

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

Tour Highlights

  • Zagreb City Tour
  • Ljubljana Walking Tour
  • Lunch at Family-Run Homestead (2024 departures)
  • Lake Bled, Bled Castle & Old Town
  • Postojna Caves with Underground Train Ride
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Trogir & Zadar
  • Roman Ruins Tour (Split) with Diocletian's Palace
  • Old Dubrovnik Walking Tour
  • Montenegro Excursion with Bay of Kotor

Your Tour Includes

  • Optional round-trip airfare from the New York area (varies by departure) including taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
  • Intra-Europe transportation and transfers
  • Accommodations first-class hotels
  • 2023 Departures: 19 meals: 12 buffet breakfasts, and 7 dinners
  • 2024 Departures: 19 meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners
  • Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
  • English-speaking tour director throughout

What to Expect

Max Group Size: 30 travelers

Activity Level: Level 1

Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 3 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day) on easy terrain with some light stairs. 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 2024: ETIAS Visa Waiver Required for U.S. Passport Holders

A valid passport is required for international tours. Effective for travel in 2024, 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.

2023 Tour Itinerary

Flights

Day 1: Arrive in Zagreb, Croatia

Day 2: Zagreb

Day 3: Zagreb – Ljubljana – Bled (Slovenia)

Day 4: Bled

Day 5: Lake Bled – Postojna Caves – Opatija (Croatia)

Day 6: Opatija

Day 7: Opatija – Plitvice Lakes

Day 8: Plitvice Lakes – Zadar – Split

Day 9: Split – Dubrovnik

Day 10: Dubrovnik

Day 11: Montenegro

Day 12: Dubrovnik

Day 13: Depart Dubrovnik

2024 Tour Itinerary

Flights

Day 1: Arrive in Dubrovnik

Day 2: Dubrovnik

Day 3: Montenegro Excursion

Day 4: Dubrovnik at Leisure

Day 5: Dubrovnik – Split

Day 6: Split – Zadar – Plitvice Lakes

Day 7: Plitvice Lakes – Opatija

Day 8: Opatija at Leisure

Day 9: Opatija – Postojna Caves – Lake Bled

Day 10: Bled

Day 11: Bled – Ljubljana – Zagreb

Day 12: Zagreb

Day 13: Depart Zagreb

Guided Tour Pricing

Instant Savings of up to $400 per person for a handful of spots on select dates. While supplies lasts, ends Sep 29.

Prices listed as “with flights” below include round-trip airfare from one or more airports in the USA. Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only, and arrange their own arrival in destination. Please note this may change your tour start date.

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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.

Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.

Enhance your trip with our recommended 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.

Afternoon Kumrovec Tour with Dinner

Afternoon Excursion to Lake Bohinj & Boat Ride on Lake Bled

Bled Dinner in the Country Inn

Full-Day Istrian Peninsula Excursion

Cruise & Dinner

Medieval Fortresses of Ston & Korcula

Reviews

Cindy H

Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable guide and excellent pricing.

Shana H

We enjoyed our amazing interesting smarTours tour in Croatia in May 2023. Regrettably the weather in Zagreb was not cooperative, but our wonderful tour director Lea and our excellent driver Leo made every effort to ensure that the weather did not prevent us from enjoying our tour. Fortunately the weather improved once we left Zagreb. Lea was an excellent tour director. She was knowledgeable and informative, as well as charming and helpful. Lea and Leo were always willing to respond to and to provide for our needs. The local guides at each of our destinations were excellent. They were knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging. This was our 4th trip with smarTours. We are looking forward to continuing to travel with smarTours.

Linda G

Just back from our 13th smarTours trip and our third with our family of six on Jewels of the Adriatic. I highly recommend this trip from the beautiful scenery, wonderful itinerary and our relaxed and knowledgeable guide it was an amazing trip. Going as a family is such a precious gift and we are only able to do that because of the value that smarTours provides. What a wonderful experience!

Gail S

An overall wonderful experience. Beautiful places, good hotels and the best tour guide.

Darlene M

Very enjoyable trip to the Balkans, which are extraordinarily beautiful. People are friendly, scenery is outstanding and food is delicious. Lovely group to travel with and excellent itinerary. If you go on one group tour, this is the one to choose.

Anoush T

This was a fantastic trip, I loved it

Eileen B

As stated above - good value for the money. Wonderful country to visit - beautiful, nice people. Lots of history.

Katy

Visiting Croatia was an absolute delight! Hotels, optional trips, food, organisation, everything was great. From stunning coastlines and ancient cities to warm hospitality and delicious cuisine, Croatia has it all. Our tour guide Ana was professional, kind, full of knowledge and patience for everyone in the group. We recommend visiting Croatia and this tour.

Brenda S

Beautiful landscape.

Jackie B

Wonderful trip. Our guide,Danko is the best.

Dorrel S

Excellent tour of Southeast Europe truly a gem .

Alvin F

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Rita M

This was an amazing trip filled with a variety of activities and adventure! Croatia is a spectacular country on beauty! I was not disappointed with any part of this trip!

Matt C

Outstanding trip on all levels

KG

This is truly a fun packed tour: we enjoyed almost all of the sights, some of the optional tours are also a must! Danko, our tour guide, had made this trip as perfect as it could be! He has art history, culinary, and English teacher background. He is very smart, attentive, and kind. You all could guess how much fun and how much we have learned from him: the culture and history of Yugoslavia, the war, and current Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Montenegro are fascinating and emotional for us. My husband plans to read more books from library regarding the break down of Yugoslavia.
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