Split, Dugi Otok, Plitvice, Ljubljana. Croatia and Slovenia in eight days.
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Eight days from Split to Ljubljana, with Cetina rafting, Dalmatian food and wine, a private boat day in Kornati, and the lakes and landscapes of Plitvice and Bled.
Walk through Dalmatian cities, raft the Cetina, and explore Kornati by private boat. Continue through Plitvice to Ljubljana, Lake Bled, and Vintgar Gorge.
Roman streets and river rapids lead to the Kornati islands, Plitvice waterfalls, Slovenia’s capital, and Lake Bled.
Stay at Fermai in Split, Villa Nai 3.3 on Dugi Otok, Fenomen Plitvice, and Zlata Ladjica in Ljubljana. Road and private boat transfers connect the route.
Cetina rafting, Dalmatian flavours, and Kornati by private boat.
Plitvice waterfalls, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, and Vintgar Gorge.
Raft the Cetina, taste soparnik and Baraka wines, and cruise Kornati. Explore Plitvice’s waterfalls, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, and Vintgar Gorge.
Day 01
A private airport transfer brings you to Split and Heritage Hotel Fermai. Explore Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle, the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and the old town with a local guide. Makarun is recommended for dinner, with Dalmatian seafood and handmade pasta.
Day 02
Transfer to the Cetina for a three-hour rafting adventure through the river canyon, followed by a short hike and a picnic. Learn how soparnik is prepared in Poljica, taste it with red wine, and enjoy a traditional peka lunch. Return to Split for free time and a second night at Fermai.
Day 03
Leave Split for a guided walk through Šibenik, including St. James’ Cathedral. Lunch at Konoba Vinko and taste wines at the family-owned Baraka Winery. Continue to Zadar, then take a private boat to Žman and settle into Villa Nai 3.3 for two nights.
Day 04
Explore Kornati National Park by private boat, with time to swim, snorkel, and pause in sheltered bays. Visit Sali on Dugi Otok, walking through its harbour and narrow streets, before returning to Villa Nai.
Day 05
Take a private boat back to Zadar and continue by road to Plitvice Lakes. Explore the lakes and waterfalls on foot, by boat, and by electric train. Bistro La Ursula is recommended for lunch before an overnight stay at Fenomen Plitvice.
Day 06
Travel from Plitvice to Ljubljana and check in at Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel. A walking tour introduces the old town’s Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, Jože Plečnik’s work, the Triple Bridge, and the places where locals buy their food.
Day 07
Discover Lake Bled and its alpine surroundings, with entry to Vintgar Gorge included. Bled Castle with cream-cake tasting and a shared Pletna boat ride to the island are optional activities, paid locally. Spend a second night at Zlata Ladjica in Ljubljana.
Day 08
The journey closes with check-out from Zlata Ladjica Boutique Hotel and a private airport transfer.
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