DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Croatia
Depart for Dubrovnik, Croatia

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Dubrovnik
Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, transfer to the hotel. You'll have the balance of the day at leisure. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Thursday - Tour of Dubrovnik
Begin the day with a walking tour of Old Dubrovnik, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the tour, visit the Rector's Palace, an outstanding blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture and view the monumental Sponza Palace, preserved in its original form. Under the City Bell Tower on Luza Square view Orlando Tower, dedicated to the knight that saved the city in the 9th century. View the Dominican Monastery and visit the Franciscan Monastery with its pharmacy. The rest of the day is yours to wander the never-ending lanes of the Old Town. Tonight, drive to a homestead, just outside Dubrovnik for dinner consisting of traditional dishes
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Friday - Full Day in Dubrovnik
Today is at leisure to explore Dubrovnik on your own. Perhaps, take a walk along the Dubrovnik Walls and admire the beautiful scenery, or head to Stradun the main shopping street, which was used as a filming location for The Last Jedi in the Star Wars series. Alternatively, join the optional Silk Wonder and Old Mills Tour. Travel to Gruda and visit the gallery of Antonia Ruskovic. Antonia was able to restore centuries old traditional embroidery and the entire silk culture. Learn how silk is produced and browse the extensive selection of handmade products, Afterward, continue to Ðivanovic Mill, to watch a demonstration of flour production and wool processing. There are not many fulling mills left and this, is the only operational one in Dalmatia. Learn about fabrics and the importance of it in the whole region. Later, return back to Dubrovnik
Optional: Silk Wonder and Old Mills
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Saturday - Ferry to Korcula
This morning, board a ferry to the Dalmatian Island of Korcula, birthplace of the legendary explorer Marco Polo. Arrive in time for lunch, then walk to its Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. The rest of the day is free
Overnight: Korcula Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6, Sunday - Ferry to Hvar
Today, travel back to Korcula town and sail by ferry to the mainland. Drive along the narrow fingerlike peninsula of Peljesac and stop at a local winery for wine tasting. Afterward, travel north along the Adriatic coast to the small town of Drvenik for lunch at a local restaurant. Board a ferry to the island of Hvar, and drive to the main town. Balance of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Hvar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7, Monday - Explore Hvar
This morning, take a sightseeing tour of Hvar and view the public theater, the Franciscan Monastery and visit the Benedictine Monastery. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps you'll relax on one of the island's beaches or board a boat to the Pakleni Islands, just off Hvar's coast, for snorkeling and swimming. In the evening, savor dinner in a local restaurant
Overnight: Hvar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Tuesday - Ferry to Split & Discover Diocletian's Palace
Today, ferry back to the mainland to explore Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a walking tour, view the Renaissance and Gothic architecture. At the heart of its waterfront is the 3rd century Diocletian's Palace. See the peristyle courtyard, Cathedral of St. Domnius, and Roman temples. Remainder of the day is at leisure. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Split
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Wednesday - Tour Plitvice Lakes & Transfer to Istrian Peninsula
Begin the day with a drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park*, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These 16 terraced lakes descend 300 feet in 4 miles down a wooded hillside via a series of waterfalls. After time to explore, continue to the seaside town of Opatija on the Istrian Peninsula. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel*This a very active day with a walk down to the Plitvice Lakes, that requires good walking shoes
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 10, Thursday - Full Day in Opatija
Spend a full day at leisure in the seaside town of Opatija. Alternatively, join the optional tour to the Istrian Peninsula that begins in Pula. Afterward, the tour continues to the resort town of Rovinj where you will spend free time exploring the old town and its narrow lanes before returning to Opatija
Optional: Full Day Istrian Peninsula (AM)
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Friday - Tour Ljubljana & Travel to Bled, Slovenia
Cross into Slovenia this morning and stop for a tour of its capital, Ljubljana. View its open-air market; the Baroque Venetian inspired City Hall; Robba Fountain, the Triple Bridge, which connects the old and new cities; and the Parliament. Tonight, savor dinner at a restaurant, located in old town of Radovljica
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12, Saturday - Visit Bled Island & Countryside Drive to Bohinj
This morning, visit Bled, and explore Bled Castle, perched on a cliff overlooking the lake. Continue your day on Bled's lake aboard a pletna, a traditional rowing boat for a visit to Bled Island and its church, home to a wonderful art collection. Savor lunch at a local restaurant. Later, drive to Bohinj, an alpine resort town. Visit the medieval Church of St. John the Baptist, over 700 years old. After, return back to Bled. Tonight, have a traditional Slovenian dinner with live entertainment, and bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 13, Sunday - Depart Slovenia
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast