Cruising the Adriatic Sea: Slovenia & Croatia
Experience Slovenia & Croatia by land and sea!
Discover the beauty of Slovenia and Croatia on this 10-night combination vacation! Your trip begins with a few nights on land in Bled, Slovenia and Plitvice, Croatia. You'll also pass through Ljubljana, Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia for sightseeing tours! Then, you'll arrive in Rijeka, Croatia where you'll board your 7-night Adriatic cruise! You'll visit a handful of Croatian cities including Rab, Zadar, Hvar, and Split. Experience spectacular scenery firsthand as you sail the Adriatic Sea!
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Venice (VCE), out of Split (SPU)
- Roundtrip airport and cruise port transfers
- 2 nights in Bled at the Rikli Balance Hotel, or similar
- Sightseeing tour of Bled with admission to Bled Castle
- Tours of Ljubljana & Zagreb with visit to the Cathedral
- 1 night in Plitvice at the Hotel Jezero, or similar
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- 7 night Adriatic Cruise on M/S My Wish in a lower deck cabin, including:
- Excursion to Vrbnik
- Sightseeing tours of Goli Otok & Zadar
- Visit to Kornati National Park
- Sightseeing tours of Sibenik & Vis
- City tours of Hvar & Split with visit to the Diocletian Palace
- Complementary bottled water, tea & coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi & Porterage
- Professional Tour Manager
- Breakfast daily, 6 lunches & 5 dinners
Great Ways to Explore
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Soak up the scenery in Bled, Slovenia near the Julian Alps!
Take sightseeing tours in Ljubljana, Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia to learn more about the history and culture of these cities.
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Stroll around magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park before boarding your Adriatic cruise!
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Discover amazing cities throughout Croatia including Krk, Zadar, Sibenik, and Hvar!
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Visit the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia!
This 10-night vacation combines land and sea throughout beautiful Slovenia and Croatia! Begin with a few days on dry land! First, spend a few nights in Bled, Slovenia. Take a sightseeing tour of Bled and visit Bled Castle! Spend free time at leisure and discover this beautiful area independently. Continue on to Plitvice, Croatia by way of Ljubljana, Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia! Take sightseeing tours in each city to learn more about the history and culture. In Plitvice, you'll visit the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park, and then you'll be transferred to Riejka, Croatia to begin your cruise!
Embark in Rijeka and get ready to see some fantastic sights! Your 7-night Adriatic cruise brings you through incredible towns and cities including Krk, Rab, Zadar, Sibenik, Vis, Hvar, and Split! Enjoy sightseeing stops along the way to visit Goli Otok and Kornati National Park. Return to the ship each night to sleep comfortably in your cabin. Croatia has so much spectacular natural beauty, and this cruise is an incredible way to see it all!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Venice (VCE), out of Split (SPU)
- Roundtrip airport and cruise port transfers
- 2 nights in Bled at the Rikli Balance Hotel, or similar
- Sightseeing tour of Bled with admission to Bled Castle
- Tours of Ljubljana & Zagreb with visit to the Cathedral
- 1 night in Plitvice at the Hotel Jezero, or similar
- Visit to Plitvice Lakes National Park
- 7 night Adriatic Cruise on M/S My Wish in a lower deck cabin, including:
- Excursion to Vrbnik
- Sightseeing tours of Goli Otok & Zadar
- Visit to Kornati National Park
- Sightseeing tours of Sibenik & Vis
- City tours of Hvar & Split with visit to the Diocletian Palace
- Complementary bottled water, tea & coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi & Porterage
- Professional Tour Manager
- Breakfast daily, 6 lunches & 5 dinners
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Soak up the scenery in Bled, Slovenia near the Julian Alps!
Take sightseeing tours in Ljubljana, Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia to learn more about the history and culture of these cities.
-
Stroll around magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park before boarding your Adriatic cruise!
-
Discover amazing cities throughout Croatia including Krk, Zadar, Sibenik, and Hvar!
-
Visit the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia!
This 10-night vacation combines land and sea throughout beautiful Slovenia and Croatia! Begin with a few days on dry land! First, spend a few nights in Bled, Slovenia. Take a sightseeing tour of Bled and visit Bled Castle! Spend free time at leisure and discover this beautiful area independently. Continue on to Plitvice, Croatia by way of Ljubljana, Slovenia and Zagreb, Croatia! Take sightseeing tours in each city to learn more about the history and culture. In Plitvice, you'll visit the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park, and then you'll be transferred to Riejka, Croatia to begin your cruise!
Embark in Rijeka and get ready to see some fantastic sights! Your 7-night Adriatic cruise brings you through incredible towns and cities including Krk, Rab, Zadar, Sibenik, Vis, Hvar, and Split! Enjoy sightseeing stops along the way to visit Goli Otok and Kornati National Park. Return to the ship each night to sleep comfortably in your cabin. Croatia has so much spectacular natural beauty, and this cruise is an incredible way to see it all!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Bled, Slovenia!
Upon arrival in Venice, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Bled, Slovenia. Tonight, you'll have a welcome dinner at your hotel!
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - Rikli Balance Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Bled, this contemporary hotel offers stunning views, comfortable rooms, onsite dining, and leisure facilities. Check-in with the friendly 24-hour reception team, then head up to your stylish room. Open the door to find free WiFi, crisp air conditioning, satellite TV, and much more. Many of the rooms even have a balcony!
Once you're all settled, unpack your swimsuit and make a splash in the beautiful pool. Pamper yourself at Ziva Wellness Center, then treat yourself to a delicious meal at the onsite Veranda Restaurant! With breathtaking views of Lake Bled, its castle, and the Julian Alps, this hotel mixes natural beauty with sleek design.
Day 2. Bled, Slovenia
Today, you'll take a sightseeing tour of Bled! This includes admission to Bled Castle.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3. Bled, Slovenia - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Zagreb, Croatia - Plitvice, Croatia
Today, you will depart Bled and make your way to Plitvice Lakes National Park!
Stop along the way for sightseeing tours in Ljubljana and Zagreb!
Enjoy dinner at your hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure.
Check-in - Hotel Jezero
Indulge in the relaxing environment in the wild heart of the Plitvicka Lake National Park at the Hotel Jezero. Enjoy the lush views of the park from your room and enjoy the hotel's nightclub, restaurant, dancing bar, and spa treatments. Small children can be entertained at the children's playroom on-site. Rooms range from standard rooms to semi-suites and suites, all with beautiful views of the park, and some with sitting rooms. The hotel is just 1,000 feet from Kozjak, the park's largest lake.
Day 4. Plitvice, Croatia - Rijeka, Croatia (Embarkation)
This morning, visit Plitvice Lakes National Park!
Then, you'll be transferred to Rijeka to board your Adriatic Cruise! Embark the ship, get settled into your cabin, and enjoy a welcome dinner!
Transfer to cruise port
Check-in - M/S My Wish
Day 5. Rijeka, Croatia - Krk, Croatia
Take a morning tour of Rijeka and see all of the major sites! Then, sail to Krk, the largest of the Croatian Islands. Upon arrival, you'll board a motorcoach to Vrbnik! Soak up this picture-perfect village located on cliffs that overlook the sea.Â
Return to the ship tonight.
Day 6. Krk, Croatia - Goli Otok, Croatia - Rab, Croatia
Sail away from Krk and on to Goli Otok! You'll visit a memorial paying tribute to the Yugoslavian people who were imprisoned in order to change their political views.Â
Continue on to Rab, a Croatian island famous for its sandy beaches! Dinner tonight will be at the restaurant Kamenjak, which offers stunning views of the surrounding islands.
Day 7. Rab, Croatia - Zadar, Croatia
Sail on today to Zadar! Take a sightseeing tour upon arrival. Visit many of the historic sites including the 16th century old walls, the Port Gate, Church of St. Donat, and more!
Return to the ship tonight.
Day 8. Zadar, Croatia - Kornati National Park, Croatia - Sibenik, Croatia
Sail through Kornati National Park today! Soak up the stunning scenery as you pass through coves and crystal clear waters during a lunchtime cruise.Â
In the early afternoon, you'll arrive in Sibenik! Take a walking tour of the city, and see the city's fortification and defense system which kept the city safe for centuries!
Return to the ship in the evening.
Day 9. Sibenik, Croatia - Vis, Croatia
This morning, you'll sail to Vis! Take a tour of this ancient city that dates back to around 397 B.C. Charge your camera beforehand so you can snap photos of the beautiful waterfront!
Tonight, enjoy the Captain's dinner with live entertainment on board the ship!
Day 10. Vis, Croatia - Hvar, Croatia - Split, Croatia
Depart Vis and sail towards Hvar! This charming seaside town is known for its rich history, and for the glamour associated with resort towns! Take a walking tour and discover the Hvar that yachters and celebrities know and love.
In the afternoon, you'll sail on to Split! Take another walking tour, this time featuring the Diocletian's Palace and the Roman heritage of Split.Â
Return to the ship in the evening for your final night!
Day 11. Depart Croatia
Enjoy a final breakfast on the ship, then disembark. You'll be transferred to the Split Airport for your flight home!