Tour overview

This 8-day small-group trip travels north from the Dalmatian coast to the Slovenian capital by local bus and train. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve. You stay seven nights in hotels and a guesthouse, with breakfast most days.

From Split you head to Zadar for a leader-led walk and a visit to a local winery with food tasting, then travel inland to the lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park and a community project in Ličko Petrovo Selo.

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In Zagreb a leader-led walk introduces Croatia's capital, then a train takes you across the border to Ljubljana for a walking tour and a funicular ride to the castle. A day trip to Lake Bled includes a walk around the lake.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want two countries, lakes and cities in a week.

Trip highlights

  • Zadar (Day 2)
  • A winery visit near Zadar (Day 3)
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park (Day 4)
  • Zagreb (Day 5)
  • Ljubljana Castle (Day 6)
  • Lake Bled (Day 7)

Your route

7 stops from Split to Ljubljana

8-day route: Split – Zadar – Plitvice Lakes – Zagreb – Ljubljana – Lake Bled
  1. Split Day 1
  2. Zadar Days 2–3
  3. Plitvice Lakes Day 4
  4. Zagreb Day 5
  5. Ljubljana Days 6–7
  6. Bled Day 7
  7. Ljubljana Day 8

Why choose this tour

Plitvice and Lake Bled in one trip. A small group with a local leader.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to the region
  • Nature lovers
  • Solo travellers
  • Budget-minded travellers
The old town of Zadar on its peninsula

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Split, Croatia to Ljubljana, Slovenia

  1. Day 1 · Split Split

    A welcome meeting.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Zadar Zadar

    An old Roman city.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Zadar Zadar

    A local winery.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Plitvice Lakes National Park, Ličko Petrovo Selo Plitvice

    Lakes and waterfalls.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Zagreb Zagreb

    Croatia's capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Ljubljana Ljubljana

    Into Slovenia.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  7. Day 7 · Lake Bled Lake Bled

    A day trip.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Ljubljana Ljubljana

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Zadar's seafront lit up at twilight

Where you stay

  • Split (1 night) Hotel
  • Zadar (2 nights) Hotel
  • Plitvice Lakes (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Zagreb (1 night) Hotel
  • Ljubljana (2 nights) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and a guesthouse
  • Meals 6 breakfasts
  • Local buses and trains
  • Zadar walk, winery visit and food tasting
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park entry
  • Ljubljana Castle funicular and Lake Bled day trip
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 1 breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfers
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Ljubljana's old town below the castle

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a beach holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–5 and 7–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
The Art Pavilion in Zagreb

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,455 per person, twin share, tour only. 60 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Croatia and Slovenia?

No, UK citizens can visit Croatia and Slovenia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

How do we travel?

By local bus and train, which keeps the trip affordable.

How much walking is there?

Easy walks in towns and around Plitvice and Lake Bled.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast most days.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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