Begin in the romantic canals of Venice, explore Slovenia’s coastal gems like Piran and Koper, and discover Croatia’s stunning Istrian Peninsula. Marvel at the natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, stroll through the ancient streets of Split and Trogir, and uncover the rich history of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” With guided tours, free time for personal exploration, and unforgettable moments at every turn, this tour offers the perfect balance of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Dubrovnik, Venice, Opatija, Pore
Dubrovnik, Venice, Opatija, Porec, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split
Experience an unforgettable 8-day small-group journey through Croatia’s most iconic destinations with a personalized travel experience. From the vibrant streets of Zagreb to the cascading waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park and the ancient coastal cities of Split and Dubrovnik, this tour perfectly balances guided exploration and free time, allowing you to uncover the beauty and charm of Croatia at your own pace
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Good introductory tour to the Balkans. Need a bus-seat rotation plan to prevent some passengers from hogging the good seats. Choose buses that provide USB charging ports. Avoid less organised hotels where coffee and food runs out, such as in Hotel Marinela in SOFIA and Hotel Panorama in Veliko Tarnovo. Choose hotels that serve breakfast early, at least at 7:00AM, e.g. Panorama in Veliko Tarnovo serves breakfast only at 7:30AM and tour leaves at 8AM, not enough time. Choose hotels that provide express-laundry services as we do not have time to look for laundromats elsewhere. When arriving too early at a city to check-in at hotel, do not waste time unloading bags first, directly go on city tour then come back at check-in time. Maybe reduce a day from Bulgaria or Croatia and add at least a day more in Serbia, which is rich in history. If possible design a new tour to cover all Balkan states and add Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Albania.
City sightseeingWalking tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Athens, Zagreb, Timisoara, Belgr
Athens, Zagreb, Timisoara, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija, Ljubljana, Kalabaka, Sandanski, Sofia, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Bucharest, Sighisoara