Croatia and Slovenia Vacation Packages & Tours

Where to Go

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  Split

  Split’s charms are numerous with layer upon layer of ancient history so easily explored by simply walking the old town. Antique churches line streets across the city, including the Cathedral of Saint Domnius — both the smallest and oldest cathedral in the world — as well as long narrow passageways lined with boutiques, local restaurants, and Split’s resident cats. But equally, Split’s beaches are sublime, with a stunning crescent of white sand at Bacvice Beach east of the city, and the Kupalište Beach, backed by a lush pine forest, west of the scenic Park Šuma Marjan

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  Rovinj

  The northern Croatian county of Istria bears some striking resemblances to Tuscany: with winding roads swerving into picturesque hill towns surrounded by idyllic countryside, and a fondness for olive oil, truffles, and truffle hunting. The little town sits on the coast, its old center a teardrop-shaped piece of land dripping out into the Adriatic in quaint cobbled streets lined with colorful architecture coming to an end in convivial town squares. And all of it is crowned by a church whose long Venetian-like campanile is topped by a statue of Saint Eufemia, the Rovinj’s patron saint. There’s little more to see, but that’s what makes it so utterly charming.

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  Plitvice Lakes

  Sixteen entrancing lakes linked by a series of tumbling layered waterfalls (including Veliki Slap, the tallest in Croatia) and surrounded by lush forests, grottoes, and cliffs make Plitvice Lakes National Park one of Croatia’s most stunning natural sights. Explore them all via the scenic nature walks leading along the various lakes, passing by picturesque viewpoints, nesting ducks, and idyllic lake shores. A small boat takes passengers on Kozjak Lak, and the national park is full of wildlife, most notably the butterflies that frequently fly above the walking paths.

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  Ljubljana

  Nestled below the alps with colorful baroque architecture and a river lined with willow trees and crossed by stone bridges, Slovenia’s beautifully green capital is impossibly beautiful. Walk the old town visiting central Prešeren Square and its pink Franciscan Church, the Town Hall and the iconic Robba Fountain, Emporium Gallery, and Congress Square, with its numerous cozy cafes. Leave the relaxed streets of central Ljubljana and visit the lovely Tivoli park, home to a zoo, acres of landscaped gardens, and walking paths that lead into the wooded hills. Ljubljana makes a perfect base from which to explore the intensely beautiful Lake Bled, as well as several vineyards, and a beautiful Adriatic coastline.