Croatia & Slovenia Discovery

Distance: 198km (123miles)

On arrival at your chosen city this morning, you will be met and transferred to the motorhome depot to collect your vehicle. Continue your journey to Lake Bled, an emerald lake surrounded by mountains boasting picture-perfect scenery. This small lake has all the ingredients for the perfect getaway … a castle perched high on a hillside, a pretty little island to visit, hiking and cycle trails, and secluded swimming spots. Your campsite for the next 4 nights is set at the foot of the Julian Alps and is directly on the shores of the lake. This evening, meet your Tour Hosts and fellow group members at the campsite restaurant for a welcome drink and meal.

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Enjoy some fantastic, included excursions during your stay. On day 2, a coach will transport you to the mile long Vintgar Gorge, carved out over the centuries by the Radovna River. Here you will join a guided tour by foot, the trail featuring a variety of walkways and wooden bridges. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional Pletna boat trip to the tiny, tear-shaped Bled Island with its unmistakable landmark, the Church of the Assumption. Day 3 is a free day to explore at leisure and on day 4, travel by coach to the nearby city of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital. Enjoy a locally guided walking tour through the Old Town with plenty of time to explore its many museums and expansive green spaces, including Tivoli Park.

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Distance: 198km (123miles)

Leave Slovenia today & return to Zagreb for a 3-night stay. A full day trip to the Croatian capital is included during your visit, together with an English-speaking guide. Explore the city highlights by coach and foot and enjoy time at leisure to discover the local sights at your own pace. During your stay, a visit to the medieval town of Samobor is recommended. Along with its baroque architecture, it is also well known for its cuisine and craft tradition.

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Distance: 127km (79miles)

Travelling further into Croatia, arrive at Plitvice Lakes National Park for a 2-night stay. Granted World Heritage status in 1979, this area of exceptional natural beauty is known for its 16 terraced lakes interconnected with a series of waterfalls that extend into a limestone canyon. It is set in deep woodland populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and rare bird species. Walkways and hiking trails wind around and across the water and an electric boat links the 12 upper and 4 lower lakes.

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Distance: 140km (87miles)

Journey south towards Sibenik and on to the small Dalmatian village of Pakoštane, nestled between the salty Adriatic Sea and the freshwater Vrana lake. Your campsite for the next 7 nights is situated directly by the sea and is a short walk from shops, bars, restaurants and watersports facilities. It is located in a picturesque setting among the 100 islands that comprise the Kornati National Park. Day 11 is free to explore nearby surrounds or sunbathe on the local beaches.

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On day 12, enjoy a full day excursion by coach to two World Heritage sites. In the morning, enjoy a local guided tour of the lovely old town of Trogir with free time to explore. In the afternoon, we visit Split, Croatia’s second largest city, known as ‘the most beautiful city on the Mediterranean’ with its stunning Roman architecture. The dramatic coastal mountains act as the perfect backdrop to the magnificent turquoise waters of the Adriatic. As well as guided tour, there will be plenty of leisure time to explore this buzzing and energetic city. On day 13, enjoy an evening excursion to the Dalmatian capital of Zadar and uncover the many wonderful historic buildings and squares on your guided tour around the old town. There’s free time to explore and have dinner at your leisure before returning to the campsite.

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On day 15, travel by coach to the small fishing village of Skradin and take a boat trip into Krka National Park. It is a magical place of waterfalls and gorges and you will learn about the old traditions and different ways of life as you walk through the spectacular scenery with your guide. You’ll view the impressive Skrandinski Buk waterfall, the park’s largest, where you have the opportunity to swim in the lower lake, a popular swimming spot or alternatively, enjoy a break at the nearby cluster of historic mill cottages that have been converted into craft shops and eateries. There are 2 completely free days to experience and delight in the local surrounds.

Distance: 341km (212miles)

Head north to the Istria and Kvarner region of Croatia to arrive at Mošćenika Draga, a pretty fishing port serving the nearby small town of Mošćenice. Your campsite for the next 4 nights is located just 400m away from the town centre. On the morning of day 18, enjoy a trip by coach with a local guide to see the sights of Pula, with its well-preserved amphitheatre at its heart. This seafront city on the tip of the Istrian Peninsula is known for its protected harbour, beach-lined coast and Roman ruins. In the afternoon, we travel to the pretty fishing port and old town of Rovinj. From the brightly painted buildings and fishing boats that line the seafront, to the hilltop baroque church that stands watch over old town, Rovinj is one of the most-photographed coastal villages along Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula.

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Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Mošćenika Draga and the surrounding area. On day 20, relax and marvel at the views on this full day boat trip along the striking Croatian coastline. Visit Cres and Krk islands in Kvarner Bay and savour a delicious picnic lunch.

Distance: 83km (52miles)

Cross the border and travel back to Slovenia today. It is approximately a 3-hour drive to the Pivka Jama campsite, your base for the next 4 nights located close to the town of Postojna. Blessed with natural wonders and interesting people, it is a place full of stories and mysterious legends. On day 22, visit the world-famous Postojna Cave, an underground paradise of stalagmites and stalagtites. With its 24kms of passages, galleries and magnificent chambers, it is one of the most diverse cave systems in the world. You will get to explore the cave and its remarkable underground passageways by foot and cave train. In the afternoon, there will be a tour of the mighty Predjama Castle, perched halfway up a cliff where it has stood for more than 800 years. Audio guides will detail the highlights and impressive history of this castle.

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On day 23, travel by coach to the famous Lipica Stud Farm where the beautiful Lipizzaner horses are bred. Enjoy a guided tour of the farm before sitting down to a buffet lunch. Afterwards, be charmed by these beautiful animals at a performance of the Lipica Classical Riding School. Your last day of the tour is free to relax and undertake some last-minute sightseeing before joining your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner where you can relive the many shared wonders and experiences of the last 24 days.