BEST OF SLOVENIA AND CROATIA (6N/ 7D)
Zagreb/Ljubljana(Slovenia)/Bled/Postojna/Plitvice(Croatia)/Zadar/Šibenik/Split/
Trogir/Dubrovnik/Zagreb
* Note: this programme is based on driver guide & rent-a-car service (since train connections are bad or unavailable).
BOOKING & INFORMATION:
Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe
info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com
HIGHLIGHTS
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Transfer from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljana Hotel
Sightseeing of Ljubljana Old Town including funicular ride to medieval Ljubljana Castle
and panorama point
2 nights in Ljubljana
Half-day trip to Bled lake – The Slovenian Alpine Pearl, including visit of medieval Bled
Castle, traditional wooden “pletna” boat ride and visit of St. Mary’s Church on Bled
Island
Discover magnificent underworld of Postojna cave
Full-day sightseeing of Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO) including Park train ride &
boat ride on Kozjak Lake
2 nights in Plitvice
Photo stop in Šibenik (UNESCO), a gem in the Croatian Adriatic
Visit of Split and impressive Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO)
Half-day trip to Trogir (UNESCO), beautiful small Adriatic medieval town
2 nights in Split
Sightseeing of Dubrovnik – the Pearl of Adriatic Sea (UNESCO) including cable car ride to
panorama point Srd mountain
2 nights in Dubrovnik
ITINERARY
Arrival to Zagreb Airport (Croatia). Transfer from Zagreb to
Ljubljana hotel (Slovenia).
Morning sightseeing of Ljubljana Old Town including funicular ride
to medieval Ljubljana Castle and panorama point.
Afternoon half-day trip to Bled lake.
Morning transfer to Postojna for sightseeing of Postojna cave
including cave train ride.
Afternoon transfer to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Full-day sightseeing of Plitvice Lakes National Park including Park
train ride & boat ride on Kozjak Lake.
Transfer from Plitvice to Split via Šibenik (UNESCO). Photo stop in
Šibenik, a gem of Croatian Adriatic.
OVERNIGHT
Ljubljana
Half-day visit of Split including Diocletian's Palace.
Afternoon trip to Trogir, beautiful small Adriatic medieval town.
Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik.
Sightseeing of Dubrovnik Old Town – the Pearl of Adriatic Sea,
including cable car ride to panorama point Srd mountain.
Transfer to Dubrovnik Airport for local flight to Zagreb.
Split/Trogir
Ljubljana
Plitvice
Plitvice
Split/Trogir
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
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BOOKING & INFORMATION:
Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe
info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com
HOTEL RATES
All accommodation on 3* or 4* basis with daily breakfast, in Eur (€), prices per person.
March
HOTEL TYPE
3*
4*
April
HOTEL TYPE
3*
4*
May
HOTEL TYPE
3*
4*
June
HOTEL TYPE
3*
4*
DBL
275
444
SGL
397
627
Third bed
On req
On req
DBL
317
509
SGL
439
732
Third bed
On req
On req
DBL
359
626
SGL
529
889
Third bed
On req
On req
DBL
367
626
SGL
534
889
Third bed
On req
On req
TRANSFERS
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Driver guide, price per day: 160 €
Rent-a-car service (Golf VW or similar) for 9 days: approximately 550 € excluding gas
expenses (which is cca 1,4 € per litre).
EXCURSIONS
LJUBLJANA
City walking tour past the major sights of the beautiful old part of Ljubljana and a funicular
ride to medieval Ljubljana Castle.
Hands up, who still haven't visited Ljubljana? Surrounded by pretty bridges, cobbled streets,
athmospheric squares, bars and plenty of cafes, Ljubljana really is an ideal sightseeing
destination. In this cozy capital city you never know what's around the next corner. It might be
the ruins of the original Roman settlement or it could be a breathtakingly pretty Art Nouveau
building overlooking the Preseren Square. And let's not forget the »Ljubljana' crown« – the
Castle overlooking the city. No wonder Ljubljana was touted as the “new Prague” back in the
'90s.
BOOKING & INFORMATION:
Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe
info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com
Can't miss: walk along Ljubljanica river, pleasant stroll through the Central open market infused
with colors and fascinating smells, funicular ride or a hike up the hill to medieval Ljubljana
Castle, a coffee at one of the riverside cafes.
Meeting point: the square in front of the Town Hall
1.4.-31.10.
every day at 10 a.m.
1.11.-31.3.
every day at 11 a.m.
Rate: 10,00 € Adults, 5,00 € Children
Duration: 2 hours
Funicular ride ticket: Adults: 1,80 € one-way, 3,50 € return; Children: 1,50 € one-way, 3,00 €
return
BLED
Discover Bled Lake, a Pearl of Slovenian Julian Alps
Bled is a popular destination in Slovenia due to its romantic scenery and access point for Triglav
National Park, which offers numerous outdoor adventure opportunities. The town features a
little white church on an island in the center of an emerald green mountain lake, with medieval
Bled Castle perched high above, amidst the Julian Alps. The traditional way to reach the lake's
island is by a traditional wooden »pletna« boat, which resembles a huge gondola.
Tickets rates:
St. Mary’s Church on Bled Island, Adults 3,00 €, Children up to 14 yrs free of charge
Medieval Bled Castle, Adults 8,00 €, Children 3,50 €
Ride with traditional wooden “pletna” boat to Bled Island, 12,00 €
Pletna boat meeting point: Mlino bay, at Panorama restaurant
The rowers will typically wait to get ten people on the boat before departing. If the lake is
frozen (Jan, Feb), the ride is not possible. Duration: The entire trip takes 90 minutes, including
45 minutes of rowing and 45 minutes on the island.
New at Tourist information centre Bled: free Bled MP4 presentation rental (caution money: 20
€).
POSTOJNA CAVE
If you ever been to Slovenia, you have probably visited Postojna cave. But if you haven’t, you’ve
made a big mistake! This natural wonder is more than 20-kilometre long cave system that was
created throughout millions of years. The cave was created by the river Pivka, who constantly
leads you through your journey. Postojna cave amazes people with its magnificent underground
cave halls, natural sculptures, rivers, small lakes for almost 200 years. Postojna cave is not
special only for its beauties, but also for small electrical train, that gives you a ride to the
wonder of Slovenian underground world. The cave is also known for human fish (Proteus
anguinus) living in the cave waters. People often get truly astounded, wondering at the strange
form of life preserved in the underground kingdom.
The cave is accessible without special equpment, and has a constant temperature of 8° C. A visit
takes an hour and a half.
BOOKING & INFORMATION:
Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe
info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com
Admission ticket to Postojna cave (including electric train ride in the cave & English speaking
spot guide), Adults 22,90 €; Children (5 – 15 yrs), 13,70 €; (16 – 25 yrs), 18,30 €.
PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK (UNESCO)
Easy hiking at Plitvice Lakes National Park, around the lakes, waterfalls including train ride &
boat ride on Kozjak lake
Plitvice National Park in Croatia is the most beautiful natural wonder in Croatia and is also
considered to be one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. Plitvice lakes are renowned
for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colours change
constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of
sunlight. In addition to the numerous waterfalls, a bevy of wildlife can be seen, including fish,
frogs and a variety of bird species.
Enjoy train ride, boat ride and short walk around 16 turquoise lakes.
Admission ticket to the Plitvice Lakes National Park (incl. train & boat ride):
01.11. - 31.03.: Adults 11,00 €, Children (7 – 18 yrs) 5,50 €
01.04. - 31.10.: Adults 15,30 €, Children (7 – 18 yrs) 7,60 €
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
ŠIBENIK
Photo stop in Šibenik, a gem of Croatian Adriatic
Šibenik, is situated along the mouth of Krka on the most picturesque part of the eastern Adriatic
coast. The rich cultural and historical heritage of the city is visible in the impressive Cathedral of
Sv. Jakov is under UNESCO protection. Numerous churches, monasteries, palaces and four
fortresses 'frame' the city, and also testify to the perseverance, renunciation and faith of
generations of people of Šibenik. Šibenik is a city of culture, the host to the only International
Children's Festival as well as traditional events such as Dalmatian chanson Evenings. Near the
town there are two national parks - Krka and Kornati whose fascinating landscapes take visitors
breath away.
SPLIT
Sightseeing of Split’s impressive Diocletian’s palace (UNESCO)
From the humbly familly with original name Diocles, the Roman emperor was rised. He decided
to spend his last years on the place which is Split today. In the 4th century he built the fortress
which takes his name – Diocletian’s Palace. This Palace is an important specimen of late classical
architecture and also among the best preserved ones. The recent archeological finds prove that
on this place was one of Greek colonies and probably even Illyrian village long time before The
Palace was built. A long period of Byzantinum domination, then Venetian rotated with popular
rulers (Croatian blood Kings), a long time of Turkish despotism, Austrian regency, Napoleon and
Franch dominationend, and under Austrian control again, nearly hundred years made the
history of this area stormily.
Meeting point: Peristil in the centre of the Palace
All year every day at 9.30, 10.30, 12.00
BOOKING & INFORMATION:
Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe
info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com
Rate: 12,20 € Adults, 8,50 € Children
Duration: 1.15 hour
TROGIR (UNESCO)
Explore Trogir, a harmonious stone town on a small island that is connected to the mainland
and the island of Čiovo by bridges. The old town, under UNESCO protection, is a treasure trove
for lovers of art, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, Romanesque churches. The most
significant building is the Trogir Cathedral with its west portal, a masterpiece of Radovan and
the most significant example of roman and gothic art in Croatia. Enjoy the small, narrow streets
and small village squares, numerous restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and galleries, that give
this town a special atmosphere of the Mediterranean.
DUBROVNIK
Walk the Old Town of Dubrovnik and discover treasures of this amaizing Adriatic city also
known as the “Pearl of Adriatic”
Never been to Dubrovnik? It’s a Croatia “must see” destination, so – you should go. This
beautiful city has its historical centre surrounded by impressive fortified walls which are
accessible to the tourists and can be walked all around the city to enjoy the spectacular view of
Dubrovnik streets and houses, all made of shiny white marble. Despite of the Serb-Montenegrin
shelling of Dubrovnik in 1991, nowadays the state of conservation of the city is spotless, and
basically the whole city is like a museum, every corner is beautiful and interesting. Accompanied
by our experienced guide, who will entertain you with interesting details and stories, you will be
given a tour which covers all the major sights of Dubrovnik’s Old City.
Meeting point: by The Big Onofrio's Fountain
1.5.-31.10. every day at 10.00 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour
Rate: 12,00 €
Don’t miss: Return ride with Dubrovnik cable car to see the magnificent panoramic view of the
Old Town from Srđ mountain.
Rate for funicular return ticket: Adults 11,00 €, Children (4-12 yrs) 5,50 €
BOOKING & INFORMATION:
Panoramic DMC • Stegne 11a • 1000 Ljubljana • Slovenia • Europe
info@panoramic-dmc.com • phone: +386 1 600 43 00 • fax: +386 1 600 43 25 • www.panoramic-dmc.com