Embark on a serene sunset cruise skirting Dubrovnik’s ramparts and the pines of Lokrum. Watch the stones of the Old Town glow amber as the sun sinks into the Adriatic, cameras ready for that perfect silhouette of forts and domes.

Enjoy dinner served on board as the city lights shimmer on calm waters and sea breezes carry the scent of salt and cypress. This optional experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Wander the palm-lined promenade of Cavtat with a Local Specialist, pausing by fishing boats and stone terraces that frame the bay. Continue inland to a cellar door for a winery tasting paired with pršut and cheese, learning how karst soils and sea breezes shape Dalmatian grapes.

Enjoy a relaxed pace and conversations with vintners about cherished varietals and village traditions. This optional experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Explore the medieval heart of Croatia’s capital on a guided walking tour through Gornji Grad. Wander cobblestone lanes to St. Mark’s Square and St. Mark’s Church, famed for its colorful tiled roof depicting Croatian coats of arms, and pass the Stone Gate and baroque palaces that once housed Zagreb’s guilds and nobles.

Hear how the city grew from twin hilltop settlements into a vibrant Habsburg-era capital. From medieval Upper Town viewpoints, take in red-roof panoramas, the Lotršcak Tower, and the lively rhythms drifting up from bustling markets below.

Discover Slovenia’s pocket-sized capital on an elegant orientation walk through its car-free center. Stand in Prešeren Square by the pink Franciscan Church, then cross the Triple Bridge, a signature work of architect Jože Plecnik, where river views frame café terraces and street musicians.

Absorb stories of a city shaped by Roman roots and Habsburg charm while Ljubljana Castle watches from its hilltop. Meander past market arcades and art nouveau facades to see how historic layers blend into a youthful university town.

Venture underground on a dramatic mini-train ride through Postojna Cave, Europe’s most visited karst cavern. Glide past towering stalactites and stalagmites into vast, cathedral-like chambers illuminated to reveal limestone draperies and glittering calcite formations shaped over millions of years.

Continue on foot with your guide to learn about this fragile ecosystem and the elusive olm (“baby dragon”) that thrives in its dark waters. The scale, silence, and otherworldly textures turn geology into theater.

Step inside the 1st-century Pula Arena with a Local Specialist to see one of the world’s best-preserved Roman amphitheaters. Imagine spectacles beneath limestone arches as you explore corridors and seating tiers that mirror the Colosseum’s grand design.

Continue to Rovinj Old Town, a former Venetian port where lanes climb toward the bell tower of St. Euphemia. Trace fishermen’s houses, artist ateliers, and sea-breezed squares to feel Istria’s Italianate spirit and maritime heritage come alive.

Walk wooden boardwalks on a guided visit through UNESCO-listed Plitvice, where emerald lakes and cascading waterfalls step down through forested ravines. Watch waters shift from turquoise to deep blue as travertine barriers continually reshape this living landscape.

Learn how limestone, moss, and time sculpted 16 terraced lakes linked by ribbons of foam. Pause by Kozjak Lake and the Lower Lakes to listen for birdsong and feel the cool mist rising from the falls.

Join your Local Specialist to explore UNESCO-listed Trogir, a tiny island city famed for Romanesque and Renaissance stonework along narrow lanes and sea-bathed squares. Cross to Split to uncover the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace, a lived-in Roman complex of courtyards and marble colonnades.

Trace the Emperor’s retirement retreat through the Peristyle, temples, and medieval houses woven into ancient walls. Hear how centuries of Venetian and Dalmatian life layered markets, chapels, and cafés within this architectural time capsule.

Experience the “Pearl of the Adriatic” on a guided sightseeing walk along gleaming limestone streets. See the refined arcades of the Rector’s Palace, the sculpted spouts of Onofrio’s Fountain, and monastic cloisters where orange trees scent quiet courtyards beneath the medieval city walls.

Unpack the story of the Republic of Ragusa—merchant fleets, diplomacy, and resilience—while gazing at terracotta roofs rising above the Adriatic. Photo stops invite moments to pause for photos and reflection amid fortresses and bell towers.

Meet your hosts on a sustainable, six-generation family farm and meet your hosts Monika and Gregor for a warm Slovenian welcome. Stroll the grounds on a guided walk around the farm, greeting resident animals and learning how the family lives by the rhythm of the fields and forest.

Share a convivial home-cooked dinner of seasonal produce and taste their ventures into organic beer, bread, and pasta. Stories of self-reliance and tradition turn this meal into a window on rural life in the Julian Alps.

Soak up Opatija’s belle-époque elegance on a relaxed seaside orientation. Stroll a stretch of the 12-km Lungomare promenade, where villas from the Habsburg era face the Kvarner Gulf and palm trees sway beside ornate balustrades.

Pause in the landscaped Park of Sv. Jakov, near the town’s historic abbey, to hear how Austro-Hungarian nobility turned this mild-climate resort into the Adriatic’s winter salon. Sea air, camellias, and gentle views set a restorative tone.

Taste Upper Carniola’s hospitality in Radovljica with a traditional Slovenian inn dinner, serenaded by live local musicians. Hearty regional dishes pair with convivial song in a timbered dining room that channels centuries of alpine life.

Visit the town’s gingerbread museum to see iced hearts and wooden molds that keep this craft alive. This optional experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour, typically during your time in Bled.

Join a Local Specialist to explore the maritime city of Rijeka along the Korzo promenade and its Habsburg facades, markets, and cafés. Ascend to Trsat Castle, a hilltop stronghold that overlooks roofs and harbor cranes set against Kvarner Bay.

Hear tales of shipyards, pilgrims, and coastal trade while enjoying sweeping Kvarner Bay views. This optional experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour during your stay in Opatija.

Set out from Split to cruise the Adriatic to one of the nearby Dalmatian islands. Swim in hidden coves, stroll stone lanes in a traditional island town, and savor a leisurely lunch of fresh seafood and local specialties by the water.

Learn how centuries of seafaring shaped island life, from olive groves to gleaming bell towers. This optional experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Travel into Dubrovnik’s hinterland to a family-run estate for a demonstration of traditional olive oil pressing. Sample golden oils with homemade bread before sitting down to a home-cooked lunch featuring garden produce and Dalmatian flavors.

Hear how olive groves sustain village life in the Konavle Valley and why techniques endure across generations. This optional experience is offered at additional cost and is bookable on tour.

Trafalgar

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)

• Deluxe coach travel
• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays

• Zagreb: Take in the scenic landscapes of Zagreb. 
• Lake Bled: Take the day to enjoy the forests and mountains of Lake Bled.
• Ljubljana: Join your Travel Director for an orientation of the city. See City Hall, Prešeren Square, the pink facade of the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation and the iconic Triple Bridge. You’ll also catch a view of Ljubljana Castle watching over the city from its hilltop perch. 
• Postojna Cave: Take a mini-train ride through the vast tunnels of Postojna Cave, one of Europe’s most impressive underground systems. Explore its towering rock formations, shaped over millions of years, and learn about its unique ecosystem, including the rare olm, often called the “baby dragon”.
• Pula: Spend the day basking in the rich history of the Pula Arena. 
• Rovinj: Discover Pula and the Old Town of Rovinj on a guided tour. 
• Plitvice Lakes National Park: Admire the irresistible beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO-listed protected area and home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species.
• Split: See the ancient fortress built in Split as a retirement residence for Roman Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century.
• Trogir: Enjoy the Renaissance art and the Romanesque architecture on the island of Trogir. 
• Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Specialist during a sightseeing walk. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrio’s Fountain, Rector’s Palace and the medieval city walls.