This trip includes
- 14 nights in 4* hotels located close to the main sites of interest
- 5 nights cruise on a luxury yacht (meals included)
- Transfers from airports to your hotels / airport / boarding dock
- Rental car from day 3 to day 13 (10 days)
- All breakfasts
- Truffle hunting in Zagreb
Route
Day 1 - Montreal / Ljubljana
Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel and installation for 3 nights.
Day 2 - Ljubljana
Explore the city’s main monuments and sights, including Ljubljana Castle and the old city centre. Take a break in a Ljubljanese restaurant for a tasting of traditional dishes.
Day 3 - Ljubljana / Lake Bled / Ljubljana
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bled, a glacial lake, 55 minutes from Ljubljana. Take a few hours to visit the medieval castle of Bled and its church.
In the afternoon, feel free to take advantage of the many facilities on offer at the lake: canoeing, stand-up paddle, summer tobogganing, cycling, tree climbing or spa and sauna. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere!
Day 4 - Ljubljana / Zagreb
After breakfast, travel to Zagreb with a stop at the Postojna Cave about 50 km from the capital. The size of the cave, its accessibility and the richness of its entrails make it the biggest tourist attraction in the country. Continuation to Zagreb in Croatia.
Installation at your hotel for the next 3 nights.
Day 5 - Zagreb
Take a leisurely stroll around the city’s main places of interest: Gornji Grad, the city’s historic district and St. Stephen’s Cathedral among others. The city is full of museums and green spaces. You can easily take advantage of these places.
Day 6 - Zagreb
You are leaving today for a rather popular activity: truffle hunting. You will discover the history of a long family tradition while tasting artisanal truffle specialities.
Day 7 - Zagreb / Plitvice Lakes
Departure for Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is the oldest and most visited national park in Croatia, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For centuries, water has formed waterfalls and created 16 crystalline lakes in this region. Enjoy the exceptional natural beauty of the forest landscape and the lakes connected by a series of waterfalls. Stay at the hotel for one night.
Day 8 - Plitvice Lakes / Sibenik
In the morning, continue to enjoy the beauty of the lakes before heading to Sibenik.
Settling in at the hotel for 3 nights in the evening.
Day 9 - Sibenik
Take a tour of the city: the Cathedral of Santiago, the Palace of the Dukes and the Archaeological, Ethnographic and Historical Museum. Stroll through the narrow streets lined with stairs. Don’t miss the white-stone castle of St. Michael and enjoy the view of the Sibenik Bay and the neighbouring islands.
Day 10 - Sibenik / Zadar / Sibenik
Route to the city of Zadar and its 3000 years of history, architecture and art, a tourist city full of charm that will delight every visitor. For the most part a pedestrian city, Zadar tells its story through its cobbled streets.
Day 11 - Sibenik / Dubrovnik
Departure for Dubrovnik. The old town is quite splendid and you will recognize the orange tile roofs that made its popularity. Take a tour of the old city walls before settling down for 3 nights in a hotel.
Day 12 - Dubrovnik
Take a boat from the old port to the island of Lokrum, Cavtat or the Elaphite Islands.
Day 13 - Dubrovnik / Mostar / Dubrovnik
Leave early in the morning for Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Stroll over the spectacular white stone bridge and explore the mix of Moorish, Christian and Muslim monuments that uniquely make up the life of the city of Mostar.
Day 14 - Dubrovnik / Sipan
Private transfer to the boarding dock for a 5 night cruise on a luxury yacht. Sailing to the island of Sipan. You will arrive there late in the evening.
Day 15 - Sipan / Peljesac
The island of Šipan reveals Roman remains and many small churches. You will have time to explore the marine life as well. You will then go to the Strait of Peljesac.
You will be able to visit Trpanj, a pretty little village, one of the oldest in Pelješac, situated in a natural bay and nestled at the foot of a rocky overhang.
Day 16 - Peljesac / Korcula
The island of Korčula is known for its vineyards and bays, but the most interesting part is undoubtedly the city of Korčula with its ramparts and old town.
Day 17 - Korcula / Hvar
You will enjoy the rich cultural and historical heritage of Hvar, which dates back to the prehistoric period, the unique gastronomy, the wonderful beaches and bays, the crystal clear sea and the hospitality of the people living on the island. If you wish, rent a scooter to tour the island and find a nice gourmet table.
Day 18 - Hvar / Split
Split is the second most populated city in Croatia. The city is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can also enjoy the beaches for which Split is famous.
Day 19 - Split
Disembarkation and private transfer to your hotel for one night. Take a tour of the city: Diocletian’s palace, Marjan park, the old town and its shady streets where you will find many bars and cafes.
Day 20 - Split / Montreal
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Montreal.