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Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro: The Adriatic Coast

Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro: The Adriatic Coast, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Enjoy our grand Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro escorted rail vacation which takes us on a voyage of discovery into this magical region.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Munich

    An overnight in the heart of Bavaria

    Arrive in Munich and make your way to a centrally located four-star hotel near the main train station. Meet the Tour Manager and travel group for a first dinner together.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Bled

    Arrival in beautiful Bled

    Free time in Munich, then a First-Class rail service through the Alps to Villach, Austria, continuing by coach into Slovenia to Bled, checking in to a four-star hotel overlooking Lake Bled for three nights.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: Bled

    Exploring Lake Bled at leisure

    A free day in Bled, with optional Pletna boat rides to the Church of the Assumption of Maria, a visit to Bled Castle, or a circular walk around the lake.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4railovernight: Bled

    Visiting Lipica Stud Farm and Postojna Caves

    An excursion to the Lipica Stud Farm, home of the Lipizzaner horses, then a ride on the Postojna Cave Railway through more than two miles of underground caverns, with a guided tour of the cave system.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  5. Day 5overnight: Grabovac

    Discovering Ljubljana and onward into Croatia

    A guided tour of Ljubljana taking in the Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge and Ljubljana Castle, then on to the fairytale village of Rastoke in Croatia, before checking in near Plitvice Lakes National Park in Grabovac.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  6. Day 6overnight: Grabovac

    Nature's glories in Plitvice Lakes National Park

    A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes, including the Veliki Slap waterfall, followed by a three-course lunch of traditional Croatian food at a local restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7overnight: Split

    Arriving in beautiful Split

    Travel by coach to Split for a three-night stay at a four-star hotel with sea views, with the rest of the day free to explore the harbor and Riva Promenade.

    Meals: Breakfast

  8. Day 8overnight: Split

    Guided tour of Split and Diocletian's Palace

    A guided tour of Split's Old Town and Diocletian's Palace, the 4th-century Roman complex, including the Basement Halls used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.

    Meals: Breakfast

  9. Day 9overnight: Split

    Cruising to the Dalmatian island of Hvar

    A cruise through the Dalmatian archipelago to Hvar for an hour-long guided tour of the Venetian-style Old Town, with free time before sailing back to Split for dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  10. Day 10overnight: Dubrovnik

    Historic Makarska and arrival in Dubrovnik

    Travel down the Dalmatian coast via Makarska, with free time, before arriving in Dubrovnik for a three-night stay at a four-star hotel overlooking the harbor.

    Meals: Breakfast

  11. Day 11overnight: Dubrovnik

    Montenegro and the Bay of Kotor

    A coach journey into Montenegro to Perast for a guided town tour, then a cruise around the Bay of Kotor, mooring in Kotor for a guided tour of the medieval fortified town.

    Meals: Breakfast

  12. Day 12overnight: Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik: The "Pearl of the Adriatic"

    A guided tour from Dubrovnik's Pile Gate through the Old Town, with entry to the Franciscan church/monastery and the Baroque cathedral. A final group dinner at a local restaurant.

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  13. Day 13

    Traveling home

    After checking out of the hotel this morning, you can begin your journey home.

    Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 12 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
  • First & Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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