EUROPE
Croatia: Dubrovnik, Karanac, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Opatija | Montenegro: Kotor |
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Mostar, Sarajevo | Slovenia: Ljubljana, Lake Bled
Small groups of no more than 16 travelers, guaranteed
Journey to southeastern Europe's multicultural lands of forgotten beauty. Venture from the elegant walled city of Dubrovnik, Croatia and historic streets of Sarajevo in Bosnia & Herzegovina, to the splendor of the Plitvice Lakes and the towering peaks of Slovenia's Julian Alps to discover one of the world's great travel destinations. We'll also spend A Day in the Life of the village of Karanac in the Croatian countryside during an overnight stay at a family-owned farmstead-a feature exclusive to O.A.T.
18 days starting from $4,895
including international airfare from New York
Single Supplement: FREE
Departure Dates: Feb-Nov
Activity Level: Moderate
IT'S INCLUDED
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16 nights accommodation
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International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel
surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements -
All land transportation
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32 meals-16 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 8 dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Dinner)
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15 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
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5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure
ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U.S.
Fly overnight from the U.S. to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
DAY 2 • Arrive in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Transfer to your Dubrovnik hotel, and meet travelers on our optional pre-trip extension to Albania: Undiscovered Balkans.
Meals: D | Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 3 • Dubrovnik
This morning, we'll take a city bus to the gates of Dubrovnik's Old Town, where we'll set off on a walking tour. Then your afternoon is free for independent exploration.
Meals: B,L | Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 4 • Dubrovnik • Kotor, Montenegro
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Montenegro, where you'll explore Kotor, a medieval walled town and UNESCO World Heritage Site at the head of southern Europe's deepest natural bay. You'll also visit the ancient village of Perast, and ride a small boat in Kotor Bay.
Meals: B | Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 5 • Dubrovnik • Mount Srd • Controversial Topic: The Balkan War & Dubrovnik • Farmstead visit
Take a drive up Mount Srd for panoramic views of Old Town and the Adriatic. Then, visit the Croatian War of Independence Museum and speak with a resident about the Controversial Topic of the lasting divisions created during this violent period. After, visit the rural Konavle region for a wine tasting, music performance, and farmstead dinner.
Meals: B,D | Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik or similar
DAY 6 • Transfer to Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina • Mostar
En route to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina, stop in Mostar, whose 16th-century bridge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mostar is actually named after the former watchtower keepers (mostari in Bosnian) of this historic bridge.
Meals: B,L,D | Hotel President or similar
DAY 7 • Sarajevo
Embark on a walking tour of Sarajevo. Explore the Old Town, and see examples of the city's Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences, including a 16th-century mosque complex that is considered one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture in the Balkans. We'll also visit the Austrian quarter, and the historic Latin Bridge-where an assassination sparked World War I.
Meals: B | Hotel President or similar
DAY 8 • Sarajevo • Tunnel • Home-Hosted Dinner
Today, we focus on Sarajevo's more recent past, including the aftermath of Yugoslavia's break-up in 1992. We'll visit the Sarajevo Tunnel, a passage dug in 1993 to ferry people out and bring supplies into the city. Tonight, sit down for a Home-Hosted Dinner with families who lived along "Sniper Alley" during the war.
Meals: B,D | Hotel President or similar
DAY 9 • Karanac, Croatia • Dinner with local families
Journey overland to Croatia's province of Baranja, an important part of Croatia's "breadbasket." Then, in Karanac, join a local family for dinner in their home and spend the night at the farmstead.
Meals: B,L,D | Rural Farmstead Sklepic
DAY 10 • A Day in the Life of Karanac village • Transfer to Zagreb
Before breakfast, we'll experience A Day in the Life of the village when we help out our hosts around the farm. Then, we'll meet a local pottery master, take a village stroll, and have lunch at the farmstead. Later, we journey overland to Zagreb.
Meals: B,L | Best Western Astoria Hotel or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Days 9 & 10, spend A Day in the Life of Karanac, a small village in rural Croatia, where you'll enjoy an overnight stay with a local family.
DAY 11 • Zagreb
Set off on a walking tour of Donji Grad, or Lower Town, home to many of Zagreb's monuments. Then, take a funicular ride to view the medieval monuments in Gornji Grad, or the Upper Town. We'll also visit the open-air stalls of Dolac Market, followed by a free afternoon to explore independently.
Meals: B,D | Best Western Astoria Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • Zagreb • Plitvice Lakes
Explore Plitvice Lakes, home to 16 turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls and cascades. After a walking tour along the park's wooden footbridges, we'll enjoy lunch before returning to Zagreb.
Meals: B,L | Best Western Astoria Hotel or similar
DAY 13 • Transfer to Opatija • Pasta-making class
En route to Opatija, we'll stop in the village of Viškovo, where a local chef will lead us through a pasta-making class, in which we'll learn how to prepare fresh pasta from scratch. After our lesson, we'll taste the results during an included lunch.
Meals: B,L,D | Hotel Admiral or similar
DAY 14 • Opatija • Optional Hill Towns of Istria tour
Today is at leisure in Opatija, or you may join our optional Hill Towns of Istria tour, which includes a visit to the medieval towns of Motovun and Hum, and a typical Istrian lunch.
Meals: B | Hotel Admiral or similar
DAY 15 • Transfer to Ljubljana, Slovenia • Postojna Cave
On our way to Ljubljana, we'll stop for a visit to Postojna Cave, an underground labyrinth in eastern Slovenia. After lunch, we'll arrive at Slovenia's charming capital of Ljubljana. A walking tour will highlight the quaint bridges and narrow streets of the city's café-lined Old Town.
Meals: B,L | Hotel Ljubljana or similar
DAY 16 • Ljubljana • Lake Bled
Enjoy a full-day excursion to Lake Bled (weather dependent), including a boat ride by pletna to the island church, followed by lunch.
Meals: B,L | Hotel Ljubljana or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 16, set off on a full-day excursion to Lake Bled, a picturesque Slovenian island that is home to an ancient hilltop castle.
DAY 17 • Ljubljana • Ljubljanica River cruise
After a cruise along the Ljubljanica River, the day is free to explore on your own. This evening, enjoy a Farewell Drink and a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: B,D | Hotel Ljubljana or similar
DAY 18 • Return to U.S.
After breakfast, depart to the airport for your flight home. Or, begin your post-trip extension to Istria: Croatia's Cultural Crossroads.
Meals: B
Want to know more? Find the full itinerary and dates & pricing at www.oattravel.com/foy
Special Departure available on this adventure. Call for details.
PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE on your Adriatic adventure
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Choose to maximize your discoveries and value when you add a pre- or post-trip extension-or both to your adventure.
Albania: Undiscovered Balkans
PRE-TRIP: 5 nights from $1,595
Explore Albania, one of the last undiscovered pockets of Europe, to discover hillside castles and the colorful modern capital, Tirana, still throwing off the yoke of communist dictatorship.
IT'S INCLUDED
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5 nights accommodation
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10 meals-5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinner
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3 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
- All transfers
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/foy-tirana-2026
New! Istria: Croatia's Cultural Crossroads
POST-TRIP: 5 nights from $2,295
Extend your time in Croatia with 5 nights in Istria, the idyllic, beach-lined peninsula that juts out into the Adriatic Sea. Join us to discover the red-roofed villages, vineyard-laced hills, and sunny coastlines that have been drawing visitors to Istria for centuries.
IT'S INCLUDED
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5 nights accommodation
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10 meals-5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
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3 small group activities
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Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Experience Leader
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Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
- All transfers
Learn more at www.oattravel.com/foy-istria-2026
ARRIVE EARLY
We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip. Price shown includes accommodations and private airport transfer.
- Arrive early in Tirana before your Albania pre-trip extension from $160 per room, per night
- Arrive early in Dubrovnik before your main adventure from $170 per room, per night