5-in-1: 14-Day Private Tour
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OVERVIEW
Five Countries, One Private Trip: Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Montenegro & Venice
This 5-in-1 itinerary is a 14-day, 13-night private guided tour from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, built around five destinations in a single trip: Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and a full-day excursion to Venice, Italy. Highlights include Lake Bled and Ljubljana, the Postojna Caves, Istria and the truffle country around Grožnjan, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Split, Mostar and the Old Bridge, and a scenic day trip around Montenegro’s Kotor Bay. You travel with your own guide and driver throughout, not as part of a shared group, and pricing starts from $2,890 per person for parties of 6.
14 Days / 13 Nights
Duration
Zagreb
Departure
Dubrovnik
Return
Private, guided
Style
✓ 100% private tour, no joining a group
✓ Licensed local guides
✓ Flexible dates & group sizes
✓ Free, no-obligation quote
FROM
$2,890 per person
For groups of 6. See the full price table below.
Tailored to your dates and group size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Price Covers
Here is what the price includes, and what it does not.
What's Included
13 nights accommodation at our best selected hotels
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking luxury vehicle on local tours and transfers
Services of professionally licensed guides on local tours
All domestic flights and ferry transportation mentioned in the itinerary
English-speaking guided tours mentioned in the itinerary
One lunch and 14 breakfasts at the hotels
Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel
All taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling (unless otherwise stated)
What's Not Included
International airfares
Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff, etc.
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
DAY BY DAY
14 days and 13 nights from Zagreb to Dubrovnik.
Day 1: Arrival in Zagreb
Arrival Day
Arrival at Zagreb airport and private transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, meet your local guide for a walking tour through Zagreb’s cobbled streets: Zagreb Cathedral, the Upper Town, Flower Market Square, the Stone Gate, St. Mark’s Church, the Dolac open-air market, and Tkalčićeva Street with its cafés and restaurants, finishing at the Central Square.
Day 2: Zagreb, Bled and Ljubljana
Travel + Guided Tour
Drive to Slovenia’s glacial Lake Bled, one of the most beautiful alpine resorts in the region. Continue to Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital, for a guided tour of its historic sights: the Dragon, Triple and Shoemaker’s bridges, the medieval castle overlooking the city, and St. Nicholas Cathedral.
Day 3: Ljubljana, Postojna and Istria
Travel + Caves
Drive to Postojna to visit its caves, among the world’s largest karst cave systems, exploring the stalactite formations by train and on foot. Continue to Istria, arriving in Rovinj, near Pula.
Day 4: Brijuni, Pula and Rovinj
Day Trip · Brijuni & Pula
A short boat trip takes you to Brijuni National Park’s largest island for a tourist-train tour of its safari park, Byzantine castrum and Roman residential villa. Return to the mainland to visit Pula’s Roman amphitheater, the Arena of Pula, one of the best-preserved in the world.
Day 5: Venice
Day Trip · Italy
A full-day fast-ferry excursion to Venice. Free time to explore the historic center and its canal-crossed bridges, among the city’s great artistic and architectural highlights. Return to Istria in the evening for the overnight.
Day 6: Grožnjan, Motovun and Opatija
Truffle Hunt
Drive into the Istrian hill country to Grožnjan, a historic hilltop town at the heart of Istria’s truffle-hunting region, for a guided truffle hunt with an experienced local hunter and his trained dogs.
Day 7: Opatija and Plitvice Lakes
Travel Day · UNESCO Site
Drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a walk among its turquoise lakes, cascades and rivers amid rich forests and wildlife.
Day 8: Plitvice Lakes, Šibenik, Trogir and Split
Travel Day · Two UNESCO Towns
Drive to Šibenik, home to the 15th-century Cathedral of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Trogir, also UNESCO-listed and regarded as one of the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic towns. A short drive brings you to Split for the overnight.
Day 9: Split
Sightseeing
Sightseeing in Split, a UNESCO World Heritage town: Diocletian’s Palace, the Peristyle Square, and its palaces, churches and museums. Free time to explore further on your own.
Day 10: Split and Mostar
Travel Day · Bosnia & Herzegovina
Drive to Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Stroll the narrow streets among original Ottoman-era residential houses, mosques and the Old Bridge. A short drive to Blagaj follows, to see the Dervish tekke, a historic convent on the Buna River built around the 15th century by the architect Sinan, and a Bosnian national monument. Overnight in Mostar.
Day 11: Mostar, Ston and Dubrovnik
Travel + Guided Walking Tour
Drive through Herzegovina into Croatia with a stop in Ston, home to the longest stone wall in Europe at 5.5 kilometers, to taste local oysters and wine. Continue to Dubrovnik for an afternoon walking tour of this spectacular medieval Mediterranean town. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
Day 12: Dubrovnik
Free Day
A free day to explore the city at your own pace, or take an excursion to nearby Lokrum Island, climb to the fortress heights, or simply relax in the Old Town.
Day 13: Dubrovnik and Kotor
Day Trip · Montenegro
A scenic drive around Kotor Bay, past Risan, once the seat of the Illyrian queen Teuta, and the picturesque village of Perast. Stop in the walled medieval town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with free time to climb to the fortress for sweeping views. Drive back to Dubrovnik, passing the island resort of Sveti Stefan.
Day 14: Departure from Dubrovnik
Departure Day
Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for your departure flight.
TOUR MAP
Where This Tour Takes You
The route of the 5-in-1 on the map.
PRICING
Prices
1 Participant
$6,900
2 Participants
$4,390
4 Participants
$3,590
5 Participants
$3,050
6 Participants · Best Value
$2,890
Prices change with the season and the month of travel. Please ask for the real price valid for the time you are planning to travel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers about what is included, how the days run and how to adjust this trip to you.
How is the price calculated?
Price depends on group size, from 2,890 USD per person for 6 travelers up to 6,900 USD per person for a single traveler. Prices vary by season, so ask for the exact rate for your travel dates.
Is this a private tour or a small-group tour?
Private. Your own guide and driver travel with just your party for all 14 days, with no joining a shared bus or group itinerary.
What is included in the price?
The price covers: 13 nights accommodation at our best selected hotels; transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking luxury vehicle on local tours and transfers; services of professionally licensed guides on local tours; all domestic flights and ferry transportation mentioned in the itinerary; english-speaking guided tours mentioned in the itinerary; one lunch and 14 breakfasts at the hotels; inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel; all taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling (unless otherwise stated).
What is not included?
International airfares; Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff, etc..
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Zagreb and ends in Dubrovnik. Airport transfers to and from your hotel are included.
Which hotels do you use on this route?
Hotel names are confirmed per booking, based on availability and season. Our hotel pages list the properties we work with in each destination.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes. This is our standard plan, and dates, pace and stops can be adjusted around your interests. Tell us what you want when you request your quote.
TRAVELER REVIEWS
What Guests Say
★★★★★
“This is our second time in Croatia with the same tour company. As always they did a great job entertaining us, showing the hospitality and ensuring our safety. We have an enjoyable time and would definitely use them again.”
Chun W., California, USA
★★★★★
“In the last 3 years, I have dealt with approximately a dozen companies while planning two trips. I used 5 of them. At last I found Jordan and his company. I will look no further.”
Marjorie L., California, USA
★★★★★
“We were so pleased with our experience, that we plan to book another trip with All Private Tours to see more of the coastal regions of the Mediterranean.”
Renate D., Maryland, USA
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