From the walled city of Dubrovnik to the alpine lakes of Slovenia, this cross-country journey blends natural beauty, medieval towns, and modern student discovery.

Board your overnight flight to Dubrovnik, Croatia, the Pearl of the Adriatic.

• Meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel

• Light walking tour of Old Town Dubrovnik:
  • Pile Gate, Stradun promenade, and Rector’s Palace
  • Walk a portion of the City Walls for sea and mountain views

• Optional: Ride the cable car up Mount Srđ for a sunset view

• Welcome dinner of Croatian specialties

Overnight in Dubrovnik

• Morning visit to Lokrum Island

• Explore local markets, churches, and seaside cafés

• Optional: Visit War Photo Limited museum for modern history context

• Afternoon free for beach time or shopping

• Dinner in the Old Town

Overnight in Dubrovnik

• Drive or coach up the coast to Split (~3.5 hrs, incredibly scenic)

• Afternoon guided walking tour:
  • Diocletian’s Palace (UNESCO site)
  • Cathedral of St. Domnius and Peristyle Square

• Optional: Climb the bell tower or stroll the Riva waterfront

• Group dinner with sea views

Overnight in Split

• Depart for Plitvice Lakes (~3 hrs)

• Spend the afternoon exploring the Plitvice Lakes National Park:
  • Walk along wooden boardwalks across turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls
  • Take a short boat ride between the lower and upper lakes

• Group picnic or dinner in a nearby mountain lodge

Overnight near Plitvice

• Morning drive to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s charming capital (~3.5 hrs)

• Afternoon walking tour:
  • Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, and Dragon Bridge
  • Ride the funicular to Ljubljana Castle for views over the city

• Explore riverside cafés and lively student life

• Dinner in the Old Town

Overnight in Ljubljana

• Travel to Lake Bled (~1 hr)

• Visit Bled Castle perched above the lake

• Optional: Row to Bled Island and ring the church bell for good luck

• Sample the famous Bled cream cake before returning to Ljubljana

• Evening free or group dinner

Overnight in Ljubljana

• Explore the massive Postojna Cave via underground train and footpaths

• Visit Predjama Castle, dramatically built into a cliff

• Return to Ljubljana for dinner

  Overnight in Ljubljana

• Optional visits:
  • National Museum of Slovenia
  • Museum of Illusions (student favorite!)
  • Local artisan shopping or art galleries

• Group reflection & farewell dinner with traditional Slovenian music or food

Overnight in Ljubljana

Transfer to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) for your flight home.

• Board for 8 nights (no lunches included)

• Accommodation in hotels

• Breakfasts at the hostels

• Dinner at local restaurants

• All activities and visits to neighborhoods as outlined in the program

• Local public transportation

• The presence of a guide throughout the trip

• Roundtrip Air tickets from the USA to France