Christmas Magic in Slovenia & Croatia
Mulled-wine markets, snow-globe lakes, candle-lit caverns—unwrap Europe’s coziest yuletide in six sparkle-packed days.
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If Christmas lights make you misty, this 6-day yuletide dash links Europe’s prettiest markets with alpine snow globes. Mulled wine steams in your mitts, choirs echo in candle-lit caves, boutique hotels wrap you in wool blankets, lanterns shimmer on Lake Bled. Cozy, festive, photo-ready—expect evergreen cheer and sparkle.
Trieste: Solun, NH Trieste or similar
Zagreb: Canopy by Hilton, Dubrovnik or similar
Ljubljana: City Hotel, Hotel Slon or similar
- 5 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast
- Shared arrival & departure transfers
- Transfers throughout the itinerary (fuel, tolls, parking included)
- English-speaking guide for 2 days
- Guided tours in Trieste, Zagreb, and Ljubljana
- Entrance tickets: Ljubljana Castle, Bled Castle, Postojna Cave
- Hotel taxes
- Airfare
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
Day 1 – Arrival in Trieste
Arrive at Venice, Treviso, or Trieste Airport and transfer to Trieste. Enjoy free time to explore the festive Christmas markets.
Overnight in Trieste
Day 2 – Trieste – Postojna – Zagreb
Morning guided tour of Trieste, a historically cosmopolitan city influenced by Roman, Habsburg, and Mediterranean cultures.
In the afternoon, visit Postojna Cave, Europe’s largest public cave, explored partly by electric train. Transfer to Zagreb, often voted Europe’s best Christmas market. Enjoy free time at the holiday stalls.
Overnight in Zagreb
Day 3 – Zagreb
Full-day in Zagreb with a guided city tour. Visit landmarks like Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark’s Church, King Tomislav Square, and Ban Jelačić Square.
Afternoon free for shopping and Christmas treats like mulled wine and traditional sweets.
Overnight in Zagreb
Day 4 – Zagreb – Bled – Ljubljana
Drive to the Slovenian Alps and visit Bled Castle, perched above Lake Bled with sweeping views of the Julian Alps.
(Optional: pletna boat ride to the island church if weather allows.)
Enjoy Bled’s Christmas market before transferring to Ljubljana.
Overnight in Ljubljana
Day 5 – Ljubljana
Guided tour of Ljubljana including the Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Congress Square, and the National Library, all designed by Jože Plečnik.
Ride the funicular to Ljubljana Castle for panoramic views. Free time to enjoy the capital’s vibrant holiday markets.
Overnight in Ljubljana
Day 6 – Departure
Free time in the morning. Shared transfer to Trieste, Treviso, or Venice Airport.
End of trip
Group size is small and personalized
Shared airport transfers included on arrival and departure
Optional experiences (e.g., pletna ride) are weather-dependent
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Christmas Magic in Slovenia & Croatia
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