slovenia & croatia luxury honeymoon
ljubljana, the julian alps & the adriatic coast
Croatia and Slovenia, two states once part of the former nation of Yugoslavia, still have strong ties to each other. They share similar histories and languages, gorgeous landscapes, lovely lodging and a love of local food and well-crafted wine.
Starting in Slovenia’s trendy capital of Ljubljana, you’ll discover the rich culture, interesting architecture and welcoming nature of this beautiful country. You’ll explore the heart of Slovenia’s Julian Alps as you wind your way around the shores of glacial Lake Bled up to Triglav National Park and down to the clear waters of Lake Bohinj.
Prepare yourself for gorgeous views as you hike through mountain pastures, traditional mountain villages and past medieval castles. All the while, looking up at picturesque peaks.
Make your way from the Slovenian Julian Alps to the Croatian Istrian peninsula. Along the way, the mountains will get smaller and the vineyards & ancient olive groves will become more prominent. And, you’ll start to smell the salty water of the Adriatic Coast.
You’ll get off the beaten path and enjoy Istria’s untouched hilltop towns and dramatic coast. A charming, beautiful part of Croatia, it’s known as the “Adriatic Tuscany” for good reason. While in Croatia, you’ll walk trails that bring you through medieval hilltop towns, past vineyards and along the turquoise coastline.
Sampling wine, truffles, olives, you’ll eat well and instantly fall into the relaxed way of life that the Croatians embrace.
““It’s going to be hard to travel any other way!! It’s wonderful that the hikes, restaurants, hotels and experiences have all been personally vetted and curated.””
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Explore Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Kranjska Gora in Slovenia and the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia. Experience the snow-capped peaks, wildflower-dotted meadows, deep gorges, medieval castles and traditional mountain towns of the Julian Alps. Discover the ancient hilltop villages of Motovun and Groznjan in Croatia and the lush, green, fertile farmland of inland Istria. Often referred to the “Adriatic Tuscany”, hike around Istria’s untouched, vineyard-spotted interior and turquoise, sparkling coastline. Indulge in the delicious, local cuisine every day (think: truffles & wine). Embrace the welcoming, friendly Slovenian & Croatian cultures
When to go: May - October | Start/End Airport: Ljubljana
Recommended length: 10 days / 9 nights
TRIP DETAILS
All of our honeymoon itineraries are handcrafted and completely customizable to your preferred travel dates, budget, accommodation preferences and activity level. Your trip will be one-of-a-kind and we’ll work with you to refine and perfect your trip until it’s exactly what you’re envisioning for you honeymoon and your trip of a lifetime.
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“Pace and order of places/activities was spot on. Perfect combination of intense activity and relaxation.”
ACCOMMODATIONS
Where you stay on your Pathways trips will only enhance your experience. We'll work with you to select beautiful, luxurious boutique lodging that will allow you to even more deeply connect with the local culture and cuisine of the place you're visiting.
The lodgings we choose are typically locally or family owned, making your stay welcoming, unique and personal - the best spots to end an active day with relaxation, delicious food & wine, gracious hospitality and fun.
Some of our favorite accommodations:
Meneghetti Wine Hotel in Istria
Spirito Santo in Rovinj
Hotel San Rocco in Istria
Hotel Triglav in Bled
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