Departures available year-round.
Make your way by rail to the beautiful Balkans on this comprehensive 12-day tour to Slovenia and Croatia, taking in many of the must-see destinations, with included excursions and two optional excursions to enrich your experience further.
You'll be based in Ljubljana, Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik with included excursions to Lake Bled, Julian Alps and Bohinj, as well as Plitvice Lakes National Park. Plus the option to add on Postojna Caves or the Croatian Islands - or a day trip out of the EU into Bosnia Herzegovina.
We've included a flight back to the UK but if you prefer to come home by rail and/or sea, just let us know and we'll find an option for you to make this a completely no-fly holiday. Why not combine this holiday with an Ocean Cruise?
Enhance your experience
Upgrade to First Class Rail from just £150 per person (where possible)
Journey to Slovenia by sleeper train
Upgrade your hotels to 5-star (where possible)
Add on some of our Fred. Holidays Enriching Experiences:
Book one of our incredible optional enriching experiences to make the most of your time.
Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Ljubliana - £190 per person
Visit Slovenia’s Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle from Ljubljana without the bother of using public buses or trains. Admire the scenery as you travel to Postojna by air-conditioned vehicle, and hear background from your guide en route. Then, roam the stalactite- and stalagmite-filled caverns by underground train and foot as you hear their history before exploring 13th-century Predjama Castle, built into cliffs. Entry fees included.
Blue Cave and Hvar Tour - 5 Islands Tour from Split - £120 per person
Discover the spellbinding natural phenomenon of the Blue Cave on a full-day excursion by speedboat from Split. Take a boat over the waters of the Adriatic Sea to the Blue Cave, a coastal wonder famed the aquamarine light within. Marvel at the spectral display of sunlight and then head to the charming seaside village of Komiza for a sightseeing tour before swimming in Stiniva Cove and Budikovac Island. Conclude your tour with some relaxed free time in the quaint coastal town of Hvar before returning to Split. (Blue cave entrance ticket payable locally).
Day trip to Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina from Dubrovnik - from £115 per person
About 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Dubrovnik, the historic town of Mostar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Old Bridge (Stari Most) particularly famous. It’s too far for a day trip using public transport, but this small-group tour makes it easy, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and a guide to show you the old town highlights.
