Scheduled for Adriatic Tour in April which starts in Ljubljana and ends in Dubrovnik.
Thinking of going directly to Lake Bled first night, explore there then drive rental to Zagreb for 2 nights before the tour starts.
Or is there a better idea? The tour doesn't include Zagreb so trying to get there on our own. Its a 7:30 PM arrival in Ljubljana airport and map shows about 1/2 hr drive to Lk Bled.
On the other end of the tour we left about a 7-8 days to explore with a rented car-pick up and drop off at Dubrovnik airport.
Wife wants to go to Medugorje and any historic churches, monasteries, hikes and parks. So many areas sound interesting in Montenegro and Bosnia-H.
Even looks like Albania is not too far away. This is April so not sure how warm it would be around the coast. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
24428 posts
With 7 days Albania might be a stretch unless you make that the goal and head straight there. But to do that you go past a lot of good stuff worth stopping for. Montenegro is one of my favorite places in the world. I love Bosnia and Herzegovina as well but for different reasons. Medugorje is sort of on the way to Mostar, but you tour does Mostar so maybe you do Medugorje then circle back south and head towrds Montenegro. Enter throught the high country then head to Ulcinj near the Albanian border then work back north to the Bay of Kotor. So much good stuff along the route. That would allow you to rent a car and drop if off in Dubrovnik, but to be honest I would rather have a driver and outside of Croatia they tend to be a bit less expensive. One of the advantages of the Balkans (outside of Croatia) is the lower costs allow you to have a nicer trip.
None of that was very helpful, because its not easy working from very little, which is why I sent you a PM.
Posted by
Folsom
2797 posts
We rented a car in Dubrovnik and drove to Dobrota where I rented a flat. It’s very close to Kotor but outside the tourist zone. We had a blast for a week, exploring the bay, driving into the mountains, eating great food. The city of Kotor can be swamped when a large cruise ship is in so get the schedule. One of the best days ever was this: https://www.montenegro4sail.com/
Posted by
Virginia
478 posts
If your wife wants to go to Medjugorje because she (or you) is a devout Catholic who believes in recent miracles, great. If not, don’t waste your time going there.