Itinerary
- Day 1
Mestre
You'll arrive in Mestre and check into your hotel. Later in the evening, you'll meet your guide who hands over a special travel card giving you unlimited access to Venice's water and land transportation. If you're interested, your guide can take you over to Venice so you can wander around and get a feel for the evening atmosphere at your own pace.
- Start point
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy (Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy)
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Venice with guide (optional accompaniment)
- Dinner at local restaurant in Venice
- Day 2
Venice
Start the day with a scenic boat ride down the Grand Canal. You'll head to St. Mark's Square to see St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. After that, walk through the narrow streets and cross the Rialto Bridge. Later you can choose to take a gondola ride through the canals if you want, or grab dinner at a local restaurant instead.
Included Activities
- Scenic ride along Grand Canal
- Visit St. Mark's Square
- Admire St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Cross the Rialto Bridge
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride through the canals
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Grand Canal Rialto Bridge 
- Day 3
Murano - Burano - Ljubljana
Check out and travel to Murano to watch glassblowers work with molten glass at the factories. Next, head over to Burano island to see the colorful houses and check out traditional lacemaking. By afternoon you'll travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, check into your hotel, and spend the evening exploring the city's lively vibe.
Included Activities
- Visit local glass factory on Murano with glassblowing demonstration
- Explore Burano island
- Visit Galuppi Square on Burano
- Browse local shops and galleries in Burano
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs at glass factory
- Dinner at local restaurant in Ljubljana
Landmarks/POIs Murano Island Burano Island Galuppi Square 
- Day 4
Lake Bled - Ljubljana
This morning you'll take a guided tour through Ljubljana, walking along the Ljubljanica River and seeing the city's main landmarks. Then you'll head to Lake Bled, where you can take a traditional pletna boat to the island church and visit Bled Castle above the lake. Try the local krempita cream cake, then return to Ljubljana for dinner.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
- Visit baroque Town Hall
- Visit medieval Mestni Trg (Town Square)
- Visit central open-air market
- Cross Triple Bridge
- Boat ride on traditional pletna to Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled island
- Visit Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled island
Optional Activities
- Visit Bled Castle
- Taste Bled krempita cream cake
- Dinner at restaurant in Ljubljana
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Town Hall Mestni Trg (Town Square) Triple Bridge Ljubljanica River Lake Bled Church of Saint Mary Bled Castle 
- Day 5
Postojna Cave - Goriška Hills - Portorož
After checkout, you'll visit Postojna Cave and ride an electric train through the underground landscape past stalactites, stalagmites, and waterfalls. Later you'll travel to the Goriska Hills wine region and see the medieval village of Smartno. You'll do a wine tasting at a local winery before heading to Portoroz on the Slovenian coast.
- Meals
- Dinner (Included meal from package)
Included Activities
- Visit Postojna Cave
- Explore Postojna Cave by electric train
- Visit medieval village Šmartno
- Wine tasting at local winery in Goriška Hills
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Goriška Hills Šmartno 
- Day 6
Grozinjan - Motovun - Poreč
Visit the hilltop village of Grozinjan with its stone streets and art galleries. An expert will lead you on a truffle-hunting walk with a truffle dog, then you'll taste local truffle cheese, sausages, and Istrian wine. Later you'll check out the medieval town of Motovun on its hilltop, then settle into your Porec hotel.
Included Activities
- Explore Grozinjan village
- Truffle-hunting demonstration in Istrian forest
- Truffle tasting with local cheese, sausages, and Istrian wine
- Explore Motovun
- Visit medieval architecture in Motovun
- Visit Church of St. Stephen in Motovun
Optional Activities
- Drinks in Grozinjan
Landmarks/POIs Grozinjan Motovun Motovun Forest Church of St. Stephen 
- Day 7
Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Poreč
Walk through Rovinj's old town and see the Venetian architecture and narrow streets. Check out Grisia Street for art and local shops. You'll head to Lim Bay where you can eat fresh shellfish like oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops at a seaside spot. Before returning to Porec, stop by Pula to see the Roman amphitheatre and other historical sites from that period.
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rovinj Old Town
- Explore Grisia Street with local art and shops
- Oyster and seashell tasting at Lim Bay restaurant
- Visit Pula Roman amphitheatre
- Visit Temple of Augustus in Pula
- Visit Triumphal Arch of Sergius in Pula
- Visit Twin Gates in Pula
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Relax on beaches
- Explore trails to Milna Bay
- Lunch at local restaurant in Hvar
Landmarks/POIs Rovinj Old Town Grisia Street Lim Bay Pula Roman Amphitheatre Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius Twin Gates 
- Day 8
Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park
Check out and drive to Opatija for a coffee break while walking along the Lungomare promenade with sea views. You'll pass through small villages with Adriatic views on the way to Plitvice Lakes National Park. During the afternoon, take a guided 3-hour tour of the 16 cascading lakes and UNESCO site.
Included Activities
- Visit Opatija and Lungomare promenade
- Guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park (3 hours)
- Explore upper and lower lakes at Plitvice
Optional Activities
- Lunch at nearby restaurant at Plitvice
Landmarks/POIs Opatija Lungomare Promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 9
Trogir - Split
Travel to the coast and visit Trogir, a UNESCO site on a small island with Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Walk the medieval streets and see the beautiful views. Later you'll arrive in Split and go through the Golden Gate to explore Diocletian's Palace, the Temple of Jupiter, and the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. End by strolling the Riva promenade.
Included Activities
- Visit Trogir
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Lawrence in Trogir
- Visit Clock Tower in Trogir
- Visit Loggia in Trogir
- Visit Land Gate in Trogir
- Visit Kamerlengo Castle in Trogir
- Visit Saint Mark's Tower in Trogir
- Enter through Golden Gate in Split
- Explore Diocletian's Palace in Split
- Visit former Temple of Jupiter in Split
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Domnius in Split
- Stroll Riva promenade in Split
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant on city walls with views
- Cable car ride to Srđ Hill
- Walk City Walls of Split
Landmarks/POIs Trogir Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Clock Tower Loggia Land Gate Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Split Golden Gate Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade 
- Day 10
Hvar Island - Split
Drive to the ferry and take a high-speed catamaran to Hvar, one of Croatia's known islands. Walk through Venetian-style streets past the Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy. You'll have time to relax on beaches, explore walking trails, grab lunch, or take an optional boat trip to the Pakleni Islands. Return to Split by late afternoon.
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran transfer to Hvar
- Walking tour of Hvar
- View harbour in Hvar
- Visit Renaissance Cathedral in Hvar
- Visit Benedictine Convent in Hvar
- Visit Franciscan monastery in Hvar
- Visit Church of Our Lady of Mercy in Hvar
- High-speed catamaran transfer back to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Relax on sun-kissed beaches
- Explore picturesque trails to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hvar Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay 
- Day 11
Pelješac Peninsula - Dubrovnik
Drive along the Dalmatian coast with views of islands, vineyards, olive groves, and stone villages. Cross the Peljeszac Bridge to reach Peljeszac Peninsula. Visit a local winery to taste Plavac Mali red wine and learn about winemaking traditions going back centuries. Stop in Ston for oysters and the famous Ston Walls, then continue on to Dubrovnik.
Included Activities
- Drive along Dalmatian coast
- Wine tasting at local winery on Pelješac Peninsula
- Visit Ston to taste famous oysters
- View Ston Walls
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Mediterranean restaurant in Dubrovnik
Landmarks/POIs Dalmatian Coast Pelješac Bridge Pelješac Peninsula Ston Ston Walls 
- Day 12
Dubrovnik
Take a comprehensive tour of Dubrovnik visiting Stradun main street, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace, and the City Walls. You'll see the locations used for Game of Thrones filming and learn about the Republic of Ragusa. Later you can grab lunch at a restaurant on the walls, take a cable car up to Sr d Hill for panoramic views, or join an optional sunset cruise on a traditional Karaka ship.
Included Activities
- City tour of Dubrovnik
- Visit Stradun (main street)
- Visit Placa Square
- Visit Pile Gate
- Visit Rector's Palace
- Explore City Walls and port
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant on city walls
- Cable car ride to Srđ Hill
- Walk 2 km stretch of City Walls
- Sunset cruise on Karaka (traditional 16th-century replica wooden galleon)
Landmarks/POIs Stradun Placa Square Pile Gate Rector's Palace Dubrovnik City Walls Dubrovnik City Port Srđ Hill - Day 13
Dubrovnik
Your tour ends today. Check out of your hotel and arrange your own transfer to the airport, or contact Balkan&more if you'd like them to organize the departure transfer for you.
