Itinerary
- Day 1
Mestre
After arriving in Mestre, you'll check into your hotel and then meet up with your guide for an orientation briefing about what's ahead. You'll get a 48-hour Venice transport card that covers all the city's land and water transport. If you want, your guide can walk you into Venice for an evening stroll to get a feel for the place, or you can just take it easy and explore on your own time.
Included Activities
- Group orientation briefing with tour guide
- Receive 48-hour Venice transportation ticket
Optional Activities
- Evening guided walk in Venice with guide (optional)
- Dinner at local restaurants
- Day 2
Venice
Start with a scenic ride along the Grand Canal to see Venice's most famous spots. You'll spend time at St. Mark's Square and check out St. Mark's Basilica with its detailed mosaics and medieval architecture. Then walk through narrow alleyways to find hidden courtyards and art. Head to the Rialto Bridge for great views of the city and wander around from there. A gondola ride is available if you want the full Venetian canal experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Cross Rialto Bridge
- Guided exploration of Venice's labyrinthine streets and hidden courtyards
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride through Venice's canals
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Rialto Bridge Grand Canal - Day 3
Murano - Burano - Ljubljana
Check out and head to the Venetian Lagoon islands. In Murano, watch glassmakers use centuries-old techniques at a local factory. Then go to Burano with its colorful houses and walk through Galuppi Square to see traditional lacework. Later you'll travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia and check into your hotel. The evening is yours to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Murano glass factory and witness glass-making demonstration
- Explore Burano island and view traditional lace-making
- Visit Galuppi Square in Burano
Landmarks/POIs Murano Island Burano Island Galuppi Square 
- Day 4
Lake Bled - Ljubljana
Walk along Ljubljana's riverfront and see the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the baroque Town Hall, and medieval Town Square with Robba's Fountain. Check out the central market and cross the Triple Bridge. After that, head to Lake Bled and ride a traditional pletna boat to the island Church of Saint Mary. You'll have free time to visit Bled Castle on the cliff for lake views or try the local Bled cream cake. Get back to Ljubljana by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana including riverfront, Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Town Hall, Mestni Trg, Robba's Fountain, central market, and Triple Bridge
- Boat trip to Lake Bled island
- Visit Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled island
Optional Activities
- Visit Bled Castle
- Taste Bled krempita (traditional cream cake)
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Ljubljana Town Hall Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Triple Bridge Lake Bled Lake Bled Island Church of Saint Mary Bled Castle Ljubljana Central Market - Day 5
Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portoroz
Head to Postojna Cave about an hour from Ljubljana and take an electric train through the underground landscape with stalactites, stalagmites, and subterranean waterfalls. Then travel to the Goriska Hills to see rolling vineyards and countryside. Visit the medieval village of Smartno, then tour a winery to sample local white wines. Finish the day in Portoroz, a coastal Istrian town, and check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Postojna Cave by electric train
- Visit medieval village of Smartno
- Wine tasting at authentic Goriska Hills winery
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Smartno Goriska Hills 
- Day 6
Porec
Visit Groznjan, a hilltop village with galleries and workshops, and enjoy the local atmosphere. You'll participate in a truffle-hunting demonstration in a nearby forest with a guide and trained dog, then taste truffle-infused cheese and sausages with Istrian wine. Later walk through the medieval streets of Motovun for countryside views. Check into your Porec hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Groznjan galleries and workshops
- Truffle-hunting demonstration with expert guide and trained dog
- Tasting of truffle-infused cheese and sausages with Istrian wine
- Visit Motovun and explore medieval streets, town walls, and Church of St. Stephen
Landmarks/POIs Groznjan Motovun Motovun Forest Church of St. Stephen - Day 7
Rovinj - Pula - Porec
Spend time in Rovinj exploring the old town's Venetian architecture and cobblestone streets. Walk along Grisia Street known for local art and shops with Mediterranean views. Try oysters and other fresh shellfish at a seaside restaurant near Lim Bay. Then head to Pula to see the Roman amphitheatre, Temple of Augustus, and Triumphal Arch of Sergius. Return to Porec in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Rovinj old town
- Visit Grisia Street in Rovinj
- Oyster and seashell tasting at Lim Bay
- Visit Pula Roman amphitheatre
- Visit Temple of Augustus
- Visit Triumphal Arch of Sergius
- Visit Twin Gates in Pula
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
Check out and travel to Opatija for a coffee break along the Lungomare promenade with sea views. Continue through countryside with charming villages and hills. Then explore Plitvice Lakes National Park with its 16 interconnected cascading lakes, a UNESCO site. Take a 3-hour guided tour of the upper and lower lakes, then relax at nearby restaurants. Check in and unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coffee break and stroll along Lungomare promenade in Opatija
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park (upper and lower lakes)
Optional Activities
- Meal at restaurant near Plitvice Lakes
Landmarks/POIs Opatija Lungomare Promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 9
Trogir - Split
Head to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site on a small island, and see Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Visit the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence and other landmarks. Continue to Split and walk through Diocletian's Palace with narrow streets, markets, and hidden courtyards. Check out the Temple of Jupiter and Cathedral of Saint Domnius, then stroll the lively Riva promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Trogir including Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, Land Gate, Kamerlengo Castle, and Saint Mark's Tower
- Guided exploration of Split including Diocletian's Palace, Temple of Jupiter, and Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Stroll along Split's Riva promenade
Landmarks/POIs Trogir Old Town Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Clock Tower Loggia Land Gate Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade 
- Day 10
Hvar - Split
Take a high-speed catamaran to Hvar, known as the queen of Croatian islands. Walk through traffic-free cobbled streets and see the harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, and several monasteries and churches. You'll have plenty of free time to explore, or you can join optional activities like a boat trip to the Pakleni Islands, relax on beaches, hike to Milna Bay, or have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Split in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran ferry to Hvar Island
- Walking tour of Hvar including harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy
- Return catamaran to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Beach relaxation time
- Scenic hike to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hvar Island Hvar Town Harbour Hvar Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay - Day 11
Departure
Your tour ends after breakfast. Head home with great memories from Venice, Slovenia, and Croatia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
