Itinerary
- Day 1
Mestre
You'll arrive in Mestre and get settled into your hotel. During the group briefing, your guide walks through the itinerary and hands you a travel card that covers unlimited transport around Venice. If you're interested, there's an optional evening walk into Venice with your guide before dinner, though you can also choose to eat at a local restaurant on your own.
Optional Activities
- Evening walk into Venice with guide
- Day 2
Venice
The day starts with a boat ride down the Grand Canal to see the city from the water. From there you'll head to St. Mark's Square and visit St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. After that, it's time to wander through Venice's narrow streets, walk across the Rialto Bridge, and explore small courtyards tucked away from the main paths. A gondola ride is available if you want to add that to your day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic ride along the Grand Canal
- Visit St. Mark's Square
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Doge's Palace
- Rialto Bridge crossing
- Guided exploration of Venice's streets and courtyards
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
Landmarks/POIs St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Grand Canal Rialto Bridge - Day 3
Murano - Burano - Ljubljana
After checking out, you'll head to Murano to watch glassmakers at work and see how they've been doing this craft for centuries. Next comes Burano, where you can walk around Galuppi Square and see the colorful houses while learning about the island's lace-making tradition. Later in the day you'll travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Glass factory experience on Murano Island
- Visit Burano island
- Explore Galuppi Square
- Lace-making exploration in Burano
Landmarks/POIs Murano Island Burano Island Galuppi Square - Day 4
Lake Bled - Ljubljana
Your guide takes you through Ljubljana's main sites including the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Town Hall, Mestni Trg, and Robba's Fountain before checking out the central market. In the afternoon you'll head to Lake Bled and take a traditional pletna boat to reach the island church. You'll have free time to visit Bled Castle or try the local krempita pastry, then head back to Ljubljana for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana
- Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
- Town Hall
- Mestni Trg (Town Square)
- Robba's Fountain
- Central market
- Triple Bridge
- Pletna boat to island
- Church of Saint Mary
Optional Activities
- Visit Bled Castle
- Bled krempita tasting
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Town Hall Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Triple Bridge Lake Bled Church of Saint Mary Bled Castle - Day 5
Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portoroz
After breakfast you'll travel to Postojna Cave and hop on an electric train to ride through the underground limestone formations with stalactites and waterfalls. Then it's off to the Goriska Hills wine region where you can explore the medieval village of Smartno from the 1300s. You'll wrap up the day by checking into your hotel in Portoroz.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Postojna Cave entrance and electric train tour
- Goriska Hills exploration
- Medieval village of Smartno
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Smartno - Day 6
Porec
The morning takes you to Groznjan, a hilltop village with galleries and a strong arts community. There's a truffle-hunting experience with trained dogs, followed by tasting local truffle cheese and sausages paired with Istrian wine. Later you'll visit Motovun, an old hilltop town with narrow winding streets, then check in to your Porec hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Groznjan village exploration
- Gallery and workshop visits
- Truffle-hunting demonstration
- Truffle tasting with local cheese, sausages, and Istrian wine
- Motovun visit
- Church of St. Stephen
Landmarks/POIs Groznjan Motovun Church of St. Stephen - Day 7
Rovinj - Pula - Porec
You'll explore Rovinj with its old Venetian buildings and stone streets, walking along Grisia Street to see shops and art galleries with sea views. Lunch includes fresh oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops at a seaside restaurant near Lim Bay. After that there's a wine tasting at a family-run winery, then you'll head to Pula to see the Roman amphitheatre and temples before returning to Porec.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Oyster and seashell tasting at a seaside restaurant near Lim Bay)
Included Activities
- Rovinj old town exploration
- Grisia Street visit
- Oyster and seashell tasting at seaside restaurant near Lim Bay
- Wine tasting at family-owned winery
- Pula Arena
- Temple of Augustus
- Triumphal Arch of Sergius
- Twin Gates
Landmarks/POIs Rovinj Grisia Street Lim Bay Pula Arena Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius Twin Gates - Day 8
Opatija - Plitvice Lakes
After checkout you'll stop in Opatija for coffee along the Lungomare waterfront promenade with views of the sea. Driving through the countryside with small villages and rolling hills, you'll reach Plitvice Lakes where a 3-hour guided tour covers the upper and lower lakes. There's time for lunch at a nearby restaurant before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Opatija Lungomare promenade walk
- Plitvice Lakes National Park 3-hour guided tour
- Upper and lower lakes exploration
Landmarks/POIs Lungomare promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 9
Trogir - Split
You'll visit Trogir, a UNESCO site on an island with medieval architecture and sea views, walking through streets that show Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles while seeing the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence and Kamerlengo Castle. Later you'll continue to Split to explore Diocletian's Palace, the Temple of Jupiter, Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and the busy Riva promenade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trogir town exploration
- Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
- Clock Tower
- Loggia
- Land Gate
- Kamerlengo Castle
- Saint Mark's Tower
- Split exploration
- Golden Gate
- Diocletian's Palace
- Temple of Jupiter
- Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Riva promenade
Landmarks/POIs Trogir Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Clock Tower Kamerlengo Castle Saint Mark's Tower Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva promenade - Day 10
Hvar - Split
A high-speed catamaran takes you to Hvar Island, where you'll wander car-free cobbled streets and see Venetian architecture. The guided walk covers the harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, and several monasteries. You'll have plenty of free time to relax at restaurants or bars, take a boat to nearby Pakleni Islands, or hike toward Milna Bay before the ferry returns you to Split in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran trip to Hvar Island
- Hvar guided walking tour
- Harbour visit
- Renaissance Cathedral
- Benedictine Convent
- Franciscan monastery
- Church of Our Lady of Mercy
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Beach relaxation
- Scenic trails to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Hvar Island Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay - Day 11
Departure
Your tour concludes after breakfast. Safe travels on your next journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
