Itinerary
- Day 1
Zagreb
You'll arrive in Zagreb and connect with your Travel Director and the rest of the group. The evening kicks off with a welcome dinner, giving everyone a chance to meet before the journey begins across the Northern Adriatic.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner in Zagreb)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sheraton Zagreb)
- Day 2
Ljubljana
A Local Expert takes you through Zagreb's two-tiered layout, visiting the Art Pavilion, Academy of Sciences and Arts, and Zrinjevac Park. You'll ride the world's shortest funicular up to St Mark's Church to see its distinctive tiled roof, then check out Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower. After that, you'll head to Ljubljana for a walking tour and visit the Son\u010dek Association, which supports local artists with cerebral palsy. Dinner features Slovenian specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local Slovenian specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Zagreb exploring Donji Grad (Lower Town) and Ban Josip Jelačić Square and cathedral
- Ride the world's shortest funicular (66 m) to St Mark's Church
- Visit St Mark's Church with vibrant tiled roof
- See Lotrščak Tower
- Guided city tour of Ljubljana with Local Expert
- Walking tour of Ljubljana
- Visit Sonček Association (Cerebral Palsy Association of Slovenia) - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Learn about handcrafted souvenirs and artwork created by members
Landmarks/POIs Art Pavilion Academy of Sciences and Arts Zrinjevac Park St Mark's Church Lotrščak Tower Ljubljana Castle City Hall Cathedral of St. Nicholas Triple Bridge 
- Day 3
Lake Bled
At Lake Bled, you'll choose your own experience. Option one is a traditional pletna boat ride to Bled Island, where you can climb 99 steps to the Church of Mother of God and ring the Wishing Bell. Or you can visit Vila Bled, Marshal Tito's former retreat, for krem \u0161nita cream cake and coffee on the terrace overlooking the lake. You'll return to Ljubljana for a relaxed afternoon with an optional traditional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Exe Lev Ljubljana)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice Activity - Option A: Glide across Lake Bled on traditional pletna boat to Bled Island
- Insight Choice Activity - Option A: Climb 99 stone steps to Church of Mother of God
- Insight Choice Activity - Option A: Ring the legendary Wishing Bell
- Insight Choice Activity - Option B: Visit Vila Bled (former Marshal Tito summer retreat)
- Insight Choice Activity - Option B: Enjoy krem šnita cream cake with coffee on lake-view terrace
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Traditional dinner at Pr'Krač showcasing Slovenia's rural heritage
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Bled Island Church of Mother of God Vila Bled 
- Day 4
Rijeka
An underground train takes you through Postojna Caves, where you'll walk through cathedral-like chambers and see unusual rock formations. The caves even have the world's only underground post office. Later you'll cross into Croatia to your resort hotel on the Rijeka coast, surrounded by Risnjak National Park and U\u010dka Nature Park. An optional evening trip to Opatija is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit Postojna Caves
- Enter caves by mini-train
- Walk through illuminated formations of stalactites and stalagmites
- Visit underground post office
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Evening trip to Opatija to savour local specialities in a refined coastal resort with Austro-Hungarian imperial heritage
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Caves Risnjak National Park Učka Nature Park 
- Day 5
Krk
You start the morning at a relaxed pace before traveling to Krk, one of the oldest inhabited islands in the Adriatic. A Local Expert guides you through the walled city, visiting St. Mary's Cathedral, the 16th-century bell tower, and Frankopan Castle. Lunch is farm-to-table at a family-owned winery where you'll sample local wines and ingredients unique to the island. You'll head back to Rijeka for an easy evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at family-owned winery. Savour locally sourced ingredients highlighting the island's culinary traditions, paired with Krk's signature Žlahtina wine.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Krk with Local Expert
- Explore walled old town of Krk
- Visit St. Mary's Cathedral
- View 16th-century bell tower
- See Frankopan Castle
- Farm-to-Table lunch at family-owned winery with local ingredients and Žlahtina wine
Landmarks/POIs St. Mary's Cathedral Frankopan Castle - Day 6
Rovinj - Pula
Morning in Rovinj lets you wander through pastel facades and cobbled lanes at your own pace. You can browse local boutiques or try fresh Adriatic seafood with crisp Istrian wine by the water. From there you'll continue south to Pula, the Istrian Peninsula's capital, known for its Roman heritage and lively Mediterranean feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Histria)
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Rovinj to stroll charming streets and explore local boutiques
- Optional dining: Fresh Adriatic seafood with crisp Istrian wine by the waterfront
Landmarks/POIs Rovinj 
- Day 7
Pula
A Local Expert walks you through Pula's layered history starting at the Pula Arena, one of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres from the 1st century CE. Built under Emperor Augustus, it once held up to 20,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests. You'll explore other key sites that show the city's importance through Roman, medieval, and Austro-Hungarian periods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Plaza Histria)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Pula with Local Expert
- Visit Pula Arena (Roman amphitheatre)
- Explore ancient corridors of the arena
- Learn about gladiator battles and 2,000-year history
Landmarks/POIs Pula Arena - Day 8
Piran - Venice
You'll start in Piran, a medieval town on the Gulf of Trieste with Venetian architecture and Austro-Hungarian heritage lining its narrow streets. After strolling past pastel buildings to Tartini Square, named after the town's famous violinist and composer, and catching views from the old town walls, you'll have leisure time to explore. Then you'll head across the fertile Venetian Plain toward Venice.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Optional Activities
- Leisure time in Piran to explore medieval streets and Venetian architecture
- Optional viewing: Tartini Square, named for celebrated Slovenian violinist and composer
- Optional viewing: Old town walls with Adriatic views (former Ottoman defence)
Landmarks/POIs Tartini Square 
- Day 9
Venice
Watch master artisans demonstrate Murano glassblowing, a traditional craft dating back to the 15th century. After that, you'll experience Venice by gliding through its canals on a gondola, passing beneath historic bridges and elegant palaces. This evening your Travel Director hosts a celebration dinner where you'll toast your journey across this floating city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner in Venice)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice)
Included Activities
- Watch Murano glassblowing demonstration by master artisans
- Learn about traditional 15th-century glassblowing craft
- Gondola ride through Venice's canals
- Introduction to Venice with Travel Director exploring canals, squares and historic landmarks
- View St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge
Landmarks/POIs St Mark's Square Rialto Bridge - Day 10
Venice
Your trip from Zagreb to Venice comes to an end today. You'll say goodbye to your Travel Director and the other travelers before heading to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your scheduled transfer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
