3-Week Croatia and Italy Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Croatia And Italy tour itineraries

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• 16 Day Italy, Slovenia & Croatia Itinerary, incl. Rome and Split

  A 16-day adventure showcases Croatia and Italy's premier locations, from Rome's Colosseum to Split's ancient harbor. The itinerary encompasses 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites including Plitvice Lakes and St. Jacob's Cathedral in Šibenik. Guests rest in premium accommodations, with a historic boutique hotel in Split's main square.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Rome

    Get an early start at the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain to avoid crowds. Visit Campo de Fiori's market in the morning while it's still quiet. The best time for the Colosseum is late afternoon when lines get shorter. Book the underground Colosseum tour well in advance since it sells out quickly.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Tuscany Region

    Head south to Siena and visit Piazza del Campo early before tour groups fill the space. The medieval town of Monteriggioni offers a quieter experience. Stay near San Gimignano to easily access local wineries. Bring layers for cool Tuscan evenings. Visit wineries between 11am-2pm when your taste buds are most alert.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Florence & Pisa

    Check if your visit coincides with Florence's free first Sunday museum entry. Get to the Accademia Gallery by 7:45am to be first in line for the 8:15am opening. Plan a day trip combining Pisa and Lucca. Start at the Leaning Tower early then spend your afternoon biking around Lucca's peaceful walls.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Venice

    Explore Venice's winding streets in the early morning before crowds appear. Take the first 9am vaporetto to Murano for glass-blowing shows. Watch the sunset from the Palazzo Pisani rooftop. For the best local food experience try the cicchetti in Cannaregio's bacari between 6-8pm.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Lake Bled Region

    Visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia but bring a jacket since it stays around 10°C inside. Take the first cable car up Mt Vogel for clear mountain views. Book a pletna boat to the island church before noon to avoid afternoon winds. Stop at Park Café for the original Bled cream cake.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Istria & Plitvice Lakes

    Join an early morning truffle hunt in Motovun when the dogs are most active. At Plitvice Lakes get there for the 7am summer opening and start with the Upper Lakes trail. Wear good shoes on the sometimes slippery boardwalks.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Zadar

    Watch the sunset at the Sea Organ for the best sounds. Visit the fish market by 7am to see local life in action. As one visitor shared: "The morning light on the white stone buildings and sound of the waves through the Sea Organ pipes created pure magic."

    
  • Days 15-16

    Split

    Start your days early in Split to see Diocletian's Palace before cruise ships arrive. Join locals for their morning walks along Riva promenade. The fish market near the palace is most interesting between 6:30-7:30am when fresh catches come in.

    

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• 15 Day Italy & Croatia Itinerary, incl. Rome and Split

  Embark on a 15-day journey featuring 8 Croatian and Italian UNESCO sites. Stay at 4-star hotels like Albanopolis Tirana and cruise Croatia's islands. Highlights include Florence's Duomo, Venice's Palazzo dei Dogi, and Hvar's famous Carpe Diem beach club.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Rome

    Start in the Eternal City with an evening to settle in. The next day visit the ancient sites early. Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator's Gate and explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. One traveler shared: "Watching the sunrise over the Forum was magical, but bring comfortable shoes—there's more walking than you'd expect."

    
  • Days 3-4

    Florence & Tuscany

    Stop in medieval Assisi and Siena on your way to Florence. Get to the Duomo by 8:30 AM to avoid the crowds. Take an afternoon walking tour of the Baptistery, Palazzo Vecchio and Santa Croce. You can also take an optional trip to Pisa which takes about 3 hours round trip.

    
  • Day 5

    Bologna & Venice

    Visit Bologna's historic center and walk under its medieval porticos. You'll get to try local specialties like mortadella and tortellini. In the afternoon take a 2.5-hour transfer to Venice where you'll stay in Mestre for better accessibility.

    
  • Days 6-7

    Venice & Tuscany

    Start at St. Mark's Square before the crowds arrive. Visit the Doge's Palace then stop at a local bacaro for cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and prosecco. The next day travel through Tuscany's wine country with a stop in Montepulciano for wine tasting.

    
  • Days 8-9

    Rome to Tirana

    You can take an optional full-day trip to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast for 150 EUR. The next day fly to Tirana and take an evening walk through the Blloku district which was once only open to Communist party elite.

    
  • Days 10-11

    Montenegro & Dubrovnik

    Take a 4-hour drive through Montenegro's mountains to UNESCO-listed Kotor. After seeing the medieval walls continue 2 hours to Dubrovnik. Spend the next day exploring before your cruise. Take the cable car up Mount Srd to watch the sunset.

    
  • Days 12-15

    Croatian Island Hopping

    Your sailing journey includes Korčula (said to be Marco Polo's birthplace), Hvar with its lavender fields and ends in Split. A recent guest noted: "The island-hopping was the highlight—each port had its own character, from Hvar's buzzing nightlife to Korčula's quiet charm."

    

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• Dubrovnik to Rome

  

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  • Dubrovnik Croatia

    9 mi

  • Elaphiti Islands Croatia

    93 mi

  • Split Croatia

    102 mi

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia

    68 mi

  • Zagreb Croatia

    72 mi

  • Ljubljana Slovenia

    28 mi

  • Bled Slovenia

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  • Lake Bled Slovenia

    29 mi

  • Ljubljana Slovenia

    113 mi

  • Venice Italy

    153 mi

  • La Spezia Italy

    5 mi

  • Cinque Terre Italy

    3 mi

  • Monterosso al Mare Italy

    1 mi

  • Vernazza Italy

    1 mi

  • Corniglia Italy

    1 mi

  • Manarola Italy

  • Riomaggiore Italy

    4 mi

  • La Spezia Italy

    74 mi

  • Florence Italy

    143 mi

  • Rome Italy

    2 mi

  • Vatican City Vatican City (Holy See)

    2 mi

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