Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Start point
- Rome, Italy (Arrival transfer from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with local leader and fellow travellers
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Early exploration of Rome (espresso, street wandering)
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at classic local restaurant frequented by Romans)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Spanish Steps
- Guided tour of Trevi Fountain
- Guided tour of Piazza Navona
- Pantheon entrance and visit
- Campo de Fiori fresh produce market visit
- Coffee granita at local bar
- Lunch at classic local restaurant
- Guided tour of Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Rome
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Pantheon Campo de Fiori Colosseum - Day 3
Rome to Monteriggioni - San Gimignano Region
Rome to Monteriggioni - San Gimignano Region- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner made with local ingredients featuring traditional Tuscan dishes with modern twist)
Included Activities
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour with early access
- Monteriggioni orientation walk
- Included gourmet dinner with local ingredients and traditional Tuscan dishes
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Monteriggioni
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel Monteriggioni 
- Day 4
San Gimignano - Siena
San Gimignano - Siena- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at agriturismo featuring regional cheese, fine olive oil and bruschetta), Dinner (Dinner at Feature Stay accommodation)
Included Activities
- San Gimignano Old Town guided tour
- Local agriturismo vineyard exploration
- Vernaccia wine tasting
- Included lunch featuring regional cheese, fine olive oil, and bruschetta
- Siena orientation walk with leader
- Piazza del Campo visit
- Siena Cathedral viewing
Landmarks San Gimignano Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral 
- Day 5
Pisa - Lucca - Florence
Pisa - Lucca - FlorenceIncluded Activities
- Pisa orientation walk including Leaning Tower viewing and photo opportunity
- Lucca guided walk along Renaissance walls
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Florence
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Lucca 
- Day 6
Florence
FlorenceIncluded Activities
- Guided walk of Florence
- Galleria dell'Accademia admission with David statue viewing
Optional Activities
- Uffizi Gallery visit
- Piazzale Michelangelo visit for Florence views
- Tuscan culinary exploration
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Uffizi Gallery Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 7
Florence to Venice
Florence to Venice- Meals
- Dinner (Venetian dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Venice
- Venice orientation walk with leader
- Palazzo Pisani visit including rooftop access
- Glass-blowing factory visit and artisan demonstration
- Venetian dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Venice
Landmarks Palazzo Pisani 
- Day 8
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring Venetian seafood and fresh Veneto vegetables, possibly fritto misto (fried seafood mix) or asparagus risotto)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- St Mark's Square and Basilica visit
- Doges' Palace visit
- Accademia Bridge visit
- Bridge of Sighs visit
- Gondola rides
- Exploration of Venice's canals
Landmarks St Mark's Square St Mark's Basilica Doges' Palace Accademia Bridge Bridge of Sighs - Day 9
Venice to Ljubljana - Bled
Venice to Ljubljana - BledIncluded Activities
- Ljubljana Old Town guided tour
- Ljubljana Castle visit with funicular
- Town Hall visit
- Cathedral of St Nicholas visit
- Dragon Bridge viewing
- Open market visit
Optional Activities
- Evening relaxation and exploration of Bled
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Dragon Bridge Cathedral of St Nicholas 
- Day 10
Lake Bohinj - Bled
Lake Bohinj - Bled- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Drive through Sava Bohinjka Valley to Lake Bohinj
- Cable car to Mt Vogel
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Pletna boat ride on Lake Bled
- St Mary's Church visit (99 steps)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Bled Cream Cake at local cafes
Landmarks Lake Bohinj Mt Vogel Lake Bled St Mary's Church - Day 11
Postojna Caves - Motovun - Buzet
Postojna Caves - Motovun - Buzet- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch featuring truffle and fritaja (Croatian omelet) at family-owned farm in Motovun)
Included Activities
- Postojna Caves visit
- Open-top train ride through caves
- Geological explanation and cave exploration
- Motovun farm visit with truffle tasting and fritaja sampling
Landmarks Postojna Caves Motovun Buzet - Day 12
Slunj - Rastoke - Plitvice Lakes
Slunj - Rastoke - Plitvice LakesIncluded Activities
- Slunj and Rastoke villages walk and exploration
Optional Activities
- Leisurely orientation walk with leader from hotel
Landmarks Slunj Rastoke 
- Day 13
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zadar
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zadar- Meals
- Lunch (Local food tasting including prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese and olives with maraschino liqueur tasting)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park guided hike with alternative route
- Zadar sightseeing tour with local guide
- Roman Forum visit
- St Donatus' Church visit
- Romanesque Church of St Chrysogonus visit
- St Mary's bell tower visit
- St Anastasia's Cathedral visit
- People's Square visit
- Three and Five Wells Squares visit
- Local food tasting featuring prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese and olives
- Maraschino liqueur tasting
Optional Activities
- Gold and Silver Museum visit
- Drinks overlooking the bay
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Roman Forum St Donatus' Church St Anastasia's Cathedral - Day 14
Zadar
ZadarOptional Activities
- Museum of Church Art visit
- Archaeological Museum visit
- National Museum visit
- Greeting to the Sun viewing
- Sea Organ listening experience
- Fish market exploration
- Swimming in coastal waters
- Cafe culture and people-watching
Landmarks Greeting to the Sun Sea Organ - Day 15
Zadar to Split
Zadar to Split- Meals
- Lunch (Soparnik meal prepared during cooking experience at local family home in Tugare)
Included Activities
- Tugare village tour with local guide
- Soparnik cooking experience with local family
- Welcome drink of homemade rakija and traditional dessert
- Soparnik meal prepared during visit
Optional Activities
- Group dinner at local restaurant in Split
Landmarks Tugare - Day 16
Split
Split- End point
- Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia (Depart from your hotel in Split)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-tour accommodation extension in Split
