Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Italian flavours and creative inspiration)
Landmarks Venice - Day 2
Venice to Bassano del Grappa
Venice to Bassano del Grappa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Villa di Maser winery with charcuterie boards
- Welcome walk of Bassano del Grappa with Tour Leader across Ponte Vecchio and through Piazza Libertà
- Visit Poli Grappa Museum including tasting of five grappa flavours
Landmarks Villa di Maser Ponte Vecchio Piazza Libertà Poli Grappa Museum - Day 3
Bassano del Grappa - Rovereto - Bassano del Grappa
Bassano del Grappa - Rovereto - Bassano del Grappa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a blend of local ingredients creatively prepared with an Italian chef's kiss)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rovereto with local guide
- Entrance to Rovereto Castle
- Visit the Bell of the Fallen
- Lunch with local ingredients prepared by Italian chef
Landmarks Rovereto Castle Bell of the Fallen Ponte Vecchio - Day 4
Bassano del Grappa - Belluno - Lake Bled
Bassano del Grappa - Belluno - Lake Bled- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Belluno with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Belluno with local dishes such as chenedi (dumpling) or pastin (pork or beef sausage in white wine)
Landmarks Belluno Torre Civica Lake Bled Dolomites - Day 5
Lake Bled
Lake Bled- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Castle Restaurant lunch with traditional Slovakian dishes with contemporary twist and sweeping romantic vista views)
Included Activities
- Visit Bled Castle with local guide
- Lunch at Castle Restaurant with traditional Slovakian dishes with contemporary twist and castle views
- Boat ride on Lake Bled on traditional pletna boat including visit to the Church of Assumption
Optional Activities
- Small donation to enter the Church of Assumption and ring the bell to make a wish
Landmarks Bled Castle Church of the Assumption Lake Bled - Day 6
Lake Bled - Ljubljana - Postojna Cave - Rovinj
Lake Bled - Ljubljana - Postojna Cave - Rovinj- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Ljubljana with local guide including entrance to Ljubljana Castle and funicular ride
- Visit Postojna Cave including underground train ride and expert guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Rovinj's Old Town streets and try traditional grilled fish, calamari or octopus salad
Landmarks Ljubljana Ljubljana Castle Postojna Cave Rovinj - Day 7
Rovinj
Rovinj- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch of homemade pasta with truffle sauce created during cooking class, served with side dishes and dessert)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with homemade brandy and fritule, olive oil tasting, making homemade pasta with truffle sauce, and lunch including side dishes and dessert
Optional Activities
- Visit Church of St Euphemia
- Explore Rovinj's waterfront walkways and narrow Old Town alleyways
- Try local dishes infused with Istrian culture at local restaurants
Landmarks Church of St Euphemia Rovinj Old Town - Day 8
Rovinj - Opatija - Rastoke - Plitvice Lakes
Rovinj - Opatija - Rastoke - Plitvice Lakes- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rastoke Mill with Tour Leader sharing history from the great milling period
Optional Activities
- Rest at a local café in Opatija
Landmarks Opatija Rastoke Rastoke Mill Plitvice Lakes National Park - Day 9
Plitvice Lakes - Smiljan - Zadar
Plitvice Lakes - Smiljan - Zadar- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with selection of locally prepared dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park following planked path
- Visit Tesla House Museum with local guide
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Smiljan Tesla House Museum Zadar - Day 10
Zadar to Split
Zadar to Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Zadar with Tour Leader
- View St Anastasia's Cathedral
Landmarks Zadar Old Town St Anastasia's Cathedral Split
