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Adriatic discovery: Venice, Istria & the Croatian archipelago

8 days
Start and end in Venice
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Venice

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)
    Landmarks
    Venice
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  2. Day 2

    Piran

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Slovenia's alluring Lipica Stud - guided walking tour with horse carriage ride

    Optional Activities

    • Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle with Home Hosted Experience - guided tour of world-famous underground caves and medieval clifftop fortress, includes authentic Slovenian lunch (7.5 hours, Easy activity level, must be pre-booked)
    • Lipica Stud Farm - guided walking tour of equestrian heritage and Lipizzaner horses with horse carriage ride (5 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Piran
    Postojna Cave
    Predjama Castle
    Lipica Stud Farm
  3. Day 3

    Mali Lošinj, Croatia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mali Lošinj

    Optional Activities

    • Losinj Archipelago Speedboat Adventure (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Mali Lošinj
    Church of St. Nicholas
    Losinj Aromatic Garden
    Ilovik Island
    Apoxyomenos site
  4. Day 4

    Senj - Bašk, Krk Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Plitvice Lake National Park tour - full-day UNESCO World Heritage Site excursion with knowledgeable guide, wooden boardwalks, cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes, and traditional Croatian lunch (9.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
    • Walking tour of Krk and Vrbnik - guided tour through historic Krk Town visiting Frankopan Castle and Krk Cathedral, plus hilltop wine village of Vrbnik with narrow cobbled streets and local refreshment (4.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Senj
    Bašk
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Frankopan Castle
    Krk Cathedral
    Vrbnik
  5. Day 5

    Opatija

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Picturesque Opatija & Moscenice - guided half-day excursion to medieval hilltop village with local specialty tasting (Istrian prosciutto, cheeses, olives, regional wine) and guided walk along Opatija's seaside promenade with leisure time (3.5 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
    • Ucka Mountain Hike - guided hike from Poklon Lodge to Vojak summit with panoramic views of Istrian Peninsula and northern Adriatic islands, includes scenic drive and return to port (4.75 hours, Moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Opatija
    Moscenice
    Ucka Mountain
    Vojak
    Poklon Lodge
  6. Day 6

    Rovinj

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • The Heart of Istria: Hills History & Flavors - full-day excursion through medieval towns starting in Hum (world's smallest town) and Motovun with guided walking tours, free exploration time, and traditional Istrian lunch with local specialties (7 hours, Moderate activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Rovinj
    Hum
    Motovun
  7. Day 7

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Venice with Doge's Palace - scenic 20-minute private motorboat ride on Canale della Giudecca to St. Mark's Square, expert-guided tour of Marciana Library, Loggetta, Bell Tower, Clock Tower, Procuratie Vecchie and Nuove, St. Mark's Basilica exterior, Doge's Palace with Golden Staircase and masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, Bridge of Sighs crossing, with free exploration time and guided return to motorboat (4.5 hours, Strenuous activity level, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Basilica
    St. Mark's Square
    Doge's Palace
    Bridge of Sighs
    Marciana Library
    Bell Tower
    Clock Tower
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  8. Day 8

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Venice
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