Itinerary
- Day 1
Mestre
You'll arrive in Mestre and get settled into your hotel. That evening, your guide meets with you to go over what's coming up on the tour and hands you a special travel card that gets you unlimited access to Venice's water and land transportation. If you're interested, the guide can take you into Venice for an evening walk through the canals and streets.
- Start point
- Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy (Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre), Hotel (Best Western Plus Bologna)
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Venice with guide (optional)
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Venice (entirely at your own leisure and arrangement)
- Day 2
Venice
This day focuses on Venice's main sights. You'll travel along the Grand Canal and see St. Mark's Square and the Basilica with its famous mosaics, then check out the Doge's Palace. After that, you walk through the narrow streets and cross the Rialto Bridge. There's free time built in to wander around on your own. Optional gondola rides and dinner at restaurants are available later in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre), Hotel (Best Western Plus Bologna)
Included Activities
- Scenic ride along the Grand Canal
- Visit to St. Mark's Square
- Visit to St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit to Doge's Palace
- Cross the Rialto Bridge
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride through the canals
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Grand Canal St. Mark's Square St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Rialto Bridge 
- Day 3
Venice - Murano - Burano - Ljubljana
After checkout, you head to Murano where glass artisans work with molten glass right in front of you. From there, it's over to Burano to see the colorful houses and check out local lace shops. Later you travel to Ljubljana, Slovenia and check into your hotel there, with the evening free to explore restaurants and get a feel for the city's atmosphere.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre), Hotel (Best Western Plus Bologna)
Included Activities
- Glass factory visit on Murano Island with glassblowing demonstration
- Visit to Burano with exploration of local galleries and shops
- Visit to Galuppi Square on Burano
Landmarks Murano Island Burano Island Galuppi Square 
- Day 4
Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
A guided tour takes you through Ljubljana's landmarks including the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the baroque Town Hall, the medieval Town Square, and the Triple Bridge. After lunch, you head to Lake Bled where you'll take a traditional boat to the island church. There's time to visit Bled Castle on the cliff or try the local krempita cream cake with views of the lake. You'll return to Ljubljana in the evening to try some of the city's restaurants.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Slon), Hotel (Exe Lev )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ljubljana landmarks
- Boat ride on traditional pletna boat to Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled island
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bled Castle
- Bled 'krempita' cream cake tasting
Landmarks Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Town Hall Mestni Trg (Town Square) Robba's Fountain Triple Bridge Ljubljanica River Lake Bled Church of Saint Mary Bled Castle 
- Day 5
Ljubljana - Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portorož
After leaving Ljubljana, you go to Postojna Cave about an hour away and take an electric train through the underground landscape with stalactites and stalagmites. Next is the medieval village of Smartno where you taste local white wines like Rebula at a winery. By evening you arrive in the coastal town of Portoroz and check in.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Wellness Apollo ), Hotel (Remisens Metropol)
Included Activities
- Postojna Cave exploration by electric train
- Wine tasting at local winery in Goriška Hills region with visit to medieval village of Šmartno
Landmarks Postojna Cave Goriška Hills Šmartno 
- Day 6
Portorož - Grozjan - Motovun - Porec
You visit Grozjan, a hilltop village with cobblestone streets and galleries. Then comes a truffle-hunting demonstration in the forest with a hunter and his dog, where you'll learn about finding white and black truffles. Afterward, there's a tasting of truffle-infused cheese and sausages with Istrian wine. The afternoon takes you to Motovun with its medieval architecture and views of the forest, then you check into your hotel in Porec.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Valamar Diamant ), Hotel (BO Palazzo )
Included Activities
- Exploration of Grozjan village with its galleries and workshops
- Truffle-hunting demonstration with expert hunter and dog
- Truffle tasting with local cheeses, sausages, and Istrian wine
- Visit to Motovun with exploration of medieval architecture, town walls, and Church of St. Stephen
Landmarks Grozjan Motovun Motovun Forest Church of St. Stephen 
- Day 7
Porec - Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Porec
You explore Rovinj's old town with its 18th-century Venetian buildings and walk through Grisia Street for art and shops. Then it's to Lim Bay where you'll have lunch at a seaside restaurant with fresh oysters, mussels, clams, and scallops. Later you go to Pula to see the Roman amphitheatre and other ancient structures like the Temple of Augustus and the Triumphal Arch. You return to Porec in the evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Valamar Diamant ), Hotel (BO Palazzo )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rovinj's old town
- Visit to Grisia Street with local art galleries and shops
- Oyster and seashell tasting at Lim Bay restaurant near oyster farm
- Visit to Pula's Roman amphitheatre
- Visit to Temple of Augustus
- Visit to Triumphal Arch of Sergius
- Visit to Twin Gates
Landmarks Rovinj Old Town Grisia Street Lim Bay Pula Roman Amphitheatre Temple of Augustus Triumphal Arch of Sergius Twin Gates 
- Day 8
Porec - Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park
After checkout, you stop in Opatija for coffee and walk along the Lungomare promenade with sea views. Then you drive through countryside with villages and glimpses of the Adriatic before reaching Plitvice Lakes National Park. A guided tour shows you the 16 cascading lakes that are part of this UNESCO site. You'll have time at nearby restaurants before checking into your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zrinka House ), Hotel (Plitvice Inn )
Included Activities
- Visit to Opatija with Lungomare promenade stroll
- 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park including upper and lower lakes
Landmarks Opatija Lungomare Promenade Plitvice Lakes National Park 
- Day 9
Plitvice Lakes - Trogir - Split
You travel to Trogir, a UNESCO site on a small island, and walk through medieval streets with Romanesque and Baroque architecture, seeing the Cathedral of Saint Lawrence and other landmarks. Later you continue to Split and explore Diocletian's Palace with its streets and markets, plus the Temple of Jupiter and Cathedral of Saint Domnius. The Riva promenade is great for a stroll before you check in to your hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Art), Hotel (Globo)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Trogir with visits to Cathedral of Saint Lawrence, Clock Tower, Loggia, Land Gate, Kamerlengo Castle, and Saint Mark's Tower
- Exploration of Diocletian's Palace complex
- Visit to Temple of Jupiter
- Visit to Cathedral of Saint Domnius
- Stroll along Riva promenade
Landmarks Trogir Cathedral of Saint Lawrence Diocletian's Palace Temple of Jupiter Cathedral of Saint Domnius Riva Promenade Golden Gate 
- Day 10
Split - Hvar Island - Split
A high-speed catamaran takes you from Split to Hvar through the Splitska Vrata strait with blue sea views. Once there, you walk through the traffic-free streets and see the Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, and other churches. There's plenty of free time to choose what you do next, whether that's a boat trip to nearby islands, relaxing on a beach, hiking to Milna Bay, or having lunch at a local spot. You'll return to Split in the late afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Art), Hotel (Globo)
Included Activities
- High-speed catamaran transfer to Hvar
- Walking tour of Hvar town with harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy
- High-speed catamaran return transfer to Split
Optional Activities
- Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
- Beach relaxation
- Hiking trails to Milna Bay
- Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Hvar Island Splitska Vrata Renaissance Cathedral Benedictine Convent Franciscan Monastery Church of Our Lady of Mercy Pakleni Islands Milna Bay 
- Day 11
Split - Pelješac Peninsula - Dubrovnik
You drive along the Dalmatian coast with views of islands, vineyards, and stone villages, then cross the Peljesac Bridge to the peninsula. At a local winery you'll taste Plavac Mali, the region's red wine, and learn about the old vineyards. A quick stop in Ston lets you try the famous oysters before you continue to Dubrovnik and check in, with the evening free to explore on your own or have dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lapad ), Hotel (Valamar Tirena )
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at local winery in Pelješac region with Plavac Mali wine
- Visit to City of Ston with oyster tasting and Ston Walls viewing
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Dubrovnik
- Mediterranean dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Dalmatian Coast Pelješac Peninsula Pelješac Bridge City of Ston Ston Walls 
- Day 12
Dubrovnik
A tour takes you through Dubrovnik's main sights including Stradun, Placa Square, the Pile Gate, and the Rector's Palace, plus the city port and walls. You'll hear stories about the historic Republic of Ragusa and the Game of Thrones connection. After the tour, free time gives you options like lunch on the walls with views, taking the cable car to Srdj Hill for panoramic vistas, walking the 2 km stretch of walls, or joining a sunset cruise on a replica 16th-century wooden ship.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lapad ), Hotel (Valamar Tirena )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Dubrovnik including Stradun, Placa Square, Pile Gate, Rector's Palace
- Exploration of City Walls
- Visit to city port
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant on city walls
- Cable car ride to Srđ Hill
- Walking tour of 2 km City Walls stretch
- Sunset cruise on the Karaka replica galleon
Landmarks Stradun Placa Square Pile Gate Rector's Palace City Walls Srđ Hill - Day 13
Dubrovnik
You check out and your tour ends. Most people arrange their own extension or departure after this point. If you need airport transfer help, you can contact Balkan&more to set that up.
- End point
- Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia (Hotel)
