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Small Group: Balkan Extended - Venice to Split

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From Mestre to Split
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 1 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Mestre

    Mestre
    Start point
    Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), Viale Galileo Galilei, 30/1, Venezia, Venice 30173, Italy (Venice Marco Polo Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre), Hotel 4* (Best Western Plus Bologna )

    Included Activities

    • Check-in to hotel in Mestre
    • Meet tour guide and receive travel card for unlimited Venice transportation

    Optional Activities

    • Evening visit to Venice with guide
    • Dinner at local restaurant in Venice
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  3. Day 2

    Venice

    Venice
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre), Hotel 4* (Best Western Plus Bologna )

    Included Activities

    • Scenic ride along Grand Canal
    • Visit St. Mark's Square
    • Admire St. Mark's Basilica
    • Visit Doge's Palace
    • Cross Rialto Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride through canals
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Grand Canal
    St. Mark's Square
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Doge's Palace
    Rialto Bridge
  4. Day 3

    Venice - Murano - Burano - Ljubljana

    Venice - Murano - Burano - Ljubljana
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre), Hotel 4* (Best Western Plus Bologna )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Murano glass factory and watch glassblowing demonstration
    • Explore Burano island and colourfully painted houses
    • Visit Galuppi Square
    • Explore local shops and lace-making traditions
    • Hotel check-in in Ljubljana

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase glass souvenirs from Murano
    • Dinner at local restaurant in Ljubljana
    Landmarks
    Murano Island
    Burano Island
    Galuppi Square
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  5. Day 4

    Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana

    Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Best Western Premier Slon ), Hotel 4* (Exe Lev)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ljubljana landmarks including Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, Town Hall, Town Square, Robba's Fountain, central market, and Triple Bridge
    • Boat ride on traditional pletna to Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled island
    • Visit Church of Saint Mary on Lake Bled island

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bled Castle
    • Try Bled krempita cream cake
    • Dinner in Ljubljana's gastronomic scene
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
    Mestni Trg (Town Square)
    Triple Bridge
    Ljubljanica River
    Lake Bled
    Church of Saint Mary
    Bled Castle
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  6. Day 5

    Ljubljana - Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portorož

    Ljubljana - Postojna Cave - Goriska Hills - Portorož
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Wellness Apollo), Hotel 5* (Remisens Metropol)

    Included Activities

    • Electric train ride through Postojna Cave
    • Explore stalactites, stalagmites, limestone pools, and underground waterfalls
    • Visit medieval village Šmartno
    • Wine tasting at local vinery in Goriska Hills
    • Hotel check-in in Portorož
    Landmarks
    Postojna Cave
    Goriska Hills
    Šmartno
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  7. Day 6

    Portorož - Grožnjan - Motovun - Poreč

    Portorož - Grožnjan - Motovun - Poreč
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Valamar Diamant), Hotel 4* (BO Palazzo)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Grožnjan's galleries and workshops
    • Truffle-hunting demonstration with expert hunter and dog
    • Tasting of truffle-infused cheese and sausages with Istrian wine
    • Visit Motovun and explore medieval architecture and town walls
    • Visit Church of St. Stephen in Motovun
    • Hotel check-in in Poreč

    Optional Activities

    • Drink in Grožnjan village
    Landmarks
    Grožnjan
    Motovun
    Motovun Forest
    Church of St. Stephen
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  8. Day 7

    Poreč - Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Poreč

    Poreč - Rovinj - Lim Bay - Pula - Poreč
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Valamar Diamant), Hotel 4* (BO Palazzo)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rovinj's old town including harbour and Venetian architecture
    • Visit Renaissance Cathedral in Rovinj
    • Visit Benedictine Convent in Rovinj
    • Visit Franciscan monastery in Rovinj
    • Visit Church of Our Lady of Mercy in Rovinj
    • Oyster and seashell tasting at Lim Bay seaside restaurant
    • Visit Roman amphitheatre in Pula
    • Visit Temple of Augustus in Pula
    • Visit Triumphal Arch of Sergius in Pula
    • Explore old town sites in Pula

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Grisia Street shops and galleries
    • Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
    • Relax on beaches
    • Explore trails to Milna Bay
    • Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Rovinj Old Town
    Grisia Street
    Lim Bay
    Roman amphitheatre
    Temple of Augustus
    Triumphal Arch of Sergius
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  9. Day 8

    Poreč - Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Poreč - Opatija - Plitvice Lakes National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zrinka House), Hotel 4* (Plitvice Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Coffee break in Opatija
    • Stroll along Lungomare promenade
    • 3-hour guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park including upper and lower lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at nearby restaurant
    Landmarks
    Opatija
    Lungomare promenade
    Plitvice Lakes National Park
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  10. Day 9

    Plitvice Lakes - Trogir - Split

    Plitvice Lakes - Trogir - Split
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Art ), Hotel 4* (Globo)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Trogir's medieval architecture and waterfront
    • Visit Cathedral of Saint Lawrence in Trogir
    • Visit Clock Tower in Trogir
    • Visit Kamerlengo Castle in Trogir
    • Visit Saint Mark's Tower in Trogir
    • Explore Diocletian's Palace in Split
    • Visit former Temple of Jupiter in Split
    • Visit Cathedral of Saint Domnius in Split
    • Stroll Riva promenade in Split

    Optional Activities

    • Explore markets, cafés, and courtyards in Split
    Landmarks
    Trogir
    Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
    Kamerlengo Castle
    Saint Mark's Tower
    Diocletian's Palace
    Temple of Jupiter
    Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    Riva promenade
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  11. Day 10

    Split - Hvar Island - Split

    Split - Hvar Island - Split
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Art ), Hotel 4* (Globo)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed catamaran ferry ride to Hvar Island
    • Walking tour of Hvar including harbour, Renaissance Cathedral, Benedictine Convent, Franciscan monastery, and Church of Our Lady of Mercy

    Optional Activities

    • Boat excursion to Pakleni Islands
    • Relax on beaches
    • Explore trails to Milna Bay
    • Mediterranean lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hvar Island
    Pakleni Islands
    Milna Bay
  12. Day 11

    Split

    Split
    End point
    Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia (Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer (arrange with tour operator)

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