Itinerary
- Day 1
Venice
You'll arrive in Venice and make your way to the hotel by car and water taxi. The group meets at 6 pm, so if you get in early, there's time to wander the bridges, squares, and canals before that. Dinner happens at a local restaurant with Venetian seafood and fresh vegetables on the menu.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant - Venetian seafood and fresh Veneto vegetables)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities
- Visit St Mark's Square and Basilica
- Explore Doges' Palace
- Walk across Accademia Bridge
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
Landmarks St Mark's Square St Mark's Basilica Doges' Palace Accademia Bridge Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 2
Venice to Bled
Head to Postojna Caves for a 2 km train ride through Europe's largest karst cave system. You'll pass through narrow tunnels with stalactites and stalagmites overhead. After lunch, it's on to Ljubljana for a guided walk covering Ljubljana Castle, Town Hall, the Cathedral of St Nicholas, and Dragon Bridge. The open market is also on the itinerary. By evening you're in Bled.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Postojna Caves Visit
- Ljubljana Walking Tour
- Ljubljana Castle visit with funicular
Landmarks Postojna Caves Ljubljana Castle Cathedral of St Nicholas Dragon Bridge 
- Day 3
Bled
Drive through Sava Bohinjka Valley to Lake Bohinj and take the cable car up Mt Vogel for views across the region. Back in Bled for lunch at a local spot. Then you'll hop on a traditional Pletna boat (the wooden ones with awnings) to the island and climb 99 steps to St Mary's Church. The evening is yours to explore and try the local Bled cream cake.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake Bohinj Cable Car to Mt Vogel
- Bled Pletna Boat Trip on Lake Bled
Optional Activities
- Sample Bled cream cake at local cafes
Landmarks Lake Bohinj Mt Vogel Lake Bled St Mary's Church 
- Day 4
Bled to Rovinj
Drive to Motovun, a medieval town sitting on a cone-shaped hill in the Mirna River Valley where truffles are hunted. A family farm visit includes truffle tasting with fritaja (Croatian omelette) and Istrian wines like Malvazija. Later you head to Rovinj on the Adriatic to explore the Old Town and St Euphemia Church. Your hotel is on a private island, reachable by boat.
- Meals
- Lunch (Truffle tasting combined with fritaja (Croatian omelette) paired with Istrian wines)
Included Activities
- Motovun Truffle & Wine Tasting
- Rovinj Orientation Walk
Landmarks Motovun St. Euphemia Church - Day 5
Rovinj to Plitvice Lakes
Sleep in a bit before heading to Slunj and Rastoke along the Korana River. You'll walk through settlements with traditional wooden houses and water mills. From there, continue to your hotel near Plitvice Lakes National Park. An optional orientation walk with your leader is offered in the evening, with free time after if you'd rather rest.
Included Activities
- Slunj and Rastoke Villages Walk
Optional Activities
- Leisurely evening walk with leader
Landmarks Slunj Rastoke 
- Day 6
Plitvice Lakes to Zadar
Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO site with wooded hills, turquoise lakes, and waterfalls. Your leader guides you through the park's trails. Then it's to Zadar for an afternoon tour covering the Roman Forum, St Donatus' Church, St Grisigono's Church, St Mary's bell tower, St Anastasia's Cathedral, and People's Square. There's an optional museum visit, and the day finishes with a sunset drink by the bay.
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park Entrance & Hike
- Zadar Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide
- Zadar Sunset Drink
Optional Activities
- Gold and Silver Museum
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Roman Forum St Donatus' Church St Grisigono's Church St Mary's bell tower St Anastasia's Cathedral 
- Day 7
Zadar
You have the full day in Zadar to yourself. Check out the Museum of Church Art, Archaeological Museum, or National Museum at your pace. The Sea Organ is worth a visit - it's a man-made organ using wave motion and 35 pipes to create music. Browse the fish markets, swim in the coastal waters, or just spend time at cafes watching people go by.
Optional Activities
- Museum of Church Art
- Archaeological Museum
- National Museum
- Visit 'Greeting to the Sun'
- Visit 'Sea Organ'
- Browse fish markets
- Swim in coastal waters
- Explore cafe culture
Landmarks Greeting to the Sun Sea Organ - Day 8
Zadar to Split
After breakfast, drive to Split through Sibenik. You'll walk through Sibenik's stone streets and alleys to see the 15th-century St Jacob's Cathedral (UNESCO-protected). Lunch happens here before you continue to Split, Croatia's second-largest city. Check in to your Feature Stay boutique hotel on the main square. This property opened as Split's first cafe back in the 1700s. An optional group dinner is available this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sibenik Orientation Walk
- Sibenik St. James Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks St Jacob's Cathedral 
- Day 9
Split
The trip ends after breakfast. You'll depart Split with memories of the Adriatic coast behind you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
