Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
- Complimentary arrival transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's historic streets
- Local cafes for espresso
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a classic local restaurant frequented by Romans)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour including Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Pantheon
- Campo de Fiori market visit
- Coffee granita at local bar
- Colosseum guided tour
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration of Rome
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Pantheon Campo de Fiori Colosseum - Day 3
Rome to Siena - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano Region
Rome to Siena - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano Region- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner made with local ingredients paying homage to traditional Tuscan dishes with a modern twist)
Included Activities
- Private vehicle transfer to Siena
- Siena orientation walk
- Monteriggioni orientation walk
- Gourmet dinner at Feature Stay accommodation
Optional Activities
- Explore Monteriggioni independently
Landmarks Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral Monteriggioni 
- Day 4
San Gimignano Region
San Gimignano Region- Meals
- Lunch (Regional cheese, fine olive oil, and bruschetta), Dinner
Included Activities
- San Gimignano guided tour of Old Town centre
- Local agriturismo winery tour and wine tasting
- Lunch featuring regional cheese, olive oil, and bruschetta
- Dinner at Feature Stay accommodation
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of San Gimignano
Landmarks San Gimignano Old Town - Day 5
San Gimignano Region to Pisa - Lucca - Florence
San Gimignano Region to Pisa - Lucca - FlorenceIncluded Activities
- Pisa visit and orientation walk
- Lucca city walls and orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa (if accessible)
- Evening exploration of Florence
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Lucca City Walls 
- Day 6
Florence
FlorenceIncluded Activities
- Florence highlights guided walk
- Galleria dell'Accademia admission
Optional Activities
- Uffizi Gallery visit
- Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint
- Local restaurants and gelato
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Uffizi Gallery Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 7
Florence to Venice
Florence to Venice- Meals
- Dinner (Venetian dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Venice
- Venice orientation walk
- Palazzo Pisani visit
- Music Conservatory visit
- Glass blowing factory visit
- Venetian dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Venice
Landmarks Palazzo Pisani Music Conservatory of Venice 
- Day 8
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant featuring Venetian seafood such as fritto misto (fried seafood mix) or risotto with asparagus)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant with new leader and group
Optional Activities
- St Mark's Square and Basilica
- Doge's Palace
- Accademia Bridge
- Bridge of Sighs
- Independent canal exploration
- Gondola rides
Landmarks St Mark's Square St Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace Accademia Bridge Bridge of Sighs - Day 9
Venice to Ljubljana - Bled
Venice to Ljubljana - BledIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town
- Ljubljana Castle visit and funicular
- Town Hall visit
- Cathedral of St Nicholas visit
- Dragon Bridge visit
- Open market visit under arcades
Optional Activities
- Evening relaxation at Lake Bled
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Town Hall Cathedral of St Nicholas Dragon Bridge 
- Day 10
Lake Bohinj - Bled
Lake Bohinj - Bled- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Lake Bohinj day trip
- Cable car to Mt Vogel
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Pletna boat trip on Lake Bled
- St Mary's Church visit
Optional Activities
- Bled cream cake sampling at local cafes and shops
Landmarks Lake Bohinj Mt Vogel Lake Bled St Mary's Church 
- Day 11
Bled to Postojna Caves - Motovun - Buzet
Bled to Postojna Caves - Motovun - Buzet- Meals
- Lunch (Truffle tasting with fritaja (Croatian omelette) at family-owned farm)
Included Activities
- Postojna Caves visit
- Open-top train ride through caves
- Motovun town walk
- Truffle tasting with fritaja at family farm
- Buzet orientation walk
- Aura Distillery tour and tasting
Landmarks Postojna Caves Motovun Buzet - Day 12
Buzet to Slunj - Rastoke - Plitvice
Buzet to Slunj - Rastoke - PlitviceIncluded Activities
- Slunj and Rastoke villages walk
Optional Activities
- Optional orientation walk with leader at Plitvice
Landmarks Slunj Rastoke 
- Day 13
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zadar
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zadar- Meals
- Dinner (Local food tasting including prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese, and olives, with maraschino (sweet cherry brandy) originating from Zadar)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance and hike
- Zadar sightseeing tour with local guide
- Roman Forum visit
- St Donatus' Church visit
- St Grisigono's Church visit
- St Mary's bell tower visit
- St Anastasia's Cathedral visit
- People's Square visit
- Three and Five Wells Squares visit
- Local food tasting including prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese, and olives
- Maraschino liqueur tasting
Optional Activities
- Gold and Silver Museum visit
Landmarks Plitvice Lakes National Park Roman Forum St Donatus' Church St Grisigono's Church St Mary's bell tower St Anastasia's Cathedral People's Square - Day 14
Zadar
ZadarOptional Activities
- Museum of Church Art visit
- Archaeological Museum visit
- National Museum visit
- Greeting to the Sun installation
- Sea Organ visit
- Fish market exploration
- Swimming in coastal waters
- Cafe culture and people watching
Landmarks Greeting to the Sun Sea Organ - Day 15
Zadar to Sibenik - Split
Zadar to Sibenik - Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sibenik orientation walk
- St Jacob's Cathedral visit
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group at local restaurant
Landmarks St Jacob's Cathedral - Day 16
Split
Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Split (by arrangement)
