Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with group leader and fellow travelers
- Included welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome's streets and historic sites at your own pace
- Grab espresso at a local cafe
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at classic local restaurant frequented by Romans)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour to Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Pantheon
- Pantheon entrance included
- Visit to Campo de Fiori historic produce market
- Coffee granita at local bar
- Lunch at classic local restaurant
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome at your own pace in the evening
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Pantheon Campo de Fiori Colosseum - Day 3
Rome to San Gimignano
Rome to San Gimignano- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner with local ingredients featuring traditional Tuscan dishes with modern twist)
Included Activities
- Private vehicle transfer to Siena
- Siena orientation walk with leader
- Visit to Monteriggioni medieval walled town
- Monteriggioni orientation walk
- Included gourmet dinner with local ingredients and traditional Tuscan dishes
Optional Activities
- Explore Monteriggioni at your own pace
Landmarks Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral Monteriggioni 
- Day 4
San Gimignano
San Gimignano- Meals
- Lunch (Regional cheese, fine olive oil, and bruschetta), Dinner (Included dinner at Feature Stay accommodation)
Included Activities
- Visit to San Gimignano medieval Old Town with leader
- Agriturismo vineyard tour and Vernaccia wine tasting
- Included lunch with regional cheese, fine olive oil, and bruschetta
- Included dinner at Feature Stay accommodation
Landmarks San Gimignano - Day 5
San Gimignano to Florence
San Gimignano to FlorenceIncluded Activities
- Visit to Pisa with Leaning Tower viewing and history
- Lucca orientation walk and Renaissance city walls walk
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence streets at your own pace in the evening
- Try gelato and experience local restaurants
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Lucca 
- Day 6
Florence
FlorenceIncluded Activities
- Private guided walk of Florence
- Galleria dell'Accademia admission and guided tour
- Visit to Michelangelo's David statue
Optional Activities
- Visit the Uffizi Gallery (highly recommended)
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping views
- Sample Tuscan culinary delicacies featuring olive oil, beans, and herbs
- Explore Florence at your own pace in the afternoon
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia David statue by Michelangelo 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 with leader
- Palazzo Pisani visit
- Academy of Music visit with rooftop views
- Glass blowing factory artisan visit
- Included Venetian dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice at your own pace in the afternoon
Landmarks Palazzo Pisani Music Conservatory of Venice 
- Day 8
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring Venetian specialties such as fritto misto (mixed fried seafood) or risotto with asparagus)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant with new leader and group
Optional Activities
- Walk to St Mark's Square
- Visit St Mark's Basilica
- Visit Doges' Palace
- Cross Accademia Bridge
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
- Explore Venice's bridges, towers, piazzas, canals and churches
- Try fritto misto (mixed fried seafood) or risotto with asparagus
Landmarks St Mark's Square St Mark's Basilica Doges' Palace Accademia Bridge Bridge of Sighs - Day 9
Venice to Bled
Venice to BledIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana Old Town
- Ljubljana Castle visit with funicular
- Visit to Town Hall
- Visit to Cathedral of St Nicholas
- Visit to Dragon Bridge
- Open market exploration under arcades
Optional Activities
- Relax and enjoy scenic surroundings in Bled
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Town Hall Cathedral of St Nicholas Dragon Bridge 
- Day 10
Bled
Bled- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Lake Bohinj day trip
- Cable car ride to Mt Vogel
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Pletna boat ride on Lake Bled
- St Mary's Church visit on island
Optional Activities
- Explore and seek out Bled's famous cream cake at local cafes and cake shops
Landmarks Lake Bohinj Mt Vogel Lake Bled St Mary's Church 
- Day 11
Bled to Buzet
Bled to BuzetIncluded Activities
- Postojna Caves visit with open-top train ride
- Motovun visit with town walls walk
- Truffle tasting at family-owned farm with fritaja (Croatian omelette)
- Buzet Aura Distillery tour and brandy tasting
Landmarks Postojna Caves Motovun Buzet - Day 12
Buzet to Plitvice
Buzet to PlitviceIncluded Activities
- Walk through Slunj village
- Walk through Rastoke village
- Optional leisurely walk with leader for orientation
Optional Activities
- Explore the area at your leisure in the afternoon and evening
Landmarks Slunj Rastoke 
- Day 13
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar
Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar- Meals
- Lunch (Local food tasting including prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese, olives, and maraschino (sweet cherry brandy from Zadar))
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance and hiking
- 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 Wells Square and Five Wells Square visit
- Local food tasting with prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese, olives, and maraschino
- Drinks overlooking the bay
Optional Activities
- Visit the 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 People's Square - Day 14
Zadar
ZadarOptional Activities
- Visit Museum of Church Art
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit National Museum
- Visit 'Greeting to the Sun' light installation
- Visit 'Sea Organ' on Zadar's Riva
- Explore vibrant fish markets
- Swim in clear coastal waters
- Enjoy cafe culture and people watching
Landmarks Greeting to the Sun Sea Organ - Day 15
Zadar to Split
Zadar to SplitIncluded Activities
- Sibenik orientation walk
- St Jacob's Cathedral visit
Optional Activities
- Join group for dinner at Split restaurant
Landmarks Sibenik St Jacob's Cathedral - Day 16
Split
Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Split (requires booking agent contact)
