Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Complimentary arrival transfer to hotel
- Welcome meeting with local leader and fellow travelers
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome independently if arriving early
- Grab an espresso and walk the streets
- Day 2
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a classic local restaurant frequented by Romans)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour to Spanish Steps
- Visit Trevi Fountain
- Visit Piazza Navona
- Visit Pantheon
- Visit Campo de Fiori market
- Coffee granita at local bar
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Guided tour of Colosseum
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome independently in the evening
Landmarks Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Pantheon Campo de Fiori Colosseum - Day 3
Rome - Siena - San Gimignano Region
Rome - Siena - 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
- Visit Monteriggioni
- Monteriggioni orientation walk
- Gourmet dinner with local Tuscan ingredients
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Monteriggioni
Landmarks Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral Monteriggioni 
- Day 4
San Gimignano Region
San Gimignano Region- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch featuring regional cheese, fine olive oil and bruschetta at agriturismo), Dinner (Dinner at Feature Stay accommodation)
Included Activities
- Visit San Gimignano
- Guided exploration of medieval Old Town centre
- Agriturismo vineyard tour
- Vernaccia wine tasting
- Lunch featuring regional cheese, fine olive oil and bruschetta
- Dinner at Feature Stay accommodation
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of San Gimignano
Landmarks San Gimignano - Day 5
San Gimignano - Pisa - Lucca - Florence
San Gimignano - Pisa - Lucca - Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pisa and Leaning Tower orientation
- Lucca city walk
- Walk along Lucca Renaissance walls
- Travel to Florence
Optional Activities
- Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa (if possible)
- Independent exploration of Florence in the evening
Landmarks Leaning Tower of Pisa Lucca 
- Day 6
Florence
Florence- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided walk of Florence
- Galleria dell'Accademia admission and visit
- View Michelangelo's David sculpture
Optional Activities
- Visit Uffizi Gallery
- Visit Piazzale Michelangelo
- Sample Tuscan culinary specialties
Landmarks Galleria dell'Accademia Uffizi Gallery Piazzale Michelangelo - Day 7
Florence - Venice
Florence - Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Venetian dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Venice
- Orientation walk with leader
- Visit Palazzo Pisani
- Music Conservatory of Venice visit
- Glass blowing factory visit
- Venetian dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Afternoon independent exploration of Venice
Landmarks Palazzo Pisani Music Conservatory of Venice 
- Day 8
Venice
Venice- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant, may include fritto misto (fried seafood mix) or risotto with asparagus)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Walk to St Mark's Square and Basilica
- Visit Doges' Palace
- Visit Accademia Bridge
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
- Explore Venice independently throughout the day
Landmarks St Mark's Square St Mark's Basilica Doges' Palace Accademia Bridge Bridge of Sighs - Day 9
Venice - Ljubljana - Bled
Venice - Ljubljana - Bled- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel from Venice to Ljubljana
- Guided tour of Ljubljana Old Town
- Visit Ljubljana Castle
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit Cathedral of St Nicholas
- Visit Dragon Bridge
- Visit open market
- Travel to Bled
Optional Activities
- Evening relaxation in Bled
Landmarks Ljubljana Castle Town Hall Cathedral of St Nicholas Dragon Bridge 
- Day 10
Lake Bohinj - Bled
Lake Bohinj - Bled- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Drive to Lake Bohinj
- Cable car to Mt Vogel
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Pletna boat ride on Lake Bled
- Visit to island on Lake Bled
- Climb 99 steps to St Mary's Church
Optional Activities
- Seek out Bled cream cake at local cafes and cake shops
Landmarks Lake Bohinj Mt Vogel Lake Bled St Mary's Church 
- Day 11
Bled - Postojna Caves - Motovun - Buzet
Bled - Postojna Caves - Motovun - Buzet- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Postojna Caves
- Open-top train ride through caves
- Geological explanation of caves
- Travel to Motovun
- Motovun town walls walk
- Truffle tasting with fritaja at family farm
- Travel to Buzet
- Aura Distillery tour and tasting
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Buzet village
Landmarks Postojna Caves Motovun Mirna River Valley Buzet - Day 12
Buzet - Slunj and Rastoke - Plitvice
Buzet - Slunj and Rastoke - Plitvice- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Slunj and Rastoke villages
- Walk through Slunj and Rastoke
- Optional orientation walk with leader
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk with leader around Plitvice area
- Independent exploration of surroundings
Landmarks Slunj Rastoke Korana River 
- Day 13
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zadar
Plitvice Lakes National Park - Zadar- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local food tasting including prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese and olives with maraschino tasting overlooking the bay)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park entrance
- Hike and exploration of park trails
- Drive to Zadar
- Sightseeing tour of Zadar with local guide
- Visit 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
- Local food tasting
- Maraschino tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit 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 14
Zadar
Zadar- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum of Church Art
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit National Museum
- Visit 'Greeting to the Sun' installation
- Visit Sea Organ installation
- Explore fish markets
- Swim in coastal waters
- Enjoy cafe culture and people watching
Landmarks Greeting to the Sun Sea Organ - Day 15
Zadar - Sibenik - Split
Zadar - Sibenik - Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Sibenik
- Sibenik orientation walk
- Visit St Jacob's Cathedral
- Travel to Split
- Check into Feature Stay accommodation
Optional Activities
- Join group dinner at Split restaurant
Landmarks St Jacob's Cathedral - Day 16
Split
Split- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Split (arrange with booking agent)
