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11-Day Venice with Slovenia and Croatia

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Overview

A wonderful journey through three beautiful countries: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia.

Begin in the romantic city built on water, Venice, you'll explore the treasures of this city as well as two of its most famed islands: Murano and Burano. Visiting the beautifully picturesque town of Triest before travelling over the border to Slovenia, you'll marvel at the colourful Venetian houses of the coastal town of Piran.

After exploring the UNESCO-listed national park of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, you'll sample oysters that all foodies would be envious of in the medieval walled town of Mali Ston before arriving in Dubrovnik.

The second part of your trip will be spent in Croatia from Venice, being enchanted and seduced by the incredibly beautiful historic old towns of Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb. Your trip will end on a high note with a wine tasting at the famed Goriška Brda winery before heading back to Venice where it all began eleven days prior!
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Venice

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Arrive in Venice

Today, you'll arrive at Venice airport where you will be met by your private guide and driver who will transfer you to your hotel. After checking in to the hotel, you'll have a free day to explore the 'floating city' as you wish. You may want to find a good spot in a cafe with a glass of wine admiring the beautiful buildings and vibrant atmosphere or explore the canals on a gondola. Get ready for a full experience to Slovenia and Croatia from Venice!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Bellini Venezia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Venice

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Venice

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 2

Explore Venice

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Explore Venice

Today will be a full day of exploring the canals of Venice and its main attractions like Rialto, St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and Doge's Palace, a grand 15th-century building which has been built and rebuilt many times. In the afternoon, it is also possible to visit the nearby islands of Murano and Burano, two just of Venice's 100 islands but arguably the most famous, known for their glass making and lace making traditions.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Bellini Venezia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Piazza San Marco

    Rialto Bridge

    Doge's Palace

    MuranoOptional Activity

    BuranoOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 3

From Venice to Trieste & Piran

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From Venice to Trieste & Piran

Today, you'll leave Italy behind and drive towards Trieste, the Italian port city that used to be the most important port of the Habsburg empire. Here, you'll walk through the old streets and visit the famous Piazza Unita Italia. You will also visit the picturesque Castle Miramare. Next, you'll head towards Slovenia and its beautiful coastal town of Piran, set on a peninsula. Walk over the Tartini Square and admire the old Townhall, Courthouse and the colourful Venetian houses surrounding it.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Piran4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trieste

    Piazza Unità d'Italia

    Miramare Castle

    Piran

    Tartini Central Square

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Venice to Trieste

    Private Driver from Trieste to Piran

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

    Trieste

    Grignano

    Piran

Day 4

Explore Motovun & Plitvice

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Explore Motovun & Plitvice

Today, you'll leave Slovenia and head towards the extremely picturesque Istrian town, Motovun, set on top of the hill above the valley of the River Mirna. Popular among foodies for its famous forest full of rare and elusive truffles, Motovan is a walled town home to many Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Afterwards, you'll continue to Plitvice Lakes National Park where you will visit the famous UNESCO-protected, stunning blue lakes.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Degenija4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Motovun

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Piran to Motovun

    Private Driver from Motovun to Plitvice Lakes (Plitvička Jezera)

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Piran

    Motovun

    Plitvički Ljeskovac

    Selište Drežničko

Day 5

Discover Mali Ston & Dubrovnik

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Discover Mali Ston & Dubrovnik

Today, you'll drive towards Southern Dalmatia to visit the Pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik, a city made even more popular by its appearance in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones. On your way, you will stop at Mali Ston, a small medieval walled town famous oysters and salt - you'll simply have to try to know why they are so famous! In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Dubrovnik for the sightseeing tour of the old town and possible late walk along the atmospheric city walls.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Neptun4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mali Ston

    Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik City Walls

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Plitvice Lakes (Plitvička Jezera) to Dubrovnik

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Selište Drežničko

    Mali Ston

    Dubrovnik

Day 6

Explore Dubrovnik

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Explore Dubrovnik

Today, you'll have a full day to relax and explore Dubrovnik on a walking tour if you wish to do so. Among others, you will be able to see the background for the Game of Thrones series where Dubrovnik served as scenery for King's Landing. In the afternoon, you may also like to visit Lokrum island to visit the ruins of the old monastery and relax between the greenery. In the evening, you can watch the sunset from the Imperial fortress above the town.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Neptun4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Franciscan Monastery

    Dubrovnik Cathedral

    Lokrum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

Day 7

Discover Split

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Discover Split

Leaving Dubrovnik behind, you'll continue towards Split to visit the spectacular old city centre and Diocletian's Palace, built for the famed Roman Emperor Diocletian. Here, you'll walk through the narrow streets to see Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, the Golden Gates, the substructures of the palace which are another Game of Thrones setting and many more sights in a full afternoon walking tour of the city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Luxe Split4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Diocletian's Palace

    Split

    Saint Domnius Cathedral

    Kinoteka Golden Gate

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Dubrovnik to Split

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dubrovnik

    Split

Day 8

Travel to Zagreb & Explore

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Travel to Zagreb & Explore

Say goodbye to Split this morning as you head towards the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, a city is steeped in rich history which dates back to the Roman times between the 1st and 5th century. Upon reaching the city, you'll head out for a walking tour through the old town during which you'll visit the spectacular Zagreb Cathedral, Dolac Farmers Market and many charming squares such as the Ban Jelacic Square and St. Marks Square.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Dubrovnik4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dolac Market

    Ban Jelacic Square

    Church of St. Mark

    Zagreb Cathedral

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Split to Zagreb

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Split

    Zagreb

Day 9

Onwards to Ljubljana via Postojna!

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Onwards to Ljubljana via Postojna!

This morning, you'll drive via the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, towards Postojna Cave to visit the 21-kilometre-long cave with an underground train ride, the number one attraction in Slovenia. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Ljubljana and walk along the Ljubljanica River to explore the vibrant farmers market and other interesting sites in this tiny European capital such as the Dragon Bridge and the Ljubljana Castle which dominates the city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cubo4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Postojna Cave

    Ljubljana

    Ljubljana Castle

    Dragon Bridge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Zagreb to Ljubljana

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Zagreb

    Postojna

    Ljubljana

Day 10

Discover the Lakes of Slovenia: Bled & Bohinj

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Discover the Lakes of Slovenia: Bled & Bohinj

In the morning, you will head to the beautiful Lake Bohinj which surrounded by the Julian Alps. Here, you'll take a lift to the top of Mount Vogel, 1,535 metres above ground, for a beautiful panoramic view. In the afternoon, you will head to a true Slovenian paradise, Lake Bled, to visit the island with a picturesque church on it and the mighty 11th-century castle, which sits 130 metres above the lake.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Astoria Bled3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lake Bohinj

    Lake Bled

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ljubljana to Lake Bohinj

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ljubljana

    Municipality of Bohinj

    Bled

Day 11

Soca Valley, Wine Tasting & Departure

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Soca Valley, Wine Tasting & Departure

Today, you'll head into the heart of Julian Alps and ascend to the top of the Vršič mountain pass, 1,611 metres high. On the other side, you'll enter into the beautiful Soča Valley and drive along the gorgeous emerald river that used to be frontline during WWI. In the afternoon, you'll stop among the vineyards of Goriška Brda for some wine and lunch, before you arrive in Venice signalling the end of your trip. We hope you enjoyed this wonderful journey to Slovenia and Croatia from Venice!

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    Activities

    Vrsic Pass

    Soca Valley

    Wine Tasting at Goriška Brda

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Goriška cesta to Venice

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bled

    Trenta

    Dobrovo

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 28 activities
  • 10 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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