Lakes and Mediterranean
8 nights small group tour combining the best of Italy,
Slovenia, Croatia and Austria.
Discover the beautiful Plitvice Lakes National Park,
four mesmerizing lakes, the Postojna Caves, historical
Mediterranean towns and stunning mountainous scenery.
Day 1: Mestre
Arrive at the Hotel Russott in Mestre.
Day 2: Mestre - Venice - Bled
Meeting point with tour leader at the hotel reception at 10 AM.
Departure for Venice followed by sightseeing of this unique
beautiful city. Enjoy a walking tour with an English speaking guide
before returning back to land and continuing towards Slovenia.
Dinner and overnight in the Bled area.
Day 3: Bled - Bohinj - Bled
Enjoy a relaxing tour of glacier Lake Bled, one of the most
popular destinations in Slovenia for it's picturesque settings.
After Bled boat ride enjoy some free time on the island. Afterwards
visit Bled castle to admire the wonderful historic city, lake and
surrounding mountains - on a clear day you can see Slovenia's
highest mountain, Mount Triglav. Your final stop of the day will be
Lake Bohinj, one of the best kept secrets in the area. Overnight on
Lake Bled.
Day 4: Bled - Klagenfurt - Wörth Lake -
Bled
Today visit the neighbouring country of Austria with views of
the magnificent Alps, impressive at any time of the year. In the
historic county of Carinthia, enjoy a panoramic tour of the 20 km
long Lake Wörth. Continue to the charming Klagenfurt, University
town with the beautiful Lindworm fountain dominating the old city
square, the Altplatz. Enjoy lunch in the Klagenfurt area before
returning to Bled. Overnight Bled.
Day 5: Bled - Postojna & Predjama Castle -
Rovinj
Today you will continue towards Croatia stopping at the Postojna
Caves. One of the largest underground caves system in Europe and
hiding incredible geological creations. It is also home to the olm,
a cave dwelling salamander. Next destination is the Renaissance
Predjama Castle situated on a high cliff which tells the 700 years
old story of its predecessors and Postojna. Later arrive at the
enchanting coastal town of Rovinj late afternoon. Overnight in
Rovinj.
Day 6: Rovinj - Istriatour
Your day will start with sightseeing in one of the most romantic
towns in Istria - Rovinj. A walk through labyrinths of
cobbled streets will lead you through some of the most picturesque
streets in Istria and numerous galleries. At the hilltop, visit the
dominating Basilica of St. Euphemia and enjoy the stunning panorama
views. Departure towards Livade for a sample of one the Istrian
tastiest treasures, the truffle. The rest of the day offers a
unique sensory experience - olive oil tasting at one of the most
renowned local producers. Afterwards visit one of the best
preserved amphitheatres in the world, the jewel of Pula, a
3000-year-old city, administrative centre of Istria. Overnight in
Rovinj.
Day 7: Rovinj -Opatija - Lake Bajer - Plitvice
Lakes
Travelling from Croatia's biggest peninsula, you will be driven
through Opatija. You will have time at leisure to enjoy this
wonderful little town full of magnificent villas and old hotels,
once a famous winter resort of the Austrian elite. Take a stroll
through Lungomare promenade, visit Angiolina park, or simply enjoy
a coffee break at Wagner's terrace. After passing the Gorski Kotar
Region arrive at picturesque Fuzine to explore the Vrelo Cave and
lunch at the heart warming restaurant Bitoraj, offering a wonderful
blend of the traditional, home made food of the region. Through the
lush green scenery the trip continues to the water empire of
Plitvice Lakes. Overnight in the Plitvice area.
Day 8: Plitvice Lakes - Split
After breakfast, let yourself be carried away by the fascinating
labyrinth of evergreen woods and lakes interconnected with stunning
waterfalls. Croatia's oldest UNESCO protected park proudly carries
the title of one of world's most impressive national parks. Your
journey continues towards Split for a short evening walk through
the UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest city on the Adriatic
coast. On a walking tour explore the Diocletian's Palace, built by
the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century and
admire the Grgur Ninski Statue, the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St
Domnius. Farewell dinner in a typical Dalmatian restaurant -
Konoba. Overnight in Split.
Day 9
After the breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. Transfer to
Split Airport or your Croatia cruise by Katarina Line.
Included:
- All transfers as per itinerary in modern motor-coach/van with
AC
- Tour manager
- 6 x overnight with breakfast, 2 x overnight with half board
(breakfast and dinner) in 4* hotels, except in Plitvice area 3*
hotel
- 2 x unique gastronomic experiences at renowned manufacturers
including: truffle tasting and olive oil tasting
- Guided tours of Venice, Bled, Klagenfurt, Opatija, Plitvice
Lakes and Split
- Entrance fees: Venice Vaporetto, Bled boat ride + Bled church,
Bled Castle, Postojna Cave and Castle, Vrelo Cave, Plitvice Lakes
National Park including boat ride and Amphitheatre Pula
- 2 x lunch in a restaurant (Klagenfurt area, Bajer Lake
area)
- 1 x farewell dinner
- Porterage
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