Jewels of the Adriatic
This unique itinerary combines majestic landscapes with historic cities. Starting in Venice we travel to Slovenia, a country almost without peer in Europe for natural beauty. Its classy capital, Ljubljana, is dominated by a medieval castle that overlooks the town centre and the Kamnik Alps for a picturesque backdrop. Scenic delights abound nearby with the beautiful Lake Bohinj and the sublime surrounds of Lake Bled. Croatia’s Plitvice National Park is best explored using a network of wooden pathways, whilst wandering around the quaint winding streets of medieval Zadar is an amazing experience. From Split our trip takes on a slightly more adventurous flavour, combining scenic boat trips with walking and a day of cycling to explore the pristine islands of the Dalmatian Coast. A one-time maritime powerhouse, the delightful walled city of Dubrovnik has overcome siege and turmoil to remain one of the most majestic sights on the Adriatic Coast.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sun) Arrive in Venice. |
| 2 | Visit the Postojna Cave. Drive to Ljubljana. Sightseeing tour of the old town. |
| 3 | Drive to Lake Bohinj. Cable car up Mount Vogel. Traditional 'pletna' boat ride to Bled Island. |
| 4 | Visit medieval town of Motovun and enjoy wine and truffle tasting. Drive to Rovinj, visit the St Euphemia Church. |
| 5 | Visit Croatia's Plitvice National Park. |
| 6 | Travel to walled city of Zadar. Afternoon sightseeing, including Roman Forum and St Donatus Church. |
| 7 | Free day at leisure in Zadar. |
| 8 | Visit the town of Sibenik, the pretty Adriatic town of Primošten, the old fishing village of Trogir and old Roman city of Salona. Drive to Split. |
| 9 | Morning sightseeing tour of Split including Diocletian's Palace and St Domnius Cathedral. Dinner in a 'konoba' (local tavern restaurant). |
| 10 | Ferry to Hvar Island. Walking tour of Jelsa village. Walk to Vroska via vineyards. |
| 11 | Visit Kastel Luksic's 16th century castle. Sightseeing tour of Trogir. Afternoon ferry to Mljet Island. |
| 12 | Explore Mljet – on foot and by bike and canoe. Visit the monastery on St Mary's Island. |
| 13 | Ferry to Dubrovnik. Sightseeing tour, including Franciscan Monastery, Rector's Palace and city walls. |
| 14 | Short boat ride to Lokrum. Visit Napoleon's fortress and botanical gardens. Return to Dubrovnik. |
| 15 | Trip ends after breakfast in Dubrovnik (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
15 days |
Trip Code |
PEJA |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Walking (Easy) | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Croatia, Italy, Slovenia | |
Start City |
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| Venice | |
End City |
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| Dubrovnik | |
