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Explore the beautiful cities, mountains and waterfalls of Slovenia and Croatia
Discover the mountainous and natural beauty of Slovenia and Croatia with an eight-day Peregrine adventure through its heart. Beginning in the maze of canals in Venice, explore the beaming waters of Lake Bled and the underground world of the Postojna Caves. Ride the cable car up Mt Vogel for views over Lake Bohinj, and appreciate the caves and waterfalls abound in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Indulge in the epicurean delights like truffles and wine in Istra and the varied seafood along the Dalmatian Coast and be sure to soak up some rays and swim in the sparkling Adriatic. Let Croatia and Slovenia enchant you on this fulfilling small-group adventure.
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- PESL
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 20 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Arrive in style! Your airport arrival transfer in Venice is by private water taxi. Glide into the centre of Venice by boat to gain an appropriate sense of perspective of this unique city from the water… don’t forget to keep your camera handy!
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Enter the fantastical underground world of the Postojna Caves – one of the longest karst caverns in the world – home to strange rock formations and creatures like an eye-less salamander
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Ride the cable car up Mt Vogel for exceptional views over the astonishingly beautiful Lake Bohinj and the foothills of the mighty Alps
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Soak up the vibrancy of Zadar and experience the deep Dalmatian heritage visible at every step – contrast the Roman ruins and medieval city walls with the modern sea organ and sun dial
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Truffles are a glamourous-sounding local produce in Istria. Enjoy a truffle tasting combined with local speciality dishes such as fuži (Istrian pasta), fritaja (Croatian omelette) or our producer’s somewhat exotic truffle ice cream! Your sommelier will pair your tasting with suitable Istrian wines to try.
Is this trip right for you?
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Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people. However, if you’d prefer not to share, a single room supplement can be booked at an additional charge, subject to availability. Please ask your travel consultant for more details. Note that many hotels in Europe don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Kosher House Giardino dei Melograni or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Water Taxi Arrival Transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Meet your leader and group, and have your essential details such as passport number and insurance details ready for collection. If you're going to be late, please inform hotel reception. You can arrive at any time during the day as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. As this trip leaves Venice tomorrow, it's recommended to arrive early to make the most of your time here.Accommodation
- Hotel Kompas or Hotel Lovec or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Postojna Caves
- Ljubljana Sightseeing with Local Guide
- Ljubljana Castle and Funicular
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
The constant temperature in the caves ranges from 8 to 10° C, so be sure to pack a jacket.Accommodation
- Hotel Kompas or Hotel Lovec or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Pletna Boat Trip on Lake Bled
- Cable Car to Mt Vogel
- Day Trip to Bohinj
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Galija or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Truffle and Wine Tasting in Motovun
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Ethno House Plitvice Selo or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Pula Roman Amphitheatre
- Guided Tour of Pula
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Kolovare or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Zadar Sightseeing Tour
- Zadar Sunset Drink
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Kolovare or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
You can choose to be dropped at Split Airport en-route to Split, or alternatively you will be dropped at our centrally located hotel where you can also book additional accommodation if you wish to stay longer in the city. Please remember to not book any onward arrangements before 8pm this evening. If it is all ending too soon you can extend your trip further along the coastline by joining our 'Croatia's Dalmatian Coast' trip, taking in some of the islands and ending in Dubrovnik. Please speak to your travel agent for more details.Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinnerTransport
Private vehicle, Cable carAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (7 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Water Taxi Arrival Transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Postojna Caves
- Ljubljana Sightseeing with Local Guide
- Ljubljana Castle and Funicular
- Pletna Boat Trip on Lake Bled
- Cable Car to Mt Vogel
- Day Trip to Bohinj
- Truffle and Wine Tasting in Motovun
- Pula Roman Amphitheatre
- Guided Tour of Pula
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Zadar Sightseeing Tour
- Zadar Sunset Drink

Important notes
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport (only) to the start point hotel by water taxi is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight times at the time of booking.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.
DEPARTURE
Drop off point is at our centrally located hotel in Split on Sunday afternoon (Day 8) at around 6pm. Alternatively you can be dropped at Split International Airport. Please do not book any onward arrangements before 8pm this evening.

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