MESTRE – VENICE – BLED – BOHINJ – KLAGENFURT – WÖRTH LAKE – POSTOJNA & PREDJAMA CASTLE – ROVINJ - PULA – OPATIJA – LAKE BAJER – PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT
An 8-night small group tour combining the best of Italy, Slovenia, Austria and Croatia. Divine Alpine fresh air, world famous Plitvice Lakes and 4 more mesmerizing lakes, Mediterranean historical towns, all wrapped in exquisite taste of unique gastronomic experiences. Guaranteed departures from Mestre to Split. Departs on Fridays.

Itinerary: B - breakfast; L - lunch; D - dinner; T – tasting​​

​​DAY 1: Mestre
Individual arrival to Mestre Hotel.

DAY 2: Mestre - Venice - Bled (B, D)
Meeting point with the tour leader at the hotel reception from 9.00 till 9.30 AM. Departure towards Venice followed by sightseeing of this unique floating city. Enjoy a walking tour with an English-speaking guide before returning to the land and continuing towards Slovenia. Dinner and overnight in the Bled lake area.

DAY 3: Bled - Bohinj - Bled (B)
Enjoy a relaxing tour of glacier Lake Bled, one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia for its picturesque settings. After Bled boat ride, time at leisure on the island. Afterwards visit the 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. The final stop of the day will be the Lake Bohinj, one of the best-kept secrets in the area, which will give you an abundance of photo ops, as will the entire day. Overnight in the Bled Lake area.

DAY 4: Bled - Klagenfurt - Wörth Lake - Bled (B, L)
Today, visit the neighbour country of Austria, which means this day will offer plenty of views of the Alps, impressive at any time of the year. In the historic county of Carinthia, enjoy a panoramic tour of the popular vacation spot, 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. After the visit, and before returning to the Bled Lake area, lunch in the Klagenfurt area. Overnight in the the Bled lake area.

DAY 5: Bled – Postojna & Predjama Castle – Rovinj (B, D)
Today the trip continues towards Croatia with a stop at the Postojna Caves. One of the largest underground caves system in Europe hides wondrous geological creations and is home of the olm. Next destination, Renaissance Predjama Castle situated on a high cliff, tells the 700 years old story of its predecessors and Postojna. Arrival to the enchanting coastal town of Rovinj in the late afternoon. Overnight in Rovinj.

DAY 6: Rovinj - Istria tour (B, T, T)
The day starts with sightseeing the most precious jewels of Istrian Coast. A walk through labyrinths of cobbled streets leads through some of the most picturesque streets in Istria revealing the rich history of this stunning peninsula. Departure towards inner Istria for a sample of one of the Istrian tastiest treasures, the truffle. The rest of the day offers a unique sensory experience - olive oil tasting rich in green scent and flavour of various sorts of extra virgin olives at one of the most renowned local producers. Afterward, 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 (B, L, D)
Travelling from Croatia’s biggest peninsula, a drive through Opatija. 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 we arrive in a picturesque little place Fužine to explore the Vrelo Cave. With everlasting impressions from the green lungs of Croatia, lunch that is following at the heartwarming restaurant Bitoraj will be the blend of traditional, homemade food of the region. Through the lush green scenery, the trip continues to water empire of Plitvice Lakes. Overnight in the Plitvice area.

DAY 8: Plitvice lakes - Split (B, D)
After breakfast, let yourself be carried away by the fascinating labyrinth of evergreen woods and lakes interconnected with stunning waterfalls. The UNESCO protected oldest Croatian national park proudly carries the title of one of the world’s most impressive national parks. The journey continues towards Split for a short evening walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest city on the Adriatic coast. During the walking tour, explore the Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century, 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 Split (B)
After breakfast, the end of the tour. Transfer to the Split Airport or to the harbour to embark on a Katarina Line cruise.

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DATES AND RATES (EUR / PER PERSON)

PERIOD	Apr 19 - 27	May 3 - 11	Jun 7 - 15	Sep 6 - 14	Sep 20 - Sep 28	Sep 27 - Oct 5
IN DBL ROOM	2.390	2.390	2.585	2.535	2.425	2.390
IN SGL ROOM	2.910	2.910	3.240	3.160	2.950	2.910

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​Price includes:

• All transfers as per itinerary (arrival transfer from the local airport to the hotel and departure transfer from the hotel to the local airport or harbour),
  
• tour manager,
  
• 5 x overnight with breakfast,
  
• 3 x overnight with half board (breakfast and dinner) in 4* hotels,
  
• 2 x unique gastronomical experience at renowned manufacturers including truffle tasting and olive oil tasting,
  
• guided tours of Venice, Bled, Klagenfurt, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes and Split,
  
• entrances (Venice Vaporetto, Bled boat ride + Bled island and church, Bled Castle, Postojna Cave and Castle, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Amphitheatre Pula),
  
• 2 x lunch in a restaurant (Klagenfurt area, Bajer Lake area),
  
• porterage & tourist taxes.
  

​Example hotels:
 
Mestre:
Hotel Antony Palace or similar
Bled:
Hotel Kompas or similar
Rovinj:
Hotel Eden or similar 
Plitvice area:
Hotel Palcich or similar
Split:
Hotel Cornaro or similar

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