Lakes and Mediterranean Harmony Small Group Tour; Venice to Split 8nts (Fridays)

Itinerary and Inclusions:

Fabulous small group tour. Maximum 25 passengers!

Open age small group tour. Double/twin rooms available. Solo travellers must book a room for solo use.

Combining the best of Italy, Slovenia, Austria and Croatia, this 9 day small group tour takes you through some of the most picture-perfect sceneries and landscapes.

Ideal to combine with a cruise from Split:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/?departs=Split

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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
9 days from Venice, Lake Bled, Bohinj, Klagenfurt, Wörth Lake, Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle, Rovinj, Pula, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes and to Split

Hotel list:
Venice: Hotel Antony Mestre 4star or similar
Bled: Hotel Park 4star or similar
Rovinj: Hotel Eden 4star or similar
Plitvice Lakes area: Hotel Palcich 4star or similar
Split: Hotel Cornaro Split 4star or similar

INCLUDED:
• 8 nights Accommodation in 4 star hotels
• English-speaking Tour Manager
• Modern vehicle with air-conditioning
• Porterage and hotel taxes
• Shared arrival and departure transfers

Meals Included:
• 8 buffet breakfasts
• 2 lunches in a local restaurant
• 3 dinners
• 2 unique gastronomical experiences: truffle tasting and olive oil tasting

Sightseeing Tours Included:
• Guided tours of Venice, Bled, Klagenfurt, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Split
• Included: Venice Vaporetto ride, Bled boat ride
• Entrances: Bled Castle, Postojna Cave (incl train), Predjama Castle, Plitvice Lakes, Pula Amphitheatre

NOT INCLUDED:
• Drinks / Meals not listed
• Tips and gratuities
• Transfers on other days

ITINERARY:
Arrival in Venice anytime and transfer from airport to hotel. Check-in to your room from 14.00hrs. Passengers who arrive earlier can leave their bags at Reception until their room is ready. Late arrivals are possible.

Day 1: Venice - Arrival day
Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure to explore Venice.
# Included: Shared transfer from Venice Airport (must book in advance)

DAY 2: Venice Tour, then BLED (B, D)
Meet your Tour Manager at the hotel reception at 09.00am. Departure towards Venice followed by sightseeing of this unique floating city. Enjoy a walking tour with an English-speaking local guide before returning to land and continuing towards Slovenia. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Lake Bled area.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Walking Tour of Venice
# Included: Dinner at hotel

DAY 3: Bohinj Excursion – in 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. Afterward, visit the Bled castle to admire wonderful historic city, lake and surrounding mountains – on a clear day you can see Slovenia’s highest mountain, Mount Triglav. Our final stop of the day will be 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 Lake Bled area.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Boat ride on Lake Bled
# Included: Bled Castle Entrance

DAY 4: to Klagenfurt - Worth Lake – in BLED (B, L)
Today we 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 popular vacation spot, the 20 km long Lake Wörth. We continue to the charming Klagenfurt, a university town with the beautiful Lindworm fountain dominating the old city square, the Altplatz. After the visit, and before returning to Bled Lake area, lunch in Klagenfurt area. Overnight in Lake Bled area.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Lunch in restaurant

DAY 5: to Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle, then to ROVINJ (B, D)
Today we continue our trip toward Croatia and stop at the Postojna Caves. One of the largest underground cave systems in Europe hides wondrous geological creations and is home to the olm. Enjoy the included train ride. Next destination, Renaissance Predjama Castle situated on a high cliff, tells the 700 years old story of its predecessors and Postojna. Arrive at the enchanting coastal town of Rovinj in the late afternoon. Overnight in Rovinj.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Postojna Cave Entrance
# Included: Predjama Castle Entrance
# Included: Dinner at hotel

DAY 6: Istria Tour - in ROVINJ (B, T, T)
Our day will start with sightseeing the most precious jewels of Istrian Coast. A walk through labyrinths of cobbled streets will lead you through some of the most picturesque streets in Istria revealing the rich history of this stunning peninsula. Departure towards inner Istria for a sample 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 olive 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.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Truffle and olive oil tasting
# Included: Walking Tour of Rovinj
# Included: Pula Colosseum Entrance

DAY 7: to Opatija, then to PLITVICE LAKES (B, L, D)
Traveling from Croatia’s biggest peninsula, we drive to 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 we pass Gorski Kotar Region, we arrive at the picturesque little town of Fuzine to explore the Vrelo Cave. Afterwards, lunch is awaiting us at the heart-warming restaurant Bitoraj, and will be a blend of the traditional, homemade food of the region. Through the lush green scenery, with everlasting impressions from the 'green lungs' of Croatia, the trip continues to the water empire of Plitvice Lakes. Overnight in the Plitvice area.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Lunch in restaurant
# Included: Dinner at hotel

DAY 8: Plitvice Lakes Tour, then to SPLIT (B)
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. Our journey continues towards Split for a short evening walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest city on the Adriatic coast. On our walking tour, we explore Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century and see the Grgur Ninski Statue and will see the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St Domnius. Overnight in Split.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Guided Tour of Plitvice Lakes
# Included: Walking Tour of Split

DAY 9: SPLIT (B) - End of Tour
After breakfast, the land tour ends with everlasting memories of these glorious European highlights. Transfer to Split Airport or port is included.
# Included: Breakfast at hotel
# Included: Shared transfer to Split Airport (must book in advance)

B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner; T-Tasting
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