Discovery of 3 Adriatic Gems: Croatia, Slovenia, & Italy

8 Days: Zagreb, Ljublijana, Rovinj, and Venice

Sightseeing Tours:

  • ZAGREB: City tour featuring St. Mark’s Church & St. Catherine’s Church
  • LJUBLJANA: River boat ride in the capital of Slovenia
  • ROVINJ: Miniature electric train ride through Postojna Caves
  • VENICE: Walking tour includes views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Signs

Included Features:

  • Arrival transfer from Zagreb airport to the hotel
  • Departure transfer to Zagreb airport
  • 8 day/7 night guided tours
  • Centrally located first class hotels
  • Breakfast daily
  • Welcome reception and farewell dinner
  • Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Professional English speaking tour director
  • Luggage handling at the hotels
  • Whisper technology enhanced touring

Hotels

  • ZAGREB: Sheraton
  • LJUBLJANA: Radisson Blu
  • ROVINJ: Angelo d’ Oro
  • VENICE: Carlton on the Grand Canal

Not Included:

  • International airfare (can be priced separately)
  • Any travel and document fees including Visa requirements
  • Optional tours as outlined in itinerary (minimum number of people required to operate)
  • Costs of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone, liquor, souvenirs, etc.
  • Tips to local guides and other staff along the route (suggested Tipping amounts will be advised)
  • Any increases in costs due to unforeseen circumstances such as: additional fuel surcharges, exchange rates or Government imposed taxes and fees not known at this time
  • Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)

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Day 1, arrive in Zagreb, Sunday (WR)

Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure until you gather with your fellow travelers and your tour director for an orientation and welcome reception this evening. 

Day 2, to Ljubljana, Monday (B)

This morning we embark on a city tour in Zagreb featuring the historic Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, the Parliament, and the Government Palace. After our tour, we continue our journey to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. 

Day 3, in Ljubljana, Tuesday (B)

We visit the most significant sights of the old city center: the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, the Baroque Town Hall, and the Robba’s Fountain. We conclude our tour with a boat ride on the river Ljubljanica. The remainder of the day is at leisure. 

Optional tour: Wine tasting

Day 4, to Rovinj, Wednesday (B)

We journey south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. We tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Afterward, we continue to Rovinj and enjoy some free time there. 

Day 5, in Rovinj, Thursday (B, L)

Our full day of touring takes us through Istria where we marvel at the beauty of its rolling hills, silvery olive groves and hillside vineyards. Our first stop is in the town of Groznjan, home to many artist colonies. After our visit, we taste some famous Istrian truffles. Then we continue to the picturesque town of Motovun. After Motovun, we drive to Pazin where we enjoy a traditional lunch. We return to our hotel and the evening is at leisure. 

Day 6, to Venice, Friday (B)

In the morning, we depart Rovinj and drive south to Trieste in Italy for an orientation tour and visit of Miramare Castle and its grounds. The castle was built by the Habsburg monarchy on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea. After our visit, we continue to the romantic city of Venice. 

Optional tour: Pub crawl “Venetian style”

Day 7, in Venice, Saturday (B, D)

We begin our exploration of Venice at St. Mark’s Square, for a walking tour which includes visits of the St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, views of the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. During our tour we stop for a tasting of Spritz, a typical Venetian aperitif. The balance of the day is at leisure. In the evening, gather with your fellow travelers and your tour director for our farewell dinner. 

Optional tour: Gondola serenade

Day 8, depart Venice, Sunday (B)

One last breakfast in Italy before you are transferred to the airport in Venice. Alternatively, you can continue your journey and join the “Discovery of 3 Adriatic Gems” tour.