LAKES AND MEDITERRANEAN HARMONY

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

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

DAY 2: Mestre - Venice - Bled (B, D)
Meeting point with tour leader at the hotel reception from 09.00 till 09.30 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. Our 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 Bled lake area.

DAY 4: Bled - Klagenfurt - Wörth Lake - 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 the popular holiday spot, the 20 km long Lake Wörth. We 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 Bled lake area.

DAY 5: Bled – Postojna & Predjama Castle – Istrian Coast (Rovinj) (B)
Today we continue our trip towards Croatia and 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 in the enchanting coastal town of Rovinj in the late afternoon. Overnight in Rovinj.

DAY 6: Istrian Coast (Rovinj) - Istria tour (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 Livade for a sample of one 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. Afterwards, you visit one of the best-preserved amphitheatres in the world, the jewel of Pula, a 3000-year-old city, the administrative centre of Istria. Overnight in Rovinj.

DAY 7: Istrian coast - Opatija - Lake Bajer - Plitvice lakes (B, L, D)
Travelling from Croatia’s biggest peninsula, we drive through 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 in a picturesque little place Fuzine to explore the Vrelo Cave. With everlasting impressions from the green lungs of Croatia, lunch that is awaiting us at the heart-warming restaurant Bitoraj will be the blend of the traditional, home-made 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 the 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. Farewell dinner in a typical Dalmatian restaurant - konoba. Overnight in Split.

​DAY 9 Split (B)
​After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. Transfer to Split Airport.

​Price includes:

• All transfers as per itinerary in modern motor-coach / van with AC
• arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Mestre Hotel
• departure transfer from Split Hotel to Split Harbour or Split Airport
• tour manager
• 6 x overnight with breakfast, 2 x overnight with half board (breakfast and dinner)
• in 4* hotels, except in Plitvice area 3*hotel
• 2 x unique gastronomical experience at renowned manufacturers including: truffle
• tasting and olive oiltasting
• 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, Vrelo Cave, Plitvice Lakes National Park including boat
  ride and AmphitheatrePula
• 2 x lunch in a restaurant (Klagenfurt area, Bajer Lake area)
• 1 x farewell dinner
• Porterage 

Example hotels:
 
Mestre:
Hotel Russot or similar
 
Bled:
Hotel Park, Hotel Rikli Balance, Hotel Lovec or similar
Rovinj:
Hotel Eden or similar in Rovinj
Plitvice area:
Hotel Jezero or similar
Split:
Hotel Cornaro, Hotel Corner, Hotel Art or similar