Arrival Venice
Upon arrival in Venice you will enjoy walking tour of Hidden Venice and visit a lace shop near St. Mark´s Square. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own, shop and enjoy delicious Italian food.
Venice- Murano- Burano- Venice
Today enjoy a tour with private boat and guide to the islands of Murano and Burano.
The ephemeral beauty of blown glass is a perfect metaphor for Venice and its lagoon. Experience the wonder of this delicate art with a visit to the island of Murano - for over seven centuries home to the glass making industry which was transferred here from Venice in 1291 as a precaution against fire.
Continue to Burano island which is dedicated to more secular pursuits. Most of the island's inhabitants are fishermen and some of their wives and daughters still make the lace for which the place is famed.
After visiting the islands Murano and Burano return to the city. Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Today we travel to Slovenia. In the afternoon we will arrive in Idrija, a fascinating place to experience and discover the underground world of one of the oldest Mercury mines in the world, protected by UNESCO, where you will do a tour of the underground mine). After the tour we will continue to our hotel.
Idrija
After breakfast, stroll through the halls of Idrija Castle with collections focusing on mercury mining, the history of the town and lace making.
In the afternoon visit the Idrija Lace making school and participate in a lace making workshop.
Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight
Idrija Castle
today we depart Idrija and travel to Bled. On our way to Bled we will make a stop in a small town of Železniki and make a visit to lace making gallery/museum. Then we continue to Bled to enjoy free afternoon. In the evening dinner at Bled castle, the oldest Slovenian castle and currently one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia. Overnight in Bled
After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bled, the charming town and the lake shore, and sights of imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. Take a trip to Bled island with the traditional boat named Pletna. During the visit of the island we will make a stop at the small work shop “Potičnica” where they will present the preparation of the Slovenian typical desert named Potica (tasting included)
In the afternoon we will travel to nearby Bohinj lake and visit the Alpine Dairy Museum with included tasting of local cheeses.
Some free time in Bohinj area before returning back to Bled.
Today we depart Bled and travel to Ljubljana. We will make a stop in Radovljica and take a closer look at the long tradition of beekeeping in Slovenia, by visiting the and visit bee keeping museum. After we will stop at the ginger bread harts works. We continue to Ljubljana and will enjoy a short for a walking tour. Visit the most significant sights of the old city center the picturesque open-air Central Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall and Robba's Fountain. Take the funicular to Ljubljana Castle, to the top of the castle hill and enjoy tasty dinner
The town of Ptuj is located in the northeastern part of Slovenia and is the country's oldest recorded Roman city. The town has been inhabited since the late Stone Age and developed from a Roman military fort. Discover the city's rich history and learn more about its culture as you explore its timeless buildings and landmarks. Visit the Ptuj Wine Cellar (Slovenia’s oldest winery) for a private cellar tour and wine tasting. Admire stunning views of the city from Ptuj Castle.
Continue to Maribor, the second biggest town in Slovenia, situated on the banks of the Drava River. Explore the city's medieval structures and enjoy some free time on your own. View the oldest grapevine in Europe and found in Maribor – over 450 years old and still producing grapes for the local teran wine.
Return to Ljubljana for overnight.
Today is dedicated to the Karst region and Slovenian coast. Tour this unique subterranean world by miniature electric train in the Postojna Cave, one of the largest caves in Europe. After the tour, we head towards the nearby Predjama castle for a photo stop before heading to Lipica to enjoy a relaxing walk in the grounds of the Lipica Stud Farm. Get to know the cradle of the Lipizzaners - one of the oldest stud farms in the world with a tradition dating back to 1580.
After a walking tour of Lipica and Lipizzaner’s show we continue to Piran for dinner and overnight.
Depart Piran and travel to Plitvice.
After a long road, enjoy an evening at leisure.
Today enjoy spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready as you take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. Afternoon is free at leisure to take a walk on your own
In the morning we will travel to Split. Upon arrival enjoy a walking tour of Split, the historic city centre built around the remains of the world’s most impressive Roman monument – the Diocletian’s Palace. Evening at leisure to shop and enjoy Split on your own
The day is dedicated to the island of Hvar. In the morning take a ferry boat to the island and upon arrival enjoy walking sightseeing tour of Hvar town with your local guide. During the tour visit the Benedictine monastery see the exhibition of agave lace (UNESCO heritage). After some free time continue with the visit of the Island and stop at the towns of Stari Grad and Vrboska. In the evening we return to Split by ferry.
Stari Grad Port
Ater breakfast travel south along the beautiful Adriatic coast to Dubrovnik. Enjoy a walking tour which shows you the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. See the Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and Sponza Palace. Included entrances to Rector’s Palace and Pharmacy of Franciscan monastery
Our journey will take us across Dubrovnik region to the very edge of Peljesac peninsula beyond the thin channel that separates the island of Korcula from Peljesac mainland to visit the town of Korcula, another fascinating stone-built city on the Croatian coast. Korcula is also known as the home town of Marco Polo and is one of the most beautiful towns on the Croatian coast for which Korcula is sometimes referred to as "small Dubrovnik".
After the sightseeing of Korcula old town and some free time on your own we will return to main land and travel back to Dubrovnik, on the way we will stop at the charming town of Ston and visit one of the local wineries for small wine tasting.
The fjord-shaped Bay of Kotor is surrounded by high mountains reflecting in the blue sea water and presents one of the most spectacular landscapes in the region. On our tour we will pass the town of Risan and continue to Perast. We will visit the man-made islet of Our Lady of the Rocks. Perast is home to many sailors and upon returning home safely, seamen dropped rocks and sank old boats filled with rocks in vicinity of Perast town and gradually created the islet as the foundation for the church.
Our final destination is the town of Kotor where a local guide would take us on a walking tour which will include the view of Cathedral of St. Triphun that is included in the UNESCO`s World Heritage List.
Depart Dubrovnik
Day is free at leisure until the group departure transfer to Dubrovnik airport
