14 Day Dalmatian Isles, Croatia & Slovenia

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3 Dubrovnik, 1 Korcula Island, 2 Hvar, 1 Split, 2 Opatija, 2 Bled, 1 Venice
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Share a meal with a Dubrovnik family as guests in their home Stop for wine tasting at a local winery in Peljesac Peninsula, famous for its wines Explore the magnificent Dalmatian Islands of Korcula and Hvar Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hvar and view the first public theatre in Europe, one of the great cultural treasures of Croatia Tour magnificent Plitvice Lakes National Park, a network of 16 terraced basins Board an authentic pletna on Lake Bled, a unique rowing boat used for generations Visit the medieval Church of St. John the Baptist, over 700 years old †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    3 Dubrovnik, 1 Korcula Island, 2 Hvar, 1 Split, 2 Opatija, 2 Bled, 1 Venice

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Croatia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Montenegro
  • Split
  • Venice

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Flights New York-Dubrovnik, Venice-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 12 nights accommodations
    • 3 nights Dubrovnik 1 night Korcula Island 2 nights Hvar 1 night Split 2 nights Opatija 2 nights Bled 1 night Venice Hotel taxes, fees & service charges including Italian city hotel taxes Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 24 meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners (including a home hosted dinner) Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of local English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Croatia
Depart for Dubrovnik, Croatia

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Dubrovnik
Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, transfer to the hotel. You'll have the balance of the day at leisure. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM Overnight: Dubrovnik Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Monday - Explore Dubrovnik
Spend the morning exploring Dubrovnik. Visit the Rector's Palace and the Franciscan Monastery and its 14th-century pharmacy. Enjoy panoramic views of the Old Town and the Adriatic when you walk along the city's fortress wall. Later, visit a local artisan to learn about t...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Full Day in Dubrovnik
Today is at leisure to explore Dubrovnik on your own or, join the optional full day tour to Montenegro. Drive towards the Bay of Kotor. In Perast, a short boat ride takes you to the 15th century "Our Lady of the Rocks" Church. After visiting the church, proceed to the ci...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Ferry to Korcula
After breakfast, drive along the narrow fingerlike peninsula of Peljesac. Stop at a local winery for wine tasting, before taking the ferry to the Dalmatian Island of Korcula, birthplace of the legendary explorer Marco Polo. Arrive in time for lunch, then walk to its Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. The rest of the day is free Overnight: Korcula Island Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6, Thursday - Ferry to Hvar
This morning, travel back to Korcula town and sail by ferry to the mainland. Drive north along the Adriatic coast to the small town of Drvenik for lunch at a local restaurant. Board a ferry to the island of Hvar, and drive to the main town. Balance of the day is at leisure Overnight: Hvar Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7, Friday - Explore Hvar
This morning, take a sightseeing tour of Hvar and view the public theatre, the Franciscan Monastery and much more. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps you'll relax on one of the island's beaches or board a boat to the Pakleni Islands, just off Hvar's coast, for snorkeling and swimming. In the evening, savor dinner in a local restaurant Overnight: Hvar Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Saturday - Ferry to Split & Discover Diocletian's Palace
Today, ferry back to the mainland to explore Split, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a walking tour, view the Renaissance and Gothic architecture. At the heart of its waterfront is the 3rd-century Diocletian's Palace. See the peristyle courtyard, Cathedral of St. Domnius...
DAY 9, Sunday - Browse Morning Market, Tour Plitvice Lakes & Transfer to Istrian Peninsula
Greet the day among Croatian vendors setting up shop at Split's market and browse through the stalls. Later, drive to the Plitvice Lakes National Park*, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These 16 terraced lakes descend 300 feet in 4 miles down a wooded hillside via a series ...
DAY 10, Monday - Full Day in Opatija
Spend a full day at leisure in the seaside town of Opatija. Alternatively, join the optional tour to the Istrian Peninsula that begins in Pula. Afterward, the tour continues to the resort town of Rovinj where you will spend free time exploring the old town and its narrow lanes before returning to Opatija Optional: Full Day Istrian Peninsula (AM) Overnight: Opatija Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Tuesday - Tour Ljubljana & Travel to Bled, Slovenia
Cross into Slovenia this morning and stop for a tour of its capital, Ljubljana. View its open-air market; the Baroque Venetian inspired City Hall; Robba Fountain, the Triple Bridge, which connects the old and new cities; and the Parliament. Tonight, savor dinner at a restaurant, located in old town of Radovljica Overnight: Bled Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12, Wednesday - Visit Bled Island & Countryside Drive to Bohinj
This morning, visit Bled, and explore Bled Castle, perched on a cliff overlooking the lake. Continue your day on Bled's lake aboard a pletna, a traditional rowing boat for a visit to Bled Island and its church, home to a wonderful art collection. Savor lunch at a local r...
DAY 13, Thursday - Explore Venice
Transfer to Venice this morning. Upon arrival, travel by boat to your hotel. After lunch on your own, enjoy a walking tour of Piazza San Marco, view the golden Basilica of San Marco, Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the Campanile (bell tower). This evening at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14, Friday - Depart Italy
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Optional Activities
Full Day Istrian Peninsula Begin with an orientation tour of Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Visit a Roman Amphitheater, the sixth largest of its kind to be preserved in the world today. Afterward, proceed to the beautiful resort town of Rovinj where you will enjoy free time exploring the old town and its narrow lanes before returning to Opatija. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $65 Full Day Montenegro Drive towards the stunning Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in southern Europe. On to the charming coastal town of Perast where a short boat ride takes you to the 15th century "Our Lady of the Rocks" Church perched on an islet in the bay. Once there, visit the Roman Catholic Church whose interior is decorated with 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th century painter from Perast. Proceed to the charming city of Kotor for a guided walking tour. View the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum, numerous Palaces and Old Square and get to feel the atmosphere of this unique medieval town. Leisure time to walk the winding cobblestone lanes of the Old City before returning along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $65 Full Day Istrian Peninsula Begin with an orientation tour of Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Visit a Roman Amphitheater, the sixth largest of its kind to be preserved in the world today. Afterward, proceed to the beautiful resort town of Rovinj where you will enjoy free time exploring the old town and its narrow lanes before returning to Opatija. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $65 Full Day Montenegro Drive towards the stunning Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in southern Europe. On to the charming coastal town of Perast where a short boat ride takes you to the 15th century "Our Lady of the Rocks" Church perched on an islet in the bay. Once there, visit the Roman Catholic Church whose interior is decorated with 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th century painter from Perast. Proceed to the charming city of Kotor for a guided walking tour. View the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum, numerous Palaces and Old Square and get to feel the atmosphere of this unique medieval town. Leisure time to walk the winding cobblestone lanes of the Old City before returning along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $65 Full Day Istrian Peninsula Begin with an orientation tour of Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Visit a Roman Amphitheater, the sixth largest of its kind to be preserved in the world today. Afterward, proceed to the beautiful resort town of Rovinj where you will enjoy free time exploring the old town and its narrow lanes before returning to Opatija. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $65 Full Day Montenegro Drive towards the stunning Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in southern Europe. On to the charming coastal town of Perast where a short boat ride takes you to the 15th century "Our Lady of the Rocks" Church perched on an islet in the bay. Once there, visit the Roman Catholic Church whose interior is decorated with 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th century painter from Perast. Proceed to the charming city of Kotor for a guided walking tour. View the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum, numerous Palaces and Old Square and get to feel the atmosphere of this unique medieval town. Leisure time to walk the winding cobblestone lanes of the Old City before returning along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $65 Full Day Istrian Peninsula Begin with an orientation tour of Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Visit a Roman Amphitheater, the sixth largest of its kind to be preserved in the world today. Afterward, proceed to the beautiful resort town of Rovinj where you will enjoy free time exploring the old town and its narrow lanes before returning to Opatija. Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $65 Full Day Montenegro Drive towards the stunning Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in southern Europe. On to the charming coastal town of Perast where a short boat ride takes you to the 15th century "Our Lady of the Rocks" Church perched on an islet in the bay. Once there, visit the Roman Catholic Church whose interior is decorated with 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th century painter from Perast. Proceed to the charming city of Kotor for a guided walking tour. View the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum, numerous Palaces and Old Square and get to feel the atmosphere of this unique medieval town. Leisure time to walk the winding cobblestone lanes of the Old City before returning along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik Pick-up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $65
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