Adriatic Treasures: Croatia to Venice 2017
13 days
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Small Group Tour
New for 2017! There's a reason why the Adriatic Coast is a must-go travel destination - and on our new 13-day journey, you'll find history chronicled in medieval villages, Roman ruins and castle keeps; traditions you can taste at vineyards, markets and bakeries; and art you'll enjoy at workshops and presentations for Tauck guests only - and experience five UN...
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites on guided visits with local experts; a meeting with the former Minister of Tourism in Zagreb; exclusive visits to a family owned truffle farm with a tasting; private early opening tour of Postojna Caves; a Croatian wine tasting and a visit with a local artist and a silk making demonstration; insights about printing and wine making in Bled Castle; learn about traditional olive oil production.
What's this trip about?
New for 2017! There's a reason why the Adriatic Coast is a must-go travel destination - and on our new 13-day journey, you'll find history chronicled in medieval villages, Roman ruins and castle keeps; traditions you can taste at vineyards, markets and bakeries; and art you'll enjoy at workshops and presentations for Tauck guests only - and experience five UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityDubrovnik
End CityVenice, Italy
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Trip includes
- TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS! Unparalleled views abound on scenic drives along the Adriatic Coast of Croatia, Bosnia and Montenegro, with visits to 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! Cocktails and lecture with the former Croatian Minister of Tourism TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! Early opening visit and private train tour of Postojna Caves TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! Lunch in the Knights' Hall in Trakoscan Castle Wine, olive oil & truffle tastings at private family-owned farms & a gingerbread demonstration A wedding-style lunch at Roca, the House of Dalmatian Smoked Ham & a beer-pairing dinner Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as detailed 27 meals (12 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 12 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Dubrovnik
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik. A transfer is included upon your arrival from Dubrovnik Airport to the Hilton Imperial, Dubrovnik, a historic hotel overlooking the Adriatic Sea and the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet a lecturer this...
Day 2 Old Town by land & sea & wine tasting
Rise and shine this morning for a day of cultural delights. Ride a cable car to the top of Srd Hill for dazzling views of Dubrovnik and the surrounding landscapes. Get a closer perspective when you descend for a walking tour through Old Town and visit the Main Square. Du...
Day 3 Kotor & Montenegro
Cross the border into neighboring Montenegro and the tiny bay-front village of Perast, built by wealthy sea captains during the 17th and 18th centuries. Walk past the town's stone houses to the pier for a sail to the man-made islet of Lady of our Rocks, topped by a lone ...
Day 4 Orašac Village, Mostar & Split
Depart for Split this morning, driving through Dalmatian landscapes of seaside villages and farmland to the village of Orašac, founded in 1040. A family-hosted visit to a private farm reveals the time-honored steps of producing olive oil the old-fashioned way and include...
Day 5 Sculpted Art, A Palace & a ferry ride
See the acclaimed collection of works by Croatia's premier modern sculptor, Ivan Meštrovíc, at the gallery he built as his private residence. Drive to Diocletian Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Roman emperor Diocletian as his retirement home between the...
Day 6 Krka National Park & Fly to Zagreb
Take a scenic drive to Kkra National Park to see its spectacular waterfalls and inherent natural beauty. From there, board a boat and sail to Skradin for a visit to Roca, the House of Dalmatian Smoked Ham, a talk with a farmer and a wedding-style lunch featuring traditio...
Day 7 A taste of daily life in Zagreb
Strategically located at the crossroads where western and eastern Europe meet, Croatia's capital city of Zagreb is a blend of old and new, informed by wars and steeped in culture. The best way to experience it is on foot. Join our local guides for a walking tour that inc...
Day 8 Trakoscan Castle & Ljubljana
One of the most impressive castles in Croatia, Trakoscan Castle dates back to the 13th century and reflects myriad architectural styles and restorations over its 800+-year history. Costumed knights and ladies in waiting welcome you to the castle for a tour and lunch insi...
Day 9 Tauck Treats at Ljubljana Castle
Ride a funicular up to Ljubljana Castle this morning; experience the castle's Time Machine tour and savor panoramic city views and tastings of local cookies, teran liqueur and honey. Drive next to a gingerbread making workshop in a country village to see how these belove...
Day 10 Postojna Caves, truffles & fritaja
Tauck has arranged an exclusive early morning visit to a subterranean world of caverns, halls and passages some two million years in the making when you explore the surprise-filled Postojna Caves from aboard a private electric train and on a guided walk. Have lunch in a ...
Day 11 Pula, Olive Oil & a Beer Pairing dinner
Drive to Pula at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula for a visit to its great amphitheatre, constructed between 27 BC - 68 AD with much of it still standing today. Continue on to a family-run olive oil farm in Vodnjan, renowned for producing one of the top 15 olive ...
Day 12 Explore Venice & the Doge's Palace
Travel from Croatia to Venice, Italy, today, arriving in the "City of Canals" midday for a walking tour and a visit to the Doge's Palace. We invite you to join us this evening for a farewell dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant in your historic hotel, just steps away from Piazza San Marco. MEALS : B, D LODGING : Metropole Hotel PORTOFCALL : Venice, Italy
Day 13 Journey Home
Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Metropole Hotel to Venice's Marco Polo Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Venice, Italy
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Last Updated: 2/22/2018
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