Italy, Slovenia and Croatia by Land and Sea

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From the historic streets of Rome to the natural splendour of Croatia’s multi-tiered waterfalls, this 24-day sees you traversing Italy and Slovenia before boarding a small ship to cruise the divine Croatian coast. Catch the top-tier delights of Italy – Venice’s bridges, the fine food of Tuscany – before discovering the natural beauty of Slovenia’s forests and...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Highlights

    • Hike to one charming village after another along the picturesque cinque terre or take the train to enjoy the scenery in a more leisurely fashion.
    • Enter the fantastical underground world of the postojna caves – one of the longest karst caverns in the world – and wonder at strange rock formations and creatures like the eye-less salamander.
    • Ride the cable car up mt vogel for exceptional views over the astonishingly beautiful lake bohinj and the foothills of the mighty alps.
    • Board a traditional wooden vessel and sail up along the spectacular neretva river to bosnia and herzegovina, where you can explore the beautiful town of mostar.
    • Truffles are a glamourous-sounding local produce in istria. enjoy a truffle tasting combined with local speciality dishes such as fuži (istrian pasta), fritaja (croatian omelette) or our producer’s somewhat exotic truffle ice cream! your sommelier will pair your tasting with suitable istrian wines to try.
    • Dive into the aquamarine waters of the dalmatian coast – your captain will be stopping the ship for frequent swimming breaks in between port stops.

What's this trip about?

    From the historic streets of Rome to the natural splendour of Croatia’s multi-tiered waterfalls, this 24-day sees you traversing Italy and Slovenia before boarding a small ship to cruise the divine Croatian coast. Catch the top-tier delights of Italy – Venice’s bridges, the fine food of Tuscany – before discovering the natural beauty of Slovenia’s forests and lakes. Indulge in truffles and wine in Istra, then board your vessel to cruise along the Dalmatian Coast. Enjoy regular doses of the unique culture and flavours, daily excursions, swimming stops in turquoise waters and the unrivalled charm of the rugged Croatian coast.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 31 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRome
End CityDubrovnik

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Croatia
  • Italy
  • Slovenia

Attractions

  • Cinque Terre
  • Croatia
  • Dubrovnik
  • Florence
  • Forum
  • La Spezia
  • Ljubljana
  • Pisa
  • Rome
  • Split
  • Tuscany
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Rome

Welcome to Rome! Enjoy a complimentary transfer to your hotel and settle in. The day is at your leisure, so if you arrive with time to spare perhaps wander in search of an espresso. Your tour begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Once the formalities are out of the way, get your first taste of Italy over dinner with your group at a local restaurant.

Day 2 Rome

From incredible ancient monuments to glamourous restaurants and boutiques, Rome is a city of great beauty and diversity. Today you will be taken on a walking tour of the city. You'll see such marvels as the Roman Forum, the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Pantheon, the ...

Day 3 Siena / Monteriggioni / Chianti Region

Begin the day with a drive to the medieval city of Siena (approximately 4 hours). It is best known for the Piazza del Campo, the site of the twice-annual Palio (a horse race that goes around the edge of the oval square). Be sure to visit the small but stunning Siena C...

Day 4 San Gimignano / La Spezia

This morning you will make your way towards the dramatic coast of the Cinque Terre. On the way, you will visit San Gimignano (approximately 1.5 hours), the 'Town of Fine Towers'. This medieval walled town is famous for its well-preserved tower houses which are now on ...

Day 5 Cinque Terre / La Spezia

Cinque Terre (translating as 'Five Lands' or 'Five Villages') is a region of Italy famed for its rugged coastline and the colourful villages that cling to it. The footpaths that run between the villages were once the only way to travel in the region. You can choose to...

Day 6 Lucca / Pisa / Florence

Start the day with a drive to Lucca (approximately 1.5 hours), where you can explore the bustling streets or perhaps take a walk along the famous city walls. Your next stop is Pisa (approximately 30 minutes). Due to the precarious state of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, t...

Day 7 Florence

While you are in Florence there will be plenty of time to explore the city and its museums and galleries. Visiting the Uffizi while you are here is highly recommended – it is one of the oldest galleries in the world, and a building of great beauty. Similarly, a visit ...

Day 8 Florence / Venice

The morning is free for you to further explore Florence, one of the most culturally rich and beautiful cities in Italy, known to many as the beating heart of Tuscany. The Medicis, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Brunelleschi, Machiavelli, Donatello and Michelangelo all li...

Day 9 Venice

Today you will take an orientation walk in the morning. Board a vaporetto (water bus) to the island of San Giorgio, where you will climb the bell tower and witness expansive views of Venice. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. You might like to visit some museums or tak...

Day 10 Venice

Enjoy a free day in this watery wonderland of bridges, towers, piazzas, canals, churches and gondolas – practically unchanged for 600 years. There will be a meeting at 6 pm to welcome any new travellers joining you on the next stage of your adventure.

Day 11 Postojna Caves / Ljubljana / Bled

Farewell Venice in the morning and travel to the Postojna Caves (approximately 2 hours), where you will have some free time to have lunch before exploring. A network of 20 kilometres of passages, galleries and chambers, Postojna is the largest classic karst cave in Eu...

Day 12 Lake Bohinj / Bled

This morning you’ll drive through the misty Sava Bohinjka Valley to beautiful Lake Bohinj (approximately 30 minutes), the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia. Take a cable car to the top of Mt Vogel, where you will be greeted by simply astonishing views of ever...

Day 13 Motovun / Rovinj / Pula

Farewell Slovenia this morning and drive to Motovun, one of the most interesting towns in Croatia (approximately 2 hours). Motovun sits on the top of a cone-shaped hill, 277 metres above sea level, surrounded by the romantic and natural diversity of the bountiful Mirn...

Day 14 Pula / Opatija / Plitvice

This morning, explore the famous Roman Amphitheatre of Pula with a local guide, and step back in time to the town’s heyday as a Roman regional administrative centre. Overlooking the harbour, the arena is the sixth-largest surviving amphitheatre in the world. Built in ...

Day 15 Plitvice Lakes National Park / Zadar

Today you will visit one of Croatia's most beautiful sites – Plitvice Lakes National Park. The park was given World Heritage status 20 years ago and comprises 19 hectares of wooded hills that surround 16 stunning turquoise lakes, all connected by a series of waterfall...

Day 16 Zadar

Today is a free day in Zadar. There is so much to see and do in this harbour city, the hard thing is deciding what to choose. There are a number of excellent museums to visit including the Museum of Church Art, the Archeological Museum and the National Museum. Don't f...

Day 17 Sibenik / Promosten / Split

After breakfast, you will drive to Split, making a few interesting stops on the way. Your first stop is at the town of Sibenik (approximately 1 hour), where you have the option to visit the 15th-century St Jacob's Cathedral. After some free time for lunch, drive to Pr...

Day 18 Split / Kirka NP / Split

After a leisurely breakfast on board, head off on a locally-guided tour of Split. Explore the laneways and squares that make up the beautiful Old Town and hear the stories of conquerors and sieges of yore. Maybe enjoy lunch at your leisure and expense in one of the Ol...

Day 19 Split / Hvar

Set sail for the island of Hvar, enjoying breakfast on board. Stop to swim in the waters of the Adriatic at a secluded beach close to Stari Grad – Hvar's Old Town. Arrive in Stari Grad around midday and look across one of Europe's oldest towns while lunching on board ...

Day 20 Hvar / Opuzen

Set sail early towards Opuzen, breakfasting on board and stopping for a spot of swimming en route. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail up the Neretva river towards Opuzen. On arrival, jump into small wooden boats for a leisurely cruise through the surrounding wetlands (w...

Day 21 Opuzen / Mostar / Trpanj

It’s an early start this morning as you make your way to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina by private vehicle. Take a tour with a local guide, visiting a workshop specialising in traditional coffee sets and copper wall carvings. Afterwards enjoy some free time to explo...

Day 22 Korcula

After breakfast on board, enjoy a mid-morning swim stop in clear turquoise waters of Loviste in the Peljesac Peninsula. Return to the ship and set sail for Korcula, said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, with lunch on the way. This afternoon join your leader for an ...

Day 23 Korcula / Dubrovnik

Leave early this morning and cruise to Dubrovnik, stopping mid-morning for a swim near the island of Jakljan. Take your lunch on board before arriving in Dubrovnik in the early afternoon where you’ll join a local guide to explore this beautiful walled city. This evening enjoy a four-course dinner with the captain and your travelling companions on board the vessel.

Day 24 Dubrovnik

Your small ship adventure cruise along the Dalmatian coast ends after breakfast this morning. Should you require a transfer to Dubrovnik international airport, please enquire with your Travel Consultant prior to travel or your Tour Leader during your trip.

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Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

Accommodation

Small cruise ship (7 nights),

Transportation & Flights

Small cruise ship,Boat,Minibus,Private vehicle,Ferry,Taxi,High speed train,Cable car,

Transportation & flights

Small cruise ship,Boat,Minibus,Private vehicle,Ferry,Taxi,High speed train,Cable car
Guides
On your voyage, as well as the ship and hospitality crew, there will be between 1 and 3 local tour leaders (depending on the total number of passengers). These leaders will be with you on board the ship, and on all included shore activities. They will have good general knowledge of the areas you are passing through including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects, as well as being able to recommend great local eating venues for your on shore meals and what you might like to do with your free time (when you're not relaxing and enjoying the ship's facilities).
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips for those travelling internationally. We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. If you are travelling within your home country or region please confirm before travel that you are entitled to access the public medical system easily should an accident occur. We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage or personal effects. For international trips, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number has been sighted by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number, and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and your credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. Travellers who reside within the European Union or Switzerland receive basic international health insurance, so travel insurance is not mandatory under European Union Law. However, as this does not cover situations such as emergency rescues, private health care, or repatriation to their home country, comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. European Union or Swiss travellers who decline travel insurance when travelling outside of their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form at the Group Meeting. For assistance with travel insurance or other services, please visit the link below:
Visa requirements
As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. PASSPORT You will need a valid passport to travel internationally. As a general rule, most countries require that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets exactly and contact us immediately if there are any errors. We recommend taking copies of the main passport pages and other important documents with you as well as leave copies at home with family or friends. VISAS Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time. It is important that you check your government's foreign travel advisories along with the consular website of the country or countries you are travelling to for the most up to date information specific to your nationality and circumstances. Please be aware that not all visa information found online from other sources may be valid while COVID-19 restrictions are in place. Visas can take several weeks to process, so make sure you research the requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for obtaining any necessary documents as well as the application and processing time. Your booking consultant can advise on a visa processing service or you can apply yourself directly through a consulate. COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS Below you will find general visa advice about the destinations on your trip. Due to constantly evolving COVID-19 requirements and restrictions, please refer to your government's foreign travel advice for the most up to date information. RETURN TRAVEL Please ensure you stay up to date with any current testing or quarantine requirements for returning to your home country or transiting through other destinations after the completion of your tour. Visas are currently not required for Australian, New Zealand, US, Canadian or UK/EU passport holders wishing to visit Italy as a tourist. Some EU nationals may travel in Europe using only an identity card, however it is your responsibility to check with the relevant authorities if this applies to you. Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, USA and British citizens do not require a visa to visit Croatia for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point Dubrovnik Port Batahovina ulica 1962 Sustjepan Dubrovnik CROATIA
Trip ID
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