Adriatic Treasures: Croatia to Venice 2025

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There's a reason why the Adriatic Coast is a must-go travel destination – and on our 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 Heritag...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • A necklace of historic cities
    • sprawling vineyards & gor­geous beaches – along a sun-drenched coastline that's best described in jewels...There's a reason why the Adriatic Coast is a must-go travel destination…Find history chronicled in medieval villages
    • Roman ruins and castle keeps and traditions you can taste at vineyards
    • markets and bakeries...Dubrovnik
    • the pearl of the Adriatic; Split
    • nestled against a turquoise sea; Zagreb
    • a diamond in the rough; Ljubljana
    • a city of ruby red wine; Istria
    • bucolic and blessed with garnet soil
    • emerald valleys and sapphire seas; and Venice

What's this trip about?

    There's a reason why the Adriatic Coast is a must-go travel destination – and on our 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.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Dubrovnik, Croatia
End CityVenice

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

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 –Meet the former Croatian Minister of Tourism in Zagreb for an opportunity to learn firsthand about local current affairs and post war tourism changes TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Experience an early opening visit and private electric underground train tour of Postojna Caves in Croatia where a subterranean paradise awaits your discovery TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Lunch in the Knights' Hall in TrakošćanCastle Wine and olive oil & tastings at private family-owned farm Learn all about the art of truffle hunting when you visit a family farm for an opportunity to meet the dogs who hunt truffles and taste the underground treasures with the farm's owners

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Dubrovnik

Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik.
A transfer is included upon your arrival from Dubrovnik Airport to Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik – a historic hotel overlooking the Adriatic Sea, just steps the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meet a lecturer this evening who shares expert insights, past and...
Day 2 Old Town by land & sea

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...

Day 3 Kotor & Montenegro

Cross the border into neighboring Montenegro and drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kotor for a walking tour of this historic city (also known today for its large population of cats, a contemporary symbol of the city), and a...

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 oliv...

Day 5 Meštrovíc's art & Diocletian's Palace in Split

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's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Roman emperor Dioc...

Day 6 Krka National Park & Fly to Zagreb

Take a scenic drive to Krka 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...

Day 7 Discover Zagreb & meet Croatia's former Tourism Minister

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. Start off your day by meeting Croatia's former Minis...

Day 8 Trakošćan Castle & Ljubljana

One of the most impressive castles in Croatia, Trakošćan 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 ...

Day 9 Tauck Treats at Ljubljana Castle

Ride a funicular up to Ljubljana Castle this morning; 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 beloved decor...

Day 10 Postojna Caves & a truffle farm

We've arranged an early morning, Tauck Exclusive, 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 t...

Day 11 Pula and dinner at a local tavern

Arrive in Pula, at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula, for a visit to its great amphitheatre, constructed between 27 BC – 68 AD, much of it still standing and used today. Enjoy lunch at your leisure in the fishing village of ...

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 your historic hotel, just steps...

Day 13 Journey Home

Tour ends: Venice.
Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hotel Metropole to Venice's Marco Polo Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in.

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PORTOFCALL : Venice, Italy

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Price per day$692
Last Updated: 11/7/2024
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

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