Day 1                MESTRE

Individual arrival to Hotel Russott in Mestre.

Overnight n Mestre
Meals (/)

Day 2                MESTRE – VENICE – BLED

After breakfast, check out and meet with the tour leader at the hotel reception from 09.00 till 09.30 AM. Our tour departs towards Venice, followed by sightseeing of this unique floating city. Enjoy a walking tour with an English speaking guide before returning back to land and continuing towards Slovenia. Dinner is included this evening.

Overnight in the Bled lake area
Meals (B, D)

Day 3                BLED – BOHINJ – BLED

Enjoy a relaxing tour of glacier Lake Bled, one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia for its most picturesque settings. After the Bled boat ride, there is time at leisure on the island. Visit the Bled castle to admire the wonderful historic city, lake and surrounding mountains – on a clear day you can see Slovenia’s highest mountain, Mount Triglav. The final stop of the day will be Lake Bohinj, one of the best-kept secrets in the area, which will give you an abundance of photo ops, as will the entire day.

Overnight in the Bled lake area
Meals: (B)

Day 4               BLED – KLAGENFURT – WÖRTH LAKE – BLED

Today, a visit to the neighbouring country of Austria with wonderful views of the Alps, impressive at any time of the year. In the historic county of Carinthia, enjoy a panoramic tour of a popular vacation spot, the 20 km long Lake Wörth. We continue to the charming town of Klagenfurt, a university town with the beautiful Lindworm fountain dominating the old city square, the Altplatz. After the visit and before returning to the Bled lake area, we take lunch in the Klagenfurt area.

Overnight in the Bled lake area
Meals: (B, L)

Day 5               BLED – POSTOJNA & PREDJAMA CASTLE – ROVINJ

Our trip continues towards Croatia, with a stop en-route at the Postojna Caves. One of the largest underground cave systems in Europe, it hides wondrous geological creations and is home to the olm. (The olm is an aquatic salamander, the only exclusively cave-dwelling example found in Europe. It is entirely aquatic, eating, sleeping, and breeding underwater. The caves of Slovenia and Croatia have provided the olm with a safe haven for over 20 million years). Our next destination, renaissance Predjama Castle an impregnable medieval marvel which has been perched in the middle of a 123 metres high cliff for more than 800 years. Behind the largest cave castle in the world, there is a network of secret tunnels, from where the knight Erazem of Predjama would set out on his plundering expeditions. We arrive at the enchanting coastal town of Rovinj in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Rovinj
Meals (B)

Day 6               ROVINJ – ISTRIA TOUR

After breakfast, the day starts with sightseeing of the most precious jewels of the Istrian Coast. A walk through labyrinths of cobbled streets will lead you through some of the most picturesque streets in Istria, revealing the rich history of this stunning peninsula. Departure towards Livade, for a sample of one of the Istrian tastiest treasures, the truffle. The rest of the day offers a unique sensory experience – olive oil tasting, rich in green scent and the flavour of various types of extra virgin olives at one of the most renowned local producers. Afterwards, we visit one of the best-preserved amphitheatres in the world, the jewel of Pula, a 3000-year-old city, the administrative centre of Istria.

Overnight in Rovinj
Meals: (B, T, T)

Day 7               ROVINJ – OPATIJA – LAKE BAJER – PLITVICE LAKES

Travelling from Croatia’s largest peninsula, we drive through Opatija. There is time at leisure to enjoy this wonderful little town full of magnificent villas and old hotels, once a famous winter resort of Austrian elite. Take a stroll along the Lungomare promenade, visit Angiolina park, or simply enjoy a coffee break at Wagner’s terrace. Then we’re back on the road through the Gorski Kotar region. Arrive in the picturesque village of Fuzine to explore the Vrelo Cave. With everlasting impressions from the green lungs of Croatia, lunch is awaiting at the heart-warming restaurant Bitoraj, with blends of traditional, homemade food of the region. Through the lush green scenery, our trip continues to the scenic Plitvice Lakes. Dinner is included tonight.

Overnight in the Plitvice area
Meals (B, L, D)

Day 8               PLITVICE LAKES – SPLIT

After breakfast, let yourself be carried away by the fascinating labyrinth of evergreen forest and lakes interconnected with stunning waterfalls. The UNESCO protected oldest Croatian national park proudly carries the title of one of the world’s most impressive national parks. The journey continues towards Split for a short evening walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest city on the Adriatic coast. Tonight, enjoy dinner in a typical Dalmatian restaurant, or ‘konoba’.

Overnight in Split
Meals: (B, D)

Day 9               SPLIT

After breakfast, Check out.

Meals: (B)

Lakes & Mediterranean Harmony (9 days)
2023 Dates and Prices (per person in EUROS):

Included:

• All transfers as per itinerary (arrival transfer from the local airport to the hotel and departure transfer from the hotel to the local airport or harbour)
• 8 x overnight in 4* hotels
• Breakfast daily
• 2 x lunch & 3 x dinner as per itinerary
• 2 x unique gastronomical experience at renowned manufacturers including truffle tasting and olive oil tasting Tour Manager

Guided tours of:

• Venice
• Bled
• Klagenfurt
• Opatija
• Plitvice Lakes
• Split

Entrances:

• Venice Vaporetto
• Bled boat ride + Bled island and church, Bled Castle
• Postojna Cave and Castle
• Plitvice Lakes National Park including boat ride
• Amphitheatre Pula

Porterage

City taxes

Not Included:

• International Flights
• Any beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Gratuities / Tips for guides and drivers
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel
• Visa service (if required)

Notes

• Hotel – check in after 14.00 hours only. Check out by 11.00 hours
• Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• Group size 15-20 approximately (maximum 25)
• Meals are pre-set, please notify us of any dietary requirements
• Visa (if required).  Please check with your local Consulate
• CHILDREN: Suitable for 12 years and older

Please email info@select-a-tour.com  for further details.