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10 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Highlights
Zagreb: Walk with your Local Specialist from the 19th-century parks and facades of the Lower Town towards the older streets around the main square. Along the way, you’ll see key buildings such as the Art Pavilion and the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, setting out the city’s main landmarks.
Zagreb: Ride Zagreb’s funicular, in operation since 1890 and often cited as one of the world’s shortest public-transport funiculars. The 66 m (217 ft) line links Ilica Street with the Upper Town in around a minute, giving an immediate sense of the change from the commercial Lower Town to the old fortified ridge.
Ljubljana: Join a walking tour with a Local Specialist, following riverbanks and squares towards key landmarks. See Ljubljana Castle on its hilltop, City Hall on Mestni trg, the Baroque cathedral dedicated to St. Nicholas and Plečnik’s Triple Bridge spanning the Ljubljanica, setting out the main civic and religious centres of the city.
Postojna Cave: Explore Postojna Cave, a karst system with more than 20 kilometres of surveyed passages and one of the first caves in Europe to introduce an underground railway in the 19th century. Inside, discover the cave’s role in karst research and spot endemic species such as the proteus, or “olm”, that live in these underground waters.
Krk: Explore Krk with your Local Specialist, tracing its development from Roman settlement to medieval stronghold. Walk through the walled old town, note traces of Venetian rule in the stone facades and lanes, and visit St. Mary’s Cathedral and Frankopan Castle, once the seat of a prominent Croatian noble family.
Pula: Visit one of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres still standing, built in the 1st century CE under Emperor Augustus. You’ll stand inside a structure that once held around 20,000 spectators for gladiatorial games and public events, with the outer walls and tiers still clearly defined.
Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century.
Pula: Visit one of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres still standing, built in the 1st century CE under Emperor Augustus. You’ll stand inside a structure that once held around 20,000 spectators for gladiatorial games and public events, with the outer walls and tiers still clearly defined.
Venice: Travel by boat along the Giudecca Canal as your Travel Director gives an orientation to Venice. Pass 13th to 18th-century palazzi, the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square, an iconic introduction to the city from the water.
Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century.
All hotel tips, charges and local taxesWe carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel doorComplimentary coach and hotel WiFi where available
Meals
4 Dinner (D)9 Breakfast (B)1 Lunch (L)
Transport
Airconditioned, 40seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional DriverFrom time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with a local specialty representing the destination.
Others
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Itinerary
Journey from Zagreb to Venice in a Small Group, following the northern Adriatic through Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. Along the way, explore Zagreb and Ljubljana, cruise Lake Bled, visit Postojna Cave, Krk Island and Istrian towns such as Rovinj and Pula before continuing to Piran and Venice. Local Specialists and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences will connect you with family-run wineries, Murano glassblowers and local initiatives, with balanced time at leisure in harbours, old towns and lakeside settings.
day 1Welcome to Zagreb
Arrive in Zagreb, capital of Croatia, capital of Croatia and a key Central European gateway to the Adriatic. After check-in, you'll have time to settle and take in first impressions of the city or simply rest at the hotel. In the evening, you'll meet your Travel Director and your Small Group for a dinner in a local restaurant, where regional dishes will introduce your northern Adriatic journey.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Zagreb
Accommodation
Sheraton Zagreb
day 2Zagreb Sightseeing and on to Ljubljana
day 3Lake Bled, Jewel of the Slovenian Alps
day 4Postojna Caves and across the border to Croatia
day 5Explore the island of Krk
day 6Rovinj and Pula, Jewels of Istria
day 7Discover Roman Pula
day 8Piran, Jewel of the Istrian Coast, and on to Venice
day 9Through the Canals of Venice
day 10Arrivederci Venice
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