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16 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Rome, Italy

Ends

Split, Croatia

Highlights

Spend two memorable nights in a converted castle hotel and dine on a multi-course gourmet meal during your stay in the rolling vineyards of Tuscany's Chianti region.

Visit the home of a Roman nobleman during an Exclusive Experience. Your aristocratic host will show you around the opulent interiors and explain the rich history of the residence, before sitting down for lunch in his dining room.

Delight in regional specialties during a wine-tasting at a family garden vineyard in Tuscany and a truffle and Istrian wine tasting in Motovun.

Take advantage of local knowledge when you travel with expert local leaders who will share the best of their countries, bring history to life and know all the best places to eat.

Enjoy your own slice of paradise at your Feature Stay hotel – the Hotel Istra sits on its own private island and boasts world class service, fantastic facilities and beautiful grounds to explore.

Itinerary

Picture yourself wandering through the cobbled streets of Rome, gazing at the shimmering lakes of Slovenia, and soaking up the sun along Croatia’s Adriatic coast. The "Premium Rome to Split" tour is a 16-day journey that captures the essence of Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia’s most enchanting destinations. From the rustic vineyards of Tuscany to Venice’s iconic Piazza San Marco, and from the medieval marvel of Bled to the cascading waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National Park, each day brings a new discovery. The itinerary is thoughtfully crafted for a gentle pace, making it especially welcoming to mature explorers and those who appreciate leisurely sightseeing. What sets this trip apart is the seamless blend of local cuisine, cultural immersion, and natural wonders—all guided by seasoned leaders who share insider stories and exclusive access, ensuring an unforgettable European adventure.

day 1 - Rome

Buongiorno! Welcome to Rome. When you arrive, you’ll take a complimentary transfer to your hotel and settle in. If you arrive early, and it’s recommended that you do to soak in all this incredibly historic city has to offer, maybe grab an espresso and hit the streets. Your adventure officially begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. When the formalities are out of the way, get your first taste of Italy with an included dinner at a local restaurant.

included:Rome - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant, Complimentary Arrival Transfer

accommodation:Hotel Atlantico or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Rome

From ancient monuments to romantic restaurants, Rome is a city of great beauty and diversity. Today, join a private guide for a trip to the Spanish steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza Navona and inside the Pantheon before reaching Campo de Fiori, where a local fresh produce market has been held since 1869. Join your leader for a quick stop at a local bar for a granita (an iced Italian espresso) then have lunch at a classic local restaurant that’s frequented by Romans. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Colosseum – one of the Seven Wonders of the World – then the evening is free for you to explore at your own pace.

included:Rome - Coffee Granita (Coffee semi-frozen dessert), Rome – Guided walking tour, Rome – Colosseum Guided Tour, Rome – Pantheon Entrance Fee

accommodation:Hotel Atlantico or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 3 - Siena / Monteriggioni / San Gimignano Region

Today you’ll take a private vehicle to the city of Siena, where your leader will show you the most interesting sights on an orientation walk. At the city’s heart is Piazza del Campo – home to the biannual Palio horse race and nearby the Siena Cathedral. Next, visit Monteriggioni – a medieval walled town with over a dozen towers once used to defend Sienese territory from the Florentines. You’ll have time to explore this tiny hilltop spot before arriving at your Feature Stay accommodation near San Gimignano. This country hotel with views of a tree-studded landscape geatures an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. Tonight, indulge in an included gourmet dinner made with local ingredients that pays homage to traditional Tuscan dishes, with a modern twist.

included:Siena - Orientation Walk, Monteriggioni - Orientation Walk, Chianti Region - Gourmet Dinner

accommodation:Borgo San Luigi (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 4 - San Gimignano Region

Start the day with a visit to San Gimignano – the 'Town of Fine Towers'. Explore the medieval Old Town centre and its Gothic and Romanesque architecture with your leader. This region is also renowned for its ancient Vernaccia grapes, which are the basis for one of Tuscany's finest white wines. Your group will visit a local agriturismo, where you’ll explore the vineyards and sample some of their celebrated wine, before enjoying an included lunch featuring regional cheese, fine olive oil and bruschetta. Return to your Feature Stay accommodation for another delicious dinner.

included:San Gimignano - Agriturismo Winery Tour & Tasting

accommodation:Borgo San Luigi (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 5 - Pisa / Lucca / Florence

Today you’ll visit Pisa. It’s not always possible to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to its precarious state, but as your leader shares the history of this legendary building, you’ll have the opportunity to take a photo from the ground. Your next stop is historic Lucca – one of Italy’s most beautiful but underrated cities – where you’ll take a short walk along the city’s beautifully preserved Renaissance walls. From here you’ll take the short journey to Florence where the evening is yours to walk the cobbled streets, eat gelato and soak up the unmistakenly Tuscan atmosphere.

included:Florence - Orientation Walk, Pisa - Pisa Visit & Orientation walk, Lucca - City Walls & Orientation Walk

accommodation:Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 6 - Florence

This morning, join a private guided walk of Florence, including a visit to the Galleria dell‘Accademia – an art museum renowned for its collection of sculptures, including the iconic statue of David by Michelangelo. You then have a free afternoon to explore at your own pace. Visiting the Uffizi is highly recommended as it’s one of the oldest galleries in the world. Maybe head to Piazzale Michelangelo for sweeping views of Florence’s timeless skyline and sample some of the culinary delicacies on offer from across Tuscany, with dishes known for their freshness, simplicity and quality. Olive oil, beans and herbs are a feature here.

included:Florence - Galleria dell ’Accademia admission, Florence – Highlights of Florence Guided walk

accommodation:Grand Hotel Adriatico or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 7 - Venice

In the morning, head to the railway station and take a high-speed train to Venice. When you arrive, your leader will take you on an orientation walk so you can get acquainted with the city’s maze of canals and learn about its unique history. You’ll pop into Atelier Lunardelli – a historical atelier where they design furniture combining glass and timber. Then, make your way to Palazzo Pisani, which was once home to one of the most powerful Venetian dynasties and now houses the Music Conservatory of Venice. You can also take the stairs to rooftop for a spectacular aerial view of the city. Venice is renowned for its glass, so end the walk with a visit to a glass blowing factory to learn about the art of its production. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore before joining back up with your group in the evening for a Venetian dinner.

included:Venice -Traghetto boat ride, Venice - Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant, Venice - Water Taxi, Venice - Palazzo Pisani, Venice - Academy of Music Visit, Venice – Furniture and Glass Blowing Artisan Visits

accommodation:Hotel Ca dei Conti or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 8 - Venice

Today is yours to explore Venice at your leisure and there’s plenty to explore among the bridges, towers, piazzas, canals, churches and gondolas – practically unchanged for 600 years. Maybe walk to St Mark's Square and the Basilica, Doges’ Palace, Accademia Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. In the evening, join your new leader and group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Venice is famous for seafood and fresh Veneto vegetables – maybe try some fritto misto (a mix of fried seafood) or risotto with asparagus.

included:Venice - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant, Complimentary Arrival Transfer

accommodation:Hotel Ca dei Conti or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 9 - Ljubljana / Bled

Say farewell to Venice this morning and travel to Ljubljana – a city full of style and sophistication. When you arrive, take a guided tour around the Old Town and earn about the city’s history as you visit Ljubljana Castle, the Town Hall, Cathedral of St Nicholas and the Dragon Bridge. You'll also visit the open market under arcades before continuing to the lake side town of Bled. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy your scenic surroundings.

included:Ljubljana - Walking Tour, Ljubljana - Castle visit & funicular

accommodation:Hotel Lovec or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 10 - Lake Bohinj / Bled

This morning you’ll drive through the misty Sava Bohinjka Valley to beautiful Lake Bohinj – the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia. Take a cable car to the top of Mt Vogel, where you’ll be greeted by views of evergreen woods sloping down the mountains to blue waters. Take some time to enjoy the area before returning to Bled – renowned for its mild, healing climate and thermal lake water. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then take a Pletna boat ride (a wooden, awning-covered boat rowed by a special oarsman) to the island on Lake Bled and climb up the 99 steps to St Mary's Church. Enjoy a free evening where you can seek out the famous Bled cream cake (nearly every cafe and cake shop in town claims that theirs is the best).

included:Bled - Pletna Boat Trip on Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj - Cable Car to Mt Vogel, Lake Bohinj - Day Trip

accommodation:Hotel Lovec or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 11 - Postonjna Caves / Motovun / Buzet

This morning, begin your day with a visit to the Postojna Caves, a network of 20 km of passages, galleries and chambers, Postojna is the largest classic karst cave in Europe. Take an open-top train ride through narrow tunnels into the jungle of stalactites and stalagmites, before your leader explains the geology of this natural wonder. Continue to Motovun – sitting on the top of a cone-shaped hill surrounded by the bountiful Mirna River Valley, whose forests are famous for truffle hunting. Today, you’ll have the chance to sample the delectable local product during a truffle tasting combined with fritaja (Croatian omelette), a local speciality, on a visit to a family-owned farm. Your sommelier will pair your tasting with suitable Istrian wines to try, such as the famous Malvazija. Continue your wine tasting with a visit to the award-winning Kabola Winery in the Istria countryside, known for having the best Croatian wines. Then, head to the village of Buzet, which sits on top of a hill and is filled with traditional Istrian houses and streets. Your stay tonight will have panoramic views of the River Mirna.

included:Motovun - Truffle & Wine Tasting, Motovun - Town Walls Walk, Buzet - Aura Distillery Tour and Tasting, Postojna - Caves Visit

accommodation:Boutique Hotel Vela Vrata or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 12 - Plitvice

Today, make the most of a late morning before heading to the villages of Slunj and Rastoke which are beautifully preserved on the banks of the Korana River. Take a walk through the villages and admire the traditional wooden houses and water mills. From here you will head on to your hotel just outside Plitvice Lakes National Park. When you arrive, you have the option to head out on a leisurely walk with your leader to get your bearings. Then, the rest of the afternoon and evening is free for you to spend at your leisure.

included:Slunj and Rastoke - Villages Walk

accommodation:Hotel Lyra or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 13 - Plitvice Lakes National Park / Zadar

Today, you’ll explore one of Croatia's most beautiful sites – Plitvice Lakes National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a fairy-tale land of wooded hills, turquoise lakes and waterfalls. Enjoy some time to discover the park’s trails – your leader will recommend the best routes to suit your interests and outline the park's rules. After your memorable visit to the lakes, drive to the walled city of Zadar. Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide. Learn the ancient history of the Roman Forum built in the first Century and St Donatus' Church. Visit the reconstructed Romanesque St Grisigono's Church, St Mary's bell tower, St Anastasia's Cathedral, and the People's Square. Lastly, you will visit the Three and Five Wells Squares. There is also an opportunity to visit the Gold and Silver Museum. In the late afternoon, top off the day with a local food tasting, including prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese and olives, and sample maraschino, a sweet cherry brandy originating from Zadar. After, relax and enjoy drink overlooking the bay.

included:Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance & Hike, Zadar - Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide, Zadar - Local Liqueur Tasting, Zadar - Local Food Tasting

accommodation:Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 14 - Zadar

The day is yours to continue to get to know Zadar. There are a number of excellent museums to visit including the Museum of Church Art, the Archaeological Museum and the National Museum. Don't forget to visit the famous ‘Greeting to the Sun’ and the ‘Sea Organ’, two of the more modern sights of Zadar. The latter is a man-made organ on Zadar's Riva that works with the motion of the waves and 35 pipes to create a musical soundscape. You could also visit the vibrant fish markets of this port town, take a dip in the clear coastal waters, or explore the cafe culture and do some people watching.

accommodation:Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 15 - Sibenik / Split

After breakfast, drive to Split, making a stop in the town of Sibenik. Walk among the stone houses, churches, narrow alleys and lanes where past and present are harmonious. Visit St Jacob's Cathedral, a 15th-century jewel that’s UNESCO-protected, before taking some time for lunch. Continue to your final destination of Split. This is Croatia's second-largest city in the heart of the Dalmatian coast, set on the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea against a backdrop of coastal mountains. Check into your Feature Stay accommodation – a boutique hotel with centuries of history (it started its life in the 1700's as the first cafe in Split!), situated on the most beautiful square in the city. This evening you may like to head to one of Split’s restaurants with your group for dinner.

included:Sibenik - Orientation Walk, Sibenik - St. James Cathedral

accommodation:Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 16 - Split

Your adventure comes to and end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to extend your stay in Split, just get in touch with your booking agent to organise additional accommodation.

meals:1 Breakfast

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Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (12 nights), Feature Stay (3 nights)

Meals

14 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Transport

High-speed train, Private vehicle

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An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Rome - Welcome Dinner at Local RestaurantComplimentary Arrival TransferRome - Coffee Granita (Coffee semi-frozen dessert)Rome – Guided walking tourRome – Colosseum Guided TourRome – Pantheon Entrance FeeSiena - Orientation WalkMonteriggioni - Orientation WalkChianti Region - Gourmet DinnerSan Gimignano - Agriturismo Winery Tour & TastingFlorence - Orientation WalkPisa - Pisa Visit & Orientation walkLucca - City Walls & Orientation WalkFlorence - Galleria dell ’Accademia admissionFlorence – Highlights of Florence Guided walkVenice -Traghetto boat rideVenice - Farewell Dinner at Local RestaurantVenice - Water TaxiVenice - Palazzo PisaniVenice - Academy of Music VisitVenice – Furniture and Glass Blowing Artisan VisitsVenice - Welcome Dinner at Local RestaurantLjubljana - Walking TourLjubljana - Castle visit & funicularBled - Pletna Boat Trip on Lake BledLake Bohinj - Cable Car to Mt VogelLake Bohinj - Day TripMotovun - Truffle & Wine TastingMotovun - Town Walls WalkBuzet - Aura Distillery Tour and TastingPostojna - Caves VisitSlunj and Rastoke - Villages WalkPlitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance & HikeZadar - Sightseeing Tour with Local GuideZadar - Local Liqueur TastingZadar - Local Food TastingSibenik - Orientation WalkSibenik - St. James Cathedral

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