DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Venice
Arrive in Venice and transfer to the hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Venice City Tour
Begin your discovery of Venice on the Island of Murano, known for its artistic and colorful glassware. Visit a local factory to witness the art of glassblowing. Afterward, continue to the main island of Venice and take a walking tour with your local guide through the maze of narrow alleyways and bridges. Upon reaching St. Mark's Square, stop to view its most prominent monuments. The pink marble Doge's Palace was the official residence of the Venetian ruler, and the Bridge of Sighs offers one of the most notable scenes of this Romantic city. Marvel at the golden Basilica of San Marco, built over several centuries in a fusion of Byzantine, Roman, and Venetian architecture. The rest of the day is free, or participate in the optional Gondola Ride, offering a different perspective of this unique city built on water
Optional: Gondola Ride (PM)
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Trieste Sightseeing en route to Bled
Depart Venice and travel toward Slovenia, stopping en route in Trieste, a major seaport in northeastern Italy. Embark on a walk through the major piazzas of the city, including the former seat of the Jewish quarter and the Roman theater. Continue to the lovely city of Bled, exquisitely set amidst the Julian Alps. Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - Resort City of Bled
Surrounded by high peaks, Bled has enticed travelers since the mid-19th century for its pure air, magnificent scenery, and healing thermal springs. A tour through this charming town continues along the shores of the lake before ascending to the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff with soaring views. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on your own, or perhaps join the optional tour to the Postojna Cave, a network of passages, galleries, and chambers. Travel aboard the specially designed cave train with electric lighting that allows you to observe the splendor of the underground world. You'll be dazzled by the stalactites and stalagmites in a variety of shapes and colors. Tonight, attend the optional dinner at a country inn in the medieval town of Radovljica, highlighted by a selection of traditional Slovenian dishes and wine
Optional: Postojna Cave (PM)
Optional: Tour of Radovljica with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Wednesday - Ljubljana, Opatija
Today, drive to Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. On your tour, view the most significant sights of the old city center, with its unique mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. Stop at the colorful open-air market, Three Bridges Square, Town Hall, and Robba Fountain, among the best-known Baroque monuments. Spend free time exploring the city on your own before heading to Opatija, Croatia, for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Full Day in Opatija
Spend the day at leisure in Opatija, with its rich history, picturesque surroundings, and gorgeous beaches, once a gathering spot for the Austro-Hungarian nobility. Alternatively, join the optional tour to the Istrian Peninsula that begins in Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Afterward, the tour continues to the resort town of Rovinj. Tonight, return to Opatija and explore the lovely town and its wealth of fine seafood restaurants
Optional: Full Day Istrian Peninsula
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Friday - Pakovo Selo, Krka National Park, Split
Depart Opatija today on a long drive along the dramatic Adriatic coast to Split. En route, stop at the quaint Dalmatian village of Pakovo Selo. After lunch, continue toward the breathtaking Krka National Park. Admire the lake and waterways at one of Croatia's most famous sights, including Skradinski Buk Falls. Afterward, travel south to the UNESCO protected seaside town of Split. Check into your hotel before dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Split
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Explore Split, Travel to Dubrovnik
Walk along the cobbled streets of the Old Town featuring the historic inner city with its dominating Roman influence, built around the 4th century Palace of Diocletian. This is the largest and best-preserved Roman palace in the world, built for the Emperor Diocletian, representing a precious example of Roman architecture. See the remains of the Roman Peristyle, the unusual Cathedral of St. Domnius built in the Middle Ages, and the Temple of Jupiter, with its headless black sphinx guarding the entrance. Spend time discovering the town independently. Then, continue along the coast to the walled city of Dubrovnik where you will have the opportunity to see the amazing views of this city known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic." Tonight, dinner is at the hotel
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Sunday - Dubrovnik City Tour
The walking tour of Old Dubrovnik highlights the city's treasures within the 800-year-old walls. View the Rector's Palace, an outstanding blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and the monumental Sponza Palace, preserved with its original beauty. Under the City Bell Tower on Luza Square stands Orlando Tower, dedicated to the knight that saved the city in the 9th century. Continue to the Dominican Monastery and visit the Franciscan Monastery with one of the oldest functioning pharmacies in Europe. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Dubrovnik on your own. Perhaps head to Stradun, the main shopping street, which was used as a filming location for The Last Jedi in the Star Wars series. Alternatively, join the optional Silk Wonder and Old Mills Tour. Travel to Gruda and visit the gallery of Antonia Ruskovic. Learn how silk is produced and browse the extensive selection of handmade products. Afterward, continue to Divanovic Mill to watch a demonstration of flour production and wool processing. There are not many fulling mills left and this is the only operational one in Dalmatia. Learn about fabrics and their importance in the region. Later, return to Dubrovnik. Tonight, perhaps attend the optional Traditional Croatian Dinner
Optional: Silk Wonder and Old Mills (PM)
Optional: Traditional Croatian Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11, Monday - Montenegro, Kotor
Depart Dubrovnik and drive across the Croatian border to Montenegro, a Mediterranean jewel with its crystal clear lakes. Head to the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. A boat ride takes you to Our Lady of the Rocks Church, nestled on an islet off the coast of Perast. View the Roman Catholic Church, the largest building on the islet, and its museum. Later, drive to the fortified, medieval town of Kotor. On your guided walking tour, view the Cathedral of St.Tryphon, the Maritime Museum, numerous palaces, and the Old Town Square. Spend leisure time strolling through the winding cobblestone lanes of the Old City before heading to Budva-Becici for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Budva-Becici
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Tuesday - Shkodra, Tirana City Tour
This morning, drive to Tirana, Albania. Enroute, stop in Shkodra, an important cultural center and amongst Albania's oldest cities, set on the east side of Shkodra Lake. In the afternoon, arrive in Tirana and take a sightseeing tour, beginning at Skanderbeg Square, the bustling heart of the city, named for Skanderbeg, the Albanian national hero whose equestrian statue dominates the center of the plaza. View Et'hem Bey Mosque, which serves as a symbol of the rebirth of religious freedom in Albania. Continue to the soviet built Palace of Culture with its first stone symbolically placed by Nikita Khrushchev. End the tour with a visit to Bunk'Art 2, an ex-nuclear bunker that is now a museum, providing an unusual insight into Albania's history during the Cold War. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Tirana
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13, Wednesday - Full Day in Tirana
Spend the day at leisure in Tirana or join the optional Kruje Tour with Lunch. The visit will take you back in time and give you a wonderful cultural experience. Walk through the old bazaar, visit the Ethnographic Museum, and have lunch at a local restaurant. At your dinner tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Kruje Tour with Lunch (AM)
Overnight: Tirana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 14, Thursday - Depart Albania
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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