23 Days | Discover the delights of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
From storied cities to glittering coastlines, uncover the best of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia on a 23-day Premium adventure. Travel through the rustic heart of Tuscany, explore the wonders of Venice, Pisa’s Leaning Tower and visit the home a nobleman in Rome. Discover the beaming waters of Lake Bled, the underground world of the Postojna Caves and the spectacular Plitvice Lakes National Park. Take in ancient riches on Korcula island and stroll the legendary streets of Dubrovnik. Throw in expert local leaders, buckets of sunshine and some of Europe’s best food and you have an adventure to remember.
Trip overview
- Start
- Rome, Italy
- Finish
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Italy, Croatia, Slovenia
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- ZMPXC
Our best 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service
All must-see locations plus authentic experiences exclusive to Premium
Trips led by our most experienced and highest-rated local leaders
- 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.
- Enjoy two memorable Feature Stays - a hotel in the rolling vineyards of Tuscany's Chianti region, and an exquisite 1776 building in Split.
- Delight in a truffle tasting in Motovun during an Exclusive Experience. Truffles are combined with local speciality dishes and a sommelier will pair your tasting with suitable Istrian wines to try.
- Explore scenic Croatian towns with glittering harbors and ancient facades, including the resort town of Opatija and seaside Sibenik, where you'll explore the 15th century stone Cathedral of St. James, decorated with 71 sculpted faces.
- Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Inclusions
20 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
Private vehicle, High-speed train, Ferry
Comfortable hotel (17 nights), Feature stay (5 nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Rome - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Rome – Coffee Granita (Coffee semi-frozen dessert)
- Rome – Guided walking tour
- Rome – Nobleman’s home visit and lunch (Exclusive Experience)
- Siena - Orientation Walk
- Monteriggioni - Orientation Walk
- Chianti Region - Gourmet Dinner
- San Gimignano - Agriturismo Winery Tour & Tasting
- Florence - Orientation Walk
- Pisa - Pisa Visit & Orientation walk
- Lucca - City Walls & Orientation Walk
- Florence - Galleria dell ’Accademia admission
- Florence – Highlights of Florence Guided walk
- Venice - Orientation Walk including Fondaco Terrace Rooftop
- Venice -Traghetto boat ride
- Venice - Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Venice - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Postojna - Caves Visit
- Ljubljana - Walking Tour
- Ljubljana - Castle visit & funicular
- Bled - Pletna Boat Trip on Lake Bled
- Lake Bohinj - Cable Car to Mt Vogel
- Lake Bohinj - Day Trip
- Motovun - Truffle & Wine Tasting
- Rovinj - Orientation Walk
- Motovun - Town Walls Walk
- Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance & Hike
- Zadar - Sightseeing Tour with Local Guide
- Zadar - Sunset Drink
- Sibenik - Orientation Walk
- Sibenik - St. James Cathedral
- Split - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Split - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Split - Diocletian's Palace Visit
- Korcula Island - Korcula Old Town Orientation Walk
- Korcula - Local Winery lunch and wine tasting
- Vela Luka - Vela Spila
- Korcula - Custom half day tour
- Korcula – Blato Ethno House Barilo
- Dubrovnik - City Walls
- Trsteno - Arboretum visit
- Trsteno - Olive Farm tasting and brunch
- Dubrovnik - Sunset Sailing
- Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR22
- Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
- Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
- Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR16
- Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
- Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR14
- Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
- Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
- Rome – Colosseum - EUR18
- Pisa - Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR27
- Florence - Museo dell'Opera di S.Maria del Fiore - EUR15
- Florence - Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR15
- Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR14
- Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
- Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR24
- Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
- Florence - Baptistry - EUR10
- Florence - Duomo & Campanile - EUR15
- Florence - Accademia - EUR17
- Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR99
- Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
- Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
- Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
- Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
- Venice - Traghetto Ride - EUR2
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
- Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
- Bled - Castle - EUR15
- Triglav National Park - Vintgar Gorge - EUR10
- Zadar - Krka National Park Day Trip - EUR90
- Zadar - Kornati National Park Day Trip - EUR70
- Zadar – Gold and Silver of the city of Zadar Museum - EUR6
- Zadar – Museum of ancient glass - EUR6
- Zadar - Archaeological Museum - EUR5
- Split - Fish Market - Free
- Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
- Split - Marjan Hill Hike - Free
- Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery - EUR12
- Split - Archaeological Museum - EUR8
- Split - Diocletian's Palace Cellars - EUR7
- Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
- Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
- Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
- Split - City Museum - EUR4
- Korcula - Traditional Moreska Dance Performance - EUR18
- Korcula – Hop on hop off boat - EUR20
- Korcula – City Museum - EUR6
- Korcula - Mljet National Park visit (including the ferry) - EUR55
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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