Make your own way to hotel. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight in Mestre.  Hotel Antony Palace or similar  

Meet your tour leader at hotel lobby 9:00-9:30am. Departure towards Venice followed by sightseeing of this unique floating city. Walking tour with English speakingguide before returning back to land and continue towards Slovenia.Dinner and overnight in Bled. (B, D)

Enjoy a relaxing tour of glacier Lake Bled, one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia. Afterwards take a boat ride to the island and a visit to Bled Castle. The terrace of the castle affords wonderful views of the lake and surrounding mountains - on a clear day you can see Slovenia’s highest mountain, Mount Triglav. Then travel to Lake Bohinj, one of the best kept secrets in the area. (B)

Today, visit the neighbouring country of Austria, where you will be treated to stunningviews of the Alps. In the historic county of Carinthia, enjoy a panoramic tour of the picturesque 20 km-long Lake Wörth. Continue to the charming town of Klagenfurt, a university town featuring the beautiful Lindworm fountain in the old city square, the Altplatz. After the visit, enjoy lunch in the Klagenfurt area before returning to the Bled Lake area. Overnight in the Bled or Bohinj Lake area.(B, L)

Before heading to Croatia, visit the enchanting capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, for a captivating walking tour. Next, explore the magnificent Postojna Cave, one of the largest underground cave systems in Europe, renowned for its wondrous geological formations and home to the mysterious olm. In the late afternoon, arrive on the coast of Croatia's largest peninsula, Istria. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Rovinj or Vrsar. Hotel Eden 4* or Resort Belvedere 4*or similar. (B, D)

Start the day with sightseeing of the most precious jewels of the Istrian Coast. Stroll through the labyrinthine cobbled streets, revealing the rich history and picturesque views of this stunning peninsula. Head towards inner Istria to sample one of its tastiest treasures, the truffle. Experience a unique sensory delight with an olive oil tasting session, savouring the green scent and flavours of various extra virgin olive oils at a renowned local producer. Visit the well-preserved amphitheatre in Pula, a jewel of the 3000-year-old city. Overnight in Rovinj or Vrsar. Hotel Eden 4* or Resort Belvedere 4*or similar. (B, T)

Travel from Croatia’s biggest peninsula through the delightful town of Opatija, where you can enjoy leisure time exploring magnificent villas, old hotels, and the scenic Lungomare promenade. Visit Angiolina Park or enjoy a coffee at Wagner's terrace. Continue through the lush Gorski Kotar Region to the picturesque town of Fužine and explore the Vrelo Cave. Relish a heart-warming lunch at the traditional restaurant Bitoraj, before continuing to the water wonderland of Plitvice Lakes. Dinner and overnight in the Plitvice Lakes area. Hotel Palcich or similar. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, let yourself be carried away by the fascinating labyrinth of evergreen woods 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. Continue towards Split for a short evening walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest city on the Adriatic coast. On our walking tour we explore Diocletian’s Palace and to Grgur Ninski Statue, the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St Domnius. A farewell dinner in a typical Dalmatian restaurant - Konoba. Hotel Marvie 4* or similar. (B)

After the breakfast transfer to Split Airport. (B)

For those wishing to extend their Croatian journey, we offer the opportunity to embark on an Adriatic cruise or explore the captivating city of Dubrovnik with our Dubrovnik Escape extension.