From CAD 2,395
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Small Group
Light
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(13 reviews)
Experience Overview
Discover the rich artistic heritage, natural attractions and acclaimed cuisines of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy on this ten-day trip from Dubrovnik to Venice. Soak up Split’s stunning ocean views, see Dubrovnik's renowned walled city and wander through the pristine natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park – a must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get acquainted with Croatia’s capital Zagreb, explore Ljubljana’s Old Town and be romanced and entranced by Venice, where you end it all (or extend your adventures). Take in both acclaimed landmarks and lesser-known attractions with a trip that covers all the nature-loving bases in some of the Mediterranean’s hottest locations.
Highlights
- Explore a lesser-visited part of Croatia during a day trip to the Elafiti Islands. Soak up free to explore, unwind in nature or float in the crystal clear waters.
- Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park – a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site – marvelling at luminous lakes and azure waterfalls that look like they’ve been sketched by an artist.
- Walk the streets, medieval buildings and restored castle of Ljubljana’s charming Old Town on foot. Your local leader will know all the hotspots, plus the best cafes for a coffee break.
- Feast on Mediterranean fresh seafood, Italian-influenced antipasti and the crunchy, doughy dessert of fritule in the culinary capital of Croatia – Zagreb. Then if you like, explore the touching Museum of Broken Relationships.
- Journey to romantic Venice – like no other city in the world. Fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands, and endless historic attractions and hop on a gondola if you want to explore the city from a different perspective.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3231
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Train,Public bus,Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: ZMRI
Starts: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Finishes: Venice, Croatia
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (6), Lunch (1),Accommodation: Hostel (6 nights),Hotel (3 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2395 (CAD 240 /day)
Itinerary
Dobro Dosli! Welcome to Croatia. The jewel of the Dalmatian Coast, your journey begins in Dubrovnik, a beautiful white stone town surrounded entirely by city walls. Although it experienced devastation during the war in the early 1990s, the Old Town remains as charming as ever with its tiled roofs and stone buildings. With the sparkling water of the Adriatic in the background, Dubrovnik is picturesque and full of character, and its Old Town can easily be covered on foot. After tonight's group meeting at 6 pm, maybe head out for a walk around Dubrovnik. Later, maybe enjoy a meal with the group and get to know your fellow travellers.
Optional Activities:
- Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence (4 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip (27 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum (10 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace (13 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure (69 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - Srd Hill Hike - Free
- Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery (4 EUR)
- Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk (35 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning after breakfast, take a day trip to the Elafiti Islands – a small archipelago northwest of Dubrovnik, exploring churches and incredible views along the way. When you arrive at the beach, enjoy some free time to relax, swim, or find a good spot to settle for a couple of hours for a long lunch. After, return to Dubrovnik where you’ll have the late afternoon and night free. Walk along the city walls of ‘Game of Thrones’ fame, enjoying breathtaking views of the Adriatic Sea. Visit Big Onofrio's Fountain, built by architect Onofrio della Cava in the 15th century to supply water to the city or check out the Franciscan monastery, home to one of the world's oldest continuously functioning pharmacies, founded in the 13th century. Tonight, kick back on Banje Beach or find a good spot with a sunset view for dinner.
Included Activities:
- Dubrovnik – Elafiti Island Day Trip
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning travel up the coast to Split. If Dubrovnik is considered the heart of Dalmatia, Split is certainly the soul. On a small peninsula on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, it's the second-largest city in Croatia. Enjoy a free afternoon in this stunning seaside town, exploring the historic streets and making sure you see the World Heritage-listed Diocletian's Palace. For a more in-depth introduction to the city, why not join an optional guided tour with a local guide? Dinner by the sea is recommended, whether you’re a fiend for fresh seafood or just want to catch the deep colours of the sunset.
Optional Activities:
- Split - Fish Market - Free
- Split - Hiking in Mosor with traditional dinner (64 EUR)
- Split - Cooking Class including Lunch or Dinner (80 EUR)
- Split - Diocletian's Palace Cellars (7 EUR)
- Split - Ethnographic Museum (3 EUR)
- Split - City Museum (4 EUR)
- Split - Gallery of Fine Arts (5 EUR)
- Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower (10 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a free day in Split today. At the heart of its atmospheric Old Town is a fascinating city-within-a-city – the remains of a third-century palace built for Roman Emperor Diocletian. Some places might have protected such an impressive complex in a museum, but not enigmatic Split. These ancient walls now house a vibrant mix of shops, cafes, restaurants and houses. Step back in time as you stroll the sprawling maze of passageways and courtyards – you’ll also find a 16th-century synagogue and a courtyard often filled with music. If your feet tire, why not sample Croatia’s fine coffee culture with a frothy kava from a cafe on the Riva waterfront promenade – a prime spot for people-watching. In the evening, Split boasts an increasingly bustling nightlife scene, so grab a few of your fellow travellers and hit the bars.
Optional Activities:
- Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure (64 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you will visit one of Croatia's most beautiful sites – Plitvice Lakes National Park. The park was given UNESCO World Heritage status 20 years ago and is 19 hectares of wooded hills surrounding 16 stunning turquoise lakes, all connected by a series of waterfalls. The area is populated by deer, bears, wolves, boars and some rare bird species, and the thick, primeval forest vegetation of beech trees, fir spruce and white pine adds another element to the park's beauty. You’ll have free time to explore or simply follow your leader to see the best spots – all trails in the national park are well marked, so it's difficult to get lost (but make sure you follow the national park rules, which your leader will outline). Look to the canopy for over 120 species of birds, including hawks and owls. After your memorable visit to the lakes, you’ll drive to Croatia's capital Zagreb.
Included Activities:
- Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning after breakfast, take an orientation walk with your leader as they point out the local amenities and attractions in Zagreb. For lunch, you’ll head to Dolac Market – the main market in the city and a great spot to pick up local favourites. The upper level offers seasonal fruits, vegetables, preserves and olive oil and the bottom level sells cheese and meats. Stop by a bakery for a taste of cevapcici (grilled minced meat) – a traditional market snack. The rest of the day is free, so you might want to check out the gothic Zagreb Cathedral, with its twin spires that dominate the city's skyline. Maybe start at Ban Jelacic Square, the city's central point, and visit one of the excellent museums like the quirky Museum of Broken Relationships.
Included Activities:
- Zagreb – Dolac Market Lunch
- Zagreb - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities:
- Zagreb - Mirogoj Cemetery - Free
- Zagreb - Cathedral - Free
- Zagreb - Kula Lotrščak (3 EUR)
- Zagreb - The Croatian Museum of Naive Art (5 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel by train this morning across the Slovenian border and arrive in the cosmopolitan capital of Ljubljana (pronounced 'Lyub-Li-Yana'). Check in to your accommodation and then head out on a short orientation walk with your leader. The rest of the day is free for you to delve deeper into this beautiful city. Located in the centre of Slovenia, Ljubljana is a city full of style and sophistication, history, monuments, churches, museums and great restaurants. Maybe wander around the old city centre, renowned for its unique architectural appearance. The Old Town consists of three main squares and Baroque houses, and you can visit the Ljubljana Castle, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of St Nicholas, and the Dragon Bridge. Stop at the central Preseren Square, dedicated to the Slovenian romantic poet France Preseren.
Optional Activities:
- Ljubljana - Dragon Bridge - Free
- Ljubljana - Metelkova Neighbourhood - Free
- Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular (16 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a free day to explore Ljubljana further. You have the option of heading on a day trip to Bled – gifted with immense natural beauty, Bled ranks among the most beautiful of alpine resorts. Its fairy tale-like scenery includes a castle, a stunning lake and a picturesque island topped with a church, which is a dream to explore. Take a Pletna boat ride (a wooden, awning-covered boat rowed by a special oarsman) across sparkling Lake Bled to its island, then climb the 99 steps to St Mary's Church. Be sure to seek out the famous Bled cream cake, too – nearly every cafe and cake shop in town claims their cream cake is the best! There's also plenty of action for adrenaline junkies on offer today, like rafting, caving, cycling, canoeing, boating or swimming.
Optional Activities:
- Ljubljana - Sights & Bites Urban Adventure (130 EUR)
- Bled - Day Trip by Public Bus (15 EUR)
- Ljubljana - Dragon Bridge - Free
- Ljubljana - Metelkova Neighbourhood - Free
- Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular (16 EUR)
- Bled - Castle (15 EUR)
- Bled - Pletna Boat Trip (14 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, travel by bus to one of the world's most unique and romantic destinations – Venice. Renowned for its canals, Venice comprises hundreds of small islands connected by nearly 400 bridges. Its famous sights – such as the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, Doge's Palace (the ruler of Venice), the Piazza San Marco and the evocative Bridge of Sighs – are easily explored by foot. Don't miss the chance to take a gondola ride through the romantic canals! It’s also heavily recommended that you sample a slice of tiramisu (coffee-soaked sponge cake), the region’s specialty. Tonight, maybe join your fellow travellers for dinner and try two other local specialities – fresh lobster and squid ink pasta.
Optional Activities:
- Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (30 EUR)
- Venice - Gondola Ride (80 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no activities planned for today, you’re free to depart the accommodation any time after check-out. Venice is a charming city with lots to do, so it’s highly recommended that you stay an extra day or two. If you would like to spend more time in Venice, just speak to your booking agent.
Optional Activities:
- Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury (5 EUR)
- Venice - Accademia Gallery (16 EUR)
- Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (30 EUR)
- Venice - Traghetto Ride (2 EUR)
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection (17 EUR)
- Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure (112 EUR)
- Venice - Gondola Ride (80 EUR)
- Venice - St Mark's Campanile (12 EUR)
- Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti (15 EUR)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Gemma - Traveled, September 2023
This was a brilliant trip to a beautiful part of the world. The highlight for me was Lake Bled in Slovenia - absolutely stunning. As Slovenia was high on my wish list, it would be nice if Intrepid could find a way for the group to leave earlier in the morning on the travel day from Zagreb to Ljubljana, even if that meant taking a bus not a train. While Lucija helped us organise our time in the afternoon in Ljubljana and our day at Lake Bled, I’d already done everything I wanted to in Zagreb and would have liked more time in Ljubljana. Every other part of the itinerary was great. Although wet on the day we went, Plitvice Lakes were beautiful. What made this trip even better was having the lovely Lucija as our leader! Definitely recommend this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2023
Ani - Traveled, August 2023
I booked this trip last minute without expectations and I was nervous about accommodations. I ended up being very happy and satisfied. With exception of one accommodation being externally small space, everything else was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2023
Shaun - Traveled, July 2023
This trip was the perfect 'Basics' dive into the Balkan region. It was the perfect taste of Aegean Sea experience as well as the beautiful interior mountain towns you see in central Europe. There weren't alot of included activities which was expected and it allowed us to have tons of free time to do what we wanted. Highly recommended if you want to do more of your own exploring.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/29/2023
- Traveled, July 2023
This trip was really made special by our wonderful tour leader, Dijana, who arranged my most memorable birthday party to date! Overall this is a great itinerary, just consider adding a day before and after for enough time in Dubrovnik and Venice. Ljubljana and Bled were highlights along with the Plitvice Lakes. Hotels were basic but clean and local transport always comes with challenges like the air con not working - go with the flow and be ready for things beyond your control and you will be happy!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/01/2023
Amy - Traveled, May 2023
Highly recommend this tour. Beautiful countries that surprised and delighted me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/05/2023
Barbara - Traveled, May 2023
This intrepid tour was our second. Excellent itinerary and great group leader. It was a great way to see this part of Croatia and I would highly recommend .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/03/2023
Steven - Traveled, January 2023
This trip was excellent. Our tour leader Dinko was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly, highly recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/24/2023
Daniel - Traveled, September 2023
Have you always wondered why some Croatians have an Italian accent? This trip will let you know. Of course the amazing tourist spots, water views, food, and drinks are beautiful bonuses.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2022
Kathrine - Traveled, August 2022
Fantastic trip! The landscape is so beautiful in Croatia and Slovenia! Plitvice Lakes National Park is absolutely stunning!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/05/2022
David - Traveled, August 2022
Good trip to see the highlights of the destinations with like-minded people in a short space of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/23/2022
Paul - Traveled, July 2022
An excellent trip full of interesting cities to explore and stunning scenery. There was plenty of free time which allowed us to explore on our own. The accommodation was basic but clean and served its purpose. Our tour guide was excellent and full of local knowledge to allow us to make the most of our time in each place. I would recommend staying an additional day in Dubrovnik and Venice to see more of what these places have to offer.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2022
Marlene - Traveled, June 2022
The trip from Dubrovnik,Croatia to Venice, Italy was totally wonderful! I especially enjoyed Plitviche Lakes National Park and going to Slovenia- Ljebliana and Bled was such an unexpected bonus! Loved Dubrovnik- the city wall tour was awesome!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2022
Janet - Traveled, October 2023
The trip had an interesting itinerary - every town we visited was fascinating in its own way. Plitvice Lakes and Lake Bled were gorgeous. Our group leader Sando had amazing knowledge of all our destinations and helped to develop a positive group dynami
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/25/2023
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