From CAD $2,048 Was CAD $2,560
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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 ocean views, see Dubrovnik's renowned walled city and wander through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Get acquainted with Croatia’s capital Zagreb on an orientation walk with your local leader, explore Ljubljana’s Old Town and be romanced by Venice, where you end (or extend) your adventure. Take in both well-known 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 daytrip to the Elafiti Islands. Soak up free time to unwind in nature or float in the crystal-clear waters.
- Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park – a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site. See the 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 Old Town – 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. Fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands and endless historic attractions and maybe hop on a gondola 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 $2048 (CAD $205 /day)
Itinerary
Dobro Dosli! Welcome to Croatia. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in Dubrovnik – the undisputed jewel of the Dalmatian Coast. With the sparkling water of the Adriatic in the background, this city is full of character and can be easily covered on foot. If you arrive early, maybe visit the Church of St Blaise, take a cable car to Mount Srd or discover Game of Thrones filming locations. After your meeting, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner 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, set off on a daytrip to the Elafiti Islands – a small archipelago northwest of Dubrovnik – exploring churches along the way. When you arrive at the beach, you’ll have some free time to relax, swim or find a coastal restaurant for a long lunch. After, return to Dubrovnik where the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe 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, maybe kick back on Banje Beach or find a good spot for dinner with a sunset view.
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. Today is a long travel day, so it's a good idea to get stuck into your book or favourite podcasts. When you arrive, the afternoon is free for you to explore Split at your own pace. Maybe wander through the historic streets, see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Diocletian's Palace or join a tour with a local guide? Dinner by the sea is recommended, whether you’re after fresh seafood or you just want to catch the deep colours of the sunset.
Optional Activities:
- Split - Fish Market - Free
- Split - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace (8 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)
Today is a free day in Split. At the heart of its atmospheric Old Town is a fascinating city-within-a-city – the remains of a 3rd-century palace built for Roman Emperor Diocletian. These ancient walls now house a vibrant mix of shops, cafes, restaurants and houses. Maybe 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. This afternoon, why not sample Croatia’s fine coffee culture with a frothy kava from a cafe on the Riva waterfront promenade or climb the Cathedral of Saint Domnius for panoramic views over the city. The rest of the night is free for you to explore Split at your own pace.
Optional Activities:
- Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure (64 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
Visit one of Croatia's most beautiful sites of UNESCO World Heritage status – Plitvice Lakes National Park. You’ll have free time to explore on your own, or you can follow your leader to see the best spots – all trails in the national park are well marked, so it's difficult to get lost. Walk through the wooded hills, surrounding turquoise lakes and waterfalls and be sure to look for local wildlife living in the primeval forest vegetation of beech trees, fir spruce and white pine. Later, drive to Croatia's capital of Zagreb, where you’ll stay tonight.
Included Activities:
- Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Accommodation:
- Hostel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, take an orientation walk with your leader around 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. Then, the rest of the day is free – maybe check out the gothic Zagreb Cathedral, with its twin spires that dominate the city's skyline or 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 to the cosmopolitan capital of Ljubljana (pronounced 'Lyub-Li-Yana'). When you arrive, check into your accommodation before heading out on a short orientation walk with your leader. The rest of the day is then 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. You might like to visit the Ljubljana Castle, the Town Hall or the Dragon Bridge or 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. Maybe set off on a daytrip to Bled – gifted with immense natural beauty, Bled ranks among the most scenic of alpine resorts. Its fairy tale-like scenery includes a castle, a tranquil lake and an island topped with a church. Maybe take a Pletna boat ride (a wooden, awning-covered boat rowed by a special oarsman) across Lake Bled to its island, then climb the 99 steps to St Mary's Church. After, be sure to seek out the famous Bled cream cake – 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. Tonight, maybe join your fellow travellers for dinner and try two other local specialities– struklji (rolled dumplings) or potica (nut roll).
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 Venice – the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, known for its canals and small islands connected by nearly 400 bridges. When you arrive, the day is free for you to explore. Maybe visit St Mark’s Basilica, the Rialto Bridge or Doge's Palace (the ruler of Venice), ride a gondola through the romantic canals or seek out some tiramisu (coffee-soaked sponge cake) – the region’s specialty! Tonight, you might like to join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the last night of your trip.
Optional Activities:
- Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (30 EUR)
- Venice - Gondola Ride (80 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With no further activities planned today, your trip comes to an end this morning. If you’d like to stay longer in Venice, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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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