Dubrovnik to Venice
11 Days from Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes and Ljubljana to Venice
Map of the tour
Included Features
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Breakfast daily and 6 dinners
- Airport transfers
- Touring by modern air conditioned motor-coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Luggage handling
- Headsets will be provided for included sightseeing tours
Sightseeing
- Dubrovnik
- Split
- Plitvice Lakes
- Opatija
- Ljubljana
- Bled
- Postojna Cave
- Venice
Hotels
- Dubrovnik, Lapad (F)
- Split, Atrium (F)
- Plitvice, Jezero (F)
- Bled, Park Hotel (F) / Golf Hotel (SF)
- Venice, Bauer "Palladio Hotel & Spa" (DLX)
Itinerary
Day 1, (Tue) arrive in Dubrovnik
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax. Welcome dinner this evening.(D)
Day 2, (Wed) in Dubrovnik
There is a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" this morning; the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. You will also see the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 3, (Thur) in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montengro
Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head towards the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. See the little towns of Risan and Kotor. Then proceed to Cetinje, once the seat of Montenegrin rulers, today a city museum. After the sightseeing in Cetinje, travel to the coast for a short stop in the villages of Sveti Stefan and Budva before returning to Dubrovnik. (B)
Day 4, (Fri) Dubrovnik to Split
Depart Dubrovnik and travel north along the spectacular Adriatic coast, past old fishing villages and new resorts, to Split. Enjoy a city tour featuring the historic inner city, built around the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. See the remnants of Split's Roman heritage, its Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter's Temple, the Peristyle and the Cathedral. (B,D)
Day 5, (Sat) Split to Trogir and Plitvice Lakes
After breakfast, head to Trogir, the center of artistic activities. Scholars from around the world gather to study and paint here. Then, turn inland and journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park. (B,D)
Day 6, (Sun) in Plitvice Lakes
A full day to enjoy Plitvice National Park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have your camera ready and take a walking tour around several of the lower lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder with 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B,D)
Day 7, (Mon) Plitvice Lakes to Opatija and Bled
Return to the coast to the beautiful bay of Kvarner and its popular resort, Opatija. An orientation tour of Opatija will present the highlights of this former Imperial resort city. After your visit here, drive across the border into Slovenia and on to picturesque Bled. (B,D)
Day 8, (Tue) in Bled
A sightseeing tour of Bled features the charming town with the lake shore, and imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. After your tour, travel to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Here, view the Central open-air Market, Baroque Town Hall, Robba's Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Return to Bled in the evening. (B)
Day 9, (Wed) Bled to Venice
Leave Bled, driving south to Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe. Tour this fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. Then, continue on to the marvelous city of Venice. (B)
Day 10, (Thur) in Venice
Today begins with a walking tour of Venice featuring the major highlights: St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bell Tower and the Bridge of Sighs. The tour ends with a visit to a glass blowing factory where you may see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy Venice at your own pace, shop or join an optional gondola ride. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 11, (Fri) depart Venice
After breakfast we drive to Venice airport for your flight home. (B)
| Departure dates and prices |
| Start date | End date | Per person in twin | Single room supplement |
11 Sep 2012
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21 Sep 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
18 Sep 2012
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28 Sep 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
02 Oct 2012
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12 Oct 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
| Departure dates and prices |
01 May 2012
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11 May 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
15 May 2012
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25 May 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
22 May 2012
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01 Jun 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
05 Jun 2012
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15 Jun 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
19 Jun 2012
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29 Jun 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
03 July 2012
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13 Jul 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
17 July 2012
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27 Jul 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
14 Aug 2012
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24 Aug 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
28 Aug 2012
|
07 Sep 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
04 Sep 2012
|
14 Sep 2012
|
$ 2,515 |
$ 718 |
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