LAKES & MEDITERRANEAN HARMONY - SIC guaranteed departures
Croatia, Istria, Pula
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Embark on a breathtaking 9-day journey through Italy, Slovenia, Austria, and Croatia, exploring Venice's enchanting canals, Slovenia's serene Lake Bled and majestic Postojna Cave, Austria's picturesque Lake Wörth and Klagenfurt, and Croatia's stunning Istrian coast, Plitvice Lakes, and historic Split. This unforgettable tour combines cultural treasures, natural wonders, and culinary delights, with opportunities to extend your adventure with a Katarina Line cruise or a Dubrovnik exploration.
Divine Alpine fresh air, world-famous Plitvice Lakes and 4 more mesmerising lakes, Mediterranean historic towns, all wrapped in exquisite taste of unique gastronomic experiences. Guaranteed departures from Mestre to Split. Departs on Fridays.
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MESTRE
Individual arrival to Mestre and check-in the hotel.
MESTRE - VENICE - BLED/BOHINJ (B, L )
Meet your dedicated tour leader at the hotel reception between 9:00 and 9:30 AM. Depart towards Venice for an enchanting sightseeing tour of this unique floating city. Enjoy a guided walking tour with an English-speaking guide, followed by a delightful lunch. Continue towards the picturesque Bled, Slovenia. Overnight in the serene Bled or Bohinj Lake area.
BLED/BOHINJ (B )
Enjoy a relaxing tour of the stunning glacier Lake Bled, one of Slovenia's most popular destinations for its picturesque settings. After a serene Bled boat ride, enjoy leisure time on the island. Afterwards visit the historic Bled Castle to admire the breathtaking views of the city, lake, and surrounding mountains. On a clear day, you can see Slovenia’s highest peak, Mount Triglav. Our final stop of the day is the tranquil Lake Bohinj, a well-kept secret brimming with photo opportunities. Overnight in the Bled or Bohinj Lake area.
BLED / BOHINJ – KLAGENFURT – WÖRTH LAKE – BLED / BOHINJ (B, L)
Today, visit the neighbouring country of Austria, where you will be treated to stunning views 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.
BLED / BOHINJ - LJUBLJANA & POSTOJNA CAVE - ROVINJ / VRSAR (B, D)
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.
ROVINJ / VRSAR – ISTRIA TOUR (B, T, T)
Start the day with sightseeing of Rovinj, one 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.
ROVINJ / VRSAR - OPATIJA – FUŽINE (LAKE BAJER) - PLITVICE LAKES (B, L, D)
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.
PLITVICE LAKES - SPLIT (B)
After breakfast, be enchanted by the labyrinth of evergreen woods and lakes interconnected by stunning waterfalls at the UNESCO-protected Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the world’s most impressive national parks. Continue to Split for a short evening walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site, exploring Diocletian's Palace, the Grgur Ninski Statue, and the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St. Domnius. Overnight in Split.
SPLIT (B)
After breakfast, your roundtrip ends. Transfer to Split Airport. For those wishing to extend their Croatian journey, we offer the opportunity to embark on an Adriatic cruise with Katarina Line or explore the captivating city of Dubrovnik with our Dubrovnik
Terms of travel
Price includes
- All transfers as per itinerary (arrival transfer from the local airport to the hotel and departure transfer from the hotel to the local airport or harbour),
- tour manager,
- 6 overnights with breakfast in 3* superior or 4*,
- 2 overnights with half board (breakfast and dinner) in 4* hotels,
- 2 unique gastronomical experiences at renowned manufacturers including truffle tasting and olive oil tasting,
- 3 lunches in a restaurant (Venice area, Klagenfurt area, Bajer Lake area)
- guided tours of Venice, Bled, Ljubljana, Klagenfurt, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes and Split,
- entrances (Venice Vaporetto, Bled boat ride + Bled island and church, Bled Castle, Ljubljana Castle and Funicular, Postojna Cave, Amphitheatre Pula, Plitvice Lakes National Park),
- porterage
- tourist taxes.
Note
HOTELS EXAMPLES:
Mestre: Hotel Antony Mestre 4* or similar
Bled / Bohinj: Hotel Astoria 3*s or Bohinj Eco hotel 4*s or similar
Rovinj / Vrsar: Hotel Eden 4* or Resort Belvedere 4*or similar
Plitvice Lakes area: Hotel Palcich 4* or similar
Split: Hotel Marvie 4* or similar
PAYMENT: non-refundable deposit of EUR 150 per person to be paid immediately upon booking confirmation; rest of the pament at least on month prior to arrival
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS: for the day of the confirmation up to 30 days prior to arrival - non -refundable deposit is being kept (EUR 150 per person), 29 -22 days - 25% of the remaining balance is charged; 21 - 15 days - 50% of the remaining balance is charged; 14 - 0 days - 100% cancellation fee is charged
name change/date change fee - 20 EUR per person
Responsible organiser: KL.Terms of service
Istra
Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic Sea between the Gulf of Trieste and the Gulf of Kvarner. It is shared by three countries: Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. Croatia includes most of the Istrian peninsula with its Istrian county.
The geographical features of Istria include the Učka mountain range, which is the highest part of the Ćićarija mountain range; rivers Dragonja, Mirna, Pazinčica and Raša; and the Lim Bay and valley. Istria is located in three countries: Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. By far the largest part (89%) is located in Croatia. "Croatian Istria" is divided into two counties, the larger of which is the Istrian County in western Croatia. Important cities in the County of Istria are Pula, Poreč, Rovinj, Pazin, Labin, Umag, Motovun, Buzet and Buje. Smaller towns in the County of Istria are Višnjan, Roč and Hum.
Pula
The most famous and important monument, the starting and ending point of every tour of the city Pula - the Arena - the building where the gladiator fights. It was built in the first century AD during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, at the same time with the greatest and most famous building of its kind - Coliseum in Rome. Arena is located outside the old city walls because of its size and geographical benefits, and to the city itself leads us to the road justified during Emperor Vespasian, after whom it was named - Via Flavia, which today is one of the city's major thoroughfares.
The other two significant and well-preserved ancient Roman structures are the triumphal arch, the Arch of the Sergi from the 1st century and the Temple of Rome and Augustus, also from the 1st century, which was built in the forum during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. As a result of its rich political history, Pula is a city with a cultural mix of people and languages from the Mediterranean and Central Europe, ancient and contemporary. Pula's architecture reflects these layers of history. Residents are commonly fluent in foreign languages, especially Italian, and often German and English. In Pula there are two museums at this moment - the Archaeological Museum and Historical Museum of Istria. Other museum exhibitions can be found in the amphitheater, Temple of Augustus and Nesactium.
The natural beauty of Pula's surrounding areas and the turquoise blue Adriatic Sea made the city an internationally popular summer vacation destination. Nearby jewel are the national park Brijuni, which were visited by many world leaders when it was a summer residence of the elderly statesman Josip Broz. Roman villas and temples still lie buried among farm fields and along the coast of several surrounding fishing and farming villages. Coastal waters offer beaches, fishing, diving to the wreck of ancient Roman galleys and warships from the First World War, cruise to the pristine coves and islands, large and small. Pula's most famous beaches are Gortan Cove on Lungomare, Ambrela and Havajsko at Verudela, Sandy Bay and Valkane.
