Adriatic odyssey Dubrovnik to Venice tour 2024

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  • 11 Days
  • Jan - Dec

Overview

You always wanted to experience a breathtaking journey that brings together the best of what the Mediterranean has to offer, including fantastic food, rich history and culture, warm people and world known hospitality. Join us on our Adriatic odyssey tour from Dubrovnik to Venice. Combining a true Mediterranean gems like Dubrovnik, Kotor, Split, Rovinj and Venice with nautral beauties of Plitvice lakes and Bled this tour gives you a true insight in beauties of Adriatic coast.

Price Includes

  • 11 days with 10 overnight stays in 4* hotels with breakfast included (twin/double room occupancy)
  • All transfers
  • Comfortable van transportation with all costs included (fuel, toll, parking, VAT)
  • Services of the professional and experienced English-speaking driver/guide for the whole tour
  • Sightseeing in every destination listed in the itinerary: Dubrovnik, Perast, Kotor, Ston, Split, Plitvice lakes NP, Rastoke, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj, Motovun, Bled lake, Ljubljana, Postojna cave, Trieste, Venice
  • Entrance tickets for all major sights: Dubrovnik city walls, Perast islet, Ston walls, Split Diocletian palace, Plitvice lakes national park, Pula amphieteather, Motovun, Bled castle, Ljubljana old town, Postojna cave, Venice traghetto
  • Meals included: dinner in Dubrovnik (Day 1), lunch in Ston (Day 4), dinner on Plitvice lakes (Day 6), dinner in Ljubljana (Day 8), dinner in Venice (Day 10)

Price Excludes

  • Air tickets

What to Expect

Private tour of Croatia, Slovenia and Venice. History, culture, natural sites, architecture.

11 Days – 10 Nights

3 nights in Dubrovnik

2 nights in Split

1 nigh in Plitvice

1 nigh in Rovinj

1 night in Ljubljana

2 nights in Venice

 

Private transfers with a professional licensed driver guide

Licensed local guides

  • Dubrovnik – The Pearl of Adriatic, a true Mediterranean gem
  • Ston - seafood paradise encapsulated with city walls and oyster experience
  • Split - 1700 years old Roman "emperors" palace in Split
  • Plitvice lakes – 16 cascading lakes, UNESCO site
  • Rovinj – the most romantic coastal town
  • Bled lake – a true fairy tale gem
  • Venice - La Serenissima, a real treasure of Mediterranean

Day by day itinerary

Day 1 DUBROVNIK Overnight in Dubrovnik (Croatia). 

Welcome to Croatia! And right away to one of a kind, Pearl of Adriatic – the old town Dubrovnik. Your guide will meet you at Dubrovnik Airport and transfer you to your accommodation. After you check in, we suggest you to relax during the afternoon walk in old town of Dubrovnik with your guide. In the evening, we invite you to join your guide for a welcome dinner in one of Dubrovnik restaurants. Overnight in Dubrovnik – 4-star Hotel.

Day 2 EXPLORING DUBROVNIK. Overnight in Dubrovnik

This whole day is reserved for exploring and enjoying in our Pearl of Adriatic – the old town, Dubrovnik. The great George Bernard Shaw wrote: “Those who seek paradise on Earth must come to Dubrovnik” and he was as many others overjoyed by the beauty and rich history of this old town under the UNESCO protection. Its glorious walls, with their fortresses and bastions, offer a unique walk with a view of the magical Elafiti islands. From the Onofrio fountain to the City bell tower, along its main street, Stradun and in many other small cobblestone streets, every step in this town will be an experience par excellence. In the afternoon, we invite you to collect more impressions of Dubrovnik and enjoy this beautiful city. Overnight in Dubrovnik – 4-star Hotel.

Day 3 DUBROVNIK – MONTENEGRO DAY TRIP - DUBROVNIK. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

After breakfast, we are taking you on a day trip to neighboring Montenegro. We will visit the Bay of Kotor and Perast with the Our Lady of the Rocks islet. According to the legend, in the 15th century two fisherman brothers found an icon of the Virgin Mary on the sea-cliff and built the chapel dedicated to her on the same spot. We will also discover Kotor – an old city of traders and famous sailors. The medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor a UNESCO World Natural and Historical Heritage Site. We’ll visit the maritime museum in Kotor and drive to the special place, the viewing point of the whole Boka Kotorska bay, before heading back to Dubrovnik. Overnight in Dubrovnik – 4-star Hotel.

Day 4 DUBROVNIK - PELJEŠAC PENINSULA - SPLIT. Overnight in Split

Today we are leaving Dubrovnik and heading up north along the dramatic Croatian coastline. Our first stop is in Ston, a town located on the beginning of the Pelješac peninsula, known for the 3.5 miles long fortification complex dating from the 14th century. Mali Ston and Ston area are known for great and fresh seafood, especially oysters which are grown in the Mali Ston bay. We will also visit one of Ston taverns to try local specialities before continuing to Split. We are driving through Neretva valley also called “Dalmatian belly”, known after fertile and rich farm land where we taste some of delicious products. We arrive to Split in the afternoon. Overnight in Split – 4-star Hotel.

Day 5 EXPLORING SPLIT. Overnight in Split

Today, your guide will take you for a walking tour through the “most beautiful city in the world”, how Split if often called by its citizens. You’ll visit the Diocletian Palace in the heart of Split, built as a residential palace in the 3rd century AD by the Roman Emperor Diocletian and a priceless monument included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Enjoy the heart of Split – the famous Split waterfront or Riva where you will feel the friendly and cozy atmosphere of this vibrant city. Overnight in Split – 4-star Hotel.

Day 6 SPLIT - PLITVICE LAKES. Overnight on Plitvice lakes.

Today, after breakfast, our journey today takes you to the most famous natural wonder of Croatia and this part of Europe – Plitvice Lakes national park. On the way we’ll stop in

Rastoke miller village, unique example of traditional 17th century village architecture, which once had more than 50 water mills built on breathtaking waterfalls. Just 25 min further south, we’ll start a comfortable hike along the sixteen beautiful and crystal-clear lakes with numerous cascades and waterfalls. After 4 hours easy walk we will be checking in our hotel within the National park. Tonight we invite you for a typical Lika (Plitvice region) dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight on Plitvice – 4-star Hotel.

Day 7 PLITVICE LAKES - OPATIJA - ROVINJ. Overnight in Rovinj

This morning we continue to Istria, with our final destination in the charming town of Rovinj. This region is a home of truffles, wine and olive oil. Also, it is often called “Little Toscany” because it reminds many of this Italian region. Our first stop is Opatija, an Adriatic jewel and the oldest seaside resort in Croatia, dating from Austro-Hungarian times. After Opatija we continue to Pula, an ancient Roman city with the second best preserved amphitheater in the world . Later in the afternoon we arrive to Rovinj, beautiful coastal town built during the reign of Venitan republic. Rovinj is also one of the most prosperous Croatian towns today as well as popular Croatian tourist destination due to beautiful architecture, great cuisine and one of the most beautiful sunset points on the Adriatic Sea. Overnight in Rovinj – 4-star Hotel.

Day 8 ROVINJ - LAKE BLED - LJUBLJANA. Overnight in Ljubljana.

After breakfast, we are leaving Rovinj in order to visit our neighboring country, Slovenia. After an easy and comfortable 2-hour drive, we reach Bled, the hidden jewel of Julian Alps. Bled lake with its island and castle on top of the rock often reminds one of a fairy tale seen in the movies. We’ll explore Bled castle offering stunning views on Slovenian Alps and have time for a relaxing stroll next to the lake and take some great photos. Later in the afternoon, just 40 min away from Bled, we arrive to Ljubljana, Slovenian capital. This charming city has a town vibe and atmosphere always calls for a short stroll next to Ljubljanica river or for a view from the Old town castle from which you can see the whole Slovenia. We’ll take a stroll in Ljubljana city center visiting some of the main city sites like Triple bridge, Dragon bridge, Ljubljana old town/castle. Overnight in Ljubljana – 4-star Hotel.

Day 9 LJUBLJANA - POSTOJNA CAVE - VENICE. Overnight in Venice.

Today we are leaving Ljubljana and heading south to Venice, being our final destination. Our first stop after an hour drive is Postojna, the biggest cave system in Europe and one of the most visited sites in Slovenia, a real Karst phenomenon and masterpiece of nature. After Postojna we are passing through Slovenian coastal part in half an hour drive, and we reach Trieste, easternmost Italian city. We’ll take a walk on Piazza Unita D’Italia, visit Roman theater di Trieste, Ponte Rosso walk with a must-have coffee break before we continue to Venice. We arrive to Venice, San Marco later in the afternoon. Overnight in Venice – 4-star Hotel.

Day 10 EXPLORING VENICE. Overnight in Venice

Today is reserved for exploring Venice. Your local guide will take you around San Marco island to introduce the main sights: San Marco Basilica, San Marco square, Rialto bridge, Bridge of sighs…and many more. The rest of the day is at your leisure. We invite you to visit Murano island for famous glass or just enjoy the boat ride in many Venetian channels. Overnight in Venice – 4-star Hotel.

Day 11 VENICE departure - Airport transfer. The end of the tour.

Today is the last day of our tour. Your guide will take you to Venice Airport, where you are expecting your flight back home. We wish you a safe journey, and we hope that you will always gladly remember Dubrovnik to Venice tour and have great memories of these days spent with us. Goodbye!

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If you would like to customize your Adriatic odyssey tour (e.g. add new places, extend your stay), please feel free to contact us at info@hellocroatia.tours, so we can make an offer that fits your wishes.

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