Adriatic Pearls: From Venice to Dubrovnik

After breakfast, explore the magic of Venice on a guided tour. Travel by water taxi to St. Mark’s Square, where you will see the basilica, the Campanile bell tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the famous Rialto Bridge.

Spend the afternoon at leisure, discovering hidden corners, artisan shops, or quiet canals. Optional: Gondola ride through Venice’s waterways.

Leave Italy and travel to the Slovenian coast. Visit Piran, a charming town of narrow lanes and pastel houses set around Tartini Square. Enjoy views from St. George’s Church and the ancient city walls.

Continue to Koper for a guided walk and lunch before reaching Opatija, Croatia’s graceful seaside resort, known for its Austro-Hungarian villas and promenade by the sea. Evening is free to relax or enjoy dinner by the waterfront.

Spend the day exploring the Istrian Peninsula, shared by Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. Begin in Rovinj, one of the Adriatic’s most picturesque towns, where cobbled streets lead up to St. Euphemia’s Church. Visit a local agritourism estate for tastings of regional products before continuing to Poreč, home to the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.

Return to Opatija in the late afternoon for free time by the sea.

Travel inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along wooden trails and bridges surrounded by turquoise lakes, lush forests and cascading waterfalls.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight in the Plitvice area, surrounded by nature’s serenity.

Continue to Zadar, once the capital of the first Croatian kingdom. Visit the Roman Forum, St. Donatus Church and the unique Sea Organ, which plays music shaped by the wind.

Stop in Trogir, a small UNESCO-listed town rich in history and stone-carved beauty, before arriving in Split for an overnight.

Discover Split’s lively old town built within the ancient walls of Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO treasure. Visit St. Domnius Cathedral, the Golden Gate and the waterfront promenade Riva, where locals gather to enjoy the sea breeze.

Afternoon free to explore more of the city or relax by the coast.

Travel south along the spectacular Adriatic coastline to Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” Enjoy a walking tour through the old town, passing Pile Gate, the Franciscan Monastery and the Rector’s Palace.

The afternoon is yours to explore or join an optional excursion to Lokrum Island, a peaceful nature reserve just offshore.

A full day at leisure in Dubrovnik. Wander the marble streets, take a walk along the city walls, or relax by the sparkling sea. Optional boat trip to the Elaphiti Islands.

In the evening, gather with your group for a farewell dinner to celebrate the unforgettable memories of your Adriatic adventure.