Tour overview

This 9-day journey travels from Venice through Slovenia and Istria to the Dalmatian coast in boutique and heritage hotels. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, with a private vehicle and arrival transfer. You stay eight nights, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners, starting with a welcome dinner in Venice.

From Venice you travel to Ljubljana for a walking tour and castle visit, then stay at Lake Bled, with a pletna boat ride and a day at Lake Bohinj, including a cable car up Mount Vogel.

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After the Postojna Caves you explore Istria's hill towns, with a truffle tasting in Motovun and a distillery visit in Buzet. You walk through the villages of Slunj and Rastoke, hike in Plitvice Lakes National Park, enjoy food and liqueur tastings in Zadar and visit Šibenik's cathedral before Split.

The physical rating is low. This journey suits travellers who want comfort, food and scenery across three countries.

Trip highlights

  • A welcome dinner in Venice (Day 1)
  • Lake Bled by pletna boat (Day 2)
  • Lake Bohinj and Mount Vogel (Day 3)
  • The Postojna Caves (Day 4)
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park (Day 6)
  • Šibenik Cathedral (Day 8)

Your route

13 stops from Venice to Split

9-day route: Venice – Ljubljana – Bled – Bohinj – Postojna – Istria – Plitvice Lakes – Zadar – Šibenik – Split
  1. Venice Day 1
  2. Postojna Caves Day 2
  3. Ljubljana Day 2
  4. Bled Days 2–3
  5. Lake Bohinj Day 3
  6. Motovun Day 4
  7. Buzet Day 4
  8. Pula Day 4
  9. Slunj Day 5
  10. Plitvice Lakes Day 5
  11. Zadar Days 6–7
  12. Sibenik Day 8
  13. Split Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

Three countries in boutique and heritage hotels. Truffle, liqueur and food tastings included.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Food lovers
  • Nature lovers
  • Couples and solo travellers
Lake Bled and its island church

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Venice, Italy to Split, Croatia

  1. Day 1 · Venice Venice

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel Ca dei Conti
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Ljubljana, Lake Bled Bled

    Ljubljana and Bled.

    Hotel
    Hotel Lovec
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Lake Bohinj, Mount Vogel Bohinj

    A cable car.

    Hotel
    Hotel Lovec
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4 · Postojna Caves, Motovun, Buzet Istria

    Caves and truffles.

    Hotel
    Boutique Hotel Vela Vrata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  5. Day 5 · Slunj, Rastoke Plitvice

    Mill villages.

    Hotel
    Hotel Lyra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Plitvice Lakes National Park, Zadar Zadar

    Lakes and waterfalls.

    Hotel
    Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Zadar Zadar

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Šibenik, Split Split

    A cathedral town.

    Hotel
    Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Split Split

    The journey ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A wooden pier on Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps, Slovenia

Where you stay

  • Venice (1 night) Hotel Ca dei Conti
  • Bled (2 nights) Hotel Lovec
  • Istria (1 night) Boutique Hotel Vela Vrata
  • Plitvice Lakes (1 night) Hotel Lyra
  • Zadar (2 nights) Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
  • Split (1 night) Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in boutique and heritage hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Private vehicle and arrival transfer
  • Ljubljana walking tour, castle and funicular
  • Bled pletna boat and Mount Vogel cable car
  • Postojna Caves, Plitvice Lakes and tastings in Istria and Zadar
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 4 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The hill town of Motovun in Istria

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a beach holiday
  • You want a budget trip
  • You want a slow pace
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: Days 3–4 and 6 · Dinner: Days 1 and 5
Formations inside the Postojna Cave

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £4,161 per person, twin share, tour only. 54 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Italy, Slovenia and Croatia?

No, UK citizens can visit Italy, Slovenia and Croatia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.

What are the hotels like?

Boutique and heritage hotels, including a feature stay in Split.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner and several other lunches and dinners.

How much walking is there?

Easy to moderate walks, including the Plitvice Lakes trails.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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