Lakes and Mediterranean Harmony- 8 days Venice to Split

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- All transfers as per itinerary
- 7 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily with selected lunches & dinners (including a farewell dinner)
- 2 unique gastronomical experience at renowned manufacturers including: olive oil tasting & beer tasting
- Assistance of a tour manager & local guides in Venice, Bled, Klagenfurt & Split
- Entrance fees to Bled city (including a boat ride), Postojna Cave & Castle, Bajer Lake boat ride, Plitvice Lakes National Park including boat ride & the Amphitheatre Pula18 - 25 JUN 2016; 17 - 24 SEP 2016 

** High season surcharges starting from an additional R2180 per person apply for set travel dates 18 - 25 JUN 2016 &  17 - 24 SEP 2016 **

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Venice to Bled

Meeting point in Venice (at the reception in quoted pre-stay hotel at 11h00 or Venice Marco Polo Square at 13h00) followed by sightseeing of the unique floating city of Venice. Enjoy a walking tour with an English speaking guide before returning back to land and continuing towards Slovenia. Dinner and overnight in the Bled area.
Meals: Dinner

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Bled to Bohinj to Bled

Enjoy a relaxing tour of glacier Lake Bled, one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia for it's picturesque setting. A boat ride to the island and a visit to Bled Castle. The terrace of the castle affords wonderful views of the lake and surrounding mountains on a clear day you can see Slovenia's highest mountain, Mount Triglav. Our final stop of the day will be the Lake Bohinj, one of the best kept secrets in the area, which will give you abundance of photo ops, as will the entire day. Overnight on Lake Bled.
Meals: Breakfast

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Bled to Klagenfurt to Worth Lake to Bled

Today we visit the neighbour country of Austria, which means this day will offer plenty of views of the Alps, impressive at any time of the year. In the historic county of Carinthia, enjoy a panoramic tour of popular vacation spot, the 20 km long Lake Wrth. We continue to the charming Klagenfurt, University town with the beautiful Lindworm fountain dominating the old city square, the Altplatz. After the visit, and before returning to Bled, we drive to a lunch on the shore of Worth Lake. Overnight Bled.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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Bled to Postojna to Predjama Castle to Rovinj

Today we continue our trip towards Croatia and stop at the Postojna Caves. One of the largest underground caves system in Europe hides wondrous geological creations and is home of the olm. Next destination, Renaissance Predjama Castle situated on a high cliff, tells the 700 years old story of its predecessors and Postojna. After we arrive to Croatia, a visit to a family run brewery will open all your senses and the Croatian fairy tale can begin, try out the local delicacies and taste the beer made of fresh spring water, the best barley malt and hops. Arrival in Rovinj in the late afternoon. Overnight in Rovinj.
Meals: Breakfast

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Ronij to Istriatour

Our day will start with sightseeing one of the most romantic towns in Istria - Rovinj. A walk through labyrinths of cobbled streets of "Venice in a small", will lead you through some of the most picturesque streets in Istria and numerous galleries of unique art pieces. At the the hilltop, we will visit the dominating Basilica of St. Euphemia and can enjoy the stunning panorama views. The rest of the day offers a unique sensory experience - olive oil tasting rich in green scent and flavor of various sorts of extra virgin olive at one of the most renowned local producers. Afterwards you visit one of the best preserved amphitheaters in the world, the jewel of Pula, a 3000-year-old city, administrative center of Istria. Overnight in Rovinj.
Meals: Breakfast

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Rovinj to Opatija to Lake Bajer to Plitvice Lakes

Travelling from Croatia's biggest peninsula, we drive through Opatija. You will have time at leisure to enjoy this wonderful little town full of magnificent villas and old hotels, once famous winter resort of Austrian elite. Take a stroll through Lungomare promenade, visit Angiolina park, or simply enjoy a coffee break at Wagner's terrace. After we pass Gorski Kotar Region we arrive to a picturesque little place Fuzine to enjoy the boat ride on Lake Bajer. With everlasting impressions from the green lungs of Croatia, lunch that is awaiting us at the heartwarming restaurant Bitoraj, will be the blend of the traditional, home made food of the region: smoked deer ham, wild boar salami, spiced cheese, breaded frog legs, mushrooms and home made bread. Through the lush green scenery the trip continues to water empire of Plitvice Lakes. Overnight in the Plitvice area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Plitvice Lakes to Split

After breakfast, let yourself be carried away by the fascinating labyrinth of evergreen woods and lakes interconnected with stunning waterfalls. The UNESCO protected oldest Croatian national park proudly carries the title of one of world's most impressive national parks. Our journey continues towards Split for a short evening walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest city on the Adriatic coast. On our walking tour we explore Diocletian's Palace, built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the 4th century and see the Grgur Ninski Statue and will see the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St Domnius. Farewell dinner in a typical Dalmatian restaurant - konoba. Overnight in Split.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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Spit

After the breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. Transfer to Split Airport or your Croatia cruise by Katarina Line.
Meals: Breakfast

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