Travel Type
Guided Tours
Duration
9 Days/8 Nights
Country
Italy
Exotik Experiences by Intrepid Travel
Since 1989, Intrepid Travel has been redefining the way we explore the world, creating meaningful, positive change through unforgettable small group journeys. From active adventures to comfort and premium experiences, there’s a style (and budget) for every type of traveler. Imagine immersive travel in over 100 countries, intimate groups of 12–14 participants and the insight of a passionate English-speaking local leader bringing each destination to life. Authentic. Responsible. Unforgettable. Now available via Exotik Journeys!
Tour Specifications
– Group size: 1 to 12
– Minimum age: 15 years old
– Style: Premium (Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders)
– Theme: Explorer
– Physical rating: 2/5 (Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey)
Inclusions
– 8-night accommodation in double occupancy (7 nights in comfortable hotel, 1 night in feature stay)
– 12 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
– English-speaking guide
– Transportation in private vehicle
– Arrival airport transfer
– Visits as per itinerary
– Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
– 24/7 on-ground support
Exclusions
International flights and airport taxes – Visa if required – Beverages – Meals other than those mentioned – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
1
DAY 1 VENICE
Buongiorno! Welcome to Italy. Your adventure begins in the floating city of Venice. You’ll be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel by car and water taxi, where you’ll meet your leader and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, there’s plenty to explore among the bridges, towers, piazzas, canals, churches and gondolas, practically unchanged for 600 years. Maybe walk to St Mark’s Square and the Basilica, Doges’ Palace, Accademia Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. After the meeting tonight, join your leader and group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Venice is famous for seafood and fresh Veneto vegetables. Perhaps, try some fritto misto (a mix of fried seafood) or risotto with asparagus.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Venice for 1 night
Optional Excursions :
Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure ($)
Venice - Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs ($)
Venice - Gondola Ride ($)
Venice - St Mark’s Basilica Treasury ($)
Venice - St Mark’s Campanile ($)
Venice - Traghetto Ride ($)
Peggy - Guggenheim Collection ($)
Venice - Accademia Gallery ($)
2
DAY 2 VENICE - LJUBLJANA - BLED
Say farewell to Venice this morning and travel to Ljubljana, a city full of style and sophistication. When you arrive, take a guided tour around the Old Town and earn about the city’s history as you visit Ljubljana Castle, the Town Hall, Cathedral of St Nicholas and the Dragon Bridge. You’ll also visit the open market under arcades before continuing to the lake side town of Bled. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy your scenic surroundings.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bled for 2 nights
3
DAY 3 BLED - LAKE BOHINJ - BLED
This morning you’ll drive through the misty Sava Bohinjka Valley to beautiful Lake Bohinj, the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia. Take a cable car to the top of Mt Vogel, where you’ll be greeted by views of evergreen woods sloping down the mountains to blue waters. Take some time to enjoy the area before returning to Bled, renowned for its mild, healing climate and thermal lake water. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then take a Pletna boat ride (a wooden, awning-covered boat rowed by a special oarsman) to the island on Lake Bled and climb up the 99 steps to St Mary’s Church. Enjoy a free evening where you can seek out the famous Bled cream cake (nearly every cafe and cake shop in town claims that theirs is the best).
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Excursions :
Bled - Castle ($)
Triglav National Park - Vintgar Gorge ($)
4
DAY 4 BLED - POSTONJA CAVES - MOTOVUN - BUZET
This morning, begin your day with a visit to the Postojna Caves, a network of 20 km of passages, galleries and chambers. Postojna is the largest classic karst cave in Europe. Take an open-top train ride through narrow tunnels into the jungle of stalactites and stalagmites, before your leader explains the geology of this natural wonder. Continue to Motovun, sitting on the top of a cone-shaped hill surrounded by the bountiful Mirna River Valley, whose forests are famous for truffle hunting. Today, you’ll have the chance to sample the delectable local product during a truffle tasting combined with fritaja (Croatian omelette), a local speciality, on a visit to a family-owned farm. Then, head to the village of Buzet, which sits on top of a hill and is filled with traditional Istrian houses and streets. Here you will visit a traditional brandy distillery to get an insight into this revered local product through a tour and tasting.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Buzet for 1 night
5
DAY 5 BUZET - PLITVICE
Today, make the most of a late morning before heading to the villages of Slunj and Rastoke which are beautifully preserved on the banks of the Korana River. Take a walk through the villages and admire the traditional wooden houses and water mills. From here you will head on to your hotel just outside Plitvice Lakes National Park. When you arrive, you have the option to head out on a leisurely walk with your leader to get your bearings. Then, the rest of the afternoon and evening is free for you to spend at your leisure.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Plitvice for 1 night
6
DAY 6 PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK - ZADAR
Today, you’ll explore one of Croatia’s most beautiful sites, the Plitvice Lakes National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a fairy-tale land of wooded hills, turquoise lakes and waterfalls. Enjoy some time to discover the park’s trails. Your leader will recommend the best routes to suit your interests and outline the park’s rules. After your memorable visit to the lakes, drive to the walled city of Zadar. Take an afternoon sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide. Learn the ancient history of the Roman Forum built in the first Century and St Donatus’ Church. Visit the reconstructed Romanesque St Grisigono’s Church, St Mary’s Bell Tower, St Anastasia’s Cathedral, and the People’s Square. Lastly, you will visit the Three and Five Wells Squares. There is also an opportunity to visit the Gold and Silver Museum. In the late afternoon, top off the day with a local food tasting, including prosciutto, pancetta, dried sausages, goat cheese and olives, and sample maraschino, a sweet cherry brandy originating from Zadar. After, relax and enjoy drink overlooking the bay.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Zadar for 2 nights
7
DAY 7 ZADAR
The day is yours to continue to get to know Zadar. There are a number of excellent museums to visit including the Museum of Church Art, the Archaeological Museum and the National Museum. Don’t forget to visit the famous ‘‘Greeting to the Sun’’ and the ‘‘Sea Organ’’, two of the more modern sights of Zadar. The latter is a man-made organ on Zadar’s Riva that works with the motion of the waves and 35 pipes to create a musical soundscape. You could also visit the vibrant fish markets of this port town, take a dip in the clear coastal waters, or explore the cafe culture and do some people watching.
Meals : Breakfast
8
DAY 8 ZADAR - SIBENIK - SPLIT
After breakfast, drive to Split, making a stop in the town of Sibenik. Walk among the stone houses, churches, narrow alleys and lanes where past and present are harmonious. Visit St Jacob’s Cathedral, a 15th-century jewel that’s UNESCO-protected, before taking some time for lunch. Continue to your final destination of Split. This is Croatia’s second-largest city in the heart of the Dalmatian coast, set on the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea against a backdrop of coastal mountains. Check into your Feature Stay accommodation, a boutique hotel with centuries of history (it started its life in the 1700’s as the first cafe in Split!), situated on the most beautiful square in the city. This evening you may like to head to one of Split’s restaurants with your group for dinner.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Split for 1 night
Optional Excursions :
Split - Fish Market (free)
Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure ($)
Split - Marjan Hill Hike ($)
Split - Ivan Mestrovic Gallery ($)
Split - Archaeological Museum ($)
Split - Cellars of the Diocletian’s Palace ($)
Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower ($)
Split - Ethnographic Museum ($)
Split - Gallery of Fine Arts ($)
Split - City Museum ($)
9
DAY 9 SPLIT - DEPARTURE
Your adventure comes to and end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to extend your stay in Split, just get in touch with your travel agent to organise additional accommodation.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Venice
Hotel Ca Dei Conti 4*
Bled
Hotel Lovec 4*
Buzet
Boutique Hotel Vela Vrata 4*
Plitvice
Hotel Lyra 4*
Zadar
Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel 4*
Split
Santa Lucia Heritage Hotel (Feature Stay) 4*
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package |
| Fixed departures 2026* | Double occupancy |
| May 21 | 8195 |
| May 28 | 8055 |
| June 9 | 7830 |
| June 25, July 9 | 7590 |
| July 23 | 7560 |
| August 20 | 7835 |
| September 3 | 8460 |
| September 17 | 8730 |
| October 10 | 7495 |
| October 12 | 7835 |
| October 29 | 7580 |
| Fixed departures 2027* | Double occupancy |
| April 15, 24 | 8995 |
| May 6 | 9560 |
| May 11, 13, 20 | 9740 |
| May 29 | 8995 |
| Supplements | |
| Single occupancy or solo traveler | On request |
| Optional excursions | On request |
*Other dates are available; feel free to contact us.
Special notes
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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