Venice to Split Tour 3nts; via Postojna, Ljubljana, Bled, Rovinj and Plitvice Lakes (Wednesdays)
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Activity Level: 1
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Comfort: 4
- Departs From: Venice
- Location: Bled, Ljubljana, Postojna, Rovinj, Pula, Plitvice
- Duration: 4 days (Wed-Sat)
- Availability: WEDNESDAYS, 1/week
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Activity Level: 1
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Comfort: 4
- Departs From: Venice
- Location: Bled, Ljubljana, Postojna, Rovinj, Pula, Plitvice
- Duration: 4 days (Wed-Sat)
- Availability: WEDNESDAYS, 1/week
Highlights
- The perfect pre-cruise 3 night Tour to Split
- Take in the Plitvice Lakes and Slovenia on the way
- Transfers included between all areas
- Sightseeing tours of Ljubljana and Bled
- Includes entrance tickets to Postojna Cave and Plitvice Lakes
- Start in Venice, the jewel of Italy
- Finish in Split to meet up with any cruise
4 days from Venice to Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, then into Croatia to Plitvice Lakes and then finish in Split
The perfect pre-cruise Tour from Venice to Split!
Group Tour encompassing the best Slovenia and Croatia have to offer.
Pick up in Venice, then to Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Postojna Cave.
Then into Croatia to the UNESCO Heritage listed Plitvice Lakes
Finish in Split to continue with a cruise or some island hopping
Itinerary
Open age Independent Tour. Minimum 2 people.English-speaking driver for all inter-city transfers.
Sightseeing Tours of Ljubljana and Bled included.
Entrance tickets to Postojna Cave and Plitvice Lakes included.
Combine with a cruise from Split:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/cruises/?departs=Split
Same tour, opposite direction:
https://discovercroatia.com.au/details/11511/5/split-to-venice-tour-via-istria-and-slovenia-3nts/
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INCLUSIONS AND FULL ITINERARY:
4 days from Venice, Postojna, Bohinj, Lake Bled, Ljubljana, Rovinj, Pula, Buzet, Motovun, Plitvice Lakes and to Split
INCLUDED:
• 3 nights in double or twin room; hotel taxes
• Luggage assistance at hotels
• Air-conditioned transfers with English-speaking Driver
• All Transfers as per itinerary in air-conditioned car or van (depending on group size)
Meals Included:
• 3 hotel buffet breakfasts
• 3 hotel dinners; without drinks (Day 1 and Day 2; 3-course meals and Day 3; buffet dinner)
• 1 lunch in restaurant; without drinks (Day 1; 3 course)
Sightseeing and Tours Included:
• Istrian Truffle hunt with English-speaking host
• Local English-speaking Guides in National Park Plitvice, Pula, Rovinj, Ljubljana and Bled
• Entrance fees to: National Park Plitvice, Amphitheatre in Pula, Postojna Cave
• Electronic audio-guide in Postojna Cave
• Boat ride on Lake of Bled by pletna boat and entrance to the Church of the Mother of God (weather permitting)
Hotel list:
• Plitvice: Hotel Etno Garden 4star or similar
• Istria: Hotel Vela Vrata 4star or similar
• Bohinj: Eco Hotel Bohinj 4star or similar
NOT INCLUDED:
• Tips and gratuities
• Drinks and meals not listed
• Optional visits and entrances
• Transfers and assistance not mentioned in the program
• Personal costs
# Optional extras:
• add in a hotel in Split and extend your stay
• add on a cruise or island hopper tour
ITINERARY:
Meet the Driver in Mestre area on Wednesday morning around 9am. Please do not be late, as the departure cannot be delayed.
DAY 1: MESTRE – POSTOJNA - BOHINJ (L, D)
Meet with your driver in Mestre to embark on a 4 day of land discovery of the pearls of Croatia and Slovenia, ending in Split, the capital of Dalmatia. Depart towards the fascinating Postojna Cave. Explore the stunning cave formations on an audiotour and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Afterward, head to your hotel in Bohinj area. Dinner at the hotel and overnight.
DAY 2: BLED – LJUBLJANA – BUZET (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the idyllic lake of Bled. Experience a traditional pletna boat ride to the island church on Lake Bled. Your discovery continues in of Ljubljana, enjoy a guided tour soaking in the city's unique charm. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own and a relaxing walk through Ljubljana's vibrant streets. The afternoon continues in a very authentic Istrian way – get yourself immersed in an exciting truffle hunt in the scenic Livade area. After the hunt, check-in at the hotel and a delightful dinner and an overnight in Istria.
DAY 3: ROVINJ – PULA – PLITVICE (B, D)
After breakfast journey to the charming coastal town of Rovinj, a true gem of Istria. Take a guided
tour to explore Rovinj's picturesque streets and vibrant atmosphere followed by free time for lunch on your own and a leisurely stroll through this enchanting town. Continue your journey to Pula,
where you'll visit the impressive Roman Amphitheatre. After a brief free time in Pula, continue to your hotel in the heart of Plitvice region and enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight in Plitvice region.
DAY 4: To SPLIT (B)
Breakfast at the hotel and guided tour of National Park Plitvice. Spend the morning exploring the
breathtaking landscapes and cascading waterfalls of Plitvice National Park, enjoying all the shades of green. After the tour, some free time for lunch on your own in the beautiful surroundings.
Arrival to Split in the afternoon.
B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
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Accommodations
Great accommodations are provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our specific FAQ pages here:
Before You Go - General Croatia Info (general info for all travellers)
Before Your Cruise - General Cruise Info (for all small ship Croatia cruises)
Before Your Island Hopping Tour - General Info (packages combining hotels, ferries and transfers)
Before Your Private Charter - General Yacht and Gulet Charter Info (private charters)
Click here to see how the booking process works: https://www.discovercroatia.com.au/booking-process-how-to-book/
How far in advance do I need to book?
Cruises: For our weekly small ship cruises with guaranteed departures we suggest you book as soon as your plans are in motion. All cruises are extremely popular especially during peak season, which is June, July, August, September and these dates can be booked out up to a year in advance, especially September. One-way cruises are particularly sought-after and tend to sell out first, so please speak to us first to ensure your cruise choice is available before booking any flight arrangements.
Escorted Tours: Escorted Group Tours with guaranteed departures are also best booked as early as possible to ensure your place on the tour, as spaces are limited to a set number of passengers. Once the tour is full that departure is closed for new bookings.
Island Hopping, Self-Drive, Self-Guided Cycling/Hiking and Independent or Private Tours: Independent tours are available most days of the week at any time of year, so if you're booking late these are a great option. They can also start or finish on any day of the week, so can be a great alternative to the cruises (that mostly depart only on Saturdays). You can check out our Island Hopper Tours and our active tours for some examples. If you can't find what you are looking for please make an enquiry on any of our tours and let us know what you need. We love creating custom tours with our clients.
What do the different ship categories mean?
Please see our Ship Descriptions page here, for all the information on Ship Categories, Deck and Cabin Descriptions.
What is half-board? What meals are included?
Half-board (HB): This means that 2 meals a day are usually provided, mostly it will be breakfast and lunch on cruises, and breakfast and dinner on escorted tours. Each cruise or tour will have meals listed on the daily itinerary, so that you will know exactly which meals are included. Some lunches or dinners are swapped occasionally, so that you may enjoy a wonderful gourmet experience with your fellow travellers, such as a Captain's Dinner on a cruise, or a wine-tasting and lunch on an escorted tour. For the remainder of your meals you will be able to dine anywhere you choose and you will be responsible for the cost of those meals. Your Cruise or Tour Director will be happy to recommend a good value and trusted eatery nearby at every location, or you can explore on your own.
Bed and Breakfast (BB): This means that only breakfast is included in your holiday. Most of our Independent Tours include breakfast only, so that you are not beholden to going back to your hotel for lunch or dinner as you are going to be exploring on your own. We think that flexibility with lunch and dinner gives you the best option for exploring Croatia and experiencing the local culture and cuisine.
Full-board (FB) is occasionally offered on cruises as an optional extra, but we do not recommend you take the full-board option unless you are really sure about it. A lot of the joy of the cruise and tour experiences is to dine in local restaurants, 'konobas' (traditional pubs) and bars, so that you can meet the people who live and work there. Why come all the way to Croatia only to eat on-board for every meal? There are so many fabulous (and even some famous!) eateries. Get out there and taste them!
What type of transport is used on the Island Hopper Tours? Local ferries and vehicle transfers
Local ferries: Local ferries are used between the mainland and the islands where possible. Most of these ferries are fast ferries (high speed catamarans). Our Island Hopper Tours include all ferry tickets, as well as delivery of the ferry tickets to your hotel, when we come to pick you up to take you to the ferry port. In some towns, where some hotels are in the pedestrian zone close to the ferry port (like Hvar), then you will be met at the ferry and directed to your hotel, with luggage assistance if required. If your hotel is outside the pedestrian zone you will be met at the ferry and taken to your transfer vehicle, with luggage assistance if required.
Transfers: Most Island Hoppers have private airport transfers included, and private transfers to/from the ferry ports on the islands. Some transfers will be shared transfers if there are others going to the exact same hotel at the same time and it is a short distance.
How fit do I need to be for my holiday?
Relaxation/cultural cruises and tours: On-board your cruise ship, you will need to be able to negotiate gangways and stairs and be able to step from ship to ship as the cruise ships are moored next to each other sideways and sometimes you need to step across to the next ship. You will be walking mostly on the cobblestone streets through the iconic cities and towns of the region. The excursions are best-suited to those who are capable of walking on uneven surfaces as many old cities and towns have limited totally flat surfaces that can accommodate wheelchairs or walking-frames. Please contact us to ask about your specific circumstances, as we are happy to help plan for your needs as best we can. Assistance will be provided on cruise ships to help you navigate getting on and off, but there are a few limitations. Please ask.
Cycling tours: Although almost completely flat this cycle tour is graded easy to moderate as the daily distance ranges between approximately 15-50 km. You will be biking mostly on the dedicated cycle paths alongside canals, rivers and through the iconic cities and towns of the region. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free and you also have the option of skipping the cycling and relaxing on board.
What happens if I can't attend an excursion?
It is possible to relax at your hotel, on the tour bus or on the boat at any time.
What happens if I can't cycle or hike a stage on an active holiday?
For cycling cruises: If you don't want to cycle it is possible to relax on the boat as it moves to the next port of call.
For cycling and hiking tours: If you don't want to (or can't due to illness or injury) cycle, hike or walk a stage, then we will make arrangements to have you transferred to the next stop on your itinerary so that you can continue with your holiday. Prices for transfers vary widely, so pricing will be provided on an 'as needed' basis only.
What equipment do I need?
Relaxation/excursion cruises and tours: You will need comfortable walking shoes, clothes for relaxing, your swimming costume, and a sunhat. Most cruises are fairly relaxed and casual clothing is fine for all meals, though you may want to take one nice outfit depending on where you wish to dine onshore.
Cycling cruises and tours: You will need comfortable sports shoes, comfortable clothes for cycling, waterproof jacket and trousers, a helmet and a sunhat. We supply a detailed packing list with your information pack.
If you have any questions, just give us a call or email:
Call us or WhatsApp: +612-9212-1507
Email us: [email protected]
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Itinerary
- DAY 1: MESTRE – POSTOJNA - BOHINJ (L, D)
- DAY 2: BLED – LJUBLJANA – BUZET (B, D)
- DAY 3: ROVINJ – PULA – PLITVICE (B, D)
- DAY 4: To SPLIT (B)