11-Day Venice with Slovenia and Croatia

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Today will be a full day of exploring the canals of Venice and its main attractions like Rialto, St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and Doge's Palace, a grand 15th-century building which has been built and rebuilt many times. In the afternoon, it is also possible to visit the nearby islands of Murano and Burano, two just of Venice's 100 islands but arguably the most famous, known for their glass making and lace making traditions.

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Today, you'll leave Italy behind and drive towards Trieste, the Italian port city that used to be the most important port of the Habsburg empire. Here, you'll walk through the old streets and visit the famous Piazza Unita Italia. You will also visit the picturesque Castle Miramare. Next, you'll head towards Slovenia and its beautiful coastal town of Piran, set on a peninsula. Walk over the Tartini Square and admire the old Townhall, Courthouse and the colourful Venetian houses surrounding it.

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Today, you'll leave Slovenia and head towards the extremely picturesque Istrian town, Motovun, set on top of the hill above the valley of the River Mirna. Popular among foodies for its famous forest full of rare and elusive truffles, Motovan is a walled town home to many Gothic and Renaissance buildings. Afterwards, you'll continue to Plitvice Lakes National Park where you will visit the famous UNESCO-protected, stunning blue lakes.

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Today, you'll drive towards Southern Dalmatia to visit the Pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik, a city made even more popular by its appearance in the hit TV show, Game of Thrones. On your way, you will stop at Mali Ston, a small medieval walled town famous oysters and salt - you'll simply have to try to know why they are so famous! In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Dubrovnik for the sightseeing tour of the old town and possible late walk along the atmospheric city walls.

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Today, you'll have a full day to relax and explore Dubrovnik on a walking tour if you wish to do so. Among others, you will be able to see the background for the Game of Thrones series where Dubrovnik served as scenery for King's Landing. In the afternoon, you may also like to visit Lokrum island to visit the ruins of the old monastery and relax between the greenery. In the evening, you can watch the sunset from the Imperial fortress above the town.

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Leaving Dubrovnik behind, you'll continue towards Split to visit the spectacular old city centre and Diocletian's Palace, built for the famed Roman Emperor Diocletian. Here, you'll walk through the narrow streets to see Peristyle, Saint Domnius Cathedral, the Golden Gates, the substructures of the palace which are another Game of Thrones setting and many more sights in a full afternoon walking tour of the city.

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Say goodbye to Split this morning as you head towards the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, a city is steeped in rich history which dates back to the Roman times between the 1st and 5th century. Upon reaching the city, you'll head out for a walking tour through the old town during which you'll visit the spectacular Zagreb Cathedral, Dolac Farmers Market and many charming squares such as the Ban Jelacic Square and St. Marks Square.

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This morning, you'll drive via the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, towards Postojna Cave to visit the 21-kilometre-long cave with an underground train ride, the number one attraction in Slovenia. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Ljubljana and walk along the Ljubljanica River to explore the vibrant farmers market and other interesting sites in this tiny European capital such as the Dragon Bridge and the Ljubljana Castle which dominates the city.

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In the morning, you will head to the beautiful Lake Bohinj which surrounded by the Julian Alps. Here, you'll take a lift to the top of Mount Vogel, 1,535 metres above ground, for a beautiful panoramic view. In the afternoon, you will head to a true Slovenian paradise, Lake Bled, to visit the island with a picturesque church on it and the mighty 11th-century castle, which sits 130 metres above the lake.