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Adriatic Escape - Small Group
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Zagreb (Croatia)
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Ends in
Venice (Italy)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 10, 2026 to OCT 11, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
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From
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$3,954.38
Overview
Journey through Croatia, Slovenia and Italy on an intimate small-group exploration of the Adriatic. Stroll through Zagreb’s historic squares, cruise across Lake Bled in a traditional pletna boat and marvel at the vast karst formations of Postojna Cave. Discover Istria’s coastal gems — from the Roman heritage of Pula to the Venetian charm of Rovinj — before arriving in Venice, where a gondola ride through hidden canals brings your journey to a memorable close.
Visited During Tour
Krk (Croatia) | Lake Bled (Slovenia) | Ljubljana (Slovenia) | Piran (Slovenia) | Postojna Cave Park (Slovenia) | Pula (Croatia) | Rijeka (Croatia) | Rovinj (Croatia) | Venice (Italy) | Zagreb (Croatia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Adriatic Escape - Small Group tour dates available from Insight Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 435-1691
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1Welcome to Zagreb
Welcome to Zagreb, Croatia’s vibrant capital. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers before enjoying dinner, the perfect start to your journey across the shores of the Northern Adriatic and beyond.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Sheraton Zagreb -
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2Zagreb Sightseeing and on to Ljubljana
Uncover the rich history of Zagreb with your Local Expert, exploring Croatia’s two-tiered capital. Admire the Art Pavilion, originally constructed in Budapest in 1896 and later transformed in Viennese Art Nouveau style. Stroll past the Academy of Sciences and Arts and through Zrinjevac Park before riding the world’s shortest funicular, just 66 m (217 ft) long, to St Mark’s Church, famous for its vibrant tiled roof. See Lotrščak Tower, once guarding the city’s southern gate, where a cannon has marked midday since 1877. Continue to Ljubljana for a walking tour to explore Slovenia’s capital city. Visit the Sonček Association for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where artists with cerebral palsy craft unique Slovenian souvenirs. This inspiring visit offers the chance to support their work and learn about the association’s impact. Later, enjoy a dinner of local Slovenian specialties.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Exe Lev Ljubljana -
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3Lake Bled, Jewel of the Slovenian Alps
This morning’s Insight Choice experiences will see you exploring Lake Bled according to your tastes. You can glide across the water on a traditional pletna boat to Bled Island, and climb 99 steps to the Church of Mother of God to ring the legendary Wishing Bell. Or, visit Vila Bled, once a retreat for Marshal Tito, and savor kremšnita cream cake with coffee on the lake-view terrace. Return to Ljubljana for an afternoon at leisure and perhaps join an Optional Experience to Pr’ Krač for a traditional dinner showcasing Slovenia’s rural heritage.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Exe Lev Ljubljana -
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4Postojna Caves and across the border to Croatia Relaxed Start
Begin your day delving deep beneath Slovenia’s surface as you travel by underground train through the Postojna Caves. With its cathedral-like chambers and peculiar rock formations, this natural wonder is also home to the world's only underground post office. Cross into Croatia to your resort hotel on the Rijeka coast, surrounded by the scenery of Risnjak National Park and Učka Nature Park This evening, you may wish to join an Optional Experience to Opatija, a refined coastal resort favored by Austro-Hungarian royalty, to savor local specialties in a setting steeped in imperial grandeur.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort and Spa -
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5Explore the island of Krk Relaxed Start
Enjoy a Relaxed Start before venturing to Krk, one of the oldest inhabited islands in the Adriatic. Explore the walled city alongside your Local Expert, who will share stories of its layered past. Visit St. Mary's Cathedral, admire the 16th-century bell tower and see the formidable Frankopan Castle, once home to one of Croatia’s most influential noble families. Later, savor a Farm-to-Table lunch at a family-owned winery. Here, you'll discover the island's deep-rooted viticultural traditions while sampling dishes crafted with local ingredients and paired with wines found nowhere else in the world. Return to Rijeka for a leisurely evening to unwind at your own pace.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort and Spa -
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6Rovinj & Pula, Jewels of Istria
Spend your morning in picture-perfect Rovinj, a coastal gem of pastel facades and cobbled lanes. You’re free to stroll its charming streets, perhaps browsing local boutiques or enjoying fresh Adriatic seafood paired with crisp Istrian wine beside the water’s edge. Continue south to Pula, capital of the Istrian Peninsula, known for its Roman legacy and lively Mediterranean atmosphere.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Park Plaza Histria -
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7Discover Roman Pula Relaxed Start
Join a Local Expert to uncover Pula’s layered history, beginning at the Pula Arena: one of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres still standing. Built in the 1st century CE under Emperor Augustus, it could seat up to 20,000 spectators and was once the site of gladiatorial contests. Continue exploring the city’s key sites, gaining insights into its role as a strategic port through Roman, medieval and Austro-Hungarian eras.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Park Plaza Histria -
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8Piran, Jewel of the Istrian Coast, and on to Venice Relaxed Start
Start your day in Piran, a medieval gem on the Gulf of Trieste, where elegant Venetian architecture and traces of Austro-Hungarian heritage meet along narrow, sea-scented lanes. Stroll past pastel facades to the central Tartini Square, named for the town’s celebrated violinist and composer, or take in sweeping Adriatic views from the old town walls, once a defense against Ottoman raids. After time at leisure to explore, travel across the fertile Venetian Plain, a landscape shaped by centuries of trade and agriculture, to reach Venice - the fabled Queen of the Adriatic.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice, Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice, Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice -
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9Venice
See Venice’s age-old traditions come to life as you watch master artisans demonstrate the delicate craft of Murano glassblowing. Then, experience the city as it was meant to be seen, by gliding through its labyrinth of canals on a traditional gondola. This evening, come together for a final dinner, celebrating your journey in this extraordinary floating city.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Eurostars Residenza Cannaregio, Venice, Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice, Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice -
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10Arrivederci Venice
Your journey from Zagreb to Venice is at an end, say arrivederci to your Travel Director and newfound connections. Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Insight Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Adriatic Escape - Small Group tour:
Travelers Notes
DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfer depart Zagreb Airport (ZAG) at 14:30 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. DAY 10: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) on the last day of the tour at 08:00 and 09:30. Please note, the Departure Venice transfers operate by water taxis. The water taxis pull into the airport pier, from here guests need to walk approximately 10 minutes into the airport terminal building using a moving walkway which is very clearly indicated from pier and on-route into Terminal building. There are also trolleys available at pier. Travel Directors will always advise guests in advance of pier and walk. As you can imagine with Venice being built on water the only way guests can arrive in front of Terminal building would be if they had stayed on mainland instead of on Venice island. Anyone staying on Venice island is transferred to airport by water taxi and left at pier.* CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Zagreb and Venice. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.* NOTE: This trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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