Croatia | Italian Lakes & Croatian Wildflowers
Enjoy stunning Italian lakes and gardens combined with the natural beauty of Croatia and its wildflowers. Explore the Croatian coast and its ancient cities of Split, Dubrovnik and the beautiful walled city of Kotor, along with some of the prettiest scenery in southern Europe.
| Duration: | 12 Days |
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| Tour Code: | ITW581 |
| Trip Style: | Superior - 4 star |
| Departure Dates: | 27 May 2011, 25 May 2012 |
| Price: | From $6,450 |
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Ideal for Solo Travellers
If you enjoy visiting gardens and getting off the beaten track when you travel, then you will enjoy this tour, designed for the gardening enthusiast who loves to visit iconic destinational attractions. The small group size and personalised boutique experiences mean you have the opportunity to travel with people who have a similar interest to you. It's a chance to share ideas, engage in stimulating conversation and make new friends.
If you are happy to share a room, we'll find you a traveller of the same gender to share with. If we can't, we'll give you a single room at no extra charge, or if you prefer we can organise a guaranteed single room for you at an additional cost.
Trip Details
GROUP SIZE: 20
Day 1 - Arrive Milan, Como, Lake Maggiore
Transfer from Milan airport to your accommodation and meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers at a Welcome Dinner. D
Three Night Stay: Italian Lakes Area, Regina Palace or similar
Day 2 - Isola Bella, Isola Madre Gardens
Take a ferry to Isola Bella, one of the most extraordinary Baroque gardens of Italy with wonderful views of Lake Como. Head to Isola Madre, set in 20 acres on the largest of the Borromean Isles. Transformed in the early 19th century, this fashionable English-style park is a direct contrast to Isola Bella. Next, visit Lake Orta and Orta San Giulio, taking in the town hall with its frescoed facade. B D
Day 3 - Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello Gardens
At Villa Carlotta, see a range of plants, parterres, stairways, ponds and fountains. This afternoon, explore Villa Balbianello Gardens on the western shore of Lake Como. This garden is a magnet for poets and artists and offers a symphony of tranquil walks and lake vistas. B
Day 4 - Verona, Giardini Giusti
Journey via Lake Garda to the romantic city of Verona, made famous by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Visit sites associated with this famous play and Giardini Giusti, with its maze and terraces with sweeping views of Verona. B D
Stay: Verona, Verona Cristallo Hotel
Day 5 - Verona, Venice
Journey to Venice and spend a free afternoon exploring this magical city. Wander through the canals at leisure, take a gondola ride, explore St Marks Square or shop for typically Venetian treasures. B
Stay: Venice, Venice lberto all Angelo Hotel
Day 6 - Venice, Opatija
Enjoy the scenic European countryside as you journey through Slovenia to Croatia. Arrive in the resort town of Opatija on the Bay of Kvarner. B D
Stay: Opatija, Hotel Bristol or similar
Day 7 - Plitvice Lakes, Zadar
Today skirt the beautiful Croatian coastline and enjoy a scenic drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. Admire the breathtaking scenery of sixteen terraced lakes connected by cascading waterfalls surrounded by dense mountains and lush vegetation. Nature's garden at its best. Then continue to Zadar, one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic coast and explore the ruins of the Roman forum. B D
Stay: Vodice, Hotel Punta or similar
Day 8 - Split
Travel south to the medieval city of Trogir, an artistic centre where scholars from around the world gather to study and paint. Continue to the coastal town of Split. B
Stay: Split, Hotel Atrium or similar
Day 9 - Split, Dubrovnik
Continue along the Croatian coast with views of the Adriatic sea. Pass through quaint fishing villages and towns towards Dubrovnik. At Trsteno, visit the Villa Gucetic woodland garden and the Trsteno Arboretum, a typical Renaissance garden dating back to the 15th century. B D
Three Night Stay: Dubrovnik, President Hotel or similar
Day 10 - Dubrovnik
Take a sightseeing tour through the recently restored walled city, taking in the local colour and flavour of this ancient city. Then cruise to Lokrum Island, where it is believed Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked in 1192. Enjoy time at leisure to perhaps visit the beautiful botanical gardens and admire the views of Dubrovnik. B
Day 11 - Montenegro, Kotor
Explore Montenegro with a scenic drive along one of the prettiest fjords in southern Europe. See the townships of Risan, Cetinje and the beautiful walled city of Kotor, before returning to Dubrovnik for a Farewell Dinner. B D
Day 12 - Depart Dubrovnik
Your tour concludes today after breakfast.
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Meals as indicated
What's Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Tips
Terms & Conditions
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