Basix
Explorer
Dubrovnik to Venice
10 days • 4.7
4.5
Excellent
33 reviews
10 days
Start
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Finish
Venice, Italy
Trip Code
ZMRI
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hostel (6 nights), Hotel (3 nights)
From £1,328(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore a lesser-visited part of Croatia during a day trip to the Elafiti Islands. Soak up free to explore, unwind in nature or float in the crystal clear waters.
Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park – a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site – marvelling at luminous lakes and azure waterfalls that look like they’ve been sketched by an artist.
Walk the streets, medieval buildings and restored castle of Ljubljana’s charming Old Town on foot. Your local leader will know all the hotspots, plus the best cafes for a coffee break.
Feast on Mediterranean fresh seafood, Italian-influenced antipasti and the crunchy, doughy dessert of fritule in the culinary capital of Croatia – Zagreb. Then if you like, explore the touching Museum of Broken Relationships.
Journey to romantic Venice – like no other city in the world. Fall in love with its labyrinth of alleyways, canals, lagoon islands, and endless historic attractions and hop on a gondola if you want to explore the city from a different perspective.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
Accommodation on this trip is basic. Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be small, especially compared to American or Australian standards, and in some cases bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite. Some hotels contain stairs only, with no elevators.
Summer temperatures can be very high in many regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
You'll have to carry your own luggage on this trip, including some short distances between your hotel and public transport (no longer than 30 minutes). Make sure your bag doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find details in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
Enjoy natural wonders and culinary delights in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy
Discover the rich artistic heritage, natural attractions and acclaimed cuisines of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy on this ten-day trip from Dubrovnik to Venice. Soak up Split’s stunning ocean views, see Dubrovnik's renowned walled city and wander through the pristine natural beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park – a must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get acquainted with Croatia’s capital Zagreb, explore Ljubljana’s Old Town and be romanced and entranced by Venice, where you end it all (or extend your adventures). Take in both acclaimed landmarks and lesser-known attractions with a trip that covers all the nature-loving bases in some of the Mediterranean’s hottest locations.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hostel (6 nights), Hotel (3 nights)
Included activities
Dubrovnik – Elafiti Island Day Trip
Plitvice Lakes - National Park Visit
Zagreb – Dolac Market Lunch
Zagreb - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Optional activities
Dubrovnik - Mt Srd Museum of Croatian War of Independence - EUR4
Dubrovnik - Lokrum Island Boat Trip - EUR27
Dubrovnik - War Photography Museum - EUR10
Dubrovnik - Rector's Palace - EUR13
Dubrovnik - Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations Urban Adventure - EUR69
Dubrovnik - Srd Hill Hike - Free
Dubrovnik - Franciscan Monastery - EUR4
Dubrovnik - City Walls Walk - EUR35
Split - Fish Market - Free
Split - Cellars of the Diocletian's Palace - EUR8
Split - Ethnographic Museum - EUR3
Split - City Museum - EUR4
Split - Gallery of Fine Arts - EUR5
Split - St Domnius Cathedral and Tower - EUR10
Split – Highlights of Split Urban Adventure - EUR64
Zagreb - Mirogoj Cemetery - Free
Zagreb - Cathedral - Free
Zagreb - Kula Lotrščak - EUR3
Zagreb - The Croatian Museum of Naive Art - EUR5
Ljubljana - Dragon Bridge - Free
Ljubljana - Metelkova Neighbourhood - Free
Ljubljana - Castle and Funicular - EUR16
Ljubljana - Sights & Bites Urban Adventure - EUR130
Bled - Day Trip by Public Bus - EUR15
Bled - Castle - EUR15
Bled - Pletna Boat Trip - EUR14
Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
Venice - Traghetto Ride - EUR2
Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
Venice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR112
Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
2. If you have prebooked departure transfer with us, please read Finishing Point Instructions in Essential Trip Information document for exact details. Your transfer may include a water taxi, or a car taxi, and you may be required to walk for a short distance from your hotel to the starting point of the transfer route.
Reviews (31)
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Noema
Oct 17, 2024
Really enjoyed this trip! Our leader Ivan and the intrepid crew we went with made it so much fun! Got to see a different side of Europe, my first group tour and I was really impressed! Thank you!
Danielle
Sep 12, 2024
Melissa
Sep 09, 2024
An amazing tour of three countries, each with their own beauty and charm! I loved each stop and had such a great time. Pack light and be prepared to move around a lot.
Cláudio
Sep 08, 2024
This was an amazing experience. Considering the low budget, we had a chance to enjoy the highlights of each city. After each city, and considering the time spend from city to city or country to country, sometimes many hours, makes us fell at times that we would like to spend more time or extra days on each cities...but it there was, maybe I wouldn't have booked because of the long duration of the trio and increased price so I had what I asked for and really enjoyed it. I already expected Croatia to be beautiful, but the big surprise was Slovenia...what an hidden gem...and also my tour leader Mia helped a lot to making this trip really memorable.
Bettina
Aug 10, 2024
Epic trip! From ancient cities to nature escapes, with amazing food and vibrant cultures. Ante was a rockstar, ensuring we soaked up every bit of local charm. A perfect blend of group adventures and chill time. Loved every moment!
Emily
Jun 26, 2024
This is an excellent trip for a first-time Intrepid adventurer like me! It has a blend of historical cities, great food, days spent in nature and a range of cultures. Our guide Dušan was fantastic. Split and Lake Bled were highlights for me!
Amanda
Jun 05, 2024
An amazing trip! We got to see so much and really experience the local culture. I love how local experiences were prioritized. Highlights were definitely walking the walls in Dubrovnik, all the good local food, Plitvice Lake, the train ride into Ljublijana, and Lake Bled. The perfect amount of group outings and time to freestyle. Accommodations were basic, but clean and safe. Transportation between locations was comfortable. Our guide, Nina, was excellent and took really good care of the group. She offered suggestions for each location and often arranged group dinners for us at local restaurants.
Janet
Oct 25, 2023
The trip had an interesting itinerary - every town we visited was fascinating in its own way. Plitvice Lakes and Lake Bled were gorgeous. Our group leader Sando had amazing knowledge of all our destinations and helped to develop a positive group dynamic.
Gemma
Oct 09, 2023
This was a brilliant trip to a beautiful part of the world. The highlight for me was Lake Bled in Slovenia - absolutely stunning. As Slovenia was high on my wish list, it would be nice if Intrepid could find a way for the group to leave earlier in the morning on the travel day from Zagreb to Ljubljana, even if that meant taking a bus not a train. While Lucija helped us organise our time in the afternoon in Ljubljana and our day at Lake Bled, I’d already done everything I wanted to in Zagreb and would have liked more time in Ljubljana. Every other part of the itinerary was great. Although wet on the day we went, Plitvice Lakes were beautiful. What made this trip even better was having the lovely Lucija as our leader! Definitely recommend this trip.
Ani
Aug 23, 2023
I booked this trip last minute without expectations and I was nervous about accommodations. I ended up being very happy and satisfied. With exception of one accommodation being externally small space, everything else was great.
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