Venice Coast Express

View of Venice Grand Canal, even more beautiful during sunset

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The perfect precursor to an Adriatic cruise from Split and a great way to travel from Venice to Dalmatia. Join this 4 day Italian gateway tour from Venice to Croatia’s coastline! Visit the charming resort town of Opatija, Croatia’s largest and oldest national park – Plitvice Lakes, and end in historic Split, the second largest city in Croatia and a popular port of call in central Dalmatia.

4 days - from $1,625

Breathtaking scenery in Opatija & the Kvarner gulf
Guided tours in: Opatija, Plitvice Lakes & Split
Entrance ticket to Plitvice Lakes National Park included
An excellent prelude before your Adriatic cruise!

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DAY 1 Venice - Opatija
From Venice, be transferred to Opatija on the Croatian Riviera. Pick up will be available from Tronchetto Bus Station or Venice airports (Marco Polo or Treviso). The remainder of the day in Opatija is free to relax and enjoy the town's idyllic setting.

Stay at Hotel Admiral (4 star), Hotel Bristol (4 star), Hotel Imperial (4 star) or similar
Meals included: -

DAY 2 Opatija
This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Opatija, once a summer and winter resort of the wealthy and elite of the 19th century. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Take in the incredible Austro-Hungarian architecture as you stroll along the Lungomare, Opatija's seaside promenade. The town's idyllic setting will provide a great backdrop for an evening of relaxation.

Stay at Hotel Admiral (4 star), Hotel Bristol (4 star), Hotel Imperial (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3 Opatija - Plitvice Lakes - Split
Depart this morning for the spectacular Plitvice National Park, which consists of 16 lakes inter-connected with hundreds of stunning waterfalls. Join a guided sightseeing tour of this UNESCO listed National Park - the oldest in Croatia. Take a stroll on the wooden paths and nature trails surrounded by lush greenery. Continue to Split hotel for overnight.

Stay at Hotel Corner (4 star), Hotel Cornaro (4 star), Hotel Art (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Split
Your morning will consist of a guided city tour of Split, the biggest city in Dalmatia with rich cultural heritage and historical values dating from the Roman times. At the core of this sprawling cityscape is the palace the Emperor Diocletian built for his golden years at the turn of the 4th century. To this day, the Palace remains one of the best-preserved monuments of the Roman architecture in the world. Take a walk along Riva - the main waterfront promenade, often called the city’s “living-room”. This vivid pedestrian area offers numerous bars and restaurants where the locals gather to discuss their everyday lives over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. At the conclusion of your sightseeing of Split, your tour will come to an end and it will be time to join your cruise or continue with your onward arrangements.

Meals included: Breakfast