Venice into Istria: The Upper Adriatic
Immerse yourself in a stunning journey from the canals of Venice to Croatia’s cerulean Kvarner Gulf. Explore Roman history in Venice and Verona, then sail the coast to savor local flavors, water adventures, and indulgent comforts. Your Destination Expert personalizes every detail to match your pace, passions, and travel style.
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Venice · Rovinj · Opatija · Zagreb
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $14,760 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Sail Venice’s canals on a traditional gondola ride, followed by a Venetian-style dinner.
- Discover Verona’s Roman amphitheater and Juliet’s famous balcony on a guided walking tour.
- Stroll through picturesque Rovinj and savor local olive oil at a traditional Istrian farm.
- Cruise Cres Island’s turquoise coves and charming seaside villages on a private boat tour.
- Tailor your time along Croatia’s coast with recommendations from your Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
Get In and Get Some Rest
For a seamless arrival, a private English-speaking assistant will meet you after customs, holding a sign with your name, and escort you to your private water taxi for a smooth transfer to your hotel.
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet
- Italy Welcome Package
- Dinner Reservation at Ai Mercanti
Explore with an Expert
Discover the heart of Venice on a private walking tour of the city's most iconic treasures, from the grandeur of Doge’s Palace to the splendor of St. Mark’s Square and Cathedral. Accompanied by your private guide, explore Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture with opulent chambers, the famed Golden Staircase, and the legendary Bridge of Sighs that links the palace to the historic prisons. Continue into St.
- Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral & Glass Showroom (4 hrs) - Private
- Gondola Ride (with Dinner) - Private
A Town Frozen in Time
Meet your English-speaking escort at the hotel for your transfer by water taxi to Venice mainland terminal. You will departure from Venice with your private driver and travel for approximately 1 hour and a half before you reach Verona.
- Verona - City of Romeo and Juliet (8 hrs) - Private Tour
The Journey Continues…
Meet your private English-speaking assistant at Piazzale Roma Car Terminal. For arrivals to Venice, they will help you navigate the terminal and assist you with obtaining a private water taxi. For departures from Venice, they will escort you your waiting vehicle.
- Piazzale Roma Car Terminal Assistant
- Venice to Rovinj with Truffle Hunt & Lunch at Local Family Home (7 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Croatia Welcome Package
Sights and Insights
Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby for a private half day tour to the town of Pula. Pula is the largest town on the Istrian peninsula and offers a diversity of attractions to lovers of culture. The rich itinerary of its three thousand year old history, where every step you take through the old town is a landmark, begins and ends with the Roman amphitheater, popularly called the Arena of Pula.
- From Gladiators to Seaside Strolls: Pula and Rovinj (6 hrs) - Private
Taste and Tipple on a Vineyard Visit
Take some time to yourself this morning to enjoy your hotel's amenities and the surrounding Lungomare promenade. Consider booking a signature treatment at Albaro spa, or walk the promenade and window shop at the many concept boutiques that line the plaza. It's here you can find some of Croatia's top brands and designer items, ranging from clothes and accessories to perfumes and artisan goods.
- Grand Park Hotel: Morning at Leisure
- Bale Tour with Olive Oil Tasting and Food & Wine Pairing Dinner (6 hrs) - Private
Get a Lay of the Land
This morning meet your driver at your hotel for a private transfer to Opatija. After approximately a 1.5 hour drive, you will meet your local guide for a private walking tour of Opatija. The breathtaking landscape and enjoyable year-round climate made Opatija the most fashionable seaside resort for the Viennese elite during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- Rovinj to Opatija with Walking Tour (3.5 hrs) - Private Transfer
Winding the Wind-Swept Shorelines
Discover Cres Island on a private, full-day speedboat journey with your skipper, cruising along a rugged coastline shaped by dense forests and secluded coves. Glide across turquoise lagoons ideal for swimming before stepping ashore to wander quiet seaside harbors and fishermen’s villages at your own pace.
- Private Speedboat Exploration of Cres Island | 8 hrs
Pack Your Bags
Enjoy a private transfer from Opatija to Zagreb, either to your city center hotel or to the airport. Approximate travel time is 2.5 hours.
- Opatija to Zagreb (2.5 hrs) - Private Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Ca` Sagredo
The Ca Sagredo Hotel is simply a stunning property, housed in a 15th-century Venetian Palazzo which overlooks Venice’s Grand Canal. The property is situated between the Rialto Bridge and Ca d’Oro, 900 meters from the bustle of St Mark’s Square.
Grand Park Hotel Rovinj
In the pristine coastal town of Rovinj overlooking St Katarina Island, we find the Grand Park Hotel. The hotel is conveniently located on the Lungomare shopping promenade with exclusive boutiques, restaurants & bars, & is also adjacent to the pebbled beaches of Katarina, with free boat transfers to & from the island.
Keight Hotel Opatija
Nestled in the heart of Opatija, Keight Hotel Opatija, Curio Collection by Hilton is a refined retreat offering contemporary luxury with a touch of timeless charm.