Our tour begins with a visit to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s historic capital and a Welcome Dinner featuring local cuisine. We will venture to Lake Bled in the Julian Alps and the port city of Koper. Crossing into Croatia, we will headquarter in the beautiful coastal city of Rovinj, and visit local wineries, olive oil, cheese, and truffle producers and explore the hillside town of Motovun all located on the Istrian peninsula. Heading south along the Dalmatian coast, we will stay in Split, Croatia’s second largest city and ferry access to several islands. While in Split, you will tour the famous Diocletian Palace complex, plus test your culinary skills at a cooking class. A side trip will include a visit to the island of Hvar with its epic lavender fields. Continuing south, you will harvest oysters in beautiful Mali Ston, and see the Walls of Ston, constructed in the 14th Century. The tour will conclude in Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic with planned activities in the old city and a Farewell Dinner.

Fly to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital city.

Arrive in Ljubljana and check into the Grand Hotel Union. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Slovenian fare and get to know your fellow travelers and review the final itinerary.

Travel to Lake Bled in the Julian Alps. Visit the Bled Castle with lunch at its famous restaurant and free time to explore the area’s natural beauty. Depart back to Ljubljana.

Participate in a walking tour of Ljubljana and be introduced to its historic buildings, green parks, picturesque bridges and central market. Depart for a wine tasting in the Slovenian countryside enroute to Rovinj, Croatia. Check into the Hotel Lone Rovinj.

Explore the picturesque seaside town of Rovinj and its town square. Head into the Istrian countryside and experience an olive oil tasting and a wine tasting with local producers.

Another day of specialty food tasting is planned with visits to a local truffle producer (and meet the dogs that hunt for truffles) and goat cheese producer (and cuddle the goats). A visit to Motovun, Istria’s most famous hilltop town and home to Italian-American racing car driver, Mario Andretti, will provide you with magnificent views of the Mirna River and the Motovun Forest.

Depart Rovinj and enroute to Split, experience an outdoor wine luncheon at the Kraljevski Winery near Zadar on Dalmatia’s northern coast. Check into the Hotel Cvita and enjoy Croatia’s second largest city, full of Roman ruins and natural splendors.

Visit the local farmers’ markets for food preparation for a local cooking class and lunch. Venture into the Diocletian Palace complex and explore Split’s famous promenade.

Ferry to the island of Hvar, named the best island in Europe by Conde Nast.  Tour its quaint villages and fields of lavender and experience the island's rich history. A countryside lunch will include local wines, olive oils and specialty foods.

Leaving Croatia’s mainland and crossing into the Paljesac Peninsula, we will stop at Mali Ston for an oyster harvest experience. That’s right, the oysters are harvested and shucked onsite and served with local wines. We will then depart for Korta Katarina, a spectacular winery and villa owned by Americans Lee and Penny Anderson. Check into the Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel.

Explore Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic. With the Dubrovnik Pass you will access Dubrovnik’s historic attractions, access the wall around the old city, and visit Stradun, Dubrovnik’s main street. A Farewell Dinner will include Peka which is Dalmatian cooking involving meat or fish with vegetables and cooked in an iron dome over hot coals.

Depart from Dubrovnik or extend your stay with tours to Kotor, Montenegro and Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina or elsewhere in Europe.