Wine stories of the Alps and the Adriatic

Description

Enjoy this 12-day gourmet tour taking you around Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. As you make your way through vineyards, charming seaside towns, and beautiful natural attractions, you will be indulging in local delicacies through walking food tours, fine dining in amazing restaurants, and (obligatory) wine and food tastings at every destination. Looking for a unique experience? How about a truffle hunt, a buggy safari ride, or a gourmet tour with oldtimers? All that and more in this tasty adventure hosted by Roundabout Travel.

• Begin your adventure in Venice with a guided tour and pass by significant landmarks, exotic architecture, and mysterious canals as you stroll around the city
• Enjoy wine tasting in the Goriska Brda district, also known as “Slovenian Tuscany”, and immerse yourself in new flavors as you enjoy the scenic views of the vineyards
• Visit the historical town of Kobarid with fine dining in Hisa Franko, which is on the list of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World
• Get lost in the narrow medieval streets of Piran where you will be picked up for the special Vintage Gourmet Tour – an adventure through the most beautiful locations on the Slovenian coast, where you will stop for olive oil tastings and traditional Istrian lunch, ending the day in Goriska Brda, admiring the great view over a glass of sparkling wine
• Explore the famous alpine resort Bled by taking a ride with the traditional boat 'Pletna' to reach Bled island, and ascend the old castle from where you will take a carriage ride around the town, stopping for a cup of coffee and a slice of the famous Bled cream cake
• Get to know the lively capital Ljubljana through a private wooden boat ride on Ljubljanica river, enjoy the views of the city from Ljubljana Castle, and learn about history while trying delicious Slovenian dishes accompanied by wine on the Top Ljubljana Food tour
• Enjoy a private tour of Postojna cave, consisting of an electrical train ride with champagne and music and a stroll through beautiful passages and chambers, before you continue to the idyllic village of Predjama and its fairy tale Predjama castle and stop for lunch at a local farm
• Continuing towards Croatian Istria, you will stroll through the charming towns of Groznjan and Motovun, before stopping near Buzet to taste local delicacies and participate in a unique truffle hunt adventure, and ending the day exploring the popular coastal resort of Rovinj
• Spectacular lakes and waterfalls await at Plitvice Lakes National Park, where you will arrive after lunch and a stroll through Rastoke, a hidden gem of a village known for its wooden houses and watermills
• Travel through time in Split when visiting Diocletian's Palace and learn about the town's history and culture on a walking tour with a local professional guide
• Explore the charming historical town Sibenik and enjoy an authentic cultural performance at Etnoland Dalmati
• Discover Ston, a small town on the shores of the Adriatic surrounded by a 12-km long city wall, where you will visit an oyster farm by a wooden boat to taste the oysters, and finish the day in Peljesac with wine and food tastings
• Your last day will be spent exploring the beauty of Dubrovnik – you will enjoy a city tour with a private local guide, go on a special buggy safari ride adventure, and end the day with an exclusive wine and food tasting before taking a cable car ride back to the Old Town
• Transfer from your hotel in Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport at the agreed time