All Trips · Europe
Venice, Slovenia & Istria Fly-Drive
Three Countries, Alpine Lakes, Historic Towns and the Adriatic Coast
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Starts
Venice
Ends
Venice
Car
Jeep Avenger
Hotels
6 stays
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Overview
Begin and end in Venice on an unforgettable self-drive journey through northeastern Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. Discover the relaxed charm of Ljubljana, the mountain scenery surrounding Lake Bled, the waterfalls and turquoise lakes of Plitvice, and the colourful coastal towns of Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula.
The itinerary combines culture, nature, food and coastline without excessive driving. With two nights in Rovinj, travellers have time to slow down and enjoy the Adriatic rather than changing hotels every day.
Perfect for
Self-Drive Fans
Couples
Three-Country Trips
Nature Lovers
History Buffs
Photographers
Coastal Escapes
Food & Wine Lovers
Your Itinerary Overview
- 1Day 1-21 nightArrival in VeniceCasa Martini
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo Airport, collect your rental car and travel to your selected hotel in Venice…
- 2Day 2-31 nightVenice to LjubljanaCity centre studio with a balcony
After breakfast, drive east through northeastern Italy and cross into Slovenia. Continue to Ljubljana, one of…
- 3Day 3-41 nightLjubljana to Lake BledHostel Bled Paradise Slovenia
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Ljubljana before driving north towards Lake Bled. Walk along the lakeshore,…
- 4Day 4-51 nightLake Bled to Plitvice LakesPlitvica Villa Prica
Leave Slovenia and travel south into Croatia, passing through changing landscapes of mountains, forests and…
- 5Day 5-62 nightsPlitvice Lakes to RovinjApartments Milena
Spend the morning visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park, famous for its forest trails, wooden walkways,…
- 6Day 6-7Rovinj and the Istrian Peninsula
Enjoy a full day in Rovinj and Istria without changing hotels. Explore Rovinj’s cobbled streets and visit the…
- 7Day 7-81 nightRovinj to VeniceHotel Mondial
Leave Rovinj and follow the northern Adriatic towards Italy. Possible stops include Piran on Slovenia’s short…
- 8Day 8Departure from Venice
After breakfast, drive to Venice Marco Polo Airport, return your rental car and continue with your onward…
Total: 7 Nights
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Why You'll Love This Trip
One logical route through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
Drive at your own pace with no guided group schedule
Two nights in Rovinj — no packing up just as you settle in
Plitvice's turquoise lakes and waterfalls are genuinely breathtaking
Lake Bled and the Slovenian Alps in one easy half-day drive
Ljubljana's walkable centre is easy to fall for
Start and finish in Venice for a memorable bookend to the trip
What's Included
Seven nights’ accommodation at selected hotels
Daily breakfast where specified by the selected hotel
Rental car for the itinerary
Unlimited mileage, subject to the selected rental conditions
Standard rental-car insurance as displayed during booking
Accommodation taxes and applicable fees where specifically stated
Detailed suggested day-by-day itinerary
What's Excluded
nternational or domestic airfare unless added during booking
Fuel, tolls, parking and road charges
Slovenian motorway vignette unless included with the rental car
Cross-border or international rental-car fees where applicable
Admission to Plitvice Lakes National Park
Attractions, excursions and boat trips
Meals and drinks not specifically listed
Personal expenses and travel insurance
From per person$608