First Class Central European Tour

Day 1: Venice
You will be met upon arrival at Venice Marco Polo airport by your personal guide. To reach your hotel you will transfer in a private vehicle followed by a private water taxi through the"streets of water", admiring the palaces and churches along the way. Arriving in Venice you will be swept away by its romantic atmosphere and magnificent architecture. You will be taken to the charming Ai Due Principi Hotel, after which you will have the afternoon at leisure to take a stroll or perhaps a gondola ride. This evening you can relax and enjoy an evening meal at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Venice (B,D)
Today you have the opportunity to enjoy a full day tour of Venice and the surrounding islands. Your guide will take you to the famous landmarks of St Mark's Square and Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge. You will then take a private water taxi to Murano Island where you can visit the Glassworks. After lunch on the island, you will travel to Burano Island by private water taxi where you can visit the Lace museum, before travelling to Torcello Island to view its famous Basilica. A sumptuous evening meal can be enjoyed at Locanda di Cipriani restaurant tonight, followed by a romantic night-time water taxi ride back to your hotel.

Day 3: Venice - Goriska Brda - Kobarid (B,D)
You can choose to take a morning at leisure in Venice to visit any museums or exhibitions which have caught your interest (if you prefer, you can choose to depart Venice after breakfast). After a light lunch, you will travel by private water taxi to Tronchetto Island from where you will journey to Goriska Brda in Slovenia by private vehicle. Goriska Brda is Slovenia's very own Tuscany, a land of vineyards, cherries, peaches and chestnuts; you will have the opportunity to stimulate your taste buds and sample some fine wines from the celebrated Movia vineyard. After wine tasting, you will continue north into the Soca Valley to view some of the amazing natural sights and your final stop of the day is at Franko's Guest House where you can reminisce about the day's activities over a gourmet evening tasting menu.

Day 4: Kobarid - Idrija - Opatija (B,D)
This morning you will depart early by private vehicle for Idrija where you can visit either the well known Lace Museum or the historic Mercury Mine, one of the World's largest preserved mercury mines. After lunch you will drive to Opatija in Croatia. Opatija is an elegant tourist destination at the centre of the Croatian Riviera with beautiful sandy beaches fringed by the warm Adriatic Sea. Arriving into Opatija you will check in to the Adriatic hotel which is located by the sea in the historic town centre. In the evening your guide will take you to the sensational Le Mandrac restaurant where you can dine by candlelight on the terrace with stunning views over Volosko, a picturesque fisherman's village.

Day 5: Opatija - Postojna - Ljubljana (B,D)
After breakfast your guide will take you on a sight-seeing tour of Opatija which will include a private boat ride along the Riviera and out to Krk Island where you can explore the elite places used by the Habsburg Monarchy for retreat and relaxation. Finally your boat will take you to Kvarner Bay, after which you will return to Opatija for lunch. In the afternoon you will travel to Ljubljana via Postojna where you will visit the spectacular Postojna Caves, Slovenia's largest limestone cave system. In Ljubljana you will have some free time after checking into the Antiq Hotel before transferring to the stunning Manna Culinary House for dinner.

Day 6: Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana (B,D)
This morning you can enjoy a guided sight-seeing tour of Slovenia's cultural capital, stopping for a coffee along the way, giving you time to soak up the atmosphere of this fascinating city. After a light lunch you will travel to picturesque Lake Bled, Slovenia's gem located in the heart of the Julian Alps. Your guide will show you the main sights of Bled, which include a boat ride to Bled Island, a visit to the castle and museum, and an optional horse-drawn carriage ride around the lake. You will then depart for Predoslje where you will be treated to a gourmet dinner at the Krištof restaurant before returning to Ljubljana where you will spend the night.

Day 7: Ljubljana - Graz (B,D)
You will have this morning at leisure to explore Ljubljana, to perhaps go shopping or visit a museum. After lunch you will travel to the renowned Slovene Steyermark wine region where your guide will take you on a cellar tour as well as wine tasting at one of the vineyards before you continue to Graz in Austria. You will be taken to the Austria Trend Hotel and this evening you can enjoy dinner at the delightful Im Wiesler restaurant which combines typical regional influences with international delicacies.

Day 8: Graz - Vienna (B,D)
After breakfast you can enjoy a morning excursion where your guide will show you the highlights of Graz. You will then continue to Austria's charming capital, Vienna, where you will have some free time to explore the city's wonderful historical sites. This afternoon your guide will take you to a strudel demonstration, where you can enjoy the fruits of the demonstrator's labour. Your accommodation tonight is the lovely Stefansplatz Hotel. An exquisite dinner will be served at the Sacher restaurant and you can even try the world famous Sacher-Torte (a chocolate cake for which the restaurant is celebrated).

Day 9: Vienna (B,D)
Today your guide will take you on a full morning of sight-seeing. The Historical City Tour includes a visit to the Schoenbrunn Palace, one of the most culturally important monuments in Austria with beautiful gardens and even a zoo. You can then enjoy a private boat ride on the mighty Danube River. Your final afternoon in Austria is free for you to relax, do a spot of retail therapy or do some more sight-seeing. Tonight you can enjoy dinner in a typical Viennese restaurant, after which your guide will take to you a sensational Mozart concert, a fitting end to a fantastic tour.

Day 10: Vienna (B)
After breakfast you are at leisure until your private transfer to Vienna airport to connect with your international flight home.

Day 1: Venice
Day 2: Venice (B,D)
Day 3: Venice - Goriska Brda - Kobarid (B,D)
Day 4: Kobarid - Idrija - Opatija (B,D)
Day 5: Opatija - Postojna - Ljubljana (B,D)
Day 6: Ljubljana - Lake Bled - Ljubljana (B,D)
Day 7: Ljubljana - Graz (B,D)
Day 8: Graz - Vienna (B,D)
Day 9: Vienna (B,D)
Day 10: Vienna (B)

• GBP price includes International flights from London
• Accommodation as mentioned above
• Porterage in all hotels
• Breakfast daily, 8 gourmet dinners and bottled water on all transfers
• 2 Wine cellar visits including wine tasting
• All transfers, sightseeing and excursions with a private luxury car with private driver
• Water taxi transportation in Venice
• An English speaking guide throughout from arrival at Venice airport to departure at Vienna airport
• The services of local guides in Venice, Idrija, Vienna and at the Postojna Caves
• Entrance fees for the Murano Glassworks, the Doge's Palace and Torcello Basilica in Venice, Ljubljana Castle, Postojna Caves, Idrija's Lace Museum and Mercury Mine Museum, Bled Castle, Pletna boat ride, Bled Island, Opatija, Graz Castle, and the Schoenbrunn Palace, Danube Cruise and a strudel demonstration in Vienna
• Mozart concert

• Items of a personal nature (such as drinks, gratuities, laundry etc)
• Optional excursions
• Travel insurance
• Visas

Anything not specified under the inclusions